Budget friendly bow depth finder recommendations

[Justbass11]

Looking for a budget friendly depth finder for the bow of my 2017 Bass Tracker Pro 175txw . Any suggestions would be great, thanks 

[12poundbass]

What’s your budget?

[MN Fisher]

And what features are 'necessary' for you?

[Justbass11]

I would say around $500ish give or take. I’m not looking for anything like live scope. I have a Garmin 9 inch on the console and and an older bow unit that is a 4 inch Lawrance. 

@MN Fisher just the basics really 

[Justbass11]

@MN Fisher@12poundbass, I just started and saw the Garmin STRIKER which I think is all I need. But I also think I need some good advice from experience boaters that would know more than me.

[MN Fisher]

Garmin Striker 7"

CV gives you 2D and Downscan for just over $400 - I've had this unit for a couple years now and it's a good, basic unit. With the map-making software, you can create a GPS linked map of any lake you cruise over.

SV currently on sale for $499 on Amazon adds Sidescan to that.

[Justbass11]

@MN Fisher thanks for the advice very much appreciated 

[LonnieP]

I agree on the Striker. I have a 93SV on the bow of my 2016 175twx. If you can afford to spend a little more, the 9 inch is definitely worth the extra $100

[12poundbass]

Black Friday is coming up and you can usually find some pretty good deals. I’m a Garmin guy having two 93SV Echomaps. I’d also go with a Striker or an Echomap if you can swing the extra coin. Cabelas/Bass Pro usually has Black Friday deals and there are marine electronic stores that have good BF deals too. 

[r83srock]

My gosh the Echomaps are just so good for the money. I have two and have no regrets. I see Russell marine has a used 9” for $500.