Thanks Thanks:  0
HaHa HaHa:  0
Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: fish finder?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    71
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default fish finder?


    I am looking to get a new fish finder with gps, There is so many of them out there now. I have always had hummingbird but the last to I got I had to return. I was also thinking about either DI or Si, what do you all think is best? I am looking to spend around $500 any input on what to get would be great, thanks

  2. #2
    CrappiePappy's Avatar
    CrappiePappy is offline Super Moderator - 2013 Man Of The Year * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Lexington, KY
    Posts
    23,501
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Personally ... if I was going to spend $500 on a depth finder, I'd opt for DI & the biggest screen that money would get me. But, it might also depend on what styles/methods you use. It may also depend on where you intend to place the transducer.

    You might also want to talk to Brian@BBGmarine (Member Sponsor Classifieds) and see what he suggests for your style of fishing & budget. I haven't dealt with him, myself, but I've heard a LOT of great reviews on his pricing, customer service, and shipping time.
    Likes SeaRay LIKED above post

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    Alcoa, Tennessee
    Posts
    8,938
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    X2 on Brian.
    I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2012
    Location
    arkansas
    Posts
    1,494
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by CrappiePappy View Post
    Personally ... if I was going to spend $500 on a depth finder, I'd opt for DI & the biggest screen that money would get me. But, it might also depend on what styles/methods you use. It may also depend on where you intend to place the transducer.

    You might also want to talk to Brian@BBGmarine (Member Sponsor Classifieds) and see what he suggests for your style of fishing & budget. I haven't dealt with him, myself, but I've heard a LOT of great reviews on his pricing, customer service, and shipping time.
    Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

  5. #5
    Barnacle Bill's Avatar
    Barnacle Bill is offline Super Mod and 2014 Crappie.com Man of the Year * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Chesapeake, Va
    Posts
    20,313
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Yes, Brian will help you decide.
    Fair Winds and Following Seas

    Bill H. PTC USN Ret
    Chesapeake, Va


  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    highland, illinois
    Posts
    2,056
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    You said GPS, does that mean mapping? 1' contours and such.
    If a base screen is acceptable, look at the striker series by Garmin. Same transducers and pixel count, as the higher end units. Unless they've changed things.
    I agree 100% with above statements of "as big as you can afford", and "call Brian at bbg". He's quite knowledgeable.
    SI is good, as it can help too find things off to the side, then switch too DI to get an excellent view of the object. However, what you see is a combination of your eyes, how much time you've put into to adjusting the settings for that days conditions, the body of water, and the screen size.
    Drinkin coffee, missin fish.

  7. #7
    Eagle 1's Avatar
    Eagle 1 is offline Crappie.com Legend and Mississippi Moderator * Crappie.com Supporter
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    New Albany, Mississippi
    Posts
    14,522
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Helix 7 gen3 chirp mega . with chip
    Likes BigDawgg LIKED above post

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2019
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by eagle 1 View Post
    Helix 7 gen3 chirp mega . with chip
    I have to agree with this. I went from a garmin striker 9sv to a helix 7 mega si g3n and even with the smaller screen I’m way happier with the helix. The image quality isn’t even comparable between the 2, I never got near as good images with the garmin. I got mine new on eBay with a map card for around $580


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Likes BigDawgg LIKED above post

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

BACK TO TOP