newtontoney 57 Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hi guys , im thinking of getting a Lowrance hook 2 4x sounder (first sounder iv ever purchased), for my kayak , but am open to other suggestions . looking to spend maximum 800 bucks for complete sounder set up , and looking to get the best bang for my buck :) Id like it to be good quality viewing but no need for a million different settings , id like it to be easy to use . Suggestions welcome . As i say just getting an idea about whats on offer at mo . cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 I run a Garmin Echomap 45DV on mine and it’s an awesome little unit. I paid close to $500 for mine and I highly recommend checking it out for its highly detailed maps, sonar plus down/structure scan. For your rough budget of $800 you can definitely get a good sounder for that. The Hook 2 4X is a basic unit that still gives you sonar and maps. But it’s at the lower end of the features scale. I would invest money in a slightly higher class of sounder than the Hook 2 as it’ll mean higher quality target separation and a more accurate representation of what you’re seeing on the display screen. For a comparable price point to the Hook 4x, another sounder to look at is the Garmin Striker 4 Plus; it has maps and sonar but higher quality for a fraction more in price. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 My nephews run a Garmin 4" unit on their 12ft tinnie. Excellent clear unit with great detail for the price. I think a lot cheaper than $800?. Anyway, I always say, get the best unit you can afford. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
projoe 261 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 if you have one of the larger yaks i would go for the garmin elite 7" sidescan etc excellent unit have one on the front of the bream boat & the garmin 9" (touchscreen) echomap on the console. bcf have specials every so often on the 7" of which they are nearly as cheap as u can get online might be worth waiting for? I have used sidescan sounders now for 12 years & these garmin have done their homework & are much better than the older units i used in the past & easy to operate. the photos are from the 9" & are of a wreck a steamer sunk in the murray river but gives you an idea of the clarity & definition you get plus heaps of screen options. newtontoney and AuusieDave 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
projoe 261 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 please note- i meant garmin striker plus 7sv not garmin elite! oops. newtontoney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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