lowrance/humminbird

[Gasbasser]

I cant say side imaging has helped me catch more or bigger fish, but it has helped me find bait fish quickly and some nice places to fish. Someone told me one time, buy as big and nice a unit as you can, because its cheaper to do it the first time. Keep your eyes on the “unofficial humminbird forums” website. With the new models coming out, you should be able to pick up some deals on the other units, which work great. I dont know where to find the HDS units on a deal since they are so new. But either one works nicely.Britt

[toledobasser]

They may have corrected the problem by now but I heard that there was a pretty big problem with the HDS 5s leaking and therefore not working properly. Just something to keep in mind if you do some research or asking around about the HDS units.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

[Quik13]

I have a HDS 5 with Lake Insight on my Pantera 3. No issues for over a year. I have had guys pretty much tell me I was stupid for having one because they have nothing but issues. Difference in myself and them is I did my own install. But just like any other product out there you are gonna have people that love it and hate it. I will purchase a HDS 8 next and move my HDS 5 to the bow. Choice is totally up to you. Happy hunting!

[SDFD115]

I agree with Britt, Buy the best you can the first time around. I do have the 798 on the console, I have down loaded down scan. I use the side scan and down scan for scouting and marking waypoints for structure.

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