Posted By: Bluecat Bob
What Fishfinder for Catfishing? - 10/05/22 01:51 AM
Hey guys,
I'm looking to upgrade my fish finder and as I almost exclusively fish for cats, was wondering what units you guys favor.
My old fish finder was a Lawrence Hook 2 with a tiny 4 inch screen. Although basic the screen had great contrast and bright colors, but just the basic sonar view.
I am looking to get a 7 inch screen for a number of reasons. It will be a huge upgrade from the old 4 inch and wont break the bank compared to the 9 inch and 12 inch units. I also have a small boat. I am thinking sonar, downscan and sidescan capabilities, and also navionics where I can track my course and create waypoints. I dont need GPS tracking as I like to watch the big picture of the lakes features using navionics (currently using the app on my mobile phone), and just move to areas based on features/depth/time of year etc.
I know the cats don't show that well with them not having scales, but I believe some will show colored blobs that show the hard heads. Any opinions on which units are better for this/easier to see?
Conscious this can become a 'Dodge vs Ford' discussion, but more interested in functionality that will be helpful and any experience with the various units.
Thanks in advance.
I'm looking to upgrade my fish finder and as I almost exclusively fish for cats, was wondering what units you guys favor.
My old fish finder was a Lawrence Hook 2 with a tiny 4 inch screen. Although basic the screen had great contrast and bright colors, but just the basic sonar view.
I am looking to get a 7 inch screen for a number of reasons. It will be a huge upgrade from the old 4 inch and wont break the bank compared to the 9 inch and 12 inch units. I also have a small boat. I am thinking sonar, downscan and sidescan capabilities, and also navionics where I can track my course and create waypoints. I dont need GPS tracking as I like to watch the big picture of the lakes features using navionics (currently using the app on my mobile phone), and just move to areas based on features/depth/time of year etc.
I know the cats don't show that well with them not having scales, but I believe some will show colored blobs that show the hard heads. Any opinions on which units are better for this/easier to see?
Conscious this can become a 'Dodge vs Ford' discussion, but more interested in functionality that will be helpful and any experience with the various units.
Thanks in advance.