Depth finder

[Biglunch]

Im looking to get a new depth finder before spring. Any recommendations. What I have now is very basic

 

[Kurtr]

 

[DirtyMike]

budget?

 

[Rowdie]

Can't get much cheaper than the 2nd post. Classic

 

[Riggen&Jiggen]

HaHa KurtR good one. It depends what features you want for example due you want sonar only, sonar/gps, sonar/gps/down imaging, sonar/gps/down imaging/side imaging. I like Humminbirds. You can get the imaging for hundreds less than a Lowrance and you can use I-link with your minnkota trolling motor and use the lake master chip. If you fish Sak a lot like I do the Lake master chip is way better than the Navionics chips. Also not sure if people are still having trouble with Lowrance's transducers going bad after cold winters. 3 years ago we had to switch out 2 transducers because they went bad.

 

[eyexer]

I've used both bird and lowrance. replaced my worthless lowrance a year ago with a new Garmin and there is no comparison. I won't own anything but a Garmin from now on.

 

[Jigaman]

I find that my bird is a little more user friendly that the lowrances I have had and used. I have the 859ci hd di and really like it so far.

 

[Biglunch]

Would like to stay under $500. Not sure if id need side imaging but would like down scan and gps.

 

[DirtyMike]

Look at the helix series by humminbird

 

[Kurtr]

I got an elite 7 i really like. I use an elite 5 for ice fishing that would be a little small if having down imaging on it

 

[shorthairsrus]

doesnt that new little bird have it all -- SI DI Gps along with 2d all for less than your 500 budget plus able to use lakemaster chips.

HUMMINBIRD HELIX 5 SI GPS

• Brilliant 800H x 480V, 5 in. 256 color display with backlight
• Sonar standard Side Imaging/Down Imaging/DualBeam PLUS
• Precision Internal GPS Chartplotting with built-in UniMap cartography with micro SD card slot for optional maps or for saving waypoints
• Standard sonar coverage 20 degree, 60 degree & (2) 85 degree at -10db (Total of 180 degree)
• Standard sonar frequency 200/83/455 kHz
• Target separation 2.5 in.
• Power output RMS 500 watts
• Power output peak to peak 4000 watts
• Depth capability 1500 ft. (2D) & 100 ft. (SI)
• Built in transducer
• GPS Speed included
• Mounting options Gimbal or optional in-dash
• Transom transducer mounting
• Power input 10-20 VDC, Power draw 615 mA
• GPS Receiver/Tracking/Chartplotting included
• Waypoints, Routes, Tracks/Points 2,500, 45, 50/20,000
• Weight: Approximately: 5.5 pounds
• Shipping Dimensions: Approximately 15.5 x 9.5 x 4.75 inches.

 

[raider]

I got an elite 7 i really like. I use an elite 5 for ice fishing that would be a little small if having down imaging on it

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[Biglunch]

so looks like lowrance or hummingbird

 

[shorthairsrus]

do those elites have SI ? If not it comes down to SI or no SI. Lakemaster maps or no lakemaster.

 

[Kurtr]

No si

 

[BGH]

Look at the Helix 7 DI. Goes for 499.99. Wonderful Unit.