Top Five Fishfinders

RankModelRating
1Humminbird 597ci HD DI55555
2Humminbird 898c SI4.84.84.84.84.8
3Garmin Echo 300c4.44.44.44.44.4
4Humminbird 788ci HD DI44444
5Lowrance Elite-5 DSI3.673.673.673.673.67
Humminbird 587ci HD DI Review

Humminbird 587ci HD DI Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Humminbird 587ci HD DI is a combination GPS and fishfinder that includes Humminbird’s trademark Switchfire and Dual Beam Plus sonar technologies as well as their Down-Imaging system all displayed on a high definition 256 color 4.5 inch 640×480 resolution screen that has brightness levels that can be adjusted to read clearly [...]

Read more >
Review of Humminbird 581i DI

Review of Humminbird 581i DI

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Humminbird 581i DI is a Fishfinder and GPS in one affordable unit that includes Dual Beam Real Time sonar, Humminbirds incredible Down Imaging technology and full 50 channel track and chart plotting GPS. The ultra bright and easy to read high resolution 16 level gray scale black and white 640×320 5 [...]

Read more >
Review of Humminbird 385ci DI

Review of Humminbird 385ci DI

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The power in this unit is unmatched [...]

Read more >
Lowrance HDS-10 Review

Lowrance HDS-10 Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Lowrance HDS10 Gen2 is the largest available HDS model on the market. It is a total of 10.4 inches measured diagonally and provides the best viewing experience possible with this family of products. The screen can be sectioned off into various windows, the most being 4 quarters of the [...]

Read more >
Lowrance Elite-4 DSI Review

Lowrance Elite-4 DSI Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Lowrance Elite-4 DSI Combo is a little device packed with a lot of functionality. It comes with a dual 455/800 kHz coverage: 455 kHz for when you want broad, general scanning and 800 kHz to help you focus in on specific areas and fish. One major bonus of the Lowrance Elite-4 DSI Combo is [...]

Read more >
Lowrance Elite-5 IceMachine

Lowrance Elite-5 IceMachine

Overall RatingNo Ratings

It is time to pack your winter coat, because the Lowrance Elite-5 IceMachine is improving the way you fish on ice. Specially created to provide not only reliable performance and easy portability but also perfect angles for ice fishing, the Elite-5 IceMachine has a brilliant, vibrant 5 inch display with special SolarMAX [...]

Read more >
Review of Lowrance HDS-8 Gen2

Review of Lowrance HDS-8 Gen2

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Lowrance HDS8 Gen2 can help prevent users from getting lost on their travel adventures out in the open water and fishermen from coming home empty handed. It bares an 8 inch full color backlit screen with a resolution of 600 by 800 pixels. It is simply a great looking [...]

Read more >
Review of Humminbird 958c DI

Review of Humminbird 958c DI

Overall RatingNo Ratings

Humminbird 958c DI provides down imaging a technology that can reveal unusual details beneath the boat. It has great accuracy at depths of 250ft to 600ft and deeper imaging can be achieved with the SwitchFire option. It is available to provide sonar returns from 20 degrees to 60 degrees in split [...]

Read more >
Garmin GPSMAP 740S Review

Garmin GPSMAP 740S Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The standalone Garmin GPSMAP 740S outperforms most fish trackers. It has preloaded coastal data for all US coastal locations including Alaska and Hawaii. It has a simple and intuitive touch screen that most users can figure out within minutes. The brightness of the screen can be adjusted at any [...]

Read more >
Review of Raymarine e7D

Review of Raymarine e7D

Overall RatingNo Ratings

Small boat navigation is better with a simple yet high performance multi-function compact GPS chart plotter and digital fish finder. The Raymarine e7D is one of the most advanced options on the market which is also available in the mid cost range for plotters and fish finders. It is [...]

Read more >
Review of Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2

Review of Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2

Overall RatingNo Ratings

Fisherman and boaters alike can take advantage of the Lowrance HDS7 Gen2 plotter and fish finder. They will have access to a wide variety of options that can improve accuracy of their routes and ensure that they get to the locations where the fish will be biting stronger and in greater [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 858c DI - Review

Humminbird 858c DI - Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Humminbird 858c DI is a new model for 2012. It offers features such as a 7 inch screen with a 480 X 800 pixel resolution. The screen offers full color and a CCFL backlight which enables you to see images clearly whether you are fishing in direct sunlight or at night. [...]

Read more >
Review of Garmin GPSMAP 720S

Review of Garmin GPSMAP 720S

Overall RatingNo Ratings

I use the Garmin GPSMAP 720S as the marine chart plotter on my boat. It is designed with a touch screen that allows me to navigate the device options quickly. The 8.8 inch by 3.1 inch by 5.6 inch housing of the fishfinder at a weight of 13 pounds, allows [...]

Read more >
Lowrance Elite-4 IceMachine Review

Lowrance Elite-4 IceMachine Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Lowrance Elite-4 IceMachine allows you to keep track of the water beneath the ice with sharp, smooth clarity. Proving that big things come in small packages, the compact Elite-4 contains a crisp, bright LED backlight and a 300W RMS sounder able to reach the far depths, some 800 to 1000 ft deep via its [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 998C SI Review

Humminbird 998C SI Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

With up to 8000w of PTP power output, the Humminbird 998C SI equips the angler with the tools needed to ensure success. SwitchFire Sonar lets you alter the returns you receive based on the fishing and water conditions that exist. Know the size of your potential catch with Selective Fish ID. Get [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 898c SI

Humminbird 898c SI

Overall Rating4.84.84.84.84.8

Top of the line features make the Humminbird 898c SI an essential tool for every angler from beginner to pro. Adjust the interface to your own preferences with customizable colors and view selections. Get up close and detailed views with the split screen zoom. Use the X-press menu system to move between [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 798ci HD SI

Humminbird 798ci HD SI

Overall Rating44444

The Humminbird 798ci HD SI offers the high tech features that you need to make the most of your fishing excursion. With 4000w of PTP power output and a user-friendly interface and menu, this fishfinder is ideal for the angler of any skill level. Don’t miss a minute of the action with [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 1198c SI HD

Humminbird 1198c SI HD

Overall Rating44444

The avid angler will find the Humminbird 1198c SI HD to be the perfect blend of technology and ease of use. This feature rich fishfinder is backed by up to 8000w of PTP power output. Use split screen zoom to expand on a view that interests you. Instant image update ensures that [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 858c

Humminbird 858c

Overall Rating44444

Welcome to the 800 series from Humminbird. You have arrived into a new realm of aquatic electronics with the 858C sonar/GPS combo unit. Beginning with the 800 series models, Humminbird has outfitted their sounder units with enlarged displays that are truly breathtaking. The Humminbird 858c is equipped with a 7 inch full [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 597ci HD DI

Humminbird 597ci HD DI

Overall Rating55555

The Humminbird 597ci HD DI is at the head of its class. New for 2011 the HB 597ci HD DI has many of the features that are a necessity on the water today. You would be hard pressed to find a fish finder that can compare to the 597ci HD DI and [...]

Read more >
Lowrance Elite-5 DSI

Lowrance Elite-5 DSI

Overall Rating3.673.673.673.673.67

The Elite-5 DSI fishfinder brings exquisite detail to your fishing experience with a display that showcases the underwater world in picturesque quality. The 480 X 480 pixel high resolution display appears in great clarity on the 5” screen. You are able to view the area beneath the surface at a wider angle [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 788ci HD DI

Humminbird 788ci HD DI

Overall Rating44444

The Humminbird 788ci HD DI is a high powered fishfinder that gives any angler what they need to fish like a pro. Customize the easy to use interface with your choice of colors. Use the X-press menu system to easily go between those components you prefer to use most. Take advantage of [...]

Read more >
Garmin Echo 550C - Review

Garmin Echo 550C - Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Garmin Echo 550C has set the bar high for those anglers who want to step up their game. Everything about this fishfinder exudes user-friendly from the set-up to the operation. Installation of the unit and the included transom-mount transducer occurs in minutes using the quick release tilt mount. The interface is [...]

Read more >
Lowrance HDS vs DSI

Lowrance HDS vs DSI

Overall RatingNo Ratings

Lowrance is a very well known brand name in the fishfinder market. They not only have great products, but also great prices. They are very well liked because of their cost efficiency. Their ability to be a leader in the industry is no surprise, because getting a high-end product at a mid-grade price strikes well [...]

Read more >
Fishfinder comparison - Lowrance DSI vs Humminbird DI

Fishfinder comparison - Lowrance DSI vs Humminbird DI

Overall RatingNo Ratings

There are so many exceptional fishfinders out on the market today that it makes your job as a consumer easier to get the one that best suits your needs. There are a variety of models with different options, designs, and most importantly prices for you to choose from. If you are in the market for [...]

Read more >
Humminbird 581i Combo Review

Humminbird 581i Combo Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Humminbird 581i Combo is a sonar fishfinder and full GPS locator in one. Target tracking,Trackplotting, chartplotting, mapping, and waypoint creation are all possible with this single unit from Humminbird. And all of it is finely displayed on its 5 inch screen with 16 levels of grayscale and 640×320 pixels of high [...]

Read more >
Review of Eagle Cuda 350 S/MAP

Review of Eagle Cuda 350 S/MAP

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The Cuda 350 s/map from Eagle is a multi-function unit that is has both sonar and GPS navigational functionality. See all of the action on the 4 inch lcd screen with 16 level grayscale and a 240×160 resolution. With Supertwist, the screen can be viewed in broad daylight without glare and at night with the [...]

Read more >
Garmin GPSMAP 421

Garmin GPSMAP 421

Overall RatingNo Ratings

The GPSMAP 421 is a chartplotter from Garmin that offers many features and an easy to use interface. Maps are rendered beautifully on the full color 4 inch QVGA monitor. Garmin has invested heavily in the overall design of the unit as well. A simplified interface with a minimal number of buttons [...]

Read more >
Lowrance HDS 7 Review

Lowrance HDS 7 Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

High definition in all of its glory has arrived into the world of marine electronics with the HDS line of fishfinders and chartplotters from Lowrance. The HDS 7 is one of the newer models in Lowrance’s flagship series. The 7 inch full color monitor displays splendid images and its readability is [...]

Read more >
Eagle Fishelite 480 Review

Eagle Fishelite 480 Review

Overall RatingNo Ratings

If you’re looking for a single unit that has full GPS/Sonar/Mapping functionality, then look no further than the Eagle Fishelite 480. You’ll be impressed with the 16 level grayscale monitor with a full 5 inches of viewable real estate. The 480×480 pixels of resolution and backlit LED makes for an impressive presentation. And the screen [...]

Read more >