Overview of echo sounders
April 02
Review of the Praktik ER-6 Pro2 echo sounder
In 1990, the Praktik-NC company began developing and producing information-measuring equipment and information-analytical devices for industrial and domestic use. Sonars, including. In 2021, the company's engineers developed a new model of echo sounders - the Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 echo sounder. This modification became a continuation, a more effective version of the Praktik ER6Pro echo sounders. The Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 echo sounder can be purchased in two versions: standard and the Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 Premium echo sounder. The premium model differs slightly in sensor sensitivity, information unit housing and equipment. In general, the models are similar.
Review of the Praktik ER-6 Pro2 model
The modification of the Practitioner ER-6 Pro2 is universal in several important parameters:
• Based on user experience level. In the preset automatic mode, even a beginner in fishing can handle using the device. You just need to turn on the device and receive information in an understandable form. In individual configuration modes, the functional component of the system is significantly expanded. And you can already monitor the reaction of the fish, and not wait for analysis from the system on the composition of the water column and bottom - determine everything yourself using the initial data. Individual settings are for advanced users. So you can buy a Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 echo sounder or a Praktik ER 6Pro2 Premium echo sounder for an initial introduction to fishing, and for use later, when you have already gained experience.
• According to temperature conditions. Echo sounders of this model can be used for both winter and summer fishing. It's comfortable. After all, the fisherman gets used to working with a certain device. And it’s good when you can use the same device at any time of the year.
• According to the method of hunting fish. The design of the Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 echo sounder allows it to be used when hunting fish during winter ice fishing, while fishing in the summer from a boat, and in the summer from a stationary dam or pier.
The ratio of technical characteristics, quality and price of the Praktik ER 6 Pro2 echo sounders is excellent.
Reviews about Practician ER-6 Pro2
Here are a few reviews about the operation of the device, so as not to be unfounded, the reviews are taken from fishing forums on the Internet:
I purchased the Practitioner ER 6 Pro 2 model. From the first catch I realized that I had bought what I needed. When the balancer works reliably, its work is clearly visible. I saw the perches that were interested in him by their movements: rising from the bottom, stopping at a certain height next to the bait, biting, moving down. I also tested it on a jig. The echo sounder recorded a tiny jig at a depth of two and a half meters. Maybe she would have found it deeper, but there was no reason for me to go deeper with her. I found both the jig and the balancer somewhere ten centimeters from the bottom. The direct display is simply a miracle. So far I haven't found any flaws, a solid five points. There is no equal in terms of practicality and price; it’s simply great for winter fishing.
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Boris Krasnov
I don't go fishing often. Experienced fishermen gave advice to buy this particular echo sounder, based on the price/quality criterion and my rare fishing trips. Even though this was my first time dealing with such a device, I figured it out quickly and without problems. Now this device has become my constant fishing companion. For the price, the device is normal, I bought it in the summer version. Prices for it are almost the same everywhere, which means the manufacturer keeps prices at dealers under control. Grade:
Sergey Kuskov
You won't find anything better for that kind of money. Read the instruction manual and decide whether you need this device. Yes, the device is Russian, but that doesn’t make it any worse; it’s a pleasure to hold in your hands. All the best is made by foreign capitalists, the price starts from 15,000, but here for 6,500 you can attach it to a boat and have a lot of fun. An experienced fisherman recommended it to me, I’ve been using it for three months now and couldn’t be happier. Grade:
Petrovich
Well, what should I write? Made reliably and with high quality, everything fits well, there is no play anywhere. The display is good, everything is clearly visible and understandable. I went fishing with him at fifteen degrees below zero. I drilled a hole on the spot and began testing the device in my own way. The image on the display is clear, the bottom is visible without problems, and the composition of the bottom is clear from the density. I immediately found algae, but did not immediately find the fish. I poured fertilizer. I watched as she began to go down. Fifteen minutes later the fish arrived. I didn’t quite figure out the echo sounder that day, but I still brought twenty fish that day, thanks to Practitioner. In total, in five hours of fishing I made four holes. The device is functional, weighs little - this is a big plus for winter fishing. I recommend it to everyone, especially at this price.
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Ivan
So what did you find in this device? I heard enough advertising and bought this echo sounder from an online store. The screen is small, the wire is reinforced, it will not be damaged in the cold. But I have never heard of any such devices breaking down in the cable. They also say that it will not scare the fish. As they say - know comments. Global corporations, which have been producing such devices for fifty years, are scaring fish, but our domestic practitioner is not. Miracles, and that's all. Grade:
Petr Sergeevich
After receiving the echo sounder, I simply fell in love with it. I still can't believe how low the price is. I’ve only fished for a season so far, but I’m happy as an elephant. I wouldn't exchange it for other brands. Although before that I used Lowrance echo sounders. Grade:
Alexander Stein
The advantage of this device is that other echo sounders scare the fish, but this one does not. This is how the online store explained to me where I bought it. At least, when using this device, I realized that the beam does not scare the fish at all. When you turn on the flasher mode, I am happy to see how the fish swims up to the jig. Grade:
Petr Andreev
I have been using the device for quite some time now to evaluate it. He does an excellent job choosing a place, shows the fish and all its swims to the bait! Using the information from the screen, I selected the best option for bait and got a big catch. I didn’t regret for a minute that I bought the Practitioner. Grade:
Alexei
If you don’t overthink it, then I’ll say frankly that an echo sounder is an irreplaceable thing, with it you can immediately see where the fish are. Probably all fishermen will appreciate this. In the end, I caught so many fish that I could barely bring it home. Looking at the price of the echo sounder, I think that I justified it already on my first fishing trip. Maybe I’m exaggerating, but still... at first it was unusual, but then you understand how indispensable an echo sounder is for fishing. Grade:
Max
I'm also glad I bought the echo sounder. At first I really got tired of it, I couldn’t find where to buy it from us, so I ended up ordering it online with delivery. After the first fishing trip I realized what a miracle it was, saved a lot of nerves and had a lot of fun. And the “flasher” mode has no comments at all. Super! Grade:
Igor Kutsenko
How does an echo sounder work?
In the Praktik 6 Pro 2 echo sounder, information about the state of the water column is collected by a probing beam. The source of such a beam is the system sensor. A beam emanates from the sensor and returns to it after meeting an obstacle. The beam speed is set by the system. Based on the time it takes the ray to travel the distance there and back and the speed of the ray, the distance to the point is calculated.
Based on the information from each such beam, a general picture of the water area in the study area is constructed. As a result, the information display displays information about the bottom topography, fish and other objects in the water.
Practitioner er 6 pro 2 premium
Operating modes of the wired echo sounder practitioner er 6 pro 2 premium:
- Pro. By selecting this mode, you will receive complete underwater information.
- FishID. In this mode it is convenient to search for fish.
- Flasher. This mode is needed to monitor the behavior of the fish and its reaction to the bait.
- Demo. Needed to see how the device will work in water.
- Depth gauge. In this mode you can measure depth up to 25 meters. Error +- 10 cm.
Happy fishing!
Specifications
The echo sounder of this modification has the following technical characteristics:
• The total weight of the structure without battery is 170 grams.
• Battery - type AA (up to 200 hours of continuous operation).
• Number of rays - 1.
• Sensing angle - 40 degrees.
• Operating temperatures - from minus 20 to plus 40 degrees Celsius.
• Display size - 50 mm by 30 mm.
• Display type - LCD monochrome with a resolution of 64 by 128 pixels.
• Moisture-proof housing.
The characteristics of the Praktik ER 6 Pro2 echo sounder, declared by the manufacturer, coincide with the real ones.
Comparison with competitors
Compared to similar devices produced abroad, the Praktik ER-6 Pro2 echo sounder is easy to use. You can only read the instruction manual once, where everything is elementary.
It also has the following advantages:
- Easy to use;
- Compactness;
- Economical energy consumption;
- Reliability at sub-zero temperatures;
- Multifunctionality;
- Ultrasensitivity of the sensor;
- Shockproof housing;
- Modern powerful processor;
- Zoom mode customizability
- Economical charging.
After reading all the reviews from fishermen, we can say that no significant shortcomings were found. The unity of positive opinions about this echo sounder is striking. No one regretted the money spent on it; almost everyone was satisfied with the price-quality ratio.
All the comments only strengthened the opinion of the echo sounder as a trouble-free, ultra-sensitive device that, without a doubt, helps in fishing and does not take up much space during transportation.
Basic features of the echo sounder
The team of developers and manufacturers of “Praktik-NC” has implemented the following features for the echo sounder modification ER6Pro2:
• Identification of jigs at a depth of up to 20 m.
• Display of the sensor spot on the bottom.
• The screen displays not only a schematic image of the fish, but also its size (small, medium, large).
• Determination of bottom soil density.
• Identification of water bubbles, snags, stones, artificial objects.
• “WINTER” mode and frost-resistant sensor cable.
Working with an echo sounder in custom settings mode provides the most detailed information about the water column and its inhabitants.
Device testing
In terms of its performance, this device has long been rooted in the Russian sales market and is in no way inferior to its foreign analogues, and in some ways surpasses them. Echo sounders starting with Practician ER-3, ER-4 pro, ER 6, 6 pro, 6 pro 2 and so on have proven to be reliable and high-quality products and not so expensive compared to foreign products. For avid fishing enthusiasts, fishing with any device is more fun than without it. When purchasing, the question arises of how to test it at home.
Test it in a bathtub filled with water, or in a barrel in a regular bucket. Place the emitter in a container of water and slowly move it. If the display shows a slowly changing image, then most likely it is working. Although a more reliable test is on reservoirs. There is a demo mode that shows the operating functions of the device in air. But this is only watching the embedded video, and not direct work.
How to use a fish finder
The procedure and possible methods of using the device are described in detail in the instructions for the Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 echo sounder. The instructions for the Praktik 6Pro 2 echo sounder are also suitable for the Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 Premium echo sounder.
Before using, you need to supply the device with electricity. This device is powered by a rechargeable AA battery. The battery compartment is located at the end of the sensor. After installing the battery, the system is ready for its intended use.
You can turn on the system using the button located under the information display on the digital unit. The Praktik ER 6 Pro2 echo sounder system loads quite quickly. After loading the system, the following menu items are available: modes, sound, depth scale, settings.
Modes
The Praktik ER 6Pro2 echo sounder can be purchased for use in one of five modes. The developers of the Praktik 6Pro2 echo sounder have provided the following modes:
• Demo. A mode that allows testing the operation of the device without immersion in the water column. This allows you to check the general health of the system and understand the menu.
• Fish-ID. Universal mode for amateur use. The system analyzes the data according to the optimal algorithm embedded in the device software.
• Depth gauge. In this mode, the Practitioner ER 6 Pro2 echo sounder measures the depth of the reservoir in the selected water area.
• Flasher. According to the instructions for the Praktik 6Pro2 echo sounder in this mode, you can predict the behavior of the fish when the needle of the fishing tackle approaches.
• Pro. Using the Praktik 6 Pro2 echo sounder in this mode, you need to analyze all the information transmitted from the sensor yourself. This allows you to increase the efficiency of fishing, but also requires a lot of experience in fishing.
You can switch between modes at any time.
Sound
The Praktik ER 6 Pro2 Premium echo sounders and the Praktik ER 6 Pro 2 echo sounders allow you to set one of three sound modes:
• Soundless.
• Sound notification when fish is detected, sound notification when changing the scale.
• Sound notification when zooming.
Alert sounds are comfortable for hearing.
Depth scale
Adjusting the depth scale display allows you to set up a clear, user-friendly way to display information. Switching between display options is carried out using the “UP-DOWN” key.
If at some point you are not satisfied with the custom settings, you can always return to the factory settings.
Settings
The following options can be selected from the SETTINGS menu:
• Depth of exploration of the bottom thickness.
• Frequency of probe beam examination.
• “WINTER” mode or “SUMMER” mode.
The Praktik-NC team in the instructions for the Praktik 6 Pro 2 echo sounder recommends starting to get acquainted with working with the device in automatic mode.
Echo sounder practitioner er 6 pro premium
Echo sounder practitioner er 6 pro premium - great for winter and summer fishing from a boat. It has been significantly improved compared to its predecessor Practician ER-6Pro.
- Significantly increased the sensitivity of the wired sensor (+30-40%)
- Added sensitivity levels 1-6. These levels also control image zoom in/out. 1 is the maximum level of sensitivity and image magnification, 6 is the minimum. When used, the sensor gradually loses sensitivity; by adjusting the sensitivity levels, you can extend the operating time.
- Measurement speed - 4 Hz
- Improved frost-resistant display
- The “Depth Gauge” mode displays the exact depth of the reservoir and the diameter of the sensor’s working spot. Practice at the bottom
- Automatic diagnostics of the sensor and sonar wire
- Blind zone 20 cm, 50 cm, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m
- Image contrast is adjusted automatically
- Automatic saving of settings
Echo sounder practitioner er 6 pro 2 premium characteristics
1. Durable frost-resistant cable:
2. Reinforced cable terminals:
3. A silicone bumper is installed on the wired echo sounder sensor of the Practitioner to protect and increase the service life:
Differences between echo sounders Praktik ER-6 Pro and ER-6 Pro 2
For the first time after purchase, as with other multifunctional gadgets, everyone begins to figure it out at random. When you read the instructions, it seems clear, but when you move on to practical actions, for some reason it doesn’t work out so easily. There are no instant customizations for users. At first, you need to remember which button (key) performs a certain task. For example, on any practice model ER-6 Pro or ER-6 Pro 2, on the receiving unit where the display is located, there are 2 buttons:
- the right one is responsible for turning on and entering data,
- The left one acts as a cursor when selecting menu settings and scrolling through other parameters in setup mode.
Of course, it won’t work right away, but over time, when you gain significant experience , you will always customize any device to suit your requests and needs. Despite the fact that they are similar to each other, there is still a difference between them. Over the past decades, new technologies have begun to enter our lives everywhere, which has begun to influence all areas of life and many household and work items. Changes have also affected these products. New materials began to be used, and this immediately increased their capabilities significantly.
If you go during the cold season, then you won’t find a better winter echo sounder Practician ER-6 pro 2. Because in terms of its technical solutions it is most suitable for this task.
- The processor has increased power.
- Automatic adjustment and display adjustment.
- The firmware (device software) has been updated, new parameters have been added to the menu, the algorithm has changed, the pulse frequency is constant 4 Hz.
Additional video material Youtu.be/QZTvCwhJ_Bw.
Well, if anyone wants to delve into the factory criteria in more detail, you can look at everything on the developer’s website rusonar.ru. Here you can download videos, read online documentation on the models and, if necessary, find instructions for the Practitioner about 6 echo sounder. Here is a link to the materials:
- rusonar.ru/upload/Instruction_er-6_er6pro.pdf,
- https://rusonar.ru/kak-rabotaet-ekholot/manual/,
- youtu.be/6VL9BD3AzFA video instructions.
☸️ Problems with winter fishing
In the cold season, the ER-6 Pro can present an unpleasant surprise - take it and not turn on. There is no talk at all about uninterrupted operation at -20°C. In cold weather, the liquid crystal display turns off spontaneously, and the power source loses its resource twice as quickly. That is why the manufacturer has included in the instructions clear recommendations for using an echo sounder in winter. When temperatures are too low, it is better to keep it in the inner pocket of your jacket or in a glove and navigate by sound signals. But the sonar and connecting wire are not afraid of the cold; even icing of these elements of the device is acceptable.
✍️ Instructions for echo sounder Practitioner ER-6 PRO
☸️ Additional features
The Practice ER-6 Pro provides scaling of the resulting image, which is rare for devices with such a small display. If you enlarge one or another scanning area, you can see ridges, edges, holes and other bottom irregularities where a predator can sit in ambush. In addition, this function allows you to find out the exact reason why the sound “fish” sensor is triggered. Sometimes only a shapeless spot is visible on the screen, seemingly a large fish, but after enlarging the picture it turns out that a school of small fish or a tuft of grass is swimming under the boat (or hole).
Using the “Depth Gauge” mode, you can carefully examine a body of water, create a depth map and use it for more than one season. Unfortunately, many fishermen miss this opportunity.
