help with gps/fish finders

orob · Post by **orob** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:15 pm

I am looking for a new unit and wanted some help. I am thinking about a Lowrance HDS 5 or 7 or the Humminbird f798 SI. I fish lakes and delta and open to other brands thx.

LawDog · Post by **LawDog** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:40 pm

I personally would wait for the new side and down imageing from lowrance to make your decision. Im a big lowrance fan and think the new product will be great.

orob · Post by **orob** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:09 pm

When that coming out

acm95301 · Post by **acm95301** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:05 pm

I have a Lowrance HD-7. It has a good sounder,great gps internal antenea and good screen clarity. The USA insight maps are underwhelming, and the "HD" more or less refers to a small number (5000) lakes in HD, not likely to be one your your favorite lakes. It has been a tremendous upgrade from the very basic models I've had in the past. I'm hoping that my november or so the structure scan/downscan will be out so that the Humminbird advantage will be overcome.
WHen I first shopped for finder, I wanted a humminbird. I was talked out of it when I saw a break down of what added maps and other upgrades would cost. The Side scan is awesome and frequently commented on as essential. I have seen alot of critical comment on the 7" screen version as a disapointment....If you go humminbird go big screen.

jrbasspro · Post by **jrbasspro** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:03 am

I have the 7 inch screen and it is a bit of a disapointment its just too small, if you go humminbird go with the big screen.

I havent had a chance to check the lowrance units yet but I am looking forward to it.

Walt

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