Thread: 2 Questions

Originally Posted by rtark

I have been looking into a down image but don't know yet if there is any advantage.

The DI is definitely an advantage. I just bought a new boat and had a HB 788ci with DI installed on the console. I really like to split the screen where I can view the 2D sonar and DI at the same time. The 2D will pick up more stuff but the DI allows me to discern what the "stuff" is. You can most certainly tell when there are fish holding on a brushpile. They show up as little white ovals in and around the limbs of the pile. There's been plenty of times I've seen things on the 2D and just wasn't sure what it was. I will look down at the DI image and it is quite obvious what I'm looking at. Trees and and rocks actually look like what they are and schools of bait look like clouds and you can literally tell if the bait fish are tightly clustered or spread out some. It is truly awesome! I have a cheaper unit on the front, it's a 570 and it's a pretty good unit but does not hold a candle to the 788. I will probably be upgrading the front unit in the near future to another DI unit. If you've got the funds I would recommend one, you won't be let down.

I just googled the HB 788ci DI and it was $799.99. Nice unit and in the can do price range! Cool

Roger

I have two units on my boat... One is a high end Lowerance side imaging and the other an entry level hummingbird... Keep it simple!!!!! If only one could stay,,,,, I'd keep the cheapo!

Tattoo the password on your forehead backward that way when you see the reflection on your screen you'll know it. Best fishfinder I ever seen was me in the front of the boat.

Originally Posted by dblevens

Tattoo the password on your forehead backward that way when you see the reflection on your screen you'll know it. Best fishfinder I ever seen was me in the front of the boat.

LOL,I agree,only the eye's and a lure on the end of the line,its the hunt that makes fishing worth while.

Hey Blev, I figured you were somewhere chasing rabbits. lol If your that good just get in the front of my boat and start locating. I'll buy your lunch. lol Have you been getting to fish much.

Roger

Originally Posted by RKW

Thanks rtark, I plan on buying a nice DP but not extreme. I was looking at somewhere between $350 to maybe $650 but if there is something out there that everybody knows is a good unit for the money I would consider it for sure. What kind is the one you use? Thanks again.

Roger

Mine is an Eagle fishmark 320. They were a close out model and I bought 2 from Cabelas for $105 each but thats history now.

Going Monday. Ain't been in several weeks. Been chasing deers. Think we'll try Black River.