I have kept my kayaks simple. I'm not a fan of fishfinders and all the stuff. I prefer flush mount rod holders because they are the strongest. I think everyone should learn the habits of fish. That's what gets you in front of the fish. Not the fish finder and defenatly not the gopro. I've never really used either and caught some great fish in my time.

Try bass fishing with artificial baits and get back with me on the fish finder. agree with “trying” to keep it simple and flush mounts.

I resisted a fish finder for awhile, because I used to have several ponds I fished that I knew so well I didn’t need one. But then I tried a few of the large lakes and saw the value-where exactly is that ledge I’m looking for…oh there it is, drops marker… If I’m fishing for striper I probably won’t take it because I’m not using slabs. If I EVER get to the flats around Port A (just need buddies to go) I won’t need it…I’m pretty sure. So I’d say it has its uses just not every trip. But I do like the idea of simple. I’ve entertained going back to a tarpon 120 or 140 and trying the minimalist approach I used to have.

I won't disagree a fishfinder can help. I just dont prefer them. I've fished all over the country, coastal, inshore, lakes and rivers. The trends are the same everywhere. Find structure at the right depth and your in there. The method I prefer is to cover water. I do on ocation use navionics but rarely. So many people spend more time looking at the screen instead of actually fishing. If you explore and fish the fishfinder you will learn is just one more thing to tangle on.

Gotcha. Yeah I have a buddy that has one of those video game fishfinders, it shows some amazing stuff for sure but I’m not certain it’s actually changed the game or not. My depth finder used to be, and sometimes still is, a big ol’ crankbait, lol…

I feel the same way, but then I rarely target bass.
I always HOPE I catch something, but just keeping things simple. for me allows me to just enjoy being on the water in the kayak-

yaks are so expensive nowadays.

Bass fro Chop: They are expensive, but kayak fishing can be done for very little money. Like pyledriver said, a used Tarpon 120 or 140 can be bought and rigged for less than $500.00. They are fast, light and have caught thousands of fish. Other yaks are a bargain, too, like some of the older Ocean Kayaks. Pedal kayaks are great for some folks, but they are heavy, slow, and expensive. Not everyone needs a $1000 fishfinder, either. Simple, light, fast and cheap works for me. IslandJim

I recently purchased a used Vibe and plan on going soon for my first time. I used to float tube with some folks (Fishbrain) on here. I can't wait to get some time to go try it out.

Wait, what, you have fished with Fishbrain? Wow, wish he would still post on here. He’s a legend in my book.

Yep, I did. He's down in New Braunfels now.