Quote Originally Posted by neondon View Post
Yep , have to get the proper equipment . I will be purchasing a mk powerdrive with I pilot within the next few days .

My fishfinder is a cheapie one built in 1996 so i need a newer and better one but cant decide on which one . I dont want to spend more than around 400 bucks on one so any advice in selecting one will be appreciated .
Your fishfinder is probably OK to get by with. I primarily use mine for depth purposes, locating fish and trashpiles are secondary to me...Just my opinion. But a GPS is a must!!...Marking the spots where trash piles and fish are will help you to return right back to that exact spot without being, lets just say, 50-100 feet off. There are some reasonably priced GPS/Fishfinders out there...That and a MK Power Drive V2 with Auto Pilot or I-pilot will have you well on your way...Good Luck!!!