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

ceviche eater · 12-07-2014, 01:34 PM

is this a ideal combo you guys use?is this a good deal?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171155679201...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

TJones · 12-07-2014, 02:25 PM

Great unit , especially if you want to keep it ultra light on kayak . But , the hds 5 has come down on price tremendously . I would say save more and grab the five . check either west marine or bass pro .whatever you do , don't leave without extended warranty . When it breaks or is obsolete , bust it up and get a new one or credit towards purchase of replacement .

ceviche eater · 12-07-2014, 02:27 PM

I think I found the one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elite-4-HDI-...item4ae06a4b42

octico · 12-07-2014, 02:29 PM

I had an Elite 4 for about 6 months, I got rid of it because of the menu system and non-intuitive interface AND the fact that everyone was spotting fish and not me. I know this is more expensive but I went with Raymarine DragonFly. Spend the extra money and go with the DragonFly!

ceviche eater · 12-07-2014, 02:39 PM

What model do you have? How do you have it mounted

alanw · 12-07-2014, 05:35 PM

I fished for about a year and a half with the 4 (non-GPS version) and the whole time I couldn't wait to upgrade the thing. It found bottom depth and composition (hard vs soft) pretty well but I didn't have much luck marking fish on it. This year I bought the Dragonfly and I have no regrets and no plans of upgrading anytime soon.

The 4 was great for me just starting out and not knowing if I would even stick with this whole kayak fishing thing, but in my opinion, save yourself upgrading later and get a DF or a 5 instead.

momo fish · 12-07-2014, 05:53 PM

Looks like bass pro has the elite HDI 5 package for 299. Great deal.

ceviche eater · 12-07-2014, 08:15 PM

i just googled it cant find it can you send me the link?

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo fish

Looks like bass pro has the elite HDI 5 package for 299. Great deal.

momo fish · 12-07-2014, 09:02 PM

Shoot. Looks like it's on back order now.

http://m.basspro.com/Lowrance-Elite-...ct/1410071019/

momo fish · 12-08-2014, 03:11 PM

Check again the next few days as they will be getting more units. Probably in 2 days

Amish Ed · 12-08-2014, 06:20 PM

$299? Does that include the transducer?

tsugg · 12-08-2014, 06:34 PM

I sure hate to see anyone throw good money after bad, and yes I still have a lowrance on the wife's outback but the dragonfly literally helps you catch the fish you see on the ff. Yes the fish still have to be in the feeding mood and no ff can change that. The dragonfly puts you right on any school and can watch your lure fall right in the pack and ever since I bought dragonfly I have caught at least one fish from every drop into those schools. I LOVE IT!!

momo fish · 12-08-2014, 10:32 PM

Yes includes the 83/200 transducer. Spend the extra 40 for warrenty and you can return anytime just like at west marine. The unit comes with a screen cover and map card as well.

As far as dragonfly unit it is better but so are other units that cost double the price. For the elite at 300 compared to dragonfly at 700 it's good enough for the type of fishing we do on a kayak. I have seen the DF in action and its a nice unit and after comparing side by side you can see the difference in fish schools but at this price point can't beat the elite HDI unit.

12-07-2014, 01:34 PM	#1
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	fish finder is this a ideal combo you guys use?is this a good deal? http://www.ebay.com/itm/171155679201...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

12-07-2014, 02:25 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	How much is your time worth ? Great unit , especially if you want to keep it ultra light on kayak . But , the hds 5 has come down on price tremendously . I would say save more and grab the five . check either west marine or bass pro .whatever you do , don't leave without extended warranty . When it breaks or is obsolete , bust it up and get a new one or credit towards purchase of replacement .

12-07-2014, 02:29 PM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	My two cents ... I had an Elite 4 for about 6 months, I got rid of it because of the menu system and non-intuitive interface AND the fact that everyone was spotting fish and not me. I know this is more expensive but I went with Raymarine DragonFly. Spend the extra money and go with the DragonFly!

12-07-2014, 05:35 PM	#6
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I fished for about a year and a half with the 4 (non-GPS version) and the whole time I couldn't wait to upgrade the thing. It found bottom depth and composition (hard vs soft) pretty well but I didn't have much luck marking fish on it. This year I bought the Dragonfly and I have no regrets and no plans of upgrading anytime soon. The 4 was great for me just starting out and not knowing if I would even stick with this whole kayak fishing thing, but in my opinion, save yourself upgrading later and get a DF or a 5 instead. __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

12-07-2014, 09:02 PM	#9
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	fish finder Shoot. Looks like it's on back order now. http://m.basspro.com/Lowrance-Elite-...ct/1410071019/

12-07-2014, 02:27 PM	#3
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	I think I found the one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Elite-4-HDI-...item4ae06a4b42

12-07-2014, 02:39 PM	#5
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	What model do you have? How do you have it mounted

12-07-2014, 05:53 PM	#7
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Looks like bass pro has the elite HDI 5 package for 299. Great deal.

12-08-2014, 03:11 PM	#10
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Check again the next few days as they will be getting more units. Probably in 2 days

12-08-2014, 06:20 PM	#11
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	$299? Does that include the transducer? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-08-2014, 06:34 PM	#12
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	Fish finder I sure hate to see anyone throw good money after bad, and yes I still have a lowrance on the wife's outback but the dragonfly literally helps you catch the fish you see on the ff. Yes the fish still have to be in the feeding mood and no ff can change that. The dragonfly puts you right on any school and can watch your lure fall right in the pack and ever since I bought dragonfly I have caught at least one fish from every drop into those schools. I LOVE IT!!

12-08-2014, 10:32 PM	#13
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Yes includes the 83/200 transducer. Spend the extra 40 for warrenty and you can return anytime just like at west marine. The unit comes with a screen cover and map card as well. As far as dragonfly unit it is better but so are other units that cost double the price. For the elite at 300 compared to dragonfly at 700 it's good enough for the type of fishing we do on a kayak. I have seen the DF in action and its a nice unit and after comparing side by side you can see the difference in fish schools but at this price point can't beat the elite HDI unit.