Lowrance Hook-5 vs Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GTboosted · 03-29-2017, 08:36 PM

So I updated my unit. Went from version 4 to 6. Dunno if the software did it or a freshly charged battery but it is working fine! Good cause I don't plan on upgrading till next year.

I really want to check out the total scan ducers but I don't think I can chase fish in a kayak so probably not even needed...

MITCHELL · 03-29-2017, 09:33 PM

And tear it open to fish...when I come in I take it off and store in dry box....always disconnect battery no matter what.

Harry Hill · 03-29-2017, 09:36 PM

I bought the Garmin SV 7, once I learn how to work it I think I will like it

goldenglory18 · 08-15-2017, 11:34 AM

I'm bumping this thread since I'm sure more guys have even more experience with the units.

Now I'm between the Lowrance Elite 5 and the Raymarine Dragonfly 7PRO.

Anyone paddling with the Dragonfly 7 feel the unit is too big? I see that its measured at 8" square. That seems like a huge housing height for a kayak, especially if mounting on something like a cellblok or a RAM arm...

da22y · 08-15-2017, 09:55 PM

I had 2 Lowrance Hook 5 died from water damage ( SD card slot) , WM warranty replacement got me to Elite 5 Ti, no water damage so far, but with other issues ( read my other post ).

Really like Hook 5 and Elite 5 Ti when they are functioning good.

Raymarine Dragonfly is much more waterproof than Lowrance , but I don't like the map zooming features, ( can't zoom in or out fine enough).

When they both work, I'll take Lowrance any day.

goldenglory18 · 08-16-2017, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by da22y

I had 2 Lowrance Hook 5 died from water damage ( SD card slot) , WM warranty replacement got me to Elite 5 Ti, no water damage so far, but with other issues ( read my other post ).

Really like Hook 5 and Elite 5 Ti when they are functioning good.

Raymarine Dragonfly is much more waterproof than Lowrance , but I don't like the map zooming features, ( can't zoom in or out fine enough).

Great to know. I've had great experience with the Lowrance products I've had before, but I've also heard the same experiences from a lot of folks on their recent products.

Quote:

Originally Posted by da22y

When they both work, I'll take Lowrance any day.

That's a hell of a caveat. LOL

goldenglory18 · 08-16-2017, 01:45 PM

I decided to go with a Raymarine Dragonfly 7Pro that I got a heck of a deal on fleabay.

I'll keep everyone posted on how it works out. If I dont like it, I'll have a very lightly used Raymarine Dragonfly 7Pro up for sale. LOL

03-29-2017, 08:36 PM	#1
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	So I updated my unit. Went from version 4 to 6. Dunno if the software did it or a freshly charged battery but it is working fine! Good cause I don't plan on upgrading till next year. I really want to check out the total scan ducers but I don't think I can chase fish in a kayak so probably not even needed... __________________ -Beto

03-29-2017, 09:33 PM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,304	I tape a plastic bag over the top of my graph when I launch..... And tear it open to fish...when I come in I take it off and store in dry box....always disconnect battery no matter what. __________________ Duke Mitchell

03-29-2017, 09:36 PM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I bought the Garmin SV 7, once I learn how to work it I think I will like it __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

08-15-2017, 11:34 AM	#4
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	I'm bumping this thread since I'm sure more guys have even more experience with the units. Now I'm between the Lowrance Elite 5 and the Raymarine Dragonfly 7PRO. Anyone paddling with the Dragonfly 7 feel the unit is too big? I see that its measured at 8" square. That seems like a huge housing height for a kayak, especially if mounting on something like a cellblok or a RAM arm...

08-15-2017, 09:55 PM	#5
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	I had 2 Lowrance Hook 5 died from water damage ( SD card slot) , WM warranty replacement got me to Elite 5 Ti, no water damage so far, but with other issues ( read my other post ). Really like Hook 5 and Elite 5 Ti when they are functioning good. Raymarine Dragonfly is much more waterproof than Lowrance , but I don't like the map zooming features, ( can't zoom in or out fine enough). When they both work, I'll take Lowrance any day.

08-16-2017, 01:45 PM	#7
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	I decided to go with a Raymarine Dragonfly 7Pro that I got a heck of a deal on fleabay. I'll keep everyone posted on how it works out. If I dont like it, I'll have a very lightly used Raymarine Dragonfly 7Pro up for sale. LOL