Which fishfinder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Biggameaddict · 10-01-2012, 02:19 PM

Im looking to buy a new fishfinder and i settled on three but i need your opinions. Im thinking of the eagle cuda 350, lowrance mark-4, elite-4. Now do you realy need a color finder? How about down imaging? The 350 is pretty cheap and has most feutures like the mark but its 50$ cheaper. Whatsthe difference between these too? Any fishfinder reccomendations? Thanks.

Oxbeast1210 · 10-01-2012, 03:42 PM

I currently use the mark but will probably go to the elite. Honestly I think all of them you are considering will do what you need. I like color better when its bright out for me its easy to see the color then the B/W.

I didn't notice much of a difference from the Cuda to the mark 4
the mark 4 has an LED display and the cuda is Lcd but I didn't see a difference.

ALso the Cuda maps are preloaded on the unit and has no card slot
the mark 4 and elite have a memory card slot so you can load your spots an other maps.

ALso im not 100% sure but I believe the Cuda transducer is 200 KHZ only
and the mark 4 is 83 /200 KHZ Depending on where you fish that may not matter to ya.

One thing to keep in mind with the Elite and mark 4 is the Memory card access door that I mentioned about. I have had issues with the little rubber plug wanting to come out . So when I launch and return or if it gets too rough I stow it in my dry bag. Since the Cuda doesn't have a card slot this is not an issue.

Honestly I think you would be happy with any of the ones you mentioned .If money isnt an issue id go with the Elite.
anyway good luck post up what you decide to get.

NextBite · 10-01-2012, 11:25 PM

Just buy mine

its super cheap, not even used its still in the box

lowprofile · 10-02-2012, 02:07 PM

83KHZ is the shizz in shallower water. 200 is like a pencil beam straight down, the 83 shows more surface area.

Elite 4 is what i went with.. sometimes... i wish i had a 5 or even 6" screen.

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

83KHZ is the shizz in shallower water. 200 is like a pencil beam straight down, the 83 shows more surface area.

Elite 4 is what i went with.. sometimes... i wish i had a 5 or even 6" screen.

Howd you like it? Is the color really necessary?

lowprofile · 10-02-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Howd you like it? Is the color really necessary?

color is not necessary but easier to read, when you figure out the difference between yellow and red.

i do like it though. GPS is also helpfull in the dark/fog.

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NextBite

Just buy mine

its super cheap, not even used its still in the box

Is that the one from harbor freight or the little camera rodnreel?

Sdspeed · 10-02-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Is that the one from harbor freight or the little camera rodnreel?

my new fishfinder

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

my new fishfinder

Looks like you got it in black and white?

NextBite · 10-02-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Is that the one from harbor freight or the little camera rodnreel?

Its a fishfinder

ful-rac · 10-02-2012, 09:14 PM

YEAH! SUCKA!

10-01-2012, 02:19 PM	#1
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Which fishfinder Im looking to buy a new fishfinder and i settled on three but i need your opinions. Im thinking of the eagle cuda 350, lowrance mark-4, elite-4. Now do you realy need a color finder? How about down imaging? The 350 is pretty cheap and has most feutures like the mark but its 50$ cheaper. Whatsthe difference between these too? Any fishfinder reccomendations? Thanks.

10-02-2012, 02:07 PM	#4
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	83KHZ is the shizz in shallower water. 200 is like a pencil beam straight down, the 83 shows more surface area. Elite 4 is what i went with.. sometimes... i wish i had a 5 or even 6" screen. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-02-2012, 09:14 PM	#11
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	YEAH! SUCKA! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-01-2012, 03:42 PM	#2
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	I currently use the mark but will probably go to the elite. Honestly I think all of them you are considering will do what you need. I like color better when its bright out for me its easy to see the color then the B/W. I didn't notice much of a difference from the Cuda to the mark 4 the mark 4 has an LED display and the cuda is Lcd but I didn't see a difference. ALso the Cuda maps are preloaded on the unit and has no card slot the mark 4 and elite have a memory card slot so you can load your spots an other maps. ALso im not 100% sure but I believe the Cuda transducer is 200 KHZ only and the mark 4 is 83 /200 KHZ Depending on where you fish that may not matter to ya. One thing to keep in mind with the Elite and mark 4 is the Memory card access door that I mentioned about. I have had issues with the little rubber plug wanting to come out . So when I launch and return or if it gets too rough I stow it in my dry bag. Since the Cuda doesn't have a card slot this is not an issue. Honestly I think you would be happy with any of the ones you mentioned .If money isnt an issue id go with the Elite. anyway good luck post up what you decide to get.

10-01-2012, 11:25 PM	#3
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	Just buy mine its super cheap, not even used its still in the box