New 2015 PA14 incoming - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ironcross6921 · 04-18-2015, 03:54 PM

Well payed my hard earned cash now I just have to start surfing the web for the accessories I want/need. Was planning on robbing my 2012 PA but my buddies will be using that one and its a good excuse to by new stuff. Thinking about building a bigger live well but not sure what route I want to go.
All suggestions welcome.

Cadillyak · 04-18-2015, 04:46 PM

If u don't way to build, hobie has their XL version.

ironcross6921 · 04-18-2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillyak

If u don't way to build, hobie has their XL version.

I won't hold my breath for that one......

ironcross6921 · 04-18-2015, 07:34 PM

Looking into a LOWRANCE Elite-5 CHIRP, if anybody has seen any good sales happening please let me know.

momo fish · 04-18-2015, 07:39 PM

Seems like every 2 months it goes on sale at west marine or BPS.. If you can, wait if not Amazon has some deals along with eBay..

I can tell you I don't think there is a big enough difference to want a chirp.. The chirp sonar from DF are better, hands down but still a new product and who knows reliability yet..

ironcross6921 · 04-18-2015, 07:49 PM

I know my buddies chirp 5 next to my Elite5 stomps it, his chirp model seem to catch everything yet filter very well (adjusting the sensitivity/options is key). Haven't really had any first hand usage with the DF, is it really worth the extra $150?

T-Rex · 04-19-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ironcross6921

I know my buddies chirp 5 next to my Elite5 stomps it, his chirp model seem to catch everything yet filter very well (adjusting the sensitivity/options is key). Haven't really had any first hand usage with the DF, is it really worth the extra $150?

I also just compared my Elite5 with a buddies Chirp a few weeks ago. We were dialing in his new FF at LJ and were using the same settings. His chirp unit provided a lot more detail about fish and structure and did a much better job of filtering out clutter. I found his way easier to read, and when I tried to filter the same amount on my sonar I lost a lot of target definition.

I think he said he paid $349 for the 83/200 + 455/800 Navionics Gold package on sale from West Marine last month. That's what I paid for my Elite5 6 months ago.

Right now I'm regretting not getting chirp. My suggestion would be to wait for the next WM sale and get the chirp unit.

04-18-2015, 03:54 PM	#1
ironcross6921 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 165	New 2015 PA14 incoming Well payed my hard earned cash now I just have to start surfing the web for the accessories I want/need. Was planning on robbing my 2012 PA but my buddies will be using that one and its a good excuse to by new stuff. Thinking about building a bigger live well but not sure what route I want to go. All suggestions welcome.

04-18-2015, 04:46 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	If u don't way to build, hobie has their XL version. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

04-18-2015, 07:34 PM	#4
ironcross6921 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 165	Looking into a LOWRANCE Elite-5 CHIRP, if anybody has seen any good sales happening please let me know.

04-18-2015, 07:39 PM	#5
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Seems like every 2 months it goes on sale at west marine or BPS.. If you can, wait if not Amazon has some deals along with eBay.. I can tell you I don't think there is a big enough difference to want a chirp.. The chirp sonar from DF are better, hands down but still a new product and who knows reliability yet..

04-18-2015, 07:49 PM	#6
ironcross6921 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 165	I know my buddies chirp 5 next to my Elite5 stomps it, his chirp model seem to catch everything yet filter very well (adjusting the sensitivity/options is key). Haven't really had any first hand usage with the DF, is it really worth the extra $150?