How many times have you been on a fishing holiday only to return with zero to very few fish to show for it? Sure, you have a wonderful time while away, but this can be frustrating to say the least. There are many awesome technologies available today for fisherman and boating enthusiasts. In this article, we will discuss some benefits of having a good marine GPS or fishfinder system and specifically talk about one of the best options out there which is the Humminbird 1197c SI Combo.

Some of the features and great benefits of using a fishfinder system include:

1. Chartplotting GPS system
Chart a course in the sea and track the path to which you are going as well as marking where you have come from. Bonus features included in many models would have advanced mapping modes and features for marking objects, fish and locations.

2. Side Imaging Capability
This gives clear images of the fish around you, most often spanning 400+ feet on either side.

3. Different Beam Views
A wide beam allows for a broad focus that gives you great coverage of the the fish and bait fish that are nearby. The narrow view allows you to see any fish that are staying near the bottom of the water.

4. Advanced Sonar Technology
The Humminbird 1197c model uses a very advanced technology that gives a clear advantage over its competitors in the marketplace.

5. Take Screen Pictures and Sonar Recordings
Save detailed information and views with this excellent screen capture tool.

6. Important Fish ID Capability
The whole point of using a fishfinder unit such as this, is to be able to locate the fish you want to catch. This ID feature marks the fish with an icon on the screen. The icon varies in color and size allowing you to easily monitor the depth and location of the fish around you.

7. Split Screen Zoom Mode
You may need more clarity to identify fish and objects. This split screen mode help you to do just that.

8. Special Truearch Technology
This is an advanced feature of the Humminbird 1197c SI system and it helps to eliminate noise and information from your screen that is not likely to be the fish that you are targeting. This feature will help you to accurately assess and pinpoint the size, location and depth of your fish targets.

9. Images are updated on your screen in real time.
There is no lag time with these advanced units so you do not need to worry about missing out on important changes in the information around you. Real time accuracy is a must have for these types of systems for obvious reasons.

10. Most units would also include a circular flasher view mode as well as a sonar zoom view that increases the resolution.

We hope that this article gives you an idea of several of the advantages and benefits to investing in such a fishfinder unit. Any fisherman would greatly benefit and appreciate this as a part of their winning strategy for catching loads of fish.