Fish Finder Recommendations

[SCJW]

I don't have a fortune to spend, so keep that in mind. If someone could recommend a decent fish finder for the money, or tell me what features to look for when I get ready to buy one, that would be great. Right now I'm using a cheap hummingbird that isn't much good for anything, but telling how deep the water is.

[CDMeyer]

I would use a Lowrance 4 (one in that series) my dad has a color one that he got for $169.00 and is great for the price

[SCJW]

I would use a Lowrance 4 (one in that series) my dad has a color one that he got for $169.00 and is great for the price

Thanks for the response. Would you recommend spending a little more for the gps?

[tatertester]

Garmin has the 500 and 550 on sale for $220 and $282 respectively......A good unit and great price.

[SCJW]

What do y'all think about this one?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOWRANCE-ELITE-4-GPS-DEPTH-CHARTPLOTTER-FISHFINDER-W-TRANSDUCER-000-10491-001-/251541188847?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item3a9105f0ef

[SCJW]

Garmin has the 500 and 550 on sale for $220 and $282 respectively......A good unit and great price.

Do they have gps?

[FrankW]

Hi SCJW,

To really help you we need to know your budget. Doesn't do any good to recommend something that is not in your budget.

Frank

[Wayne P.]

Hi SCJW,

To really help you we need to know your budget. Doesn't do any good to recommend something that is not in your budget.

Frank

Not only that but what boat do you have and on what type waters do you visit?

[SCJW]

Ok. It will be going on an old procraft 1650v. I will be using it to fish lakes that are no deeper than 500ft. Let's say I want to keep my budget at $500 or less. After researching and shopping different websites, I have the Lowrance Elite 5 HDI in mind. I found one for $450 on the bps website that comes with the transducer and lake insight map card.

 

What do y'all think? Here is a link.

 

http://www.basspro.com/Lowrance-Elite5-HDI-Fishfinder/Chartplotter-Combo-With-Map-Card-and-Cover/product/1403051713/

[SCJW]

I would use a Lowrance 4 (one in that series) my dad has a color one that he got for $169.00 and is great for the price

 

I took your advice and ordered an Elite 4 hdi. It should be here by Friday. I can't wait to try it out.

[Fishing Cop]

For the money, you can't beat the deal Academy Sports has on a Humminbird 598ci HD SI on sale right now for 459.00. Gander Mountain has the same one for 699.99. Save 250.00 at Academy. Great unit and gps.