TeamPhntom Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 I'm looking for a fishfinder <$250 and need advice. I don't trust the guys at the sports store as they seem to point me to the high $$ GPS equip finders no matter what I tell them. I've never fished with any electronics so I know I have a lot to learn but I first need someone to start me off with finding a good unit. I know absolutely nothing. The lakes I fish are less than 60 ft deep. Boat is a 15 ft tri-hull. Transducer will probably be mounted on the trolling motor (at least from what I've learned so far). Thanks for any advice! Quote
BillyBob Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 Lowarance 135 would be my cheaper choice. Don't mount whatever you get, on your trollin motor, gimbal mount it so you can see it from bow and drivin. So many times your drivin when you spot good structure or fish. Shallow water is where you don't need it. Takes years to develope the knack, so hang in there. Some of the best I know use a garmin on a cord that plugs into the aux/ cig. hole for power and has an internal antenna. they both drive and bow ride with it on that long cord. But thats for GPS Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted February 13, 2008 Super User Posted February 13, 2008 The Eagle Fishmark 480 or the Humminbird 565 would be your best choice in that price range with the HB having the edge with a higher verticle pixel count of 640, a little more power, and a dual beam transducer. Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 13, 2008 Super User Posted February 13, 2008 The Eagle Fishmark 480 or the Humminbird 565 would be your best choice in that price range with the HB having the edge with a higher verticle pixel count of 640, a little more power, and a dual beam transducer. X2 Quote
TeamPhntom Posted February 13, 2008 Author Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks! you guys are awesome. 8-) Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted February 13, 2008 Super User Posted February 13, 2008 Another option for you might be the Lowrance X125. It is a 480X480 pixel unit. It is especially good if you night fish because it has an amber backlight. Quote
Branuss04 Posted February 14, 2008 Posted February 14, 2008 4 bizz recommended the Lowrance X96. I just used it for the first time and for the price it does wonders. It's not color, but has great detail. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted February 14, 2008 Super User Posted February 14, 2008 The X96 is a good unit in the same price range but lacking in resolution (320X320) as compared to the before mentioned units. Quote
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