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08-24-2014, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Fish Finder recommendations
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08-24-2014, 10:16 AM | #2 |
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Entry level might be something like the Lowrance X-4 at around $100. From there you can go bigger, add color, add GPS. Check http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ics/Categories for some popular choices.
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09-05-2014, 03:31 PM | #3 |
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At the low low end at $160 there are finder/chartplotters like the Lowrance Mark-4 with the black and white display and a 83/200 transducer. For another $60 you can move up to the same model with a combo 83/200 and 455/200 transducer or for $80 more the Lowrance Elite-4 Gold (has the Navionics ocean maps included) and a color display and 83/200 transducer.
You save money with Lowrance by getting their Gold unit which includes the micro SD card with the Navionics charts. If you buy a better unit you can move it from one kayak to the next and protect your investment. The cheap unit becomes a throw away if you later decide to get a better one. Budget for the mount and for a 12v sealed lead acid battery as well as for the finder. Kayaks vary widely in the amount of effort and drilling required to mount the transducer, finder, and battery. |
09-05-2014, 04:06 PM | #4 |
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Whatever you decide on I recommend seriously considering a sonar/GPS combo unit.
Don't under estimate the need for GPS for both marking your spots and getting you back to land in the fog.
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