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04/18/13 05:23 PM
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Brent w
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Getting a fish finder for my yak. What kind is best for a kayak?
PB 8lb 4oz lake arlington
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/18/13 05:31 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
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pelican
Extreme Angler
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I use the Humminbird 798ci SI, I love my side image and the only thing I would change would be to get a bigger display. Lowrance also make outstanding products.
A lot will depend on your budget and the way you fish.
 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: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/18/13 06:37 PM
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Brent w
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How much do the hummingbirds run?
PB 8lb 4oz lake arlington
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/18/13 07:13 PM
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pelican
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HB's start around $200 or less and go up to $2000+
you can get Side Image for around $700 ish new but there are some good deals for used as people want to upgrade to bigger units.
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: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/18/13 08:16 PM
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Joined: Feb 2009
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General Jigs
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cabelas has some sweet deals on DI gps units right now. i may have to take advantage myself of the cheap pricing.
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all menthe testimony given in its proper time.- 1 Timothy 2:5-6
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/19/13 01:00 AM
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Joined: Dec 2011
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H.Town_paddler
TFF Celebrity
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Humminbird and Lowrance both make a quality product. Are you going to make it to the g2g this weekend? If so there will be plenty of kayaks with FFs on them. Just ask the owner and I'm sure they'll be happy to show you all the features.
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: pelican]
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04/19/13 01:05 AM
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Joined: Mar 2008
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Shaun Russell
TFF Celebrity
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I use the Humminbird 798ci SI, I love my side image and the only thing I would change would be to get a bigger display. Lowrance also make outstanding products.
A lot will depend on your budget and the way you fish. I have the same unit as Pelican and am extremely pleased with mine!!
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:19
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/19/13 06:42 AM
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Matt Clev
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Green Horn
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Hey, Gamin fish finders are always my love. I will recommend echo 550c. Large display and accurate sonar. Here is a review
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/19/13 10:56 AM
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RealBigReel
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If you are getting a FF you may want to consider GPS too. Nice thing about GPS is that you can mark locations. Other thing is that it makes it easier to follow contour lines when trolling.
I don't use my FF to find fish but I do use it to find the structure that I catch fish on, likes ridges, notches and humps.
RealBigReel
I don't go too fast but I go pretty far.
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Re: Fish finder
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#8844724
04/19/13 12:45 PM
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Striper Lifer
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Should find a few good deals now that it's spring... Here's a couple Gander Mtn has on sale. I've heard good things about all of them, but never used these particular models...  
Jonah 4:2
I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity.
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
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04/19/13 07:36 PM
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Brent w
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What kind of battery do y'all recommend?
PB 8lb 4oz lake arlington
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Re: Fish finder
[Re: Brent w]
#8846253
04/19/13 07:47 PM
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Posts: 6,751
PayneFish
TFF Celebrity
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deer feeder 12v is what I use. A few folks have a AA setup though.
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