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At shallow depths (fresh or salt) does it matter if I have a 600 watt or 3,000 watt unit?

April 26, 2017depths fresh Salt shallow watt

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At shallow depths (fresh or salt) does it matter if I have a 600 watt or 3,000 watt unit?

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For most fresh water fishing, in depths under 200 feet, a 600 watt unit will meet most fishermen’s needs but higher power can help show small targets better and eliminate “noise” on the screen. Since saltwater is more dense, a higher output power is recommended for most applications.