Whats the best Fish Finder for a YAK? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

salty pirate · 03-07-2013, 11:06 AM

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 · 03-08-2013, 07:27 AM

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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 · 03-08-2013, 07:33 AM

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

Honcho · 03-08-2013, 08:13 AM

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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 · 03-08-2013, 11:45 AM

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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.

TheBentRod · 03-08-2013, 12:03 PM

Just get the largest screen, highest resolution you can afford.

Actually I am partial to lowrance. I started with a Mark 5 pro and upgraded to an Elite/GPS 4 color. I went back to the Mark 5 because of the larger screen.

FishNinjaY · 03-08-2013, 01:03 PM

$10 Walmart. Temp readings are pretty accurate

stephenG · 03-08-2013, 01:04 PM

I have a Lowerance Elite-4 color w/ GPS on my Outback and its more than capable of everything I need it to do. Considerably cheaper than the other models too. Guess it depends on your budget though.

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03-07-2013, 11:06 AM	#1
salty pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: where the hell is Temecula Posts: 268	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

03-08-2013, 12:03 PM	#6
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Just get the largest screen, highest resolution you can afford. Actually I am partial to lowrance. I started with a Mark 5 pro and upgraded to an Elite/GPS 4 color. I went back to the Mark 5 because of the larger screen.

03-08-2013, 01:03 PM	#7
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	$10 Walmart. Temp readings are pretty accurate

03-08-2013, 01:04 PM	#8
stephenG Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Clemente Posts: 97	I have a Lowerance Elite-4 color w/ GPS on my Outback and its more than capable of everything I need it to do. Considerably cheaper than the other models too. Guess it depends on your budget though.