what's going on under the water?

[basstired]

Does having a sonar fishing finding tool make a big difference yak fishing? If I'm really missing out, what's available out there on working mans budget?

[jsuber]

Hummingbird and Lowrance have some nice low budget options but most of the water we fish in around here is pretty shallow and very clear. I have used both of those i recommended and use nothing in the way of depth or fish finders now.

[Charles]

Depends on where you're fishing I guess, but I have found if I go at low tide and use a wood pushpole or wade, or both, I get a pretty good idea of what is where.

I have also been known to take a mask and jump in, or at least stick my head over the side, if the water's clear enough.

A good way that I have found to locate rock holes is by castnetting mullet.
Another reason for the mask, when I have to go get the net, again.