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Title: Need help on getting new fishfinder
Post by: 10-10 Bass Busters on December 30, 2007, 01:06:15 PM
Look to put a new finder in my 14 foot boat, i use it for all types of fishing, and some small tourneys.  So i'm looking at staying in that $200 or below range.  I was looking at the humminbird 500 series and the piranha series, or Lowrance X86.  Any input would be helpful.  Thanks
Title: Re: Need help on getting new fishfinder
Post by: fiker on December 30, 2007, 03:14:31 PM
I have an Eagle fishmark 320.  For the money, it's not bad.
I like the looks of the Humminbird gps/sonar combos though too.
Title: Re: Need help on getting new fishfinder
Post by: Skulley on December 30, 2007, 06:28:06 PM
I have a Hummingbird 565.  It has the most vertical pixels than any other fishfinder that I know of on the market with 640.  That is the highest resolution, however you want to also get as many watts peak as you can also.  I am very pleased with this unit.  I used it for a whole season and am considering now putting the same unit on the helm.  Good luck.


BD           ;D
Title: Re: Need help on getting new fishfinder
Post by: LGMOUTH on December 30, 2007, 10:17:16 PM
You cant go wrong with a humminbird, They have come along way in the last few years. I have two on my boat and I cant say enough good things about them. My son has the lower end unit on his little boat, I think its the 565 and it is crystal clear with great contrast. Its a great depth finder for under $200.
Title: Re: Need help on getting new fishfinder
Post by: Waterfoul on December 30, 2007, 11:25:10 PM
Like I said on the "other" site... Lowrance!  :D
Title: Re: Need help on getting new fishfinder
Post by: 10-10 Bass Busters on January 01, 2008, 07:15:25 PM
Went with the 565 on sale at cabelas.  thanks everyone for info