Color fish finder with or without gps

[jmillsp]

I know I want a new fishfinder. I know I want color. I thought I wanted gps built in to it but after reading all the posts am getting more confused by the moment. I have a handheld Garmin III. I really do not have room for a seperate gps unit in my 18 foot basstracker. Most of my fishing is done in 25 foot of water of less. I am never in salt water. I thought I had boiled it down to the, I hate to say it after all the posts I have read, Humminbird Matrix 97 or Lowrance LMS330c. Has anyone have any personal experience with either? I am really confused and need help as soon as possible. I would like to own a new one by Monday of next week as I am getting ready to go on a fishin trip. Thanks again for all the help.

 

[PAkev]

Re: Color fish finder with or without gps

I have the Lowrance X18C and am very pleased with it. I am sure someone with extensive sonar experience can read a black and white display just fine. However, the color display takes things up a notch for someone that doesn't have all that experience by identifying structure composition with color. <br /><br /><br />The LMS are nice units and keep things fairly simple and compact where real estate for electronics is an issue.<br /><br />As far as the GPS goes, depends on the kind of fishing you anticipate. If you are sight fishing then the GPS may not play as big of a role but if you are trolling it can help mark productive spots to anticipate hook ups.<br /><br />Kevin

 

[JB]

Re: Color fish finder with or without gps

Garmin 188C. If you gotta go combo, this is the best for the bux.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[llfish]

Re: Color fish finder with or without gps

I have an old humminbird that I love and will never replace. Well when it dies. The model is no longer showen on there web sight.<br /><br />Who knows about the new ones.<br /><br />Larry