Nebasska Posted October 24, 2017 Posted October 24, 2017 Any recommendations for a lower to middle end Finder I have used Garmins stuff for the last 5 years and have been thru 3 now looking to try something else just mainly use for structure and depth and temps...lakes I fish are so small don't need GPS Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 24, 2017 Super User Posted October 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Nebasska said: ...lakes I fish are so small don't need GPS was a time that I thought that....I was wrong. What's your budget? What sort of boat? Do you need/want side imaging? Quote
Nebasska Posted October 24, 2017 Author Posted October 24, 2017 Couple hundred... just have a 14 ft alum with 55 pd trolling no side imaging needed Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 24, 2017 Super User Posted October 24, 2017 Helix 5 Sonor only model is $199. 1 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 24, 2017 Super User Posted October 24, 2017 I have a Lowrance Hook 4X on my kayak, but there are few days that I don't wish I had GPS AND side scan. But, as a solid downscan unit for two bills, it is a good buy. 2 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted October 24, 2017 Super User Posted October 24, 2017 The Lowrance Hook models are great units for the money. Buy the biggest screen you can afford. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted October 24, 2017 Super User Posted October 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Choporoz said: I have a Lowrance Hook 4X on my kayak, but there are few days that I don't wish I had GPS AND side scan. But, as a solid downscan unit for two bills, it is a good buy. Yeah, I'm with you on the GPS thing. Not always on the DI/SI. I have the Helix 5 SI/DI GPS with a Navionics chip. Even for small bodies that I know well, I have way points for fish. So many, in some spots that the catches actually help define the spot. SO, in that aspect, I'm not using GPS to navigate, but to map out the catching. 1 Quote
Spyder7723 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 20 hours ago, Choporoz said: I have a Lowrance Hook 4X on my kayak, but there are few days that I don't wish I had GPS AND side scan. But, as a solid downscan unit for two bills, it is a good buy. I've spent the last two days doing nothing but reading about different model fish finder/gps units. I have found several used and factory refurbished(full manufacturer warranty) garmin 73 sv for under 400 dollars. Don't know if you want to spend that much but thought I'd mention it since i haven't seen any other side imaging units in that price range. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 25, 2017 Super User Posted October 25, 2017 Thanks for that, @Spyder7723. 1 Quote
Spyder7723 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Not a problem. Just keep in mind i don't know Jack about fishing, boats, or marine electronics. I'm brand new to this hobby. Anout a month ago my little girl asked to go fishing so we went to Wal-Mart bought a coupe cheap rods and worms, each of us landed a 2.5 to 3lber (almost back to back, this creek beside our house seems just loaded with them) and we were hooked. Less than a month later we've got a nice older 16 ft tracker hooked up behind the f150. 2 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted October 25, 2017 Super User Posted October 25, 2017 If you can wait until Black Friday, you will usually get more for your money 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted October 25, 2017 Super User Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, NHBull said: If you can wait until Black Friday, you will usually get more for your money It has been some time since I shopped/bought sonar, but I always thought prices were pretty well rigged. You might get something thrown in during a sale week, like a ram mount, or charts or something....but I always had a strong sense that there was forced min pricing...or collusion...or whatever, but a $299 unit was NEVER available anywhere for even $298...in my limited experience, anyway 1 Quote
GorillaBass Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 so I run two units on my jon boat, Helix 7 DI & Garmin 7SV Both are awesome, Helix 7 for down imaging but sonar is so so on it 7SV for side scan and the sonar on it (which i use the most) is absolutely amazing my sonar has caught me 8 fish since ive owned it, pretty sweet once you learn your electronics dont get a small screen! 1 Quote
Scarborough817 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 3 hours ago, NHBull said: If you can wait until Black Friday, you will usually get more for your money i'm also curious about this. do they normally go on sale at tackle warehouse? 1 Quote
Super User NHBull Posted October 25, 2017 Super User Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, Scarborough817 said: i'm also curious about this. do they normally go on sale at tackle warehouse? BPS told me yesterday to wait until Black Friday to take advantage of their upcoming sale.......just passing along what the electronics mgr told me 1 Quote
Scarborough817 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 Just now, NHBull said: BPS told me yesterday to wait until Black Friday to take advantage of their upcoming sale.......just passing along what the electronics mgr told me thank you that is exactly what i wanted to hear 1 Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted October 25, 2017 Global Moderator Posted October 25, 2017 Cabelas has the Garmin echomap 73sv on sale right now. I don't remember the price but it's a good deal. 1 Quote
Spyder7723 Posted October 25, 2017 Posted October 25, 2017 39 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: Cabelas has the Garmin echomap 73sv on sale right now. I don't remember the price but it's a good deal. 599 for the chirp version. Bought it this morning. 3 Quote
WolverineVanFish Posted October 28, 2017 Posted October 28, 2017 On 10/25/2017 at 7:40 PM, Spyder7723 said: 599 for the chirp version. Bought it this morning. I bought 2 of these last year and love them! Good choice! 1 1 Quote
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