Thread: new sonar

Originally Posted by goose

I am looking for a new sonar unit and need advice. Is the only benefit to color the fact that you can see it better in the bright sun? Comparing the Lowrance products: Is there an advantage to 480 x 480 pixels over 320 x 320 pixels for crappie fishing? Also, is there any advantage to 4000 watts in the X135 over the 2400 watts in the X125? Thanks.

Pixel count makes a big difference in picking out fish from cover. I used to think color was a gimmick until I had a chance to see one in operation. Color provides more information and makes it easier to tell what you are seeing. This is because echos of different strengths show up as different colors.

Power is iffy. With more power, your maximum resolution can be higher, but I really don't think it's that big a deal for most crappie fishermen. Maybe deep water looking for shad it might, but I'd rate the important factors as pixel count, then color, then power.

Man the color is sure easier on my old eyes. I don't have to squint to see it in the daylight.

Originally Posted by klight1122

Man the color is sure easier on my old eyes. I don't have to squint to see it in the daylight.

I have looked at the Lowrance X510C color sonar and it seemed a little pricey. What brand and model of color sonar are you talking about? Thanks.

Originally Posted by goose

I have looked at the Lowrance X510C color sonar and it seemed a little pricey. What brand and model of color sonar are you talking about? Thanks.

I bought the 520c Lowrance. It has a little bigger screen and easy to see. I wish it had an internal GPS but I am learning to live with it.

You don't need the high powered units and you don't need the dual frequency units unless you are going to take up deep sea fishing. 480 x 480 pixels is good.