Fish Finder Recommendations - Lowrance vs Garmin
Submitted by stumpie on Fri, 2021-01-01 14:17
Hi guys
My Lowrance LMS 337 no longer works so I'm after a replacement combo GPS & fish finder. Budget is $1200 I read the comments in an earlier post however his budget is 3.5K.
I'm leaning towards the Lowrance Elite Ti2 9 inch which is on sale right now but thought I ask here for an opinion.
Bending
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Ti2
Used the Ti2 and they are a very reasonable sounder for the price, great image on side/down scan (just as good as the hds live/ simrad evo 3) and simple to use. They are only capable of a maximum 600W transducer but thats more than enough for fishing less than 100m.
I've also heard good thing about the garmins but havnt used one myself. Another option would be a simrad go9(bit better than a ti2) although they will be around $1400
squalis
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sounder
Go garmin. Way better build quality, they dont need endless updates and are supported longe.r As soon as a new lowrance model comes out so ends thier support for parts. Garmin EXCELLENT chirp and side scan. Reliable and retain thier value.
SeperateKnob
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I’ve used garmin for many
I’ve used garmin for many years and found their units very reliable no issues
stumpie
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Thanks guys for all your
Thanks guys for all your comments, much appreciated.
Caza
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I did the same thing a few
I did the same thing a few months ago looking for a new sounder for my boat and after comparing everything in my budget went with the lowrance elite 9 seemed like best bang for buck and its a great with oit spending the booku bucks have found some great fish with it
My names mark and i'm addicted to fishing
stumpie
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hi CazaCould I ask if you
hi Caza
Could I ask if you needed an external antenna for the new unit?
And if you installed it yourself or had someone do it for you?
Cheers
Caza
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Hey mate no external antenna
Hey mate no external antenna and yep installed it my self nice and easy to do is your boat ali or glass ? Cause i would look at getting a mount welded on for ali for your transducer
My names mark and i'm addicted to fishing
Caza
Posts: 206
Date Joined: 05/01/11
Hey mate no external antenna
Hey mate no external antenna and yep installed it my self nice and easy to do is your boat ali or glass ? Cause i would look at getting a mount welded on for ali for your transducer
My names mark and i'm addicted to fishing