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socalyaker556
08-18-2017, 01:57 AM
Im looking at picking up a hook 5. After searching all over the internet with crazy different price ranges for what looks like the same shit, what model # are you guys running or would have bought? And which do you prefer the insight pro or navionics? Thanks for the help

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Raskal311
08-18-2017, 05:25 AM
The elite chirp is older but I would consider it a better unit then the hook.
goldenglory18
08-18-2017, 08:09 AM
Avoid the Hook series if you can afford it. Nothing but issues from an other-than-that very reliable brand.

I just got a Raymarine Dragonfly 7pro that should be arriving tonight. I was in the 600ish range and thats the unit I went with...
socalyaker556
08-18-2017, 09:21 AM
I was reading on here that alot of people had problems with the hook series actually. So the next step up is th elite.series and no issues with those

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socalyaker556
08-18-2017, 10:11 AM
Also, the elite series has side scan right? Im on a 17 PA 14 and the side scan transducer is larger than others isnt it

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alanw
08-18-2017, 10:38 AM
Avoid the Hook series if you can afford it. Nothing but issues from an other-than-that very reliable brand.

I just got a Raymarine Dragonfly 7pro that should be arriving tonight. I was in the 600ish range and thats the unit I went with...

Hope you didn't pay that much, I see the DF7 Pro w/Navionics currently for $453. I may upgrade my DF6 this year to the bigger screen.
goldenglory18
08-18-2017, 11:09 AM
Hope you didn't pay that much, I see the DF7 Pro w/Navionics currently for $453. I may upgrade my DF6 this year to the bigger screen.

I got mine for $350...... ;)
alanw
08-18-2017, 11:57 AM
I got mine for $350...... ;)

Is it a Blem? :D Great price.
goldenglory18
08-18-2017, 12:07 PM
Is it a Blem? :D Great price.

It's possible..... LOL :cheers1:
jbl_91762
08-22-2017, 09:35 AM
Glad someone posted this as I too was looking into this for an upgrade to my Garmin Striker 4. Guess Im going to have to save up more $$$ for elite series.
makobob
08-22-2017, 10:13 AM
Also, the elite series has side scan right? Im on a 17 PA 14 and the side scan transducer is larger than others isnt it

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YES it is, but fits the Lawrance ready yaks, also BERLEY PRO makes a transducer mount/shield tha works well and fits the hobies that are lawreace ready, you might check it out. Tight Lines.