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Old 06-06-2022, 05:47 AM   #1
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best fish finder?

I'm gonna get a fish finder for my Hobie mirage outback. what's the best one out there that doesn't add too much weight or hassle to the overall rig?
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Old 06-07-2022, 07:18 AM   #2
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I'm gonna get a fish finder for my Hobie mirage outback. what's the best one out there that doesn't add too much weight or hassle to the overall rig?
That will depend on where you plan to fish and your budget?
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Old 06-07-2022, 11:21 AM   #3
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Garmin SV or CV series. Less hassle would be the 64 series. 4’s are ocean, 3’s are lakes. 64 doesn’t have touch screen, is a smaller 6” screen but boasts all the features. 74-94 are touch screen and larger.
West marine had the 94 on sale for the price of a 74. Might want to check them out.
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Old 06-14-2022, 03:29 AM   #4
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The best unit is the one you can afford
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Old 06-14-2022, 02:48 PM   #5
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Amen to that!
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Old 07-09-2022, 10:00 PM   #6
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Best? Probably a simrad with 360 sonar and a bird radar. Only about 40k

Jk. If your budget allows for it pick something in the ~800-1000 range from your favorite manufacturer.

Some frequency around 80 and a frequency around 200 for traditional sonar. Side scan and down scan will be in the 455 and 800ish kHz, and wattage around 1k for deep water penetration. Consider how the unit mounts and how you will mount it, and whether or not you want touch screen or not, etc. look at the connectors and how they attach to the kayak and see what you are most comfortable with. The less you have to remove and install the connectors the better. But if they are just a friction fit connector they will not last long, even with minimal in and out usage

I am partial to lowrance but humminbird/garmin/ray marine all make competitive units with the same features and they’re own twist.
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