I’m shopping new kayak fish-finders. Dragonfly

[Darth-Baiter]

I was dead set on the Raymarine Dragonfly 5Pro.  Compact was the key.  I also love the single plug in the back since it will need to come off and on every time I head out. I do not want a big giant unit.  I currently run the ubiquitous Garmin Striker 4. It’s okay and gets it done.  But more detail would be beneficial.  I love casting to structure. 
 

looks like the Dragonfly series is being fazed out!   I think I can still find new-old stock at this point. Not sure if the dragonfly counts down battery voltage which is another feature I love. Anyone know?  
 

anyone running a dragonfly gonna tell me it will be worth the search?

[r3825]

I have a 7 pro from a jon  boat I restored,  nice little unit but too small for the boat I'm on now.  Great downscan and picture

[Darth-Baiter]

I just ordered a Lowrance Reveal.  It will be nice since the Hobies have teamed up with Lowrance and I won’t have to fabricate brackets and stuff. 

20 hours ago, r3825 said:

I have a 7 pro from a jon  boat I restored,  nice little unit but too small for the boat I'm on now.  Great downscan and picture

 You selling it?

[flyfisher]

If you are looking for more detail you will want a larger screen.  For me in my kayak I have a Helix 5 and next time I am going at least 7 or 9 if my budget will allow for it  

[MN Fisher]

Just now, flyfisher said:

If you are looking for more detail you will want a larger screen.  For me in my kayak I have a Helix 5 and next time I am going at least 7 or 9 if my budget will allow for it  

Ya...I've upgraded my canoe from a Hook 2-4 to a Striker 7CV...going to be much nicer.

[GTN-NY]

I just bought a Striker 7cv and upgrading from a Lowrance Hook2 5 for my kayak. I hear good things about the 7CV. 

[Darth-Baiter]

1 hour ago, GTN said:

I just bought a Striker 7cv and upgrading from a Lowrance Hook2 5 for my kayak. I hear good things about the 7CV. 

I’m buying from West Marine.  If I hate it I might jump up to the 7CV. But oddly enough, I want a smaller unit. I want less stuff to hang up on. By hang up, I mean me. I need all the real estate to shimmie back on board if I go over.  I climb back easy with the tiny Garmin Striker 4. It’s in the other side of my entry point and I slide up next to it.   It’s just me.

[r3825]

21 hours ago, They call me “Gaiter Salad” said:

I just ordered a Lowrance Reveal.  It will be nice since the Hobies have teamed up with Lowrance and I won’t have to fabricate brackets and stuff. 

 You selling it?

You want it?

[Bluebasser86]

I really liked the looks of the Dragonfly myself but ended up with a cheaper Lowrance for now. Depth and water temps are the main things I need to know with mine anyways and it does that.