Garmin has released the Striker Plus series of fishfinders, with improved sonar technology and a new set of features that enable anglers to catch more fish, yet just as easy to use as the original Striker series.
The Striker Plus 7cv introduces built-in GPS, Quickdraw Contours mapping, and wireless connectivity to a new generation of anglers, but those using the previous series can still upgrade to Plus technology. With a large, bright display and easy-to-follow menus, even people new to fishfinders will find the 7cv simple and fun to use.
Display
The high-def screen features bright, crisp WGVA color. The Striker Plus 7cv provides split screen zoom and an anti-glare lens for clear views even in bright sun. A simple, intuitive menu makes it easy for anyone to track boat speed in wake-controlled waters, mark waypoints, and access a range of other features. You’ll be able to track your lure and see every fish that approaches.
Features
Some of the useful features in the 7cv include AutoGain, A-scope, CHIRP, Bottom Lock, Ultrasroll, Flasher for tracking your jig while stationary fishing, and course over ground. One of the strongest features us Garmin’s Quickdraw Contours mapping that lets you create your own maps of lake bottoms. Nobody knows your favorite fishing waters better than you do, and now you can easily create high-def maps to store the information and plot your next trip.
The Quickdraw software makes it easy to create and save up to 2 million acres in maps at 1-foot contour intervals. When Quickdraw Contours is activated, you’ll immediately begin seeing contour maps generated on-screen as the boat moves from one point to the next. Labels are automatically applied. There’s no need to access the internet or buy other Garmin devices. Maps are made quickly and smoothly right in the 7cv fishfinder. You can follow them in real-time, create them in the background, and store and play them back later for review. In review, you’ll be able to spot gaps to identify areas you need for a complete overview of depth information.
Sonar
Like the original STRIKER series, the Plus version offers the traditional CHIRP sonar along with dual beam CHIRP ClearVu scanning. SideVu is not part of the 7cv package. Instead of a single frequency, the Plus CTM-20 sonar sends out a constant sweep of low-to-high frequencies to provide you the clearest images. This affords a near-photo quality image of everything below your boat. You can see very clear fish arches with excellent target separation. The transducer includes a built-in water temperature sensor.
Wi-Fi
The 7cv also includes an interface for connectivity with your wireless devices. Built in Wi-Fi also lets take advantage of Garmin’s free ActiveCaptain app that lets you connect