which fishfinder

**Roughneck** · 08-01-2009, 06:55 AM

I am starting this thread because I am about to buy a new fishfinder and I want to kknow what kind if any all of you are using. Also are you pleased with what you have and which one would you buy if you were to buy a new one.
I have an Eagle 480 cost about $200. It's monocolor not much power and does a fair job on structure but not real good on fish echos. I a thinking of buying a Lowrance HD 5. It has a gps and a built in map system. It's digital and has much more power. I would like to hear from so other fishermen especialy those who fish bigger lake.
I have heard that there have been a few problems with the new Lowrance HD 5. Does anyone own one?

**Gomer Snerd** · 08-01-2009, 11:31 AM

That 480 will serve you well. If it isn't showing you arches it's because it isn't set up properly.

**Trout Troller** · 08-01-2009, 03:02 PM

I've got 2 lowrances, a 480-lms sonar and gps at the console and a 522cigps up front. Love them both and would recomend to anyone looking for one. My pop's just got a new HD-5 and it is awesome. As much as I like my two unit's it (hd-5) makes them look like an Atari compared to a Nasa Computer. You can't go wrong and Gander Mtn. has them cheaper than anyone. They running a 50.00 rebate but I think that has expired now.

Good Luck,
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**Gomer Snerd** · 08-01-2009, 05:26 PM

and an 1197 SI hummingbird will do the same to it.

**stinkies daddy** · 08-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Gomer Snerd

That 480 will serve you well. If it isn't showing you arches it's because it isn't set up properly.

100% correct the 480 is a great unit! i just had a chance to buy another unit any kind i wanted within reason and i bought another 480

**grego** · 08-01-2009, 08:59 PM

The 480 is a great unit and should show you what you need to see, but the Lowrance HDS units look really great. My concern with the HD-5 is that the screen would be too small to split. I think I will go with the 7 or 8. The split-screen features of the HDS are very cool looking.

The good thing about the HDS is that it will be upgradeable to StructureScan side-scan later this year (or whenever you can afford it).

There's a 10% coupon for WestMarine.com and some videos on the HDS units on www.topfishfinders.com . There are also some videos on how to set up your Lowrance/Eagle fish finder.

Good luck with your new toy.

**creekslick** · 08-01-2009, 09:54 PM

Is this it?
Lowrance HDS-5 Base Multifunction Fishfinder Chartplotter

**shocker037** · 08-02-2009, 05:28 PM

I have a 480 and I am not good with a fish finder bc of lack of experience but I had a screen problem with my 480, and it was about 11 month old and I had my receipt from bass pro and they gave me a new one. The first thing the dealer ask me is have you registered this on line? and I didnt but they still took it. I was very pleased with with there customer service.

I didnt buy the fish finder from the dealer that shipped it back but he told me for the money it was on of the best you could buy for that price.

**Roughneck** · 08-02-2009, 07:55 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies. I do get fish echos on my 480, and maybe I do need to fine tune it, but I fished with a fellow who had a color unit and it seemed easier to see the arches in all light conditions. Also I want a gps chartplotter to mark my favorite fishing hot spots on bigger lakes. I have read several bad reviews on the internet about Lowrance HD 5. I'm not sure how much you can trust these review, as I have also read several great reviews, go figure? I am also considering a Humminbird 788ci. I can not afford the 7,8,or 10 inch screens, thanks again for your replies. Tony

**Trout Troller** · 08-03-2009, 06:20 PM

Just note that people will report a negative experience almost 100% of the time where they will not take the time to report a posititve...Do your homework and good luck...

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