Hey all,

I almost always fish very small sized lakes. I end up renting a john boat and casting out towards the bank. When I fish my local ponds, and rivers, things are way different. I almost always know where depth changes occur, where rocks, logs, etc are located.

Can I expect something similar to this if I get an eagle Cuda 300? How much can a fishfinder such as that one really help?

Yes!  For the reason below.  You will be surprised at how much it will help on the ponds with which you are familiar.

Check out the bottom at your honey holes.  Pay careful attention to the bottom image on the sounder.  Find more like it, find more honey holes.

It won't take long to get the basics.  Makes prospecting unfamiliar waters much easier.  You will be able to ignore some areas, and focus on those that approximate the good bottom on your regular fishing holes.

"When I fish my local ponds, and rivers, things are way different. I almost always know where depth changes occur, where rocks, logs, etc are located."

Thanks Rhino! Great advice.

Carlos