Fish Finder For Yak

[EdRitchie]

I generally fish from a kayak sometimes bank fish. I was looking into a fish finder for my kayak . I currently don't have any electronics so this will be my first. Any thoughts on a good entry level unit would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you

Ed

[Wayne P.]

What features do you want?

 

2D sonar

Down looking imaging

Side looking imaging

GPS/mapping

Color or grey scale display

Small, medium, or large display

[J Francho]

Color and GPS are MUST HAVES for me. 300 and 500 series from 'Bird have some good units that work well with a kayak - I use an old 383ci in mine.  Plus 'Bird has ascupper mount transducers.  If you want to step up to DI, the Raymarine Dragonfly is an excellent unit.  I use one on my Bullet, but it would fit a kayak just fine.  Research your TD options, and look for install videos.  The unit isn't worth a thing if you TD isn't installed correctly.

[paleus]

The Elite 4 from Lowrance is a good affordable unit. They have the Elite 3x now, which is only $100, but no DownScan or GPS.

[Felix77]

The Elite 4 from Lowrance is a good affordable unit. They have the Elite 3x now, which is only $100, but no DownScan or GPS.

This is what I have rigged up on my Yak.  Love it.  Great entry level finder at a great price.

[MikeinFresno]

I got the Lowrance Mark 4 for mine. It is B&W, has AMAZING clarity, gps and is under $200

[J Francho]

[EdRitchie]

Thank you for the reply, I believe The budget is going to be under 200.

[TBO]

not sure if this could work for you   im looking into one myself. 

 

http://www.basspro.com/Humminbird-120-Fishin-Buddy-Ultimate-Portable-Fishfinder/product/97456/

[J Francho]

Clamp on units don't work real well with kayaks.  Plus, you can get a color Piranhamax for around $120.