I need a new Lowrance 5 - any info? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kaya_one · 08-16-2016, 09:35 PM

So it looks like I have 2 options for new Lowrance 5 models:
1) Elite-5 Ti Fishfinder/Chartplotter with Mid/High CHIRP (83/200kHZ) + DownScan™ (455/800kHz) Imaging
2) Hook-5 Fishfinder/Chartplotter with Mid/High CHIRP and DownScan™ Imaging, Transducer: 83/200kHz Broadband and HDI 455/800kHz Downscan

I currently have an HDS 5 Gen 1. I mainly fish La Jolla, but occasionally fish the bays. I've heard last year through this forum that the DSI or CHIRP may not be the best for La Jolla (I recall depth issues with DSI, but I forget??)

Any input on pros/cons would be appreciated.
Anyone have any of these units a review would be appreciated. Thanks everyone.

Dannowar · 08-17-2016, 01:26 AM

Elite ti with the all scan transducer. No question. You have the best of all sonar technology in one. Guarantee you won't miss the 50/200

YakDout · 08-17-2016, 04:47 AM

I have also heard the new total scan transducer you can use with the elite ti's are sweet.

Dingokevin · 08-17-2016, 02:13 PM

Just picked me up a 7 ti now just need time to install.

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kaya_one · 08-17-2016, 09:19 PM

thanks for input. Too much info on internet to sift through so your input helps me out a lot.

Dingokevin · 08-18-2016, 07:29 PM

have a hook 5 for sell

08-16-2016, 09:35 PM	#1
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	I need a new Lowrance 5 - any info? So it looks like I have 2 options for new Lowrance 5 models: 1) Elite-5 Ti Fishfinder/Chartplotter with Mid/High CHIRP (83/200kHZ) + DownScan™ (455/800kHz) Imaging 2) Hook-5 Fishfinder/Chartplotter with Mid/High CHIRP and DownScan™ Imaging, Transducer: 83/200kHz Broadband and HDI 455/800kHz Downscan I currently have an HDS 5 Gen 1. I mainly fish La Jolla, but occasionally fish the bays. I've heard last year through this forum that the DSI or CHIRP may not be the best for La Jolla (I recall depth issues with DSI, but I forget??) Any input on pros/cons would be appreciated. Anyone have any of these units a review would be appreciated. Thanks everyone.

08-17-2016, 01:26 AM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Elite ti with the all scan transducer. No question. You have the best of all sonar technology in one. Guarantee you won't miss the 50/200 __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-17-2016, 04:47 AM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I have also heard the new total scan transducer you can use with the elite ti's are sweet.

08-17-2016, 02:13 PM	#4
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Just picked me up a 7 ti now just need time to install. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

08-17-2016, 09:19 PM	#5
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	thanks for input. Too much info on internet to sift through so your input helps me out a lot.

08-18-2016, 07:29 PM	#6
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	have a hook 5 for sell