Recommendations for fish finder for kayak

chaps · 12-08-2009, 09:24 PM

I want to purchase a fish finder for my yak. I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred. Can some one give me some recommendations and the best way to mount. thanks

YakFlies · 12-08-2009, 10:14 PM

I recommend that you go the cheap route on the fishfinder... They don't last too long on the kayak from getting wet so often. Tex and I both have the eaglecuda brand fishfinders. They are cheap but work well enough to mark fish and structure no problem. I have the eagle cuda 300.. I think it's like $79 or $89 at basspro.

Tex@OIP · 12-08-2009, 10:18 PM

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YakFlies (12/8/2009)I recommend that you go the cheap route on the fishfinder... They don't last too long on the kayak from getting wet so often. Tex and I both have the eaglecuda brand fishfinders. They are cheap but work well enough to mark fish and structure no problem. I have the eagle cuda 300.. I think it's like $79 or $89 at basspro.

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chaps · 12-08-2009, 10:32 PM

Thanks for the advice. I'm new to yak and saltwater fishing and enjoy reading yourpost. You guys are impressive and great to learn from. Keep up the great work.

Yaksquatch · 12-08-2009, 11:57 PM

I've also been wanting to get a bottom machine for my yak as well. I just could'nt decide on saving up for something pricey right off the bat, or going cheap and maybe upgrading later. The wear and tear issue definitely sounds valid.

I hope I'm not derailing you chaps, but any suggestions on GPS receivers? 2-in-1 type units good, or get separate electronics?

Alex

specslayer · 12-09-2009, 12:02 AM

my first one was an eagle cuda 242 and it worked great then i wanted to upgrade to a color ff so i got the eagle cuda 320c which has the same frame just different guts so i didnt even have to change the mount i have.

Brandonshobie · 12-09-2009, 12:45 AM

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Yaksquatch (12/8/2009)I've also been wanting to get a bottom machine for my yak as well. I just could'nt decide on saving up for something pricey right off the bat, or going cheap and maybe upgrading later. The wear and tear issue definitely sounds valid.

I hope I'm not derailing you chaps, but any suggestions on GPS receivers? 2-in-1 type units good, or get separate electronics?

Alex

Alex you should really look at the eagle cuda 350 for around $200 on ebay you really can't beat it. Its a gps/fishfinder all in one. I have one and the thing just works perfect onmy yak. Read some reviews on it also

gottafish · 12-09-2009, 03:20 AM

I bought my Eagle 350 for $200 at Academy Sports and really like it. I went through 3 Humminbird PiranhaMaxes (215 & 220 models) and was frustrated with them and decided to start from scatch and get the GPS combo in the process. The Eagle connector to the unit fits flush, unlike the Humminbirds that expose the wires to the elements.

Yaksquatch · 12-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Appreciate the info, next problem is going to be scraping up the cash.

Alex

Jig n Hawgs · 12-09-2009, 07:07 PM

I can tell you that I have had no luck with humminbird, they are junk. I just bought the 190c and only worked about 20 minutes. The one before only lasted a short time also.

12-08-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
chaps Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 522	Recommendations for fish finder for kayak I want to purchase a fish finder for my yak. I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred. Can some one give me some recommendations and the best way to mount. thanks

12-08-2009, 10:14 PM	#2
YakFlies Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 210	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak I recommend that you go the cheap route on the fishfinder... They don't last too long on the kayak from getting wet so often. Tex and I both have the eaglecuda brand fishfinders. They are cheap but work well enough to mark fish and structure no problem. I have the eagle cuda 300.. I think it's like $79 or $89 at basspro.

12-08-2009, 10:32 PM	#4
chaps Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 522	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak Thanks for the advice. I'm new to yak and saltwater fishing and enjoy reading yourpost. You guys are impressive and great to learn from. Keep up the great work.

12-08-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
Yaksquatch Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 1,390	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak I've also been wanting to get a bottom machine for my yak as well. I just could'nt decide on saving up for something pricey right off the bat, or going cheap and maybe upgrading later. The wear and tear issue definitely sounds valid. I hope I'm not derailing you chaps, but any suggestions on GPS receivers? 2-in-1 type units good, or get separate electronics? Alex

12-09-2009, 12:02 AM	#6
specslayer Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GULF BREEZE Posts: 931	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak my first one was an eagle cuda 242 and it worked great then i wanted to upgrade to a color ff so i got the eagle cuda 320c which has the same frame just different guts so i didnt even have to change the mount i have.

12-09-2009, 03:20 AM	#8
gottafish Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 751	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak I bought my Eagle 350 for $200 at Academy Sports and really like it. I went through 3 Humminbird PiranhaMaxes (215 & 220 models) and was frustrated with them and decided to start from scatch and get the GPS combo in the process. The Eagle connector to the unit fits flush, unlike the Humminbirds that expose the wires to the elements. __________________ Hobie Outback (Key Sailing) '11 GCKFA Tourney 2nd Place King Mack '11 Broxson Outdoors NB Cobia/King Kayak Tournament Winner '11 GB Optimist Fishing Rodeo 2nd Place Cobia '11 Broxson Outdoors NB King Kayak Tournament 2nd Place '11 Key Sailing Snapper Kayak Tournament 2nd Place '11 Bluewater Offshore Kayak Tournament 3rd Place King Mack '11 KBF Red Hot Nights Winner '11 Broxson Outdoors NB Tarpon/King Kayak Tournament Winner GCKFA Master Kayak Angler

12-09-2009, 04:32 PM	#9
Yaksquatch Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 1,390	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak Appreciate the info, next problem is going to be scraping up the cash. Alex

12-09-2009, 07:07 PM	#10
Jig n Hawgs Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton/Pace Posts: 498	RE: Recommendations for fish finder for kayak I can tell you that I have had no luck with humminbird, they are junk. I just bought the 190c and only worked about 20 minutes. The one before only lasted a short time also.

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