Lowrance HDS5 FF - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 11-18-2012, 02:19 PM

Does anyone have one of these or know of their quality?

11-18-2012, 03:47 PM

Quite a few of us have them, however sometimes I come across people on the water who have no idea what they are looking at or how to read them. They take some time and understanding to dial in. I'll be the first to admit, I had to have someone completely redo mine for me. But after a while you start to get the hang of what you're looking at, although even after 5 months with mine, and using it 3-4 days a week there are still things I know I'm missing.

I feel like it's similar buying a REALLY nice expensive camera and shooting it on Auto mode, you're not doing yourself any favors unless you become a master of it. If you're just using it for depth, temp and finding bait balls, save your self the money. But if you dial it in properly and take the time to undestand everything about the unit, it will change the way you fish.

Jimmyz123 · 11-18-2012, 07:10 PM

A buddy of mine is going to sell me his for $85. He has two on his boat and is moving the main unit to the front, and buying a new one for the steering area. Thus leaving this one for me. I was rather shocked, speachless when he told me he'd sell it for that low of a price. So, I will be learning all he tricks of that thing. Thanks for the info, hopefully we can hook up on the water sometime.

11-18-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

A buddy of mine is going to sell me his for $85. He has two on his boat and is moving the main unit to the front, and buying a new one for the steering area. Thus leaving this one for me. I was rather shocked, speachless when he told me he'd sell it for that low of a price. So, I will be learning all he tricks of that thing. Thanks for the info, hopefully we can hook up on the water sometime.

I'm assuming its a Gen1?

Jimmyz123 · 11-18-2012, 07:37 PM

I think you are correct.

boxturtle · 11-19-2012, 05:21 AM

lol for $85 bucks its a xmas gift whatever gen model

11-18-2012, 02:19 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Lowrance HDS5 FF Does anyone have one of these or know of their quality? __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

11-18-2012, 07:10 PM	#3
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	A buddy of mine is going to sell me his for $85. He has two on his boat and is moving the main unit to the front, and buying a new one for the steering area. Thus leaving this one for me. I was rather shocked, speachless when he told me he'd sell it for that low of a price. So, I will be learning all he tricks of that thing. Thanks for the info, hopefully we can hook up on the water sometime. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

11-18-2012, 07:37 PM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I think you are correct. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

11-18-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Quite a few of us have them, however sometimes I come across people on the water who have no idea what they are looking at or how to read them. They take some time and understanding to dial in. I'll be the first to admit, I had to have someone completely redo mine for me. But after a while you start to get the hang of what you're looking at, although even after 5 months with mine, and using it 3-4 days a week there are still things I know I'm missing. I feel like it's similar buying a REALLY nice expensive camera and shooting it on Auto mode, you're not doing yourself any favors unless you become a master of it. If you're just using it for depth, temp and finding bait balls, save your self the money. But if you dial it in properly and take the time to undestand everything about the unit, it will change the way you fish.

11-19-2012, 05:21 AM	#6
boxturtle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 291	lol for $85 bucks its a xmas gift whatever gen model