Lowrance Hook-5 vs Raymarine Dragonfly 5PRO - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishin Phil · 03-26-2017, 03:30 PM

I have a hook 5 and it works great. No problems.

octico · 03-27-2017, 02:09 PM

I really like my DragonFly.

goldenglory18 · 03-27-2017, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the responses.

It seems like the general community is happy with both units. I LOVE the look and feel of the Dragonfly, but the screen seems a lot smaller than 7" (at least it seems smaller than the Lowrance and Humminbird counterparts) and the mounting options arent nearly as yak friendly as the Lowrance.

On the Lowrance front, the issues guys seem to be having arent consistent, which from a manufacturing standpoint is more concerning than all of them having problems.

Again, thanks for the discussion. Keep the comments coming!

GTboosted · 03-27-2017, 03:24 PM

Add me to the list of Lowrance users that is having problems...

My Elite 5 HDI was working fine up until last Saturday. Now it's stuck on the start up screen. I will try to reinstall the software this week.

I wonder if we are experiencing defects or just that our use in a kayak is a bit harsh for them. Mine has been dunked completely in saltwater, and in every trip it gets splashed. Also, it just so happens that most of us have Lowrance so consequently you will see more issues with Lowrance.

GTboosted · 03-29-2017, 08:36 PM

So I updated my unit. Went from version 4 to 6. Dunno if the software did it or a freshly charged battery but it is working fine! Good cause I don't plan on upgrading till next year.

I really want to check out the total scan ducers but I don't think I can chase fish in a kayak so probably not even needed...

MITCHELL · 03-29-2017, 09:33 PM

And tear it open to fish...when I come in I take it off and store in dry box....always disconnect battery no matter what.

Harry Hill · 03-29-2017, 09:36 PM

I bought the Garmin SV 7, once I learn how to work it I think I will like it

03-26-2017, 03:30 PM	#1
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	I have a hook 5 and it works great. No problems. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

03-27-2017, 03:24 PM	#4
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	Add me to the list of Lowrance users that is having problems... My Elite 5 HDI was working fine up until last Saturday. Now it's stuck on the start up screen. I will try to reinstall the software this week. I wonder if we are experiencing defects or just that our use in a kayak is a bit harsh for them. Mine has been dunked completely in saltwater, and in every trip it gets splashed. Also, it just so happens that most of us have Lowrance so consequently you will see more issues with Lowrance. __________________ -Beto

03-29-2017, 08:36 PM	#5
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	So I updated my unit. Went from version 4 to 6. Dunno if the software did it or a freshly charged battery but it is working fine! Good cause I don't plan on upgrading till next year. I really want to check out the total scan ducers but I don't think I can chase fish in a kayak so probably not even needed... __________________ -Beto

03-29-2017, 09:33 PM	#6
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,258	I tape a plastic bag over the top of my graph when I launch..... And tear it open to fish...when I come in I take it off and store in dry box....always disconnect battery no matter what. __________________ Duke Mitchell

03-29-2017, 09:36 PM	#7
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I bought the Garmin SV 7, once I learn how to work it I think I will like it __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

03-27-2017, 02:09 PM	#2
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I really like my DragonFly.

03-27-2017, 03:08 PM	#3
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Thanks for the responses. It seems like the general community is happy with both units. I LOVE the look and feel of the Dragonfly, but the screen seems a lot smaller than 7" (at least it seems smaller than the Lowrance and Humminbird counterparts) and the mounting options arent nearly as yak friendly as the Lowrance. On the Lowrance front, the issues guys seem to be having arent consistent, which from a manufacturing standpoint is more concerning than all of them having problems. Again, thanks for the discussion. Keep the comments coming!