Thread: I need help finding the right fish finder

Here's what you need...Amazon.com : Humminbird 409460-1 688ci HD DI Internal GPS/Sonar Combo Fishfinder with Down Imaging (Black) : Fish Finders : GPS & Navigation

I would also consider the Lowrance Elite 7 DSI. Whatever you decide, I would certainly give Brian at BBG Marine a call. He may have some year end deals that could save you some bucks. In any event he will meet or beat most any supplier and will also talk you through everything you need to set it up like you want it. Great to work with and one of our CDC sponsors. bbgmarine

Unless the issues with the GPS have been solved the Humminbird will out perform on the GPS side, DI on the Elite 7 is awesome!!!
Humminbird is fixing to introduce a new line called Hellix, gonna be a lot of bang for the buck and in your price range.
SeaRay is spot on about Brian at BBG!!

^^^^^^ I personally like the Humminbird 688, especially for the price. I had 2 Lowrance Elite 7 units and like Rees said,"Unless the issues with the GPS have been solved the Humminbird will out perform on the GPS side". I have been told that those issues are better now, but Lowrance told me the processor was too slow to update the GPS on the Elite 5's and 7's. The HB 688 does a very good job in all categories, but Lowrance has the best resolution....Just my

I'd spend the extra 25% and get a side imaging unit. 2D and down imaging are like looking at the bottom of the lake thru a microscope (generally 1/3 of depth so in 30ft of water ur only seeing a 10ft circle of the bottom. side imaging is like looking at a 180 degree panoramic view of the whole lake universe (ruff calculations that's 30ft deep by 200ft each direction=600ft of insane underwater vision).
it's the best extra $150 you'll ever spend in fishing. skip buying ur next 4 rods, 3 reels, hundreds of lures. you won't need them b/c you'll be right on top of the fish with the side imaging.
direct from HB $550
Humminbird | 598ci HD SI Combo

I went by Gander Mountain today and looked at a couple. I really liked the humminbird 688. They have the Lowrance elite4 HDI on sale for 199.99. Anyone tried one of those?

You really don't want anything smaller than a 5" screen and if you are planning to use split screen then a 7" is really about the smallest you can comfortably make out the detail. I learned the hard way. I have a HB 365 combo and it is really hard to make out much on such a small screen. I put a 7" Lowrance HDS7 touchscreen on the console and will look at the HB Helix in a 5" or larger for the front once I get past Santa Claus. Yea him, gotta take care of the kids and grandkids.

I suggest waiting on Humminbird to release the new Helix series with wider screens. They are going to be very affordable.