Which fishfinder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Oxbeast1210 · 10-01-2012, 02:42 PM

I currently use the mark but will probably go to the elite. Honestly I think all of them you are considering will do what you need. I like color better when its bright out for me its easy to see the color then the B/W.

I didn't notice much of a difference from the Cuda to the mark 4
the mark 4 has an LED display and the cuda is Lcd but I didn't see a difference.

ALso the Cuda maps are preloaded on the unit and has no card slot
the mark 4 and elite have a memory card slot so you can load your spots an other maps.

ALso im not 100% sure but I believe the Cuda transducer is 200 KHZ only
and the mark 4 is 83 /200 KHZ Depending on where you fish that may not matter to ya.

One thing to keep in mind with the Elite and mark 4 is the Memory card access door that I mentioned about. I have had issues with the little rubber plug wanting to come out . So when I launch and return or if it gets too rough I stow it in my dry bag. Since the Cuda doesn't have a card slot this is not an issue.

Honestly I think you would be happy with any of the ones you mentioned .If money isnt an issue id go with the Elite.
anyway good luck post up what you decide to get.

NextBite · 10-01-2012, 10:25 PM

Just buy mine

its super cheap, not even used its still in the box

lowprofile · 10-02-2012, 01:07 PM

83KHZ is the shizz in shallower water. 200 is like a pencil beam straight down, the 83 shows more surface area.

Elite 4 is what i went with.. sometimes... i wish i had a 5 or even 6" screen.

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

83KHZ is the shizz in shallower water. 200 is like a pencil beam straight down, the 83 shows more surface area.

Elite 4 is what i went with.. sometimes... i wish i had a 5 or even 6" screen.

Howd you like it? Is the color really necessary?

lowprofile · 10-02-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Howd you like it? Is the color really necessary?

color is not necessary but easier to read, when you figure out the difference between yellow and red.

i do like it though. GPS is also helpfull in the dark/fog.

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

color is not necessary but easier to read, when you figure out the difference between yellow and red.

i do like it though. GPS is also helpfull in the dark/fog.

Mark 4 it is thanks.

GregAndrew · 10-02-2012, 03:34 PM

Color gives you a ton of more information if you know how to read it. The khz of a transducer does not determine the cone angle of the transducer. The cone angles of different 50,83 or 200khz transducers can be widely varied. Narrow cone angles can help you more acurately identify the location of bottom structure. Where wider cone angles may show you if there is structure/fish anywhere in the vicinity.

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NextBite

Just buy mine

its super cheap, not even used its still in the box

Is that the one from harbor freight or the little camera rodnreel?

Sdspeed · 10-02-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Is that the one from harbor freight or the little camera rodnreel?

my new fishfinder

Biggameaddict · 10-02-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

my new fishfinder

Looks like you got it in black and white?

NextBite · 10-02-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Is that the one from harbor freight or the little camera rodnreel?

Its a fishfinder

ful-rac · 10-02-2012, 08:14 PM

YEAH! SUCKA!

10-02-2012, 01:07 PM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	83KHZ is the shizz in shallower water. 200 is like a pencil beam straight down, the 83 shows more surface area. Elite 4 is what i went with.. sometimes... i wish i had a 5 or even 6" screen. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

10-02-2012, 08:14 PM	#12
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10-01-2012, 02:42 PM	#1
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	I currently use the mark but will probably go to the elite. Honestly I think all of them you are considering will do what you need. I like color better when its bright out for me its easy to see the color then the B/W. I didn't notice much of a difference from the Cuda to the mark 4 the mark 4 has an LED display and the cuda is Lcd but I didn't see a difference. ALso the Cuda maps are preloaded on the unit and has no card slot the mark 4 and elite have a memory card slot so you can load your spots an other maps. ALso im not 100% sure but I believe the Cuda transducer is 200 KHZ only and the mark 4 is 83 /200 KHZ Depending on where you fish that may not matter to ya. One thing to keep in mind with the Elite and mark 4 is the Memory card access door that I mentioned about. I have had issues with the little rubber plug wanting to come out . So when I launch and return or if it gets too rough I stow it in my dry bag. Since the Cuda doesn't have a card slot this is not an issue. Honestly I think you would be happy with any of the ones you mentioned .If money isnt an issue id go with the Elite. anyway good luck post up what you decide to get.

10-01-2012, 10:25 PM	#2
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	Just buy mine its super cheap, not even used its still in the box

10-02-2012, 03:34 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Color gives you a ton of more information if you know how to read it. The khz of a transducer does not determine the cone angle of the transducer. The cone angles of different 50,83 or 200khz transducers can be widely varied. Narrow cone angles can help you more acurately identify the location of bottom structure. Where wider cone angles may show you if there is structure/fish anywhere in the vicinity.