side imaging

[Bullsprig]

Anyone hear they got these out now??? (Really wanted to be first poster.)

[Buzz]

I got mine. This thing is sweet!!! I caught 900 crappie my first trip out. :D Just kidding. Its hard to get any fishing done because I want to keep trolling and watching the screen. I'm still learning about the unit and my friends are all jealous.

Later,
Buzz

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I've had a 797 for a few months and it is amazing what they can do. I have a couple of shots of a submerged bridge and an old submerged dam and power plant that are like photographs. I've tried to post them in the Ga state site but haven't been able to get the photos up.

Finding new places and underwater structure is almost more fun than catching fish. It takes me a long time to get to my fishing spots because I want to run 5 mph to see what I can find. I'm sure the 997 is even better because of the bigger screen, but at half the price the 797 is great.

[1weezer]

The 997 is a fantastic unit. It's like watching a big screen tv out on the lake. I have posted several pic's that I took with this unit on the other board, but will try to get some new ones and post them here. I know where a sunken boat is and will get pic's of that on here soon. Thanks for the new board Ed!

[Ranger375]

I have the H'bird 797 c2 SI and I to spend to much time looking at the screen instead of fishing. It is amazing what you see down there.

My home lake is far from being a 'clear lake' so finding a lot of surprises as cruise around.

Barry F

[M1Tommy]

A sonar-ignorant question here:

Do the side scan units require clear water to operate?

Tommy

[wwwUncle]

A sonar-ignorant question here:

Do the side scan units require clear water to operate?

Tommy

No, they do not require clear water.

[M1Tommy]

No, they do not require clear water.

Thank you kindly. They interest me but I'll wait a bit for prices to drop a bit.

'appreciatively,
Tommy

[Bullsprig]

In about 10 years I might be able to afford a worn out one. By then they will have units that let you just look down and see the fish and emit sounds that make them bite. I'll be stuck with an old 997.

[TAE73]

I have had my 797 since Feb, best money I have ever spent on fishing.