Have always been a Lowrance guy BUT I realize that Garmin and Bird are compatible outfits. How many of you use or plan on using the new technology (where you can see a fish and watch him). In our kind of fishing....basically 2 types, drifting for cats in the summer (some crappie) and chasing crappie in the winter.

I just don't see how this new technology is gonna put more fish on my lines. Is it worth the cost? Myself, I think Garmin has an edge with their technology but still....investing another couple thousand just to watch a fish chase your bait or lure?????

What happen to a fisherman and his skill? We basically fish 3 lakes and I could take you to all the brush piles I know without a depth finder. What am I missing here? Granted that depth finder will help you locate the shad and usually where there is shad.....you will find fish.

thoughts????