92xj Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I am in the market for a Depth/fish finder with a built in GPS.... I think thats what I need/want. What I want to do is, of course, be able to tell the depth of the water I am in AS WELL as trace tracks that I have driven in the rivers so when I run at night I can follow the track on the gps instead of trying to see my way in the dark. I also need to be able to mark spots on the screen or travel routes because the rivers are shallow and I would like to be able to mark rocks, sand bars and dead heads that I find during the day light. Does anyone have any recommendations on which unit to get? My budget is somewhere around 500 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Check out Cabela's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 And out of nowhere it's Orlan! If this deal works out I'm going to come by and kidnap you for a day on the water by your house! And yes, I will be checking out cabelas this weekend to see what they have. But I still would like some personal experience from someone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 You want too much! LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Around these parts, it seems that way! Cant even get an opinion from a bunch of 'men' that love the outdoors and fish and have boats. Lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 I have a basic depth/fish finder. No GPS. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Garmin makes some nice stuff. There support is supposed to be one of the best. Check out the bottom of the page Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx GPS Fishfinders GA-FH-010-00469-00 FREE S&H 010-00469-00. Garmin GPSMAP Fishfinders, Garmin Fishfinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've got 2 Lowrance color depth finders/GPS units on my bass boat. The one at the console is a LCX-28cHD and the one at the bow is a LMS-334c. I get a more accurate GPS reading from the 28cHD, probably because it uses an external GPS module/antennae vs the built in one on the 334c. Depth finder sensitivity is similar for both. The newer units that get a 50 channel satellite positioning signal should be even more sensitive than mine, which use a 12 satellite signal. For freshwater fishing, Lowrance and Humminbird rule, but a lot of the saltwater guys like the Garmin units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted May 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 With your LCX-28cHD are you able to chart routes and mark points? edit: HOLY COW! Just goggled that one. Scratch that. That guy is a little out of my price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 Are you mainly wanting to navigate in low/no light conditions, or do you plan to also use the depth finder features a lot for fishing? They also make a GPS only unit that's cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Mainly mark routes and deadheads during the day light, then when running to hunting spots in the night follow the routes and avoid the marked dead heads on the GPS. I have a depth finder already but its a lower end model so I could keep it and just get the GPS or have one unit that does both. I have my hand held GPS as well, so until I find something that I want and in my price range (600 bucks or so) I will just use the two and hope the batteries dont die in the hand held unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Let me look around on some of the fishing sites I use. I see good clean units for sale all the time. I'll let you know if I find something that looks like a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Let me look around on some of the fishing sites I use. I see good clean units for sale all the time. I'll let you know if I find something that looks like a good deal. Thank you Sir! I have no knowledge of this type of stuff. I am used to running waters that I know like the back of my hand and now that I am on the west coast, I know nothing of these waters. My hardmount for my hand held should be coming in tomorrow so once I get that installed I will take some pics to show you what kind of space I am working with and will take a look at and consider anything you recommend. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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