need fishfinder advice

[tweeder]

i just went and picked up a 1990 trophy. the previous owner gave me the original fishfinder and depth find, but i'm not sure how they work and they are very outdated. i'm just curious to see if anyone has any advice. i don't want to spend a whole paycheck, but i want something that will last. i will primarily be using this boat in freshwater or the intracoastal. <br />thanks

 

[whiteman]

Re: need fishfinder advice

Go for a unit with a high pixel count (480x480) such as the Lowrance X125/X135 or Eagle equivalents. These are mono units but they give sensational performance for the price. Colour units add a bit to the price and won't help a heap in capturing those elusive fish.

 

[stevepgill]

Re: need fishfinder advice

Hello,<br /> What are the Eagle equivelents to the Lowrance unit?<br /><br />Steve

 

[Boatist]

Re: need fishfinder advice

Eagle units would be the Seafinder 480. I feel pixel count not really that important until you get in deep water (over 100 feet) So the Seafinder 320 would work also.<br /><br />Deep water (200 feet fresh) then power is also very important. For Salt water a 50 Khz transducer and power are important.

 

[AaronG]

Re: need fishfinder advice

Check out the Humminbird Matrix 17. Great FF for the money. Go to a marine store and play with the different ones on simulator mode. You'll find that some are really difficult to understand and operate.