Fish Finder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Anthony179 · 03-07-2011, 07:12 PM

I'm looking into buying a fish finder for my kayak this week. I'm looking for something around $200. I will be using it for both lakes and hopefully one day for La Jolla. So any recomendations will appreciated.

jorluivil · 03-07-2011, 07:23 PM

I just bought the Eagle Cuda 350 (ff & gps), took it for a test drive last week and it worked really well. I bought it while it was on sale but I believe that even at regular price you can get it for under $200 tax included

GregAndrew · 03-08-2011, 11:18 AM

Just read the Cuda 350 is on closeout at basspro.com for like $169.

Jimmyz123 · 03-08-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony179

I'm looking into buying a fish finder for my kayak this week. I'm looking for something around $200. I will be using it for both lakes and hopefully one day for La Jolla. So any recomendations will appreciated.

I usually hate taking business from local shops, but BPS has the Cuda 350 for $169 right now. Unless the local guys are willing to match that I'd go there.

Anthony179 · 03-08-2011, 01:23 PM

I called the Bass Pro and they do have the Cuda 350 for $169 and the guy told me about a Garmin Echo 150 for $100. And somebody else is selling me a Lowrance x50DS for $100. Don't know much about FF so if any body can help me out on this one will be appreciated.

sammysamsam · 03-08-2011, 02:13 PM

Im hoping to snag a decent ff.gps at fred hall show this weekend.Might want to check that out?

crabkracker · 03-08-2011, 02:51 PM

With a $200 budget, the Cuda 350/GPS is the way to go. Split screen display of the FF and map, mark waypoints, route tracking so you can reproduce a productive drift.

Have had mine (250/GPS) over 3 yrs now, paid over $270 tax+shipping, now it's worth 10 times over. Over a 100 waypoints stored on it. Draws very little current. I run it off a 12V 5A battery and can get 5, 6hr outings before a recharge is needed.

RedSledTeam · 03-08-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony179

I... And somebody else is selling me a Lowrance x50DS for $100. Don't know much about FF so if any body can help me out on this one will be appreciated.

The Lowrance X50 DS is a very good unit for $100. Simple to install and use... http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...27&postcount=5

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Anthony179 A.T. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 146	Fish Finder I'm looking into buying a fish finder for my kayak this week. I'm looking for something around $200. I will be using it for both lakes and hopefully one day for La Jolla. So any recomendations will appreciated.

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03-07-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I just bought the Eagle Cuda 350 (ff & gps), took it for a test drive last week and it worked really well. I bought it while it was on sale but I believe that even at regular price you can get it for under $200 tax included

03-08-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Just read the Cuda 350 is on closeout at basspro.com for like $169.

03-08-2011, 01:23 PM	#5
Anthony179 A.T. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 146	I called the Bass Pro and they do have the Cuda 350 for $169 and the guy told me about a Garmin Echo 150 for $100. And somebody else is selling me a Lowrance x50DS for $100. Don't know much about FF so if any body can help me out on this one will be appreciated.

03-08-2011, 02:13 PM	#6
sammysamsam Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: whittier Posts: 158	Im hoping to snag a decent ff.gps at fred hall show this weekend.Might want to check that out?

03-08-2011, 02:51 PM	#7
crabkracker Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OC Posts: 23	With a $200 budget, the Cuda 350/GPS is the way to go. Split screen display of the FF and map, mark waypoints, route tracking so you can reproduce a productive drift. Have had mine (250/GPS) over 3 yrs now, paid over $270 tax+shipping, now it's worth 10 times over. Over a 100 waypoints stored on it. Draws very little current. I run it off a 12V 5A battery and can get 5, 6hr outings before a recharge is needed.