Summit Fishing Blog: Sonar, Ice Fishing & Gear Guides

Father’s Day Gift Guide: What He’ll Actually Use on the Water

Father’s Day is coming up and if you’ve ever tried shopping for someone who loves fishing, you know it’s not always e...

New Boat Products COMING SOON!!

For a long time, we've had the same boat mounting options. A lot of the pieces needed to be paired with components fr...

How Long Will Your Forward-Facing Sonar Battery Last? (What Most Anglers Get Wrong)

If you’re running forward-facing sonar, one of the biggest questions is: “How long will my battery actually last?” An...

Why Preassembled Sonar Bundles Save Time (and Headaches)

Forward-facing sonar has changed how fishermen approach both ice and open-water fishing. But while the technology ha...

The Most Common Forward-Facing Sonar Setup Mistakes

Forward-facing sonar has completely changed the way people fish. But here’s something most don’t realize right away—y...

Boat & Ice: How to Build a FFS Setup That Does Both

If you’re running forward facing sonar, your setup matters just as much as the unit itself. A lot of guys don’t real...

Ice Fishing with Livescope: A Complete Setup Guide

Ice Fishing with Livescope: A Complete Setup Guide Forward-facing sonar has completely changed the way many fisherme...

Garmin vs Humminbird vs Lowrance — What’s Best for You?

Choosing the right marine electronics can feel like walking into a gear war. Garmin, Humminbird, and Lowrance each h...

How to Build the Perfect Portable Sonar Setup

Building the Perfect Portable Sonar Setup Forward-facing sonar has changed how people fish — but for many, the chall...

Forward-Facing Sonar: What You Need to Know Before Buying

If you’ve spent any time on the water lately, you’ve probably seen more fishermen running forward-facing sonar setups. It’s changing how people find and catch fish — but it’s also a big investment. Before you buy, it’s important to understand how it works, what you’ll need to run it properly, and how to get the most out of your setup.