inexpensive depthfinder/fishfinder, input needed

[Beck]

Hi to all,<br /><br />I read the post by frostman, "Garmin versus other brands" but it sounded like his inquiry was for something higher end than what I'm looking for.<br /><br />I have a 14' flat and fish the bayous of southeast Louisiana, most not very deep. I'm in the market for a depthfinder/fishfinder for about $125 or less. I would appreciate input from anyone who has owned/used one and what they thought of it.<br /><br />I looked thru the iboats brands and they sure have alot in the price range, rather confusing actually. This is why I have chosen this forumn for input.<br /><br />I noticed they sometimes list some with the same name/number but add sonar to it?? Not sure whats that's about.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Beck

 

[cajun555]

Re: inexpensive depthfinder/fishfinder, input needed

Beck, I've read alot of post about people bashing H'birds. Thats what I've got, plain jane, no bells and whistles, just tells me depth and I watch the little fishes swim by. I do about like you do just small lakes and back waters. It will also let me know status of battery.

 

[JB]

Re: inexpensive depthfinder/fishfinder, input needed

Howdy, Beck.<br /><br />With sonar, you usually get what you pay for.<br /><br />For entry level units I strongly favor Eagle brand from Lowrance. I have used several and never had a loser.<br /><br />iboats has a good selection of sonars at http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?keywords=electronic <br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Beck]

Re: inexpensive depthfinder/fishfinder, input needed

Thanks for the reply guys,<br /><br />I checked out alot of them on iboats and will also shop around town.<br /><br />Yesterday while working on my boat, made another compartment for trolling motor battery, I noticed where I had 2 cracks welded on the bottle the hull split about 1/2" parallel to the weld. This time I will patch with a bandaid type patch. I have a third split patched that way and it's still holding.<br /><br />Beck