Fish Finder Recommendation - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 05-26-2017, 03:40 PM

Dragonfly has great image clarity, and IMO their downscan is the best. I used to see things on my Dragonfly downscan that I never see on Lowrance 455 or 800 kHz. However, I did find that the waterproofing of the device leaves a lot to be desired. Also, dragonfly only uses 200kHz for broadband frequency (well like 180-220kHz oscillation w the chirp.) This was a dealbreaker for me, as the lower broadband frequencies such as 83 and 50 are much more powerful in the deepwater marine application.

Sheephead · 05-27-2017, 04:25 AM

I've tried lowrance hook and chrip (which is now hook) and their shit from the kayak. Baby it all you want, water will get inside and destroy your unit. Lowrance Elite 7ti is epic! Sd card slot is completely sealed. If you go with lowrance this is the only option imo. Unless you want to send in your unit for a month every 2 months.

05-26-2017, 03:40 PM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Dragonfly has great image clarity, and IMO their downscan is the best. I used to see things on my Dragonfly downscan that I never see on Lowrance 455 or 800 kHz. However, I did find that the waterproofing of the device leaves a lot to be desired. Also, dragonfly only uses 200kHz for broadband frequency (well like 180-220kHz oscillation w the chirp.) This was a dealbreaker for me, as the lower broadband frequencies such as 83 and 50 are much more powerful in the deepwater marine application.

05-27-2017, 04:25 AM	#2
Sheephead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	I've tried lowrance hook and chrip (which is now hook) and their shit from the kayak. Baby it all you want, water will get inside and destroy your unit. Lowrance Elite 7ti is epic! Sd card slot is completely sealed. If you go with lowrance this is the only option imo. Unless you want to send in your unit for a month every 2 months.