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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 01, 2022 4:24 pm #34244

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New guy here! 

Does anyone have advice on a fish finder? Currently I’m looking at the Lowrance hook reveal 7 TS. 

I am looking in the $600 range

is not having preloaded maps a deal breaker for anyone? 

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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 01, 2022 4:42 pm #34245

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In that range I would go with a Garmin.
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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 02, 2022 8:51 am #34262

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I have the hook reveal 9 W triple shot transducer. Works great! This is my 3rd season.
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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 02, 2022 9:28 am #34265

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Bass Pro has the Lowrance HDS Carbon 9 for @800 bucks. More than you want to spend but a good deal.
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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 02, 2022 8:08 pm #34280

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Had a Lowrance HDS 7 on the old boat, and now a Humminbird Helix 9 on the new. I know there's almost a 10 year difference between the two, but I REALLY like this new Humminbird over the Lowrance. The helix 7 would be available in your target price range, and they are very intuitive with a great image quality.

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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 03, 2022 7:51 am #34284

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Earlier this year I picked up a Garmin echomap 93 sv for $699 at Cabelas. I've only used it once so far but I'm really liking the easy of operation. It's also ready to up grade to live scope if you like. I have to say the normal price is $1,149 I believe. It was on sale. But due your search & look around. You'll find what works for you at the best price. 

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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 03, 2022 8:17 am #34285

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I have a Garmin 93sv and really like it,user friendly.

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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 03, 2022 10:33 pm #34296

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Thanks for the advise everyone! 

I did like the garmin but I couldn’t decide between the SV or CV models and the Lowrance similar model with the triple shot transducer claims to have both. 
 
I think I’m gonna go with the Lowrance. The reviews look great and watched a bunch of videos on it. If it doesn’t work out I can return it and go with the garmin. 

thanks again! 

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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 04, 2022 7:36 pm #34302

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For this fishing, the Lowrance or Garmin will both work great.  Go with your gut.
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NG, seeking advice on fish finder May 04, 2022 8:41 pm #34304

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If you can get that Carbon 9 for 800 that would be the way to go.  Especially if it has the 3in1 transducer.  By far the best graph talked about in this post.
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