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Author: | 3rdcoast [ Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Fish Finder recommendations |
I want to add a fish finder to my Compass and theres so much info out there daunting me. What is a decent unit under $200 that I can get started with and not have to buy multiple accoutrement to make it work. Something with everything I need in one box. Thanks in advance. |
Author: | Mahi [ Fri Nov 25, 2022 2:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fish Finder recommendations |
"Decent" and "under $200" might be something of a misnomer so I'm going to suggest something that costs a little more. This is my Garmin Striker 5cv, so called because it is 5 inches across, which is the right size (in my view) for a kayak, not too big and unwieldy, but not too small to see. It comes in a pack with a transducer and is around $300. However I suggested it because for $200 you will get only get something a lot less desirable. Has most features you would expect in a cheap end fish finder, just, doesn't have maps, although that is a non issue for where I fish. Runs all day on a 12 volt 7 amp hour battery you have to buy separately, these can be purchased for 30 or 40 bucks although a high quality one costs more but is worth it in my view. Here's a link to an ad for one https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Transduce ... 865Z4?th=1 Here's a pic of mine |
Author: | 3rdcoast [ Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:25 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fish Finder recommendations |
Thanks Mahi! I wondered if I was daydreaming with a $200 unit. I'll look at the Garmin and I'm gonna look at the Lowrance Hook Reveal. PS: Nice Fish! |
Author: | 3rdcoast [ Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:22 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fish Finder recommendations |
I had the opportunity to swing by Academy and got to play around with the Lowrance & Garmin units. The Garmin seemed a little more newby user friendly to me, so I chose the smaller 4in Striker Vivid CV. $3 under budget with a 12v 8ah battery included. |
Author: | Mahi [ Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Fish Finder recommendations |
Wow sounds like you did well! That is why I went with the Garmin also, very user friendly and intuitive to use. Good fishing! |
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