Thread: Which Fishfinder do you use?

Originally Posted by mduncan62

I'd recommend going to the BPS, Cabelas, whatever store you have close and take a look at what's out there VS. what you really want.. opinions are like ****, everyone has one. Get the unit you believe serves you best for your methods of fishing.

Same as asking what boat or car people would recommend. As for motorcycles, I'd recommend HD because it's the only MC I believe exists. I'd buy and Ultra Classic or UC cvo if I were you! Enjoy

The technology over the last ten years or so is overwhelming to say the least. It has improved by leaps and bounds. In 2001 I had a LCX16 from Lowrance. It had a big screen (for the time) full color (first one I believe) and GPS. We used it for Underwater Recovery because of the playback options and being able to save information on a SD card. When the I-40 bridge collapsed here in Oklahoma in 2001 we had to have a Coast Guard Cutter come in to have access to side scan. Now all of the above features are just about standard now even on less expensive units, not to mention HD, and side scan, ect. I would get with a sales rep that knows what they are talking about and get the best thing you can for your budget and your needs. I happen to like Lowrance but I have a history with them from the dive teams. Some folks like Hummingbird. Nothing wrong with either one. I remember the Lowrance tag had a "lower end" brand called Eagle. I am not sure if they are still around as the Eagle I have is still good. You may want to look into the "secondary" brands of the big names and see if you can get what you want in them for a little less money. I mean why buy a Lincoln SUV when you can get a Ford Expedition with all of the options for less and they are basically the same car. Just some things to think about. Hope this helps, Bobo