reviews3 min read
Best Fish Finders for Kayaks in 2026: Field-Tested Picks
We rigged six popular fish finders to three different kayaks and spent 40+ hours on the water. Here are the units worth your money — and the ones to skip.
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Marcus Reed
Senior Gear Editor · Kayak Angler 12+ yrs
- Fish finders
- Rigging & DIY
- Saltwater kayak fishing
Bio
Marcus has been fishing from kayaks since 2012. He owns six hulls across sit-on-top, pedal-drive and inflatable categories, and rigs all of them himself. Before joining YakRigged he wrote gear reviews for Field & Stream Online and contributed to the Kayak Anglers Association newsletter.
Articles by Marcus Reed
guides3 min read
How to Rig Flush-Mount Rod Holders Without Wrecking Your Hull
A step-by-step guide to installing flush-mount rod holders on a kayak — drilling, sealing, and reinforcing — with the mistakes I made so you don't have to.