Fish Finder advise.

[jmerc57]

Im having a hard time making a decision on which way to go. I have a Garmin GPSMap 440 and also had a Garmin160C Fishfinder, Unfortunately someone BORROWED my fishfinder from my boat and unless I find out who BorroweD it I dont think they will be returning it any time soon. Anyway I liked the unit but found it to be to small for me to see from the stern of the boat. I was thinking of upgrading to the Furuno FCV 620 but it is considerably more money. Can anyone offer any opinions on which way I should go ? Do I go with another Garmin or the larger display Furuno or something else like (opinions)

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

i agree with you, i would like a bigger monitor. i am looking to upgrade myself, and it will have the gps feature on it.

 

[tmartin]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

The new Raymarine A series units comne with their dynomite depth finders--even their new wide-beam models.

http://www.raymarine.com/ProductDetail.aspx?SITE=1&SECTION=2&PAGE=1863&PRODUCT=4206

I have found their HD depth finders awesome. I guarantee you won't be dissappointed.

The below pic is from their HD technology, in 2006.

 

[Boatist]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

Lowrance, Furuno and Garmin are all good brands but the first steps in picking a depth finder is making sure it meets your needs.
First a freshwater bass fisher man does not need a lot of power or a super high resolution. A deep Saltwater fisherman need lots of power and high resolution and dual frequency. So first make sure it meets your needs.
Second decide if want color and get a size screen you will be happy with.

I think Lowrance has the brighest color screens and best resoultion until get deeper than 300 feet of salt then I like Furuno.

In your case if you still have the transducer You may want to find another Garmin that can use the same transducer.

 

[whofan]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

Check out Vexilar they are great; http://www.vexilar.com/pages/products/products_lc-507c.html

True dual frequency graphs.

 

[JIGGER]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

I have a Eagle 642 IGPs with mapcreate software and LOVE IT! Got 800 bucks in all. Great for depths to 100ft.

 

[Nova II 260]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

Ditto, I have the Eagle 642C. GPS/FF/Combo. Best resolution, screen size and specs for the price (Walmart) Comes with transducer and antenna. Bought the Freedom Map chip. Great, even on small local lakes, use it both in on the road and on the boat.
Con: Had to purchase an extra power connector for the truck.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Fish Finder advise.

I'm running a FCV 585 so you know what my recommendation is

Once you go digital you'll never go back to a conventional sounder again.