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 what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/17/19 11:51 PM
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Nekro
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I am looking into a fish finder for my topwater 106. I am interested in what every one else uses, and I'm trying to see what will work for me.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/18/19 06:18 AM
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gsbass
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Lowrance elite 4 is a good one for the money....if your looking for side imaging the lowrance elite 7ti is a good one as well. Go for side imaging if you can swing it.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/18/19 02:48 PM
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Nekro
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Lowrance elite 4 is a good one for the money....if your looking for side imaging the lowrance elite 7ti is a good one as well. Go for side imaging if you can swing it. That's one I have been looking at, I don't mind spending the money upfront instead of going cheaper and having to upgrade later on.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/18/19 02:54 PM
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5wtflyfisher
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im looking at the hds live 7 or 9 inch.
screen is really good in the sun.
lowrance has an outlet online too.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/18/19 07:36 PM
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DrewTX
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humminbird helix 7 si gps g2
If you can swing it and have the room to mount it, it is a great depth finder.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/18/19 10:21 PM
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gsbass
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Lowrance elite 4 is a good one for the money....if your looking for side imaging the lowrance elite 7ti is a good one as well. Go for side imaging if you can swing it. That's one I have been looking at, I don't mind spending the money upfront instead of going cheaper and having to upgrade later on. I have both on seperate kayaks the side imaging is great but the elite4 chirp will get the job done.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/19/19 02:35 PM
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Im runny no a Helix 10 Side Image MEGA unit.
Id recommend a Helix 7 or 8 G3 Side Image. The 7 has MEGA & the 8 and bigger have MEGA+
If you can swing the 10 that would be even better, IMO.
 I've never been good, But I've been Lucky! I don't Lie or Exaggerate, but sometimes I remember BIG!
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/21/19 03:41 PM
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BKT
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A Garmin echoMap Chirp 73sv at the moment.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/21/19 11:06 PM
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Nekro
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Also looking at the Helix 7
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/22/19 06:35 PM
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Matty
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Whatever you do, I recommend side imaging. As a kayak fisherman, I'm fishing in less than 15 feet of water 99% of the time. Therefore, I wish I had side imaging as the down imaging cone doesn't have the opportunity to get very wide.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/23/19 02:25 AM
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Nekro
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Whatever you do, I recommend side imaging. As a kayak fisherman, I'm fishing in less than 15 feet of water 99% of the time. Therefore, I wish I had side imaging as the down imaging cone doesn't have the opportunity to get very wide. o for sure, I want the bells and whistles so I have no need to upgrade later one. There are a lot of small lakes and rivers that are are not more than 15ft, and I love fishing the banks. Side imaging will be a must for me.
Last edited by Nekro; 01/23/19 02:27 AM.
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/23/19 07:21 PM
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wharf_rat_01
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I've got a Garmin Striker 7sv side mounted that works pretty well since I have a pedal kayak. If I were to use a standard paddling kayak, I think the larger display would get in the way and be really annoying.
Definitely recommend getting side scan!
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/23/19 08:02 PM
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Kscribner21
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/25/19 08:59 PM
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Re: what fish finder do y'all use?
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01/25/19 11:15 PM
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Nekro
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Now that the govt shutdown is over, well for 3 weeks  I can go out and look at some.
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