Temp sensor worthwhile on fishfinder?

[marty_scher]

Just wondering if anyone gets any value from having (and paying extra for)a temperature sensor on a fish finder.<br /><br />Since they are only reading surface temps, are they not much help if fishing thermoclines?<br /><br />Any thoughts welcome.

 

[Basenjib123]

Re: Temp sensor worthwhile on fishfinder?

I agree. While they may not be totally useless, I'd say pretty close to it!

 

[Boatist]

Re: Temp sensor worthwhile on fishfinder?

Marty<br />We use ours two places. One finding a place to swim. Two trying to find a warm water upwell current in ocean. Above 54 degrees when fishing for Albacore.

 

[acc]

Re: Temp sensor worthwhile on fishfinder?

The temp sensor is most useful when the temps are marginal......The temps near shore may be too cool for the fish but out a few miles, the water may be warmer....<br /><br />Most useful in the springtime when waters have not warmed.....no baitfish and no fish....A few miles farther out......baitfish then fish....