Best fish finder on Reddit
246 reviews from r/kayakfishing, r/Fishing, r/Fishing_Gear and 10 more subreddits
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#1
Garmin
4.4
(127)
"If you can spend up to $1000 I’d consider a Garmin 73SV or CV."
"Can't beat a Garmin striker.. i started with the striker 4 ice bundle kit."
"Can't go wrong with the striker 4. I recommend the plus for the larger screen size."
"Garmin striker 4 hands down the Best Buy get the portable bundle and you will be all set for a long time."
"Garmin all the way. I've run a striker 4 for years with no issue."
"Just like a few other guys are saying, the Garmin Striker 4 ice bundle."
"I just plop a little Garmin striker cast in the hole and fish away happily."
"Garmin Striker 4 has capabilities to be used for both instances."
"Striker 4. Ice bundle with whatever transducer fits your style the most."
"You answered your question in the question... striker 4."
#2
Humminbird
4.3
(47)
"I’d say a used Helix 5. I’ve had both Vexilar fl-8 and Helix 7 and I will choose the Helix every time."
"I've got a helix 7 with side scan on my jackson coosa. Love it."
"I have a Helix 9 with sidescan on my Outback. I love it."
"Humminbird Helix 5 or 7. Buy extra transducer(s) for the boat(s)."
"Helix 7 all the way have two."
"Yes helix 7 is the shit."
"Humminbird helix 7 imo."
"I got a helix 7 with mega downscan and mega sidescan for like $500."
"For reference, I use a 2021 Humminbird HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2N Fishfinder."
"Humminbird helix 7 have pics on profile on a bonafide rvr 119."
#3
Lowrance
4.3
(28)
"I have a Lawrence elite 7. It's absolutely amazing."
"It's absolutely amazing"
"I have Lowrance HDS Pro 10" on my PA14... it's awesome."
"Been using it this season and love it. Super easy to plug and play."
"I prefer the HDS live over Garmin but honestly it’s kinda splitting hairs."
"I picked up the Lowrance Hook Reveal 5x Split shot at Walmart for 100, works really well in kayak for me."
"This model is on clearance and has been for months."
"Lowrance!"
"Just get a Lowrance hook2 4”."
"Totally worth it."
#4
Deeper
4.3
(10)
"I use this one and it does a great job for me."
"Have you looked at the castable fish finders like deeper?"
"I also own the Deeper+ little fish finder ball. Pretty cool little gadget."
"I’m much happier in that I don’t have to lug a battery and the thing is tiny, cheap, and works great, for $100…"
"Honestly I’m very happy with my deeper pro."
"Maybe look into the Deeper Sonar?"
"I use the deeper pro sonar ball which works pretty well for me."
"I quite like it."
"Check out the Deeper Chirp if you want something simple to setup and use."
"I have gotten two deeper sonar. They do function but they are much more of a toy than a piece of equipment."
#5
Vexilar
4.7
(6)
"Find a used Vexilar Fl-18. All you will ever need!"
"Vexilar fl18"
"You can literally watch the fish come off the bottom and swarm your bait."
"Can't go wrong with a Vexilar...I fished for years without one, they are a game changer."
"Used vexilar or a used striker 4 with a drill battery is about as cheap as it gets."
"Vexilar FL-8. Classic but still great."
#6
Raymarine
3.5
(6)
"I have 2, a Simrad EVO and a Raymarine."
"The raymarine dragonfly series is really good for their price."
"Raymarine dragonfly."
"Give Raymarine’s line a look."
"When I upgrade and retire my dragonfly from Raymarine I’ll be switching to an Element."
"I'd avoid Raymarine unless they've stopped combining the transducer and power cables into one single cable."
#7
N/A
5.0
(4)
"Side scan is def worth it. Helps you locate structure so much easier."
"If you paying the money get side scan you won’t regret it."
"I'll never buy a fish finder without sidescan. It is absolutely a game changer."
"Whichever brand you choose, get a touchscreen."
#8
Simrad
4.0
(3)
"The Simrad Go series has a lot of capability for the money."
"Try a simrad evo 3s with activeimaging transducer."
"Great products and they’re accurate."
#9
Striker 4
3.3
(3)
"The striker 4 is miles ahead of those castable units."
"I use a striker 4. But I use it mainly for contour and depth, temperature."
"A striker4 is pretty low-end for someone who wants things like sidescan."
#10
LiveScope
5.0
(2)
"Just get livesope. U could win Bassmaster next year."
"Livescope is the best, but a couple thousand for a system."
#11
Striker
4.5
(2)
"Just got it and I love it."
"Does all that I need on my kayak, I’m happy with it."
#12
Venterior Portable Rechargeable Fishfinder
4.0
(2)
"Is this one any good?"
"I’d try it for the price."
#13
Furuno
4.0
(1)
"Furuno units are very good for deep sea stuff."
#14
Tekcoplus
4.0
(1)
"Check this one out from Tekcoplus."
#15
CHIRP
4.0
(1)
"CHIRP is definitely worth it."
#16
Fishin Buddy
4.0
(1)
"I have a fishin buddy that works pretty well."
#17
iBobber
4.0
(1)
"IBobber or Deeper Smart."
#18
NSS
4.0
(1)
"Get a forwardscan transducer for it."
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