Fishfinder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 01-23-2007, 06:45 PM

I use a Garmin 168c GPS, within 3 months I have had to send it back to Garmin. It is having trouble powering up, this may just be a fluke, I have talked to Ski, and DaveH, who report nothing but satisfaction with the same unit, also Ken, but he has a B&W monitor :P

I am very careful not to launch with it thus far. I believe this malfunction is an anomoly, perhaps I got a lemon. It is under warranty, Garmin's customer service has been great so far, said they would have it back within 7-10 days of receiving it. I just sent it back.

Before that, I used an Eagle Fish Easy II... Still use it in baja, works great, Eagle (same as lowrance) also has a very good warranty, as I have had to send mine back a couple times, due to launching with it, even in 1 ft surf.

I believe starting out on Fishfinders, something simple that reads depth, structure, and bait balls, and you are fine. Many anglers have been happy with this unit.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...=SearchResults

Points to remember,

1. never launch in any size surf with a fishfinder
2. buy something simple unless money is no object
3. never launch in any size surf with a fishfinder

RE: Squid, while a fun trip, I am all set on that type of fishing for a few years... :lol:

Chris

01-23-2007, 06:45 PM	#6
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	I use a Garmin 168c GPS, within 3 months I have had to send it back to Garmin. It is having trouble powering up, this may just be a fluke, I have talked to Ski, and DaveH, who report nothing but satisfaction with the same unit, also Ken, but he has a B&W monitor :P I am very careful not to launch with it thus far. I believe this malfunction is an anomoly, perhaps I got a lemon. It is under warranty, Garmin's customer service has been great so far, said they would have it back within 7-10 days of receiving it. I just sent it back. Before that, I used an Eagle Fish Easy II... Still use it in baja, works great, Eagle (same as lowrance) also has a very good warranty, as I have had to send mine back a couple times, due to launching with it, even in 1 ft surf. I believe starting out on Fishfinders, something simple that reads depth, structure, and bait balls, and you are fine. Many anglers have been happy with this unit. http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...=SearchResults Points to remember, 1. never launch in any size surf with a fishfinder 2. buy something simple unless money is no object 3. never launch in any size surf with a fishfinder RE: Squid, while a fun trip, I am all set on that type of fishing for a few years... :lol: Chris