Reviewing The Furuno FCV 295 Fishfinder

There is a huge difference between fishing in a river, lake or pond, and trying out some deep sea fishing. So it naturally goes that the equipment you would use in each is going to vary as well. Different settings require different types of equipment. If you are a serious deep sea fisherman, then you need fishfinders that are going to help make your hobby or job a lot easier. The Furuno FCV 295 Fishfinder is just one such tool that can make the difference between a nibble from a small fish and a bite from a large fish.

Professionals are best served by the Furuno FCV 295 because of its capabilities. The average person who only enjoys recreational fishing a couple times a year is not going to benefit from the advanced features of this fishfinder. With its advanced sonar echo location it can easily track down a large school of tuna or cod for professionals who base their livelihood on the ocean or sea.

The comparatively large 10.4 inch color screen provides clarity even in full sun, a significant advantage. Cheaper fishfinders are often unreadable when light is shining directly on the screen. You do not have to worry about that with this model. It can also locate fish and respond back with the echo so you know the exact size of the fish and how large the school of fish is. For professional fishermen, this is invaluable.

Another feature is the frequency variance, which ranges between 28 and 200 kHz. And you can even choose the color in which the echo will be displayed, enabling you to see the difference between all sorts of objects, animate or inanimate.

All in all, the Furuno FCV 295 Fishfinder is a wonder of technology and probably well worth the asking price of around $2,500. But it is not right for everyone. The professional fisherman is going to get a lot more use out of it than the amateur fisherman who only likes to fish once or twice a year.