fish finder suggestions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 08-21-2012, 12:40 PM

Keep in mind BPS offers 6 month pay options. It makes getting the system you want easier. No interest is charged. I love this deal for items like this.

08-21-2012, 01:20 PM

I'm just curious why you think you need something that reads to 600 feet?
Even 300 is just on the excessive side.

ericko · 08-21-2012, 01:44 PM

i have a cuda 350 with gps for $100 it does what your asking.... im getting a new yak and want new electronics....

seriola_killer · 08-21-2012, 02:38 PM

While you'll most likely only need a maximum of 300' saltwater depth for 99% of everything you fish for, you WILL need a FF capable of 600'. Why?

Because all specs are based upon Freshwater. So, with a 300' max depth FF, you'll be lucky if you are getting bottom readings at half that depth. Now, I will agree with Drake, you will for the most part hardly ever be fishing in that kinda depth.

Look, just save up your $$$ and get the $300 Elite 4. Problem solved. FF, GPS, deep enough, reliable, and cheap for what you get.

lowprofile · 08-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

I'm just curious why you think you need something that reads to 600 feet?
Even 300 is just on the excessive side.

Alaska.

Quote:

Originally Posted by seriola_killer

While you'll most likely only need a maximum of 300' saltwater depth for 99% of everything you fish for, you WILL need a FF capable of 600'. Why?

Because all specs are based upon Freshwater. So, with a 300' max depth FF, you'll be lucky if you are getting bottom readings at half that depth. Now, I will agree with Drake, you will for the most part hardly ever be fishing in that kinda depth.

Look, just save up your $$$ and get the $300 Elite 4. Problem solved. FF, GPS, deep enough, reliable, and cheap for what you get.

thanks for the advice. and i totally forgot about the bps payment plan.

things are looking up.

October · 08-21-2012, 02:46 PM

i got a hummingbird piranhamax170. With 12v battery, whole unit was about 140 bucks. Works pretty awesomely. reads to 800ft. Super accurate from what I can tell. though, I havent taken it int the ocean yet

mtnbykr2 · 08-21-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ericko

i have a cuda 350 with gps for $100 it does what your asking.... im getting a new yak and want new electronics....

Already...man you are worse than me....maybe I will do it sooner now...
or maybe just buy yours it doesn't have that many miles on it, does it? What year is yours a 2010 or 11?

danjor · 08-21-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

Keep in mind BPS offers 6 month pay options. It makes getting the system you want easier. No interest is charged. I love this deal for items like this.

Can i get this deal all the time or is it a special sale

Deefeesha · 08-21-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by danjor

Can i get this deal all the time or is it a special sale

There is an expiration date for the payment plan. And I'm not sure how often they offer this plan. You may have to call and see or sign up and get email alerts.

For example:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...-1&pageID=4332

mazilla · 08-21-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danjor

Can i get this deal all the time or is it a special sale

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deefeesha

There is an expiration date for the payment plan. And I'm not sure how often they offer this plan. You may have to call and see or sign up and get email alerts.

For example:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...-1&pageID=4332

You can use 6 pay at any time, you just have to call and place your order over the phone.

Jimmyz123 · 08-21-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by danjor

Can i get this deal all the time or is it a special sale

I think all you have to do is call them and place the order over the phone.

NextBite · 08-21-2012, 05:41 PM

You can buy my Hummingbird if you want, its still in the box.

burning drag · 08-21-2012, 06:07 PM

Does someone tell u when to eat or go to the bathroom ? Really if u need help with buying a fish finder u should just buy a paddle board, fishing isn't for u

October · 08-21-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by burning drag

Does someone tell u when to eat or go to the bathroom ? Really if u need help with buying a fish finder u should just buy a paddle board, fishing isn't for u

really dude? What a helpful post. Lots of people are new to using FF. Me for example. I have been fishing my whole life and JUST started using them and am really unfamiliar with good brands, reliable units, which do better in saltwater, etc.

seriously, when did fisherman become such tools? or is it just here in CA? go back to bloody decks, mang

bus kid · 08-21-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burning drag

Does someone tell u when to eat or go to the bathroom ? Really if u need help with buying a fish finder u should just buy a paddle board, fishing isn't for u

nevermind.................

Jimmyz123 · 08-21-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by October

really dude? What a helpful post. Lots of people are new to using FF. Me for example. I have been fishing my whole life and JUST started using them and am really unfamiliar with good brands, reliable units, which do better in saltwater, etc.

seriously, when did fisherman become such tools? or is it just here in CA? go back to bloody decks, mang

Dude some people just aren't willing to help or nice at all. This site has plenty that will give you helpful information.

lowprofile · 08-21-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burning drag

Does someone tell u when to eat or go to the bathroom ? Really if u need help with buying a fish finder u should just buy a paddle board, fishing isn't for u

sorry im no expert when it comes to electronics. i've only had one fish finder, an eagle cuda 168, and it came with my kayak. i've always fished "blind" using land marks, and paddies and following birds. most of my fishing is done from the surf where you cant use a fish finder and have to know how to read the waves and see the current break to find holes and troughs that hold fish.

so yes.. i do need help deciding which fish finder to get.

echo1er · 08-21-2012, 11:30 PM

get that DSI that

is awesome. but yeah I like the Mark 4. Your in Oceanside right. You can come check it out on base if you want to.

packeryakker · 08-23-2012, 07:18 AM

I have the mark 4 installed on my outback. I was looking at the hds5, and was saving for it. I have never owned a FF before and didnt know if the hds was too much unit to start with. I really like the mark 4 it gives (I think) accurate readings I can see bait with no problem and track my rig to the bottom most of the time. GPS works real well and pinning way points is easy. If you are looking for a good solid entry level unit the mark 4 is a good choice. Having said that I can see upgrading in the next couple of years after I have a better understanding of how to use all of the features. I have the xducer installed using a modified wet mount system and it has worked great.

08-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Keep in mind BPS offers 6 month pay options. It makes getting the system you want easier. No interest is charged. I love this deal for items like this. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

08-21-2012, 02:38 PM	#4
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	While you'll most likely only need a maximum of 300' saltwater depth for 99% of everything you fish for, you WILL need a FF capable of 600'. Why? Because all specs are based upon Freshwater. So, with a 300' max depth FF, you'll be lucky if you are getting bottom readings at half that depth. Now, I will agree with Drake, you will for the most part hardly ever be fishing in that kinda depth. Look, just save up your $$$ and get the $300 Elite 4. Problem solved. FF, GPS, deep enough, reliable, and cheap for what you get. __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

08-21-2012, 02:46 PM	#6
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	i got a hummingbird piranhamax170. With 12v battery, whole unit was about 140 bucks. Works pretty awesomely. reads to 800ft. Super accurate from what I can tell. though, I havent taken it int the ocean yet __________________

08-21-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I'm just curious why you think you need something that reads to 600 feet? Even 300 is just on the excessive side.

08-21-2012, 01:44 PM	#3
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	i have a cuda 350 with gps for $100 it does what your asking.... im getting a new yak and want new electronics....

08-21-2012, 05:41 PM	#12
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	You can buy my Hummingbird if you want, its still in the box.

08-21-2012, 06:07 PM	#13
burning drag make do with what you hav Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: malibu Posts: 11	Does someone tell u when to eat or go to the bathroom ? Really if u need help with buying a fish finder u should just buy a paddle board, fishing isn't for u

08-21-2012, 11:30 PM	#18
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	get that DSI that is awesome. but yeah I like the Mark 4. Your in Oceanside right. You can come check it out on base if you want to.

08-23-2012, 07:18 AM	#19
packeryakker Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Victorville Posts: 61	I have the mark 4 installed on my outback. I was looking at the hds5, and was saving for it. I have never owned a FF before and didnt know if the hds was too much unit to start with. I really like the mark 4 it gives (I think) accurate readings I can see bait with no problem and track my rig to the bottom most of the time. GPS works real well and pinning way points is easy. If you are looking for a good solid entry level unit the mark 4 is a good choice. Having said that I can see upgrading in the next couple of years after I have a better understanding of how to use all of the features. I have the xducer installed using a modified wet mount system and it has worked great.