Need a new Fishfinder. What to buy?
Idaho Fishing
Apr 25, 2023 14:41:42 #
Cybersnow
Loc: McCall, Idaho
I live in the central Idaho mountains and fish a number of lakes for trout of different species, Kokanee salmon and occasionally one of the big rivers for bigger salmon. My 14.5 foot side console boat is my primary fishing tool. Being a side console I only have room for a 7 inch unit. Currently I am using a Garmin Echomap but there are no instructions on how to find the thermocline so I know how deep to troll (on the lakes). My old glass boat had a 5” Lowrance that was simple to find the thermocline but had no side view or other new technologies. Any suggestions?
Apr 25, 2023 15:49:13 #
Cybersnow wrote:
I live in the central Idaho mountains and fish a n... (show quote)
Normally if you crank the sensitivity up the thermocline will appear if there's a defined one present.
Apr 25, 2023 16:14:31 #
Cybersnow
Loc: McCall, Idaho
In late summer I can see the fish down around. 40 ft. Tried adjusting the sensitivity and it goes from nothing to a yellow blowout.
Apr 25, 2023 16:41:44 #
Cybersnow wrote:
In late summer I can see the fish down around. 40 ft. Tried adjusting the sensitivity and it goes from nothing to a yellow blowout.
I'm not familiar with Garmin's controls, but maybe adjusting the ping speed would help? You're best bet would either checking Garmin's website for downloadable tips, or looking on YouTube for instructional videos. Good luck, I hope you figure it out.
Apr 26, 2023 12:35:30 #
woodguru
Loc: El Dorado Ca
Cybersnow wrote:
I live in the central Idaho mountains and fish a n... (show quote)
The Garmin Striker 7SV is a really nice unit with several styles of views and split screens so you can look at the type of view you like. My wife likes the traditional sonar view, I like the clearview or whatever it is so we look at both and it helps define what you are looking at...I like the map it draws of where you have been as well...they are $499 on Amazon with the transducer.
They are smaller than a 7" Lowrance as well, the dealer liked how much better it fit on the dash console
May 17, 2023 17:33:05 #
lancemcyoun
Loc: Arizona
Lowrance HDS live7 or pro with the 3 in 1 transducer. I have a 9” and like it a lot. Just picked it up and am getting used to it, but out of the box it is working well.
May 17, 2023 19:22:38 #
Cybersnow
Loc: McCall, Idaho
In looking at the fact that I have about $1,000 tied up in the Garmin 73sv ( including installation) and I would probably spend another grand on a Lowrance , I was talking to my local supplier of Kokanee gear who told me that he uses a fish hawk. Apparently it is a unit you can run down on your downrigger and then pull it back up and it gives you water temperature and depth. So I can see where the temp hits 54 degrees and drop down 5 ft and start catching fish. Much cheaper than buying new gear and Garmin tech support sux!!
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