choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

[droach77]

just looking some different opinions on the two units, i will be striper fishing mostly in rivers and bay. thanks for any input.


dave

 

[rirory]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

I recently bought the humminbird 788 ci hd di combo unit---we love it. I like humminbird better than lowrance simply because the power connections seem to corrode slower.---the humminbird does not need a separate unit to interpret the bottom either and it is less $$.

good luck

ri rory

 

[John_S]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

If your fishing is geared toward finding good structure (that fish will be near) than DI, SI, or structure scan will help a great deal.

2D is better at locating fish, especially in the water column. DI/SI/SS can provide tighter details that could help identify.

The 597, will do 2D and DI. To compare to an Lowrance structure scan, you would want to look at a 798.

I have had a 798 for a number of years. SI will allow you to scan a large swath looking for structure. If scanning for large stucture, can do 150' to each side. I generally only scan 70' to a side, looking for smaller items. My primary fishing grounds are mostly rivers, which do not have depth maps, let alone structure maps. Spring high water and floods are constantly changing the structure.

 

[cyclops2]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

I buy on price for simple scanning. Bought Hummers always.
WITHOUT fail. Everyone had a lens seal fail in 1 to 2 years. I am 74. Lots of bad birds.

 

[JB]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

My personal experience with SONAR is not current, but for the 30 or so years that I did use SONAR I always had good luck and superior support from Lowrance. The two Hummers I had did not please me.

 

[dingbat]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

Unless the unit has heave compensation, SI and DI are pretty useless on the Bay on all but the calmest days.

My advice is to buy the best 2D finder you can afford and learn how to use it. A pair of binoculars and a good chart will allow you to catch all the Stripers you want.

 

[droach77]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

Thanks for the input fellas, i have made my choice.


dave

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: choosing between humminbird 597 ci hd di or lowrance hds5 structure scan

Hds-5 w/structure scan.