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

08-21-2012, 01:20 PM

I'm just curious why you think you need something that reads to 600 feet?
Even 300 is just on the excessive side.

ericko · 08-21-2012, 01:44 PM

i have a cuda 350 with gps for $100 it does what your asking.... im getting a new yak and want new electronics....

seriola_killer · 08-21-2012, 02:38 PM

While you'll most likely only need a maximum of 300' saltwater depth for 99% of everything you fish for, you WILL need a FF capable of 600'. Why?

Because all specs are based upon Freshwater. So, with a 300' max depth FF, you'll be lucky if you are getting bottom readings at half that depth. Now, I will agree with Drake, you will for the most part hardly ever be fishing in that kinda depth.

Look, just save up your $$$ and get the $300 Elite 4. Problem solved. FF, GPS, deep enough, reliable, and cheap for what you get.

lowprofile · 08-21-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

I'm just curious why you think you need something that reads to 600 feet?
Even 300 is just on the excessive side.

Alaska.

Quote:

Originally Posted by seriola_killer

While you'll most likely only need a maximum of 300' saltwater depth for 99% of everything you fish for, you WILL need a FF capable of 600'. Why?

Because all specs are based upon Freshwater. So, with a 300' max depth FF, you'll be lucky if you are getting bottom readings at half that depth. Now, I will agree with Drake, you will for the most part hardly ever be fishing in that kinda depth.

Look, just save up your $$$ and get the $300 Elite 4. Problem solved. FF, GPS, deep enough, reliable, and cheap for what you get.

thanks for the advice. and i totally forgot about the bps payment plan.

things are looking up.

October · 08-21-2012, 02:46 PM

i got a hummingbird piranhamax170. With 12v battery, whole unit was about 140 bucks. Works pretty awesomely. reads to 800ft. Super accurate from what I can tell. though, I havent taken it int the ocean yet

mtnbykr2 · 08-21-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ericko

i have a cuda 350 with gps for $100 it does what your asking.... im getting a new yak and want new electronics....

Already...man you are worse than me....maybe I will do it sooner now...
or maybe just buy yours it doesn't have that many miles on it, does it? What year is yours a 2010 or 11?

08-21-2012, 02:38 PM	#3
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	While you'll most likely only need a maximum of 300' saltwater depth for 99% of everything you fish for, you WILL need a FF capable of 600'. Why? Because all specs are based upon Freshwater. So, with a 300' max depth FF, you'll be lucky if you are getting bottom readings at half that depth. Now, I will agree with Drake, you will for the most part hardly ever be fishing in that kinda depth. Look, just save up your $$$ and get the $300 Elite 4. Problem solved. FF, GPS, deep enough, reliable, and cheap for what you get. __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

08-21-2012, 02:46 PM	#5
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	i got a hummingbird piranhamax170. With 12v battery, whole unit was about 140 bucks. Works pretty awesomely. reads to 800ft. Super accurate from what I can tell. though, I havent taken it int the ocean yet __________________

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08-21-2012, 01:20 PM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I'm just curious why you think you need something that reads to 600 feet? Even 300 is just on the excessive side.

08-21-2012, 01:44 PM	#2
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	i have a cuda 350 with gps for $100 it does what your asking.... im getting a new yak and want new electronics....