Ff Khz question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 12-13-2014, 11:40 AM

You will probably use the 200khz frequency more than the 83 or 50. Now you mentioned you are getting the HDI unit but the transducers you listed will not show the downscan imaging that the HDI units and produce. Make sure the transducer you get is either 50/200/455/800 or 83/200/455/800

Otherwise the HDI unit would be pointless and you would be better off getting the base elite 4 with gps, which should be cheaper. If the 83 and the 50 are the same in price I would opt for the 50. I would also opt for getting it at west marine even if paying a little more, due to their customer service and replacement program.

Hope that helps.

LBKayakDude · 12-13-2014, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Now you mentioned you are getting the HDI unit but the transducers you listed will not show the downscan imaging that the HDI units and produce. Make sure the transducer you get is either 50/200/455/800 or 83/200/455/800

Sorry yes you are correct I forgot to list that. They are 50/200/455/800 and 83/200/455/800. Thanks guys I really appreciate it. @yakdoubt @fulrac

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Cbad Mike · 12-13-2014, 12:43 PM

I've been playing with my HDS 5 and really like the 50/200 setting especially for LJ. It allows me to see the fish that I can't catch in great detail.
Just a thought....... West Marine is selling the HDS 5 for 399 including the transducer PLUS their warranty can't be beat.

LBKayakDude · 12-13-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

Just a thought....... West Marine is selling the HDS 5 for 399 including the transducer PLUS their warranty can't be beat.

I just saw that too

When you say including warranty does that mean I would not have to purchase the extra warranty protection?

Cbad Mike · 12-13-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LBKayakDude

I just saw that too

When you say including warranty does that mean I would not have to purchase the extra warranty protection?

SORRY.... I meant PLUS their warranty can't be beat. So YES you do have to pay for it but It will most likely save you a lot of money and hassle in the long run.
Mike

Cbad Mike · 12-13-2014, 01:20 PM

I personally will only buy my electronics from West Marine because of their awesome warranty.
Since the HDS 5 is under $400 if something happens to it WM will just replace it on the spot hassle free.

YakDout · 12-13-2014, 01:23 PM

The HDS unit is far superior to the Elite 4 you mentioned earlier. If you want to do it right the first time, get the HDS. At only $100 more, save the extra cash and fish a couple more times without a FF if you have to. It will cheaper in the long run because you WILL want to upgrade at some point from that Elite 4.

12-13-2014, 12:43 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I've been playing with my HDS 5 and really like the 50/200 setting especially for LJ. It allows me to see the fish that I can't catch in great detail. Just a thought....... West Marine is selling the HDS 5 for 399 including the transducer PLUS their warranty can't be beat. __________________ [SIGPIC]

12-13-2014, 01:20 PM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I personally will only buy my electronics from West Marine because of their awesome warranty. Since the HDS 5 is under $400 if something happens to it WM will just replace it on the spot hassle free. __________________ [SIGPIC]

12-13-2014, 11:40 AM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	You will probably use the 200khz frequency more than the 83 or 50. Now you mentioned you are getting the HDI unit but the transducers you listed will not show the downscan imaging that the HDI units and produce. Make sure the transducer you get is either 50/200/455/800 or 83/200/455/800 Otherwise the HDI unit would be pointless and you would be better off getting the base elite 4 with gps, which should be cheaper. If the 83 and the 50 are the same in price I would opt for the 50. I would also opt for getting it at west marine even if paying a little more, due to their customer service and replacement program. Hope that helps.

12-13-2014, 01:23 PM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	The HDS unit is far superior to the Elite 4 you mentioned earlier. If you want to do it right the first time, get the HDS. At only $100 more, save the extra cash and fish a couple more times without a FF if you have to. It will cheaper in the long run because you WILL want to upgrade at some point from that Elite 4.