Garmin castable sonar

Descant · 06-09-2024, 11:36 AM

My grandson is looking at a Garmin Castable sonar fish finder. I see one at $130 and another with GPS at $180. He is 14, fishes mostly from a 13' Boston Whaler on Winni and on Cape Cod. Does anybody have related experience?

8gv · 06-09-2024, 01:00 PM

I have no experience with this product but wonder why it exists.

My inclination would be to cast a lure rather than a sonar device.

The cheapest fish/depth finder at Walmart is actually cheaper than that device.

ApS · 06-10-2024, 03:34 AM

For a little more money, a wireless submersible device is available that detects edible fish species, chases after the biggest one (at any depth) and, if the target fish has revealed a low mercury signature, spears it for you.

Fishing has never been more rewarding!

burgerunh · 06-10-2024, 07:53 AM

Although I have no experience with a castable device, I think your grandson's money may be better spent on an inexpensive fishfinder for the boston whaler.

Descant · 06-10-2024, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

For a little more money, a wireless submersible device is available that detects edible fish species, chases after the biggest one (at any depth) and, if the target fish has revealed a low mercury signature, spears it for you.

Fishing has never been more rewarding!

HaHa. Can it be configured to cut anchor lines in front of my property?

tis · 06-10-2024, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

HaHa. Can it be configured to cut anchor lines in front of my property?

Clever answer.

SAB1 · 06-13-2024, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ApS

For a little more money, a wireless submersible device is available that detects edible fish species, chases after the biggest one (at any depth) and, if the target fish has revealed a low mercury signature, spears it for you.

Fishing has never been more rewarding!

That was quite funny!

NIOMARVIN83 · 09-05-2024, 06:13 AM

For your grandson, the choice between the two fish finders depends on what he needs:

Basic Model ($130): This one will show fish and underwater structures but without GPS. It’s a good choice if he mainly needs fish-finding features.

Model with GPS ($180): This one includes GPS, which can help with navigation and marking fishing spots. It’s useful for keeping track of locations and routes.

Given that he’s fishing from a small boat and might benefit from navigation features, the model with GPS could be a better option.

06-09-2024, 11:36 AM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,190 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,568 Times in 1,018 Posts	Garmin castable sonar My grandson is looking at a Garmin Castable sonar fish finder. I see one at $130 and another with GPS at $180. He is 14, fishes mostly from a 13' Boston Whaler on Winni and on Cape Cod. Does anybody have related experience?

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ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,893 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 765 Times in 548 Posts	In The Same Spirit... For a little more money, a wireless submersible device is available that detects edible fish species, chases after the biggest one (at any depth) and, if the target fish has revealed a low mercury signature, spears it for you. Fishing has never been more rewarding!

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8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,052 Thanks: 63 Thanked 715 Times in 466 Posts	I have no experience with this product but wonder why it exists. My inclination would be to cast a lure rather than a sonar device. The cheapest fish/depth finder at Walmart is actually cheaper than that device.

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burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 94 Thanks: 7 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	Although I have no experience with a castable device, I think your grandson's money may be better spent on an inexpensive fishfinder for the boston whaler.

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NIOMARVIN83 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	For your grandson, the choice between the two fish finders depends on what he needs: Basic Model ($130): This one will show fish and underwater structures but without GPS. It’s a good choice if he mainly needs fish-finding features. Model with GPS ($180): This one includes GPS, which can help with navigation and marking fishing spots. It’s useful for keeping track of locations and routes. Given that he’s fishing from a small boat and might benefit from navigation features, the model with GPS could be a better option.

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