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djhornet · 01-22-2009, 03:02 AM

A 500W to 1 KW transducer is a good place to start. If you want to have serious marking capability in 100 feet of saltwater, you would be ecstatic over the extra power of a 1 KW.

A digital sounder would be helpful if you like to get real technical. It's a great tool, I wouldn't worry about it much if you will be fishing mostly freshwater, shallow water.

Now you get into your screens - the gps/sounder displays. I think Garmin is real user friendly for guys that like to learn as they go. There are many different brands that are great.

Definitely choose screen size over extra functionality. You will never be happy with a 4" screen. Large is great, trust me! You can hold that home base with you for years!

Side scanning units could be something you want to look into if cost isn't a factor. I have not had the chance to use side scanning/imaging, but this is the ultimate tool if you are looking for schools of bait.

01-22-2009, 03:02 AM	#5
djhornet Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	GPS - Chartplotters A 500W to 1 KW transducer is a good place to start. If you want to have serious marking capability in 100 feet of saltwater, you would be ecstatic over the extra power of a 1 KW. A digital sounder would be helpful if you like to get real technical. It's a great tool, I wouldn't worry about it much if you will be fishing mostly freshwater, shallow water. Now you get into your screens - the gps/sounder displays. I think Garmin is real user friendly for guys that like to learn as they go. There are many different brands that are great. Definitely choose screen size over extra functionality. You will never be happy with a 4" screen. Large is great, trust me! You can hold that home base with you for years! Side scanning units could be something you want to look into if cost isn't a factor. I have not had the chance to use side scanning/imaging, but this is the ultimate tool if you are looking for schools of bait.