humming bird or lowrance down image what is good and bad about both i would like gps which is the easiest to use
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humming bird or lowrance down image what is good and bad about both i would like gps which is the easiest to use
I would go with Lowrance if it were me. I have a Hummingbird 150, and the picture of the bottom looks like corduroy. It came on my new boat, or I would have gotten a better one.
thainks i am thanking about the 597ci hd di combo or the lowrance mark 5 i should have made that clear
Some people find down image as a replacement for 2d sonar....Quote:
Originally Posted by jackie1954
Some people find down imaging as a second tool along with 2d sonar....
Also remember to consider the shape of the sonar beams in your decisions.....
2d sonar is a cone shape...down imaging is a thin slice eminating 90 degrees out both sides of the xducer.....
Also remember some of the DI units are 2d/DI and some are DI only....
Always consider how you will use your unit and how each different unit may (or may not) have the features that best fits your methods of fishing tactics...
Rickie
If it was me , I'd get one with 2d/Di , I have the HB 798 ci SI HD , Use 2d most of the time and DI once in a while , Haven't used the SI much as the lakes I fish are really low right now .
thanks ricerocket its just a lot of money to spind for a way to find crappie
I chose the Hds-5 with lake insight because of the Hb issues with there gps. That might be something to consider when picking what company suits your needs and yes they are expensive. The issues with Hb is the donut.
thanks ezgo that is something to look at
Jackie,Quote:
Originally Posted by jackie1954
The Humminbird DI models have both 2D sonar and Down Imaging. This way you can see your jig with the 2D sonar and the detail with Down Imaging. You will have the best of both worlds. You will have the option to choose which one you want to use and you will not be limited.
man, all this talk has got me confused. I am in the market to replace an older unit on my boat also. I am not out to spend an arma n leg though. Any models to look at would be appreciated. I mainly fish lakes with 12 ft of water or less.
Sounds like money is your limiting factor here (as it is in my house… at least that’s what the Wifey says) but what are your sonar needs?
“corduroy”? Can you snap a picture of that and post it or send it to my direct e-mail Crappie 1?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie 1
thanks hummingbird greg i was just wondering if the down image has the same problem with the doughnut
jackie1954,
All of our units share the same basic GPS. So yes we show a circle when the unit is not certain of what direction the boat is heading.
I just bought the HB 570DI because it has the DI and 2D, and the Lowrance in the same price range didn't. I know its the lowest price DI finder, and I haven't been on the water to try it yet, but everyone I talked to said to get the one with DI and 2D. I''m heading out tomorrow for a weekend of fishing, so I hope it works as well as I am anticipating.
smoke i wish you well let me know how it goes
I bought the HB 581si Is anyone having any problems or comments on this unit?
If seeing you jig in 2D sonar is important, I'd say buy a cheap 2d unit. If you want to see what's under the boat, or how many branches are on a tree under water buy a DI unit. DI is HDTV and 2D is Atari. Seriously, you just don't need both, unless you have to have fishid. In that case I'd have to ask if you are ready for 2D. Just my opinion. Lowrance has the edge on GPS.
Humminbird for the 2d aspect.