Fish/Depth Finder

[unknown 5]

I am considering putting in a new depth/fish finder on my boat. I don't think I need a state of the art outfit but I don't think I want the cheapest rig going either. I have a Bottom Line Fishing Buddy II and it seems to be suitable but I would like a permanent mounted unit. I do like the side finder feature in the Bottom Line unit but it is not an absolute must. Features that are a must are a temperature feature, adequate readability on fish, back lit screen (I fish at night some), ease use, easy to hookup and unhook (to take in/out of my boat), and reasonable cost. As of now, another Bottom Line rig is high on my list but I thought I might ask for some advise.

[1weezer]

Garmin 240 is one of the best. (My 2 cents worth)

[Team9nine]

I would also throw the Eagle Fish Easy II (the newer ones) or an Eagle FishMark unit into the hat! Have had and heard good things about both.

-Team9

[Barnacle Bill]

I like my Garmin 240 too. But BPS has a sale this weekend and the FishMark is marked down to $149. For those interested, they also have a 5 hour sale this Fri morning and have the Aqua-Vu for $199.88 ($200.00 off)

[crap-king]

the lowrance x-47 is a simple unit with temp, easy to remove, and is on sale at boaters world for $119.00
crap-king

[ncnat]

Look for a unit that all the features you want with a HIGH pixel count within your price range. Most manufacturers make good units. I use a Hummingbird Matrix 27 and very pleased with it.

[crap-king]

you can go to boatersworld.com and order on-lne easily
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[treepotato]

I am considering putting in a new depth/fish finder on my boat. I don't think I need a state of the art outfit but I don't think I want the cheapest rig going either. I have a Bottom Line Fishing Buddy II and it seems to be suitable but I would like a permanent mounted unit. I do like the side finder feature in the Bottom Line unit but it is not an absolute must. Features that are a must are a temperature feature, adequate readability on fish, back lit screen (I fish at night some), ease use, easy to hookup and unhook (to take in/out of my boat), and reasonable cost. As of now, another Bottom Line rig is high on my list but I thought I might ask for some advise.

Hi Redtick,
I am pretty partial to the Eagle Fish Mark series. You can check them out at the Eagle web site and download a simulator and it actually lets you work all the controls in a simulated lake and teaches you everything about the unit with hands-on experience. pretty cool!!...........treepotato

[TAE73]

What is the Eagles website??

[JigMan2]

For what it's worth... I've used eagles, hummingbirds, lowrance and marine tech. Then I used a garmin 240. Don't believe I'll ever go back. Dollar for dollar, pixel for pixel I think they are the best unit on the market.