Whats the best Fish Finder for a YAK?

[Honcho]

Can you recommend the best fish finder in the market? Looking to purchase one for the PA14...thanks.

[salty pirate]

I just installed a lowrance elite 7 hdi 83/200 455/800 on my pa12. i don't know if it's the best but it's easy to navigate the pages and dial in. Quality imaging and gps. I have only had it out once so i don't know how it will hold up to the abuse of kayak fishing. got a lot of bang for $ imo.

Good luck

[Honcho]

Originally Posted by salty pirate

I just installed a lowrance elite 7 hdi 83/200 455/800 on my pa12. i don't know if it's the best but it's easy to navigate the pages and dial in. Quality imaging and gps. I have only had it out once so i don't know how it will hold up to the abuse of kayak fishing. got a lot of bang for $ imo.

Good luck

Thanks - do you mind if I asked how much and where you bought the unit from?

[jorluivil]

I think that most of the replies are going to be biased.

[Honcho]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I think that most of the replies are going to be biased.

I guess you're right, I was looking at the structure scan HD with the Elite HDS 7, wondering if that was worth buy the structure scan on the yak...

[salty pirate]

Originally Posted by Honcho

I guess you're right, I was looking at the structure scan HD with the Elite HDS 7, wondering if that was worth buy the structure scan on the yak...

mine has down imaging. its good for about 150 ft for saltwater.the ff part had good readings @500 ft. i did not go any deeper. what ever you get make sure the ducer is in the water, ie thru hull. if it's a newer pa i think they upgraded the hull to fit the ducer.

the ff i have has color ff, di and gps. 83/200-455/800 one ducer. the unit was just released early this year. got it from bass pro for 700 + tax the hd maping is 150 not released yet.

[Cbad Mike]

Depends on your budget. There are a lot of posts on here that will give you a ton of information and help narrow your search.

[JarrodMc]

Depends who you ask

[dmrides]

Originally Posted by Honcho

Can you recommend the best fish finder in the market? Looking to purchase one for the PA14...thanks.

Two words. Dark and Horse. Finds fish for a kayak every time.

[captnblood34]

Elite 4 GPS/Color, only one Ive every gotten hands on with but it works, I feel confident with the reads/location what have you...Great buy if you can't afford a flat screen for your vessel.