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| Highest Rated Color Fishfinders | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Furuno FCV627 | 4.4/5 |
 | Garmin echo 551dv | 4.1/5 |
 | Humminbird 788ci HD DI | 4.2/5 |
 | Garmin echo 301dv | 4.3/5 |
 | Lowrance Elite4x DSI | 4/5 |
Color Fishfinders
Lowrance Elite 3x Review
Lowrance Elite 3x comes equipped with an 83/200 kHz dual-frequency Broadband Sounder transducer that also features an LED-backlit color display. With a 240×360 pixel resolution, the screen is easily viewed from any angle. The dual-frequency functionality provides maximum visualization beneath the vessel.
Garmin echo 501c Review
| Rating | 4.3/5 |
Garmin created the Echo 501c for quick installation and implementation into a fishing arsenal. Whether a novice, weekend angler or tournament professional, the user-friendly unit capably finds the fish. A power, directional/menu and enter button are all the controls needed to operate the device. Initial set-up merely requests that the user choose the desired language,
The Best Fishfinder Under $500 For 2015
Technology is giving anglers everywhere a great advantage when it comes to dominating the outdoors. Honing in your skills can now come with knowledge of water depth, temperatures, current, and advanced underwater imaging. Any fisherman looking to put these abilities on their side should work with the best equipment available at the most competitive prices.
Humminbird 678c HD DI Review
The new 600 series from Humminbird was conceived to meet the requirements of anglers who want a sleek but unobtrusive medium sized, easy to read screen and all of the features of larger, more expensive fishfinders. The 600 series offers anglers world-class fish finding without the need to compromise space for other instrumentation
Garmin echo 551dv Review
| Rating | 4.1/5 |
The echo 551dv is a new fishfinder from Garmin that offers both traditional broadband sonar and down imaging. It produces probably the clearest image among fish finders in its price range. Garmin echo 551dv also stands out from the crowd by giving the user the ability to view the output horizontally or vertically.
Garmin echo 301dv Review
| Rating | 4.3/5 |
The Garmin echo 301dv is a small but powerful fishfinder that offers down imaging (called DownVü by Garmin) as well as traditional 200/77 kHz dual beam sonar. The Garmin DownVü offers an almost photographic view of the structure underneath the boat. The new echo 301 is an evolution of the echo 300 platform.
Humminbird 398 SI Review
| Rating | 3.8/5 |
The Humminbird 398 SI comes with side imaging and down imaging capability in addition to a 3.5 inch screen with LED lighting. Also included is internal GPS chartplotting capability compete with built-in UniMap cartography. There’s also a card slot for when you want to add maps and save waypoints and a Tilt and Swivel mounting system.
Furuno FCV-627 Review
| Rating | 4.4/5 |
The FCV-627 is a high-performance digital fish finder that is mainly designed for use on small fishing and leisure boats. Furuno has made a name for itself for over five decades as a leading manufacturer of marine electronic equipment, as seen in the high-quality and user-friendly design of the FCV-627.
Humminbird PiranhaMAX 196ci Review
| Rating | 3.2/5 |
The Humminbird PiranhaMAX 196ci has precision internal GPS, a track plotter and GPS speed which makes it possible to know your speed as you sail through the waters. Waypoints, Routes and tracks are fully accessible with the 196ci. Its design allows drop-in replacement for the in-dash models. This fishfinder has track markers with a user-friendly interface.
Humminbird PiranhaMAX 196ci Portable Review
Humminbird is a well-known manufacturer for marine equipment and has produced a long series of fishfinders. The PiranhaMAX 196ci Portable applies professional grade Sonar technology to clearly display everything that goes on under the boat to the user. This model stands out for its precision internal GPS that makes navigation much easier. The trackplotter can be used to mark waypoints as the boat courses through the water.
Humminbird 346c DI Review
Humminbird has once again surpassed expectations with the Humminbird 346C DI Color Sonar. This fishfinder utilizes Down Imaging technology to give the user a picture-like view of the area underneath the boat, allowing them to catch more fish and protecting the hull of the ship from unexpected encounters with boulders, rocks and other debris that may be in the water.
Humminbird PiranhaMAX 195c Review
| Rating | 2.8/5 |
The Humminbird PiranhaMAX 195c features an easy-to-use interface, depth alarms, fish alarms and smooth zooming capabilities. All you need to do is mount the Humminbird PiranhaMAX 195c, and it displays everything on the Color TFT screen. The PiranhaMAX 195c system utilizes features such as a dual beam, fish ID, sonar beam. The 195c is solidly made hence it can survive accidental falls. The Fish Alarms sound once the fish is detected by the fish finder.
Lowrance HDS-9 Gen2 Touch Insight Review
The Lowrance HDS-9 Gen 2 Touch Insight is a touchscreen GPS marine navigational system with the ease of a tablet computer or smartphone. It comes with everything long-time Lowarance High Definition System users expect with a few new enhancements.
Humminbird 386ci Combo Portable Review
The Humminbird 386ci Combo Portable is a powerful internal GPS and sonar system designed for serious fishing enthusiasts. The easy-to-read color display screen measures 3.5″ diagonally and its battery holds a 7-hour charge; the unit’s impressive storage capacity accomodates up to 50 routes and 2,500 waypoints. The 386ci is waterproof, backlit and comes in a convenient soft-sided carrying case. Humminbird also offers an optional in-dash mount that keeps the unit stable and secure inside the boat.
Humminbird 587ci HD DI Review
| Rating | 3/5 |
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 even under direct sunlight.
Humminbird 385ci DI Review
The 385ci DI makes is a powerful combination GPS/Fishfinding solution featuring Huminbird’s Dual Beam technology, Down Imaging system and a Precision GPS system that includes waypoints, trackplotting, chartplotting, GPS speed, incorporates the included Humminbird UniMap and allows for optional Navionics, Gold/HotMaps, and LakeMaster SD Card expansions.
Lowrance HDS-10 Gen2 Review
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.
Lowrance Elite-4 DSI Review
| Rating | 3.9/5 |
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.
Elite-5 IceMachine Review
| Rating | 4.3/5 |
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 256 color, so you can view each graph, chart and number with perfect clarity no matter what the weather is like or how cold it gets (the Elite-5 IceMachine can withstand temperatures as low as negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit).