Need Advice with Downscan Sonar side Imagine

Strike_King 609 · 08-22-10, 02:22 AM

I am heading up to bass pro shop in harrisburg in 2 weeks have a hockey tournament up there. I really want to come home with a new Electronic setup but i just cant decide between the Lowrance 7 8 or 10 HDS with side imagine I have heard some people say the HDS 5 is to small?
< anyone have an opinion> I also have heard that lowrance is coming out with new models in 2011. Or should i go with one of the hummingbird models. I hear that the hummingbird only needs one transducer. While the lowrance needs too. Does anyone know if ethier of this units have a quick release so i dont have to leave it on the boat. Also what other add on should i be looking for. What is better the Nav maps or the Lake insight I fish mostly smaller bodys of water in central NJ. Is there anyway to find out if the lakes i fish are in that program? I dont really want to spend more the 2500. The more i think about it makes me unsure all together do you really think these units help you catch more fish or should i just spend the money else where. Someone please convince me to hit that register. Me an my fishin buddy were talking about it the other night hit a stalemate. Thanks for the advice in advance

bamabassman · 08-22-10, 09:04 AM

take a look at nofears thread on his pal. it seems like a really good one. even if i don't quite understand it, lol.

BassBandit · 08-22-10, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

take a look at nofears thread on his pal. it seems like a really good one. even if i don't quite understand it, lol.

Did you take a peek at the video I posted in that thread? Video by Doug should help ya understand it better.

BassBandit · 08-22-10, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Strike_King 609

I hear that the hummingbird only needs one transducer. While the lowrance needs too. Does anyone know if ethier of this units have a quick release so i dont have to leave it on the boat.

For the HB models yes they have a quick release and can use at least one transducer. I can't speak for Lowrance cause I never own one.

ontariofisherman · 08-22-10, 05:15 PM

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=25122

this post

bamabassman · 08-22-10, 11:15 PM

bassbandit, i DID look at it. gonna look at it MORE too. thanks man.

Strike_King 609 · 08-23-10, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ontariofisherman

http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=25122

this post

great video!!!!!!!!!!

08-22-10, 02:22 AM	#1
Strike_King 609 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: trenton NJ Posts: 151	Need Advice with Downscan Sonar side Imagine I am heading up to bass pro shop in harrisburg in 2 weeks have a hockey tournament up there. I really want to come home with a new Electronic setup but i just cant decide between the Lowrance 7 8 or 10 HDS with side imagine I have heard some people say the HDS 5 is to small? < anyone have an opinion> I also have heard that lowrance is coming out with new models in 2011. Or should i go with one of the hummingbird models. I hear that the hummingbird only needs one transducer. While the lowrance needs too. Does anyone know if ethier of this units have a quick release so i dont have to leave it on the boat. Also what other add on should i be looking for. What is better the Nav maps or the Lake insight I fish mostly smaller bodys of water in central NJ. Is there anyway to find out if the lakes i fish are in that program? I dont really want to spend more the 2500. The more i think about it makes me unsure all together do you really think these units help you catch more fish or should i just spend the money else where. Someone please convince me to hit that register. Me an my fishin buddy were talking about it the other night hit a stalemate. Thanks for the advice in advance __________________ join my group on facebook Trenton New Jersey Bass Assassins

08-22-10, 09:04 AM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	take a look at nofears thread on his pal. it seems like a really good one. even if i don't quite understand it, lol. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-22-10, 11:15 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	bassbandit, i DID look at it. gonna look at it MORE too. thanks man. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-22-10, 05:15 PM	#5
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