What do you think I should pay

[ice]

For a good gps fish finder
a quality fish finder

any brands or model,s you suggest

[SushiUnagi]

I have an entry model portable fishfinder (hummingbird 160). I think I paid $180 for it or around there. It does its job fine and no complaints. I haven't used any other ones so I can't really compare. But I've been advised to find the biggest screen I can afford by my fishing mentors.

To me the portability of it is awesome. Bring it on the boat and mount it using the suction to the transom, or bring it out with me for ice fishing. The battery life is terrific...charge it once and lasts ME almost a whole year.

If you can wait, I'd suggest you wait til they go on sale.

[billie]

I'm looking too (and waiting for the sales).

So far I like the Lowrance X67c (color but no GPS but I already have one) for $265 at WSS, regular price, but I would like to hear some input. Screen is only 3.5" but it is pretty portable and should meet my needs.

[TJG]

I saw a Humminbird 363 @ UFA Red Deer
was $477.00, marked down to 447.00
They also have $20.00 off all purchases over $100.00
Final price would be $427.00 before tax.

From the Humminbird web site

363 ComboLegacy
Internal GPS Combo

The 363 Combo features a high resolution 16 level grayscale 320V x 240H 4" display, DualBeam PLUS sonar with 2400 Watts PTP power output, and GPS Chartplotting with built-in UniMap. Maximize your angling experience with the Humminbird 363 Combo fishfinder GPS system.

[nicemustang]

Lowrance HDS 5 for $300 at BPS this spring!!!!! That was a steal.

And IMO...once owning a GPS fishfinder in my boat, it's amazing and is invaluable to me now. Ya a hand held is OK, but intergrated all on the same screen and you know where you are or what breakline you are on. Very handy with the navonics lake maps. Only thing I would change is the screen size (bigger is always better).

[EZM]

Hummingbird 581i Combo - has every feature imaginable - fishfinder 83/200 wide band, GPS, maps, Waypoint trolling software ready, notes on markers and all the standard bell and whistles. Bigger Screen and monitor capable (put another monitor elsewhere in the boat for $60).

Sells for $349US plus about $15 shipping.

Real good unit by the looks of it. Hook it up to your Minnkota and never have to drive again - trolls you from one waypoint to the next after you mark it out. Holds you on the spot if you are jigging. Better than most fishing partners who drink all your beers.

Next years model might load the boat on the trailer by itself.

[Tofinofish]

Would recommend the Lowrance HDS 5 if you can find a good deal.