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Garmin Striker 4
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02/27/19 04:13 PM
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Sirjet
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Would this be a fair Fish Finder for my Kayak? i know it is not a expensive one. But Is it worth getting?
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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02/27/19 11:00 PM
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Mike@972
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I have a Garmin Striker 4 and I like it. I chose it for its small size, low battery drain and small transducer. I would like to have a side image, but not so much to sacrifice on the other aspects.
My kayak has a recessed area and skid plate for the transducer... the Garmin transducer fits perfect. A side image transducer would protrude from the bottom and that would worry me.
I got mine for about $120 on Amazon and I have been very pleased. It has good graphics and has been reliable
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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02/27/19 11:07 PM
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This is the one I'm considering for my kayak. It seems like a fair deal for the price. Cabela's has a good deal on them.
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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02/27/19 11:12 PM
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Mike@972
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That's a good price, grab it!
I got mine in 2017... its still going strong!
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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02/27/19 11:29 PM
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Lee Finlay
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It's a good first fish finder. I've got mine on a Vibe Sea Ghost.
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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02/28/19 01:48 PM
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Sirjet
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Thanks for the input. I went out to BPS yesterday and got one for $99.00. I will be putting it on my Yak this weekend and trying to get it on the water very soon. they seem very simple to operate. I will try to keep you posted on the outcome.
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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03/01/19 09:39 PM
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Black Horse
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My kids bought me one last Fathers Day. Its worked well for me. Its not one to overthink with, but delivers. Im a fan. Tight lines!
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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03/02/19 02:14 AM
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Sirjet
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What would be the best battery for the Striker 4?
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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03/02/19 04:34 PM
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I always thought that you could just use a 12v battery like you use in a deer feeder.
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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03/04/19 03:31 PM
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Jimbo
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Just one more cast!
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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03/05/19 01:52 PM
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Sirjet
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Re: Garmin Striker 4
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03/07/19 03:13 AM
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Sirjet
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Question.?
How many volts are needed to run my striker 4? My battery is showing 10 volts but my Garmin Striker 4 keeps going off.
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