Fish Finder Suggestions

[Bradfords Gone!]

I have a small jon boat with an electric motor and fish small lakes that are no more than 10 feet deep. Should I get a fish finder and if so what kind? Is a side imaging model worth while or should I get something basic? I am trying to locate structure and deeper spots in muddy water most of the time. 

[B-Dozer]

I wouldn't bother if only ten feet or less JMO 

[Catt]

I don't care if you're fishing 10' or 100' you should be fishing structure...that is if ya wanna catch!

 

Side imaging or down scan aint necessary.

 

I recently replaced the one on my Jon Boat with a Lowrance HOOK2-4x GPS Bullet, basic fish finder & GPS system, offering Wide-Angle Broadband sonar & a GPS plotter.

 

[J Francho]

Color dual beam sonar and GPS should take care of what you absolutely need. 

[BoatSquirrel]

Even the most basic sonar will help improve your catch as well as teach you about fish location and behavior.  For your rig, keep it simple with a traditional sonar unit like an entry/mid level Garmin or Humminbird and learn it first, then move up when you upgrade boats years down the line.  Have fun!

[Bradfords Gone!]

Thanks for the advice. I am thinking of getting a low end Garmin and see how it goes. 

[Theblur]

What is your budget and how serious do you like to fish?  Something like a helix 5 is good bang for the buck. 

[Bradfords Gone!]

 Two or three times a week as long as weather permits. Is side imaging worth the extra money? I fish shallow water. I guess you can tell what my budget is as I'm fishing from a 10 foot jon boat.

[Somd Fx4]

I have a garmin striker plus 4cv on my kayak. It's only $180. Super easy to read and use. Not sure if you have a trolling motor or not but it comes transom and trolling motors.