FFR Did you notice better performance in shallower waters? JWR I have version with dual-frequency sonar which is made for deeper waters, to a depth of 1500'. There is a version of Garmin 250 with single-frequency which will be better for shallow waters, and its cheaper too!

FFR Have you customized your 250 fish finder? JWR I have connected a Garmin GPS receiver (which I bought separately) to unit. I can now mark waypoints directly from Fishfinder's keypad.

FFR So is 250 a fish finder that is easy to use? JWR Very easy. It works out of box, so no complicated set-up. It's very slim so it doesn't get in way when its mounted - I've got mine on bow. Its mounted on a swivel so that it can be viewed from any angle. The buttons are easy to use, too, even with gloves on.

Operational features include a unique control bar that identifies most commonly used fishing settings. So without hunting through complicated menus, you can quickly configure and save settings you want. As lake conditions change, you can fine- tune your Fishfinder 240 on fly.

Garmin's engineering edge includes See-ThruTM technology, a Garmin exclusive. This allows Garmin 240 Fish Finder to hear both weak and strong signals simultaneously so you to identify fish returns under toughest conditions: suspended in thermoclines or even hiding near structure.

Another exclusive feature is Depth Controlled Gain (DCGTM), which automatically adjusts fishfinder sensitivity according to depth, not echo intensity like other fishfinders. The result is a much more detailed and accurate picture of bottom structure.

And we've often heard stories about folks who have found a great fishing spot one day, only to be unable to find it again next day. With Garmin 240 Fish Finder that's never a problem again.