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Post by Catscratch on Jun 11, 2021 14:19:33 GMT -6
Considering getting a fish finder. Never owned one before (always fished old school by reading currents, watching waves, looking for structure, jigging vertically, etc). I think I would like one but wonder if a cheap one like pictured would be worth it? Yae or nae?   |
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Post by badgerfowl on Jun 11, 2021 14:44:47 GMT -6
They are better than nothing. We have a garmin on our pontoon. Looks similar to your pic above. My dad likes it. I don't know anything about it. I want a $1,500 12" one so I'm probably not the best to ask about cheap.  |
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Post by wklman on Jun 11, 2021 15:40:33 GMT -6
Depends on how many b.o.w. you're gonna be on. If it's just your back yard pond then I'd just buy one of those but if you fish a lot of other lakes then you'll want something a little more in-depth with a lot more capabilities.
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 11, 2021 15:56:07 GMT -6
At least a bigger screen is nice too.
But Wade is right. Fishing a pond. Basic basic is fine
I just bought dad a helix 5 down image.
250 with 20 dollar rebate
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 11, 2021 16:32:21 GMT -6
I "want" the the $1200 one too, but I can guarantee no more than $200 is coming out of my pocket.
It'll just be on the backyard pond, won't be hopping around to other bow. Doesn't need to be great but I don't want to buy something that turns out to be completely worthless.
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 11, 2021 16:36:16 GMT -6
U need live imaging CS. That shit is nuts |
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 11, 2021 16:49:31 GMT -6
U need live imaging CS. That shit is nuts . Don't even know what that is. Will have to search it on the interwebs. |
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Post by badgerfowl on Jun 11, 2021 17:19:41 GMT -6
It’s pretty nifty. I just want a big ass screen. Humminbird seems to be the top of the line these days. We’ve got an HDS 5 and a vex on our fishing boat.
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 11, 2021 20:37:26 GMT -6
I have 2 helix 10s and helix 7 on my boat. Bigger is better. |
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 11, 2021 20:39:24 GMT -6
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Post by badgerfowl on Jun 11, 2021 21:12:17 GMT -6
I have 2 helix 10s and helix 7 on my boat. Bigger is better. I want a helix 12. |
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 11, 2021 21:25:47 GMT -6
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Post by smsmith on Jun 12, 2021 8:47:51 GMT -6
Funny this topic was posted. The ancient fish finder in our boat just took a shit. I spent awhile looking and got overwhelmed. I just wanted a very basic, easy to use unit. I don't need GPS, CHIRP (whatever the fuck that is), sidescan or the myriad of other options I don't understand. I ordered a Humminbird Helix 5 Series Sonar G2 5" Fishfinder - 410190-1 Should be here Tuesday
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 12, 2021 9:02:40 GMT -6
Good choice
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Post by Foggy on Jun 12, 2021 9:11:58 GMT -6
Funny this topic was posted. The ancient fish finder in our boat just took a shit. I spent awhile looking and got overwhelmed. I just wanted a very basic, easy to use unit. I don't need GPS, CHIRP (whatever the fuck that is), sidescan or the myriad of other options I don't understand. I ordered a Humminbird Helix 5 Series Sonar G2 5" Fishfinder - 410190-1 Should be here Tuesday Good plan Stu. The latest tech fish finders are a PITA to use. Too much complicated stuff.....the learning curve takes forever.....and I feel it robs the fun from fishing. Maybe somebody with more of a tech brain likes this chit. I find it frustrating. I have a helix 10 chirp Mega, SI yadda yadda. It integrates with my trolling motor to make things even more frustrating. They have lots of videos to really confuse you. Almost like learning to operate a cell phone.  . ......and what will really piss you off is when a battery goes dead in your remote.....or you forget the damned thing.....'cause your charging the battery. GRRR |
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