Quote Originally Posted by FurFlyin View Post
I’ve got 2 Helix units. A 9 and a 10. I also have a Garmin. I’ve got buddies with Lowrance. They all work. They can all have issues. Best advice I can give you is to get the biggest one you can afford. Resolution of the screen makes more difference than name brand does
Totally agree with biggest screen in your budget! A big fish is a small dot when you are scanning 80-100 ft each side of the boat. I’m a Lowrance HDS fan, just because that’s what I’ve used over the years. If getting a side imaging unit, minimum screen width I’d recommend is 10”. Use the full width when you can. The sonar quizzes on the CDC electronics page can really help you get up to speed on interpreting your unit. Most of those guys use HB units. Best of luck!