portable fish finders

[Derag2]

What is a good fish finder, i have a small john boat that I use as well as one other guy uses it to so Im looking for a depth/fish finder that I can use when im using the boat and take it out when im not.

So I guess what do you guys use, im not looking for nothing fancy just water depth temp and if theres fish around. Ive never really used a fish finder before, I just throw the anchor over and say yup thats about 12 foot deep and so on.....

[sconnyhunter]

I use a Lowrance, that's about 12yrs old now. It does what I want it to. Tell me if there are fish under me, and how deep the water is.
Eagle makes a decent locater, as well.

[Chuck7]

"I use a Lowrance, that's about 12yrs old now. It does what I want it to. "


Thanks GUys,
What is the model of your Lowerance.?
Thanks,
Chuck7

[Chuck7]

"What is a good fish finder, i have a small john boat that I use as well as one other guy uses it to so Im looking for a depth/fish finder that I can use when im using the boat and take it out when im not. "


I've tried 2 portables so far..and would not reccomend either..the new Hummingbird 1100 was great while it lasted..After the 5th time about..it stopped showing ANY fish..that is a bummer..I'm looking at a 105.00 Garmin...with an added 25.00 for a 3 year extended warranty..I will pay up to 300.00 for one but want one that is simple..

Depth
Temperature
Differnt Fish sizes/alarm
Good bottom line feature
Decent structure

That's it..

[Outdoorsben]

I have the Humminbird 570. Bought it last year so i've only got about 20-30 times out with it. So far it's a great unit for the price and what I use it for. It shows me the weeds, depth, water temp, and it's dual beam. I have it attached to the trolling motor on my Gheenoe.