sonar whats more import? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 07-05-2010, 12:35 PM

im thinking of getting a humminbird 718 http://store.humminbird.com/products/271323/718
or 570 http://store.humminbird.com/products/313973/570

718 has more RMS watts and 570 has more vertical pixels what do you feel is more important fishing off LJ

if you have a suggestion on a different model/make under $200 please let me know

thanks

mrJB · 07-05-2010, 05:09 PM

Recently picked up a Lowrance Mark 5X. Pretty nice unit for the price ($160). Fully waterproof, large screen, high resolution, 16-grey scale. Just came out this Spring...

roadx · 07-05-2010, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrJB

Recently picked up a Lowrance Mark 5X. Pretty nice unit for the price ($160). Fully waterproof, large screen, high resolution, 16-grey scale. Just came out this Spring...

that looks like a nice FF (added to list) but im clueless if wattage or screen pixels are more important??

also is DIN style plugs or Quick disconnect mounts the preferred connection to the head unit??

StinkyMatt · 07-20-2010, 11:19 PM

I am new to using FF in a kayak. Took my new 718 out for the first time, man I had fun with it. Besides the sensitivity adjutments (obvious) I had fun watching the setting changes in the different "view" modes I could very easily see the 4X jigs, a hook with a sardine was a little less defined but can be easily seen. I did see the school of squid (pulled up a couple) show up very dark, much darker than the macs. I mounted my transducer in goop, and am PRETTY SURE I did not do a great job.

Please share any info/ settings, learnings about your FF.

roadx · 07-21-2010, 05:07 AM

i have decided on the lowrance mark 5x pro but need to wait for the local west marine to get them in stock. i like the idea of the extended warranty that west marine offers. thanks mrJB for the tip cant wait to try this out

i think im going with dsafety's wet mount

mtnbykr2 · 07-21-2010, 07:08 AM

I have had the 718 for a year and a half now with no real trouble,
gooped transducer in the hull of the Outback no trouble, except every once in a while the temp goes wacky but I believe it was a corroded pin which I have taken care of.
I am going to add the gps to it soon, its ordered so I would like to know if any of you have added this and do you have any insight or tips ....
You will like the 718 is alot of meter for the money...see ya

07-05-2010, 12:35 PM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	sonar whats more import? im thinking of getting a humminbird 718 http://store.humminbird.com/products/271323/718 or 570 http://store.humminbird.com/products/313973/570 718 has more RMS watts and 570 has more vertical pixels what do you feel is more important fishing off LJ if you have a suggestion on a different model/make under $200 please let me know thanks __________________

07-05-2010, 05:09 PM	#2
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Recently picked up a Lowrance Mark 5X. Pretty nice unit for the price ($160). Fully waterproof, large screen, high resolution, 16-grey scale. Just came out this Spring... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

07-20-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	looks good I am new to using FF in a kayak. Took my new 718 out for the first time, man I had fun with it. Besides the sensitivity adjutments (obvious) I had fun watching the setting changes in the different "view" modes I could very easily see the 4X jigs, a hook with a sardine was a little less defined but can be easily seen. I did see the school of squid (pulled up a couple) show up very dark, much darker than the macs. I mounted my transducer in goop, and am PRETTY SURE I did not do a great job. Please share any info/ settings, learnings about your FF.

07-21-2010, 05:07 AM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	i have decided on the lowrance mark 5x pro but need to wait for the local west marine to get them in stock. i like the idea of the extended warranty that west marine offers. thanks mrJB for the tip cant wait to try this out i think im going with dsafety's wet mount __________________

07-21-2010, 07:08 AM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I have had the 718 for a year and a half now with no real trouble, gooped transducer in the hull of the Outback no trouble, except every once in a while the temp goes wacky but I believe it was a corroded pin which I have taken care of. I am going to add the gps to it soon, its ordered so I would like to know if any of you have added this and do you have any insight or tips .... You will like the 718 is alot of meter for the money...see ya