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 I get to take the plunge....
#6762140
10/23/11 02:45 AM
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crope1
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Ronnie Hurt'em Roberts
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Ronnie Hurt'em Roberts
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6762154
10/23/11 02:50 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 50,140
TreeBass
Lt. Dan
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Lt. Dan
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check out the two threads in the general section, lots of reading. I thought I'd figured it out, but now having second thoughts
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6762576
10/23/11 04:12 AM
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Posts: 893
rockhopper
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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HB. Cause I can show you how to use it. 
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6762703
10/23/11 04:44 AM
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Posts: 221
S4mula
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Humminbird but lowrance is offering some good holiday rebates on their products starting the 28th.
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: S4mula]
#6762766
10/23/11 05:01 AM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,719
Bobcat1
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Handsdown Humminbird; dependability and service after the sale matters. 
Bobby Barnett
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6763070
10/23/11 12:31 PM
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Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 5,667
el Rojo
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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 Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: Bobcat1]
#6763157
10/23/11 01:22 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,076
BigMack
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Yep, I'm thinking the Bird for me too.
TYhey got a lot going for them.
Support, user friendly.
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6763191
10/23/11 01:34 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 853
Jackhammer
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Hummingbird, for sure. I have a 798 and it's so easy to use and update. Takes great snapshots, too.
Jim
Diana, Texas
If Christ is not first in your life, then you're settling for second best.
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6763220
10/23/11 01:47 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,730
Ken Gaby
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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I used to say HB all the time. Then I got to look at Lowrance and compare my HB screen. If I bought again it would definitely be Lowrance. A friend of mine had an HB 1198 and after two months traded it in for Lowrance. His comment was, I saw more on the Lowrance in one day than I'd seen on the HB in two months. HB customer service is good but Low has stepped up their service. If you can look at both on the water, do so before you buy.
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: Ken Gaby]
#6763313
10/23/11 02:15 PM
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BigMack
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Thanks Ken for your input.
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6763485
10/23/11 03:16 PM
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Posts: 420
Lonestar Proud
Angler
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I hate to even respond to this cause it I've seen it turn into a pissin match before, but I've never had an issue with my HDS units or Structure Scan and think my units show a better picture than my buddies HB units do...but thats just my opinion. I've only had to call CS one time (last January when I installed my Structure Scan I had a question about wiring connections), I spoke to a person in the first minute of the phone call and my question clarified without hesitation so I can't gripe about CS.
I think they are both good units and it's more of a personal preference than anything.
Just my 2 cents worth.
-LP My hair's turnin white, my neck's always been red, my collar's still blue  
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6764664
10/23/11 10:46 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,267
shill
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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HB only,to many bad stories on lowrance service
shill 
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6764690
10/23/11 10:57 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 4,609
Mike Andrews
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Posts: 4,609 |
Bird, Bird, Bird....Bird is the word! 
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: crope1]
#6764966
10/24/11 12:17 AM
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 603
Retired Fisherman
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I looked at both. I liked the better screen Lowrance offered, but went with HB. Reason - installation. I have an alumumin boat, so only one new transducer was required vs two for Lowrance. Also one new 12V hookup for HB vs 2 for LR. From what I hear, the customer service difference is now a thing of the past. You'll be happy with either unit.
If we concentrated on the really important stuff in life,
there'd be a shortage of fishing poles
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Re: I get to take the plunge....
[Re: Lonestar Proud]
#6765212
10/24/11 01:08 AM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,968
BeltonbangerĀ©
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I hate to even respond to this cause it I've seen it turn into a pissin match before, but I've never had an issue with my HDS units or Structure Scan and think my units show a better picture than my buddies HB units do...but thats just my opinion. I've only had to call CS one time (last January when I installed my Structure Scan I had a question about wiring connections), I spoke to a person in the first minute of the phone call and my question clarified without hesitation so I can't gripe about CS.
I think they are both good units and it's more of a personal preference than anything.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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