Fish finder for serious anglers

Serious sportsfishing anglers and commercial fishermen want to know exactly what is under their keel, whether they are over a reef or in 3000 metres of water.

The new Simrad BSM-2, which delivers the most detailed mid-water definition and can penetrate the deepest waters on the planet, is now available in Australia at a recommended price of $3735.

Designed for use with Simrad Yachting's NSE, NSO and NSS multifunction displays, the new sonar module delivers five times greater target resolution than comparable offshore sounders. Building on the groundbreaking technology of the BSM-1 sounder, the Simrad BSM-2 provides enhanced Digital Signal Processing similar to the BR24 solid-state radar. It is the first sonar to incorporate Frequency Sweeping Pulse Compression technology (CHIRP) in a recreational application -- producing higher resolution, deeper depths and less noise.

Coupled with the new Airmar Broadband transducer line-up, the BSM-2 provides digitally purified, crystal-clear images of individual fish markings and clear separation of fish from other targets such as structure, thermoclines and the bottom.

The BSM-2 uses longer pulses to give improved object discrimination at greater depths and to solve the issue of high-performance, high-powered sonar producing noise and interference by eliminating surface and turbulent water clutter as well as interference within the water column.

It features dual transceivers, two depth transducer ports and supports independent speed and dual temperature sensors. Housed in a die-cast aluminium waterproof box, the BSM-2 is easy to install and has plug and play compatibility with NSE/NSO/NSS multifunction systems via high-speed Ethernet connections. It is also compatible with either 12 or 24 volt DC power systems.