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 Stupid question for the pros
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03/02/18 06:44 PM
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Joined: Jun 2009
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B. T.
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I've got a boat with a POS fish finder on it. I'd like to replace it with something that can find crappie beds with ease, maybe even find the big blues laying on bottom if it's possible. What kind of fish finder would you recommend? Maybe $500. I only fish a small private lake, if I go to a bigger lake i'll only need it catfish. I'm not real big into bass fishing unless I hook 1 lol
Thanks in advance
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/02/18 07:24 PM
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Gamblinman
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TFF Team Angler
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Call David at Shut Up and Fish. He'll get you set-up with the best unit for your budget.
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/03/18 01:07 PM
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kodys'papa
TFF Guru
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Lots of great used units out there as folks upgrade...check the classified sectio
Hooking a fish is like playing string with a cat. The exact size, shape, color of string matters less than how you wiggle it- and little cats are easier to fool than big ones. John Gierach
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/03/18 03:53 PM
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Capt Craig
Extreme Angler
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Look at the HB Helix series. Nothing better on the market.
Capt. Craig Copeland
Licensed by the US Coast Guard
2019 Nautic Star 215 XTS Shallow Bay Boat
Humminbird HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N
Nautic Star Boats Pro Staff (nauticstarboats.com)
Redneck Fish'n Jigs Pro Staff (redneckfishn.com)
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/03/18 09:11 PM
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B. T.
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/03/18 09:13 PM
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Shaggin Bass
Outdoorsman
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for that money, get a garmin striker 7 with side view. great clarity and chirp sonar
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/07/18 09:30 PM
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Corey Stanley
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Check with Russell Marine Products, he has a good selection and the guy knows his stuff well. Easy to deal with and quick turnaround. Personally, I would recommend looking at the Humminbird Helix series, as mentioned above. They are about as user friendly chart-plotter as I have ever owned.
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Re: Stupid question for the pros
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03/07/18 09:52 PM
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erittmueller
Pro Angler
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We got a garmin 73sv during black friday for 600 everything included for installation and use (SI and DI). Works great, especially like that both SI and DI are on 1 transducer so only 1 piece to attach to the trolling motor and didn't need to add a mounting bar on the back.
Eric
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