Hello from Kansas.

I just got an old 16' fiber glass fishing boat. It does have a trolling motor up front. As you can tell by the boat I purchased, I have a limited budget for fishing equipment. This is my first fishing boat. I will be fishing for crappie on state lakes and reservoirs. My questions are, how important are fishfinders to successful and enjoyable fishing? As a follow up, if you were recommend a finder to a beginner who has not used one before and has a max budget of $ 350 which one? I have no manufacturer preference.

Thanks!