What Kind Of Fish Finders Are You Guys Running?

[GaterB]

Would love to hear what fish finders you guys are running on your kayaks and your opinions on them. Looking to add one to my WS Ride 135 and want to know what some of the best options are. Not looking to break the bank, but I do want a quality unit. Budget probably maxes out around $350. Thanks!

[flyfisher]

I am running the Helix 5 SI unit...a little over your price range and i am still learning how to use it as best i can but so far it has done everything i wanted it to and then some.

[DogBone_384]

I fish from a kayak.  I use a Lowrance Elite 4X using a scupper transducer mount.  It shows depth/structure/temperature.  I'm a novice (read: not that good) basser, so that's all I need.​

[GaterB]

Thanks for the replies guys, I'll check those out!

[Slade House]

for the money youre trying to spend , definitley look at the Raymarine Dragonfly line

[Turkey sandwich]

The dragonfly might be a bit pricier, but you can find Lowrance Elite 5Xs for that price range.

[Caliyak]

Garmin

[BaitMonkey1984]

Lowrence Elite7s HDI

[waterdog1]

Lowrance Elite 7 Chirp Gold & Elite 5 chirp.

[T-Rick]

Lowrance Elite 5x Chirp on my Hobie PA14.

[Murrica]

I use the Lowrance 3x.  I use Navionics on my phone to mark waypoints.  I just need something inexpensive to show structure and depth and temp.

[boostr]

They have the Humminbird Helix 5 in that price range with DI and gps.

[boostr]

I am running the Helix 5 SI unit...a little over your price range and i am still learning how to use it as best i can but so far it has done everything i wanted it to and then some.

Can't wait to get mine. How is the SI imaging when paddeling at a relaxed pace?

[flyfisher]

Can't wait to get mine. How is the SI imaging when paddeling at a relaxed pace?

it's real good.  I just adjust the chart speed to match my MPH.  Usually a casual pace in my kayak runs about 3MPH

[tander]

Just got the Garmin 551dv and love it !!!! GPS store has them on sale now for $250 free shipping.

[Montanaro]

Elite 3x for kayak.

Does a good job in any light conditions and easy to use.

[J Francho]

Helix 5/7 both with SI.

[Further North]

Humminbird 798 @ bow, 1198 @ console.

 

I use 'Birds because I like the interface...it makes sense to me.

 

The other brands are all great and work well...I always advise folks to go play with the display units at the store, see what they like best.  All the wizz-bang features in the world aren't worth paying for if you don't like how the interface works.

[Dye99]

Another hummingbird helix 5 di/gps here....

Really like it a lot. Its been in my boat for almost a year, haven't had any issues yet. Works perfectly

[lo n slo]

Just got the Garmin 551dv and love it !!!! GPS store has them on sale now for $250 free shipping.

Mine arrived yesterday!

[tander]

Mine arrived yesterday!

You will love it !

[Maxximus Redneckus]

The one between my ears,i dont do boats anymore .that bein said i use mine as a depth finder.on my yak ,,,the.best fish finder is birds,stumps,rocks etc

[scaleface]

I have an Eagle Fishmark 320 that is   mounted on a gutted electric motor . Cut the shaft short and the transducer  is on the bottom with the wire running inside . I use it on jon boats and canoes .

[laduckhunter]

I run a HB 571 in front and a HB 899 on the console.  Hopeing to upgrade to something networkable for Christmas to replace the 571.

[Scarborough817]

i don't use one though i would like to have one just don't think it's a good idea to put in on my aluminum boat