Which fish finder to buy

brian_edm · #1 02-25-2012, 09:58 AM

Might be a little early to be thinking about boating but I was wondering what is a good fish finder to buy? I would like to upgrade the one that came with my boat and really don't know much about these things.

rapala76 · #2 02-25-2012, 09:59 AM

How much you willing to spend? I think it comes down to preference both the big name brands are good.

brian_edm · #3 02-25-2012, 10:01 AM

I was thinking around the $500-$800 range.

Goater · #4 02-25-2012, 10:06 AM

If you can up your $ limit this one seems like a great deal.

Too bad out of stock!
http://www.hodgesmarine.com/Lowrance.../low140-00.htm

rapala76 · #5 02-25-2012, 10:10 AM

Lowrance Elite-5 DSI color finder/chart plotter $599 plus rebate at basspro

Agb Crash · #6 02-25-2012, 11:45 AM

Having owned 5 finders in the last 3 years, I learned 1 lesson PWR or wattage is the most important feature. PS want to buy a 500 watt or a 1200 watt or a 2400 watt fishfinder cheap? I would say go for the Lowrance HDS series at 30000 watts. What a difference it has made for me.

Crash