Looking for a GPS/ Fishfinder Unit

[Jhua]

Howdy everyone!

I've been looking for an affordable (less than 150 dollars) GPS and fishfinder unit for my kayak. I am towards the tail end of my budget and I beleive it would be a good thing to have. Anyone have any ideas? I've looked at those Garmin units but i can't find one with a built in GPS.

Thanks!

[Dawg]

I have never seen a gps/fishfinder sell for $150 unless you find a good used one. I just bought a fishfinder only for $150. They may be out there,Good luck.

[Jhua]

What is a good model? Perhaps I could find a good used one?

[Dawg]

You could go with a fishfinder, then get one of those handheld gps units. Look on Ebay.

[reeltime]

One of the cheap hummingbirds will do you and get the handheld gps with tracking on it(waterproof)as well.Like dawg said there is no such animal that is 150 or less that is gps/fishfinder Jhua.

[reeltime]

Go to basspro shops and look at the new Garmin echo 150 99.99 or 100 for 79.99 but buy it from breakwater:thumbup:site sponser.

[stingray]

What is a good model? Perhaps I could find a good used one?
I've been wanting to get something for my yak. What's better a GPS, fishfinder or depth finder?

[Dawg]

I have a Lowrance X65 fishfinder that you can have, just need power cable & transducer,rats chewed thru them in my old storage unit.

[Oleander Kayaker]

I have an Eagle Cuda (cheapo) from Academy. It's small, has low power requirement and if it gets damaged, no great loss. I use a handheld GPS, one that can download my breadtrail and allow me to upload points I pull from other sources.

If you have a GPS in the fishfinder, or the finder has (or you use) a deep depth range, your power requirement goes up. You have to balance the power needs of the finder with the size of the battery. Otherwise you'll be dragging along a big battery to get 4 hours of use. I have a fairly small battery and can get 4+ hours out of it.

Most used ones are likely damaged, and unless you find an honest fellow like Dawg, I'd be wary of buying a used one with unknown issues. If you pick up Dawgs, I'll be happy to help you fix it.

Dawg, does it have the console and transducer mount?

[Dawg]

Yes, I still have the mounts, I have the new transducer mount from the new fishfinder, mine is mounted on my trolling motor.

[Dawg]

Still have the X65 if you still need it,found transducer & power cable online for $65,fishfinder new cost $289

[Jhua]

How much do you want the X65 for?

[Dawg]

I have a Lowrance X65 fishfinder that you can have Free!!!! It is just sitting in the case collecting dust.

[Jhua]

That would be sweet! And you said it needs power cable and transducer?

[reelshallow]

i also have the cuda.... but never really used gps land marks are key...i have had to pull out my iphone on rivers though

[Jhua]

Actually I just downloaded a gps app on my phone. I just want something to mark places. I had a few places that I used landmarks to get to by boat. I knew a series of guts near the causeway and they were marked by pvc pipes on shore. Now those pvc pipes are gone so I have to find them again :P

[fishingRED]

I NEVER USED A GPS NOR A FISH FINDER.

Landmarks and google maps are my GPS and getting off the kayak and wading is my fish finder....... but again, i dont catch much fish. LOL!!!!

OH and my paddle helps with depth of the water, wading is mostly for structure.

How many people with kayak really find a gps or fish finder useful ???????

[Oleander Kayaker]

How many people with kayak really find a gps or fish finder useful ???????

I find the GPS much more useful than the fish finder, not only marking waypoints for holes or where I catch something, but also to review my breadcrumb trail. When I overlay my breadcrumb trail and waypoints over google earth, I can sometimes pick out the bottom structure. It's kinda fun.

The depth finder helps me find guts as I'm paddling.

[fishingRED]

I find the GPS much more useful than the fish finder, not only marking waypoints for holes or where I catch something, but also to review my breadcrumb trail. When I overlay my breadcrumb trail and waypoints over google earth, I can sometimes pick out the bottom structure. It's kinda fun.

The depth finder helps me find guts as I'm paddling.

u CAN SEND ME UR "CATCH FISH" CORDINATES ANY TIME U WANT...........

[Oleander Kayaker]

u CAN SEND ME UR "CATCH FISH" CORDINATES ANY TIME U WANT...........

No problem, here's one... 29.315759,-94.913378 (a catch crabs spot, too)

[Jhua]

LOL! I had no idea what that place was until I thought about it a little more. :P

[fishingRED]

no problem, here's one... 29.315759,-94.913378 (a catch crabs spot, too)

lol.......... Never been, i wonder......

Anybody had much luck here?