2016 Fish Finders
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Read my guide on choosing a fish finder here | Last updated: 05-13-2016.
Lowrance Fish Finders
Product | Price | Pros +/Cons – | Verdict | |
Elite-5 Ti Totalscan | $$$ | + All type of sonars in one. + Comes with an all-in-one transducer + Detailed bottom image. + Structure scan is very clear. + Map could be upgraded. + Well-designed. | Best of Lowrance | |
Hook-7 Combo | $$$ | + It’s combo unit + Comes with a transducer. + Very bright, clear 7” display. | Great at its price |
Garmin Fish Finders
Product | Price | Pros +/Cons – | Verdict | |
Striker 4 | $$ | + Well-designed. + Works great under tough conditions. + Easy to install on kayaks. | Best value! | |
Striker 5DV | $$ | All the good of Striker 4 plus: + Down scanning sonar. + Larger display: 5”. | Good upgrade |
Humminbird Fish Finders
Product | Price | Pros +/Cons – | Verdict | |
Helix 5 SI GPS | $$$ | + It’s a combo unit (both DI +SI). + Comes with one transducer covers both DI and SI. + Detailed bottom image. + Well-designed. | Best value! | |
Helix 7 SI GPS | $$$ | All the good of Helix 5 SI plus: + Larger display: 7”. + Better GPS. + Map could be upgraded. | Worthy upgrade |
Portable Fish Finders
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Product | Price | Pros +/Cons – | Verdict | |
Deeper Portable Fish Finder | $$ | Best Choice! | ||
Signstek FF-003 | $$ | |||
Vexilar SP 200 T-Box | $$ | |||
HawkEye FT1PX FishTrax | $$ |