Good depth finder ?????

[fishnfan60]

I currently have a 14 and a 1/2 ft. Sea nymph, and have a hand held GPS unit.....am looking for the best bang for my buck on a depth finder.......Dont want a GPS unit to go with it, just a depth/fish finder....any opinions????????

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Get color if you can. Humminbird or Eagle color is probably your best bet $ wise.

[dankoustas]

I copied this from a post a while back:
For the Great Lakes, if you want to track the bottom, deffinately get a unit that has the following:
1) hyperscroll feature, great for going a little faster on a 'search and destroy' mission to find fish prior to dropping lines
2) whether it be dual frequency or single, ensure it can operate at 200khz or higher. They will track the bottom much better. I personally would do a 50khz/200khz dual frequency unit. They are not much more expensive and offer the advantage of great bottom tracking and water coverage at the same time.
3) 1500W peak to peak minimum power(3000 if dual frequency)
4) This is also personal preference, but I really would not consider a unit that does not have color. I've got both on my boat and the additional colors are much easier on the eyes and can really give you detailed info at a glance.
A member of Michigan Sportsman, waterfoul, sells fishfinders and GPS.

[fishnfan60]

Hey Guys......
Thanks for the input...I go on the bay for walleyes, and I go to the smaller lakes for crappie and perch...so I will remember and write down your suggestions when I purchase one......
Thanks again guys......


Steve