Lowrance mark 4 vs garmin echo 300 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. Adventure · 03-09-2012, 01:56 PM

I'm at bass pro right now about to pull the trigger on a ff.

I originally came in for the garmin because it's on sale for 149, but the lowrance is 199 and it has GPS. I have a iPhone sonicould use gps for it till I buy a portable, but the gps right there combod with the ff seems like on less thing on the deck and a real convienent idea. This is my first ff and it doesn't seem color vs grey matter too much.

I'll go look at other stuff and hope someone chimes in

YakMedic · 03-09-2012, 03:08 PM

The mark 4 is a good unit. I would rather get a combo than worry about a seperate gps. It comes down to how bad you want a color screen, but I always prefer a gps system. Just my opinion, buy what you like.

Jimmyz123 · 03-09-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Adventure

I'm at bass pro right now about to pull the trigger on a ff.

I originally came in for the garmin because it's on sale for 149, but the lowrance is 199 and it has GPS. I have a iPhone sonicould use gps for it till I buy a portable, but the gps right there combod with the ff seems like on less thing on the deck and a real convienent idea. This is my first ff and it doesn't seem color vs grey matter too much.

I'll go look at other stuff and hope someone chimes in

I too just bought the Lowrance 4 combo for that reason. I was thinking of getting a cheaper FF but thought it would be nice to have the FF/GPS. Pull the trigger.

Jimmyz123 · 03-09-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by YakMedic

The mark 4 is a good unit. I would rather get a combo than worry about a seperate gps. It comes down to how bad you want a color screen, but I always prefer a gps system. Just my opinion, buy what you like.

Also a color screen isn't going to make the fish bite any more than a BW screen.

seriola_killer · 03-09-2012, 05:04 PM

I just ponied up for the Elite 4 Gold. Jesus, I oversold myself on that one, but what the hell, if I'm gonna go, might as well go in style.

Mr. Adventure · 03-10-2012, 10:44 AM

went with the mark 4. just because when I'm drifting I like the idea of being able to see how fast I'm going and track the drift, and mark rockpiles and everything right there.

My first time transducer instal, think I'm going to goop a foam template on the inside of the hull, heat up a tube of goop (read in the innovations section it makes it more viscous and will help airbubble settle out) and put it in there.

I'm jazzed

03-09-2012, 01:56 PM	#1
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Lowrance mark 4 vs garmin echo 300 I'm at bass pro right now about to pull the trigger on a ff. I originally came in for the garmin because it's on sale for 149, but the lowrance is 199 and it has GPS. I have a iPhone sonicould use gps for it till I buy a portable, but the gps right there combod with the ff seems like on less thing on the deck and a real convienent idea. This is my first ff and it doesn't seem color vs grey matter too much. I'll go look at other stuff and hope someone chimes in

03-09-2012, 05:04 PM	#5
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	I just ponied up for the Elite 4 Gold. Jesus, I oversold myself on that one, but what the hell, if I'm gonna go, might as well go in style. __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

03-09-2012, 03:08 PM	#2
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	The mark 4 is a good unit. I would rather get a combo than worry about a seperate gps. It comes down to how bad you want a color screen, but I always prefer a gps system. Just my opinion, buy what you like.

03-10-2012, 10:44 AM	#6
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	went with the mark 4. just because when I'm drifting I like the idea of being able to see how fast I'm going and track the drift, and mark rockpiles and everything right there. My first time transducer instal, think I'm going to goop a foam template on the inside of the hull, heat up a tube of goop (read in the innovations section it makes it more viscous and will help airbubble settle out) and put it in there. I'm jazzed