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Looking to purchase a new fish finder to mount on my trolling motor, I would like to keep it under or atleast around $500. What brand and model do you think would be best for me? Have not had many dealings with the more modern fish finders that have came out in the past 3 or 4 years.
thanks for any advice.
I ordered a Humminbird 587ci HD Di Combo Fishfinder from Rogers Sporting Goods for $439.48 ship......
At that price range, you've got several models to choose from, from either brand. What you need to do, first, is to determine what features you need to have in this new unit. Easiest way to do that is to figure out how you're going to use the unit (what it has to do) during the methods of fishing that you use the most.
Having someone else pick the "best for me" (anything) is a bit of a gamble. Without them knowing how you fish, where you fish, and what features a unit must have to benefit your fishing style, you're likely only going to get replies/opinions on what works best for the person replying or what they have ... and that may not fit your criteria.
... cp :cool:
I've got a HB 896c HD DI mounted on the trolling motor on my new boat. It cost about $550. So far, so good. I went to Bass Pro and got them to demo the several different models that they had before I made a selection. Would advise that you do the same. Good luck.
bob
Did they take you out on the water or did they dazzle you with BpS?Quote:
Originally Posted by bobgill
I have a HB 597 ci hd that I am thrilled with. You will he alot more information (detail) from you Navionics card with HB over lowrance.
they are sales people. thats what they do.just as real estate sales,car sales and so on.for the majority of people this is there only option.just like going to the doctor, try to get a second opinion while not sending more money than you can afford .now heres were i get in trouble i going to say my opinion.i own some of these expensive fishing toys just like alot of people that post here. they dont need them and i dont either.dont spend a lot of money on this stuff unless you got the money were you wont miss it. you dont need all this fancy stuff.one of the cheaper units with gps is all that needed. i use humminbird but i dont see a thing wrong with lowrance .if i were you i would try to buy online at one of the sites that people here recommend.you can save moneyQuote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
No kidding?Quote:
Originally Posted by kosmo
Lol.
I purchased a 587 ci hd di from academy sports that I seen others talking about on other post. I mostly want the finder for locating brush and schools of crappie, and baitfish. I don't long line troll much, usually finder brush and jig it or cast into brush. Let me know some opinions on how you think I done, the price was $ 429.00
Did they charge sales tax? Rogers doesn't.
It was 429 and with shipping 434.
Well that is nice. Academy charges Arkansas residents sales tax.
I believe youve got yourself a good unit