HighnDry wrote on Sep 20^th, 2014 at 1:40am:

I'm going to revive this thread because I've been looking at a Hawkeye Portable Fish Finder. It looks like just a basic depth finder with some fish finding ability. I would buy it because a) it's cheap (20 or so) b) it is lighweight (<1 lb?) and c) it's small -- about 3 x 6 x 2? Have you ever used one or been on a trip with someone who has? Is this a reliable option for what you are looking for? Just curious.

I had never heard of one so my curiosity was piqued a bit. Interesting possibilities and the size and weight is attractive. Here is my take away from the reviews I read.......the cord to the sensor is long and tends to sink. the manufacturer replied by suggesting additional floats. And one review mentioned the unit is toast if submerged. I wonder how it does in just generally wet conditions?

Those few negatives aside most reviews were quite positive with many Kayak fisherman (and fisherwomen  ;) ) weighing in. An inexpensive, lightweight simple to use way to tell the depth will certainly aid you in getting dinner. Now all you need is a halfway decent rod holder and a crank bait and you most of the way to a walleye in hand.