Fishfinder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

medina760 · 09-05-2012, 04:26 PM

Im trying to decide on what fishfinder to get to replace a Lowrance elite-4x dsi fishfinder. I'm looking at the hummingbird 597ci hd di, hummingbird 788ci hd, Lowrance elite-5, or the Lowrance elite-5 dsi. Which do you guys recommend?

Flatinfifth · 09-05-2012, 05:01 PM

The Humminbird 597 HD Di is what my brother and I have and it is EXCELLENT. I could not recommend any unit higher. They are very easy to use, the image quality is outstanding and their customer service and support is first rate.

Angel Figueras

Hobie Fishing Team
Southwind Kayak Center
PLine
Dobyns Rods
Mad Frog Gear

mtnbykr2 · 09-05-2012, 08:46 PM

does this unit have the same quick connect the other HB units have,
or is cable connections?

medina760 · 09-05-2012, 09:28 PM

I think I might get the hummingbird 597 been hearing a lot of good things about it. Thx

Deamon · 09-06-2012, 05:45 AM

I've got an older model Hummingbird gps/ff which has been solid for me. I unexpectedly flipped the yak in some rough water about a year ago and thought it would be toast. I put the hair dryer on it, sprayed all the connections and it's still running as usual to this day. It might be good to know what each says about their units being waterproof/resistant...?

09-05-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
medina760 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 123	Fishfinder Im trying to decide on what fishfinder to get to replace a Lowrance elite-4x dsi fishfinder. I'm looking at the hummingbird 597ci hd di, hummingbird 788ci hd, Lowrance elite-5, or the Lowrance elite-5 dsi. Which do you guys recommend?

09-05-2012, 08:46 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	does this unit have the same quick connect the other HB units have, or is cable connections? __________________

09-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#2
Flatinfifth Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North S.F. Valley Posts: 51	The Humminbird 597 HD Di is what my brother and I have and it is EXCELLENT. I could not recommend any unit higher. They are very easy to use, the image quality is outstanding and their customer service and support is first rate. Angel Figueras Hobie Fishing Team Southwind Kayak Center PLine Dobyns Rods Mad Frog Gear

09-05-2012, 09:28 PM	#4
medina760 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 123	I think I might get the hummingbird 597 been hearing a lot of good things about it. Thx

09-06-2012, 05:45 AM	#5
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	I've got an older model Hummingbird gps/ff which has been solid for me. I unexpectedly flipped the yak in some rough water about a year ago and thought it would be toast. I put the hair dryer on it, sprayed all the connections and it's still running as usual to this day. It might be good to know what each says about their units being waterproof/resistant...?