Fishin Buddy 110

[juventino]

I wanted to know if any one has uses the FB110. I am getting my very first flout tube next next for my 22nd birthday from my parents =D. I wanted to get a fish finder for it but i dont want to spend a lot of money, i am a starving college student. So if anyone has any experience with it or input that would be great.
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[IrishFloatTube]

I'm inclined to put it this way ....
If you want to see the bottom and know the depth 600watts to 800watts.
If you want to see the bottom and fish in midwater, but weeds and fish will get sometimes 800 watts to 1000 watts.
If you want to see the bottom, what sort of bottom (hardness), fish midwater, fish near the bottom, and most of the time tell the difference between weeds and fish 1500 watts and up does this, but 1500 watts is sufficient for all float tubeing depths.
A 3" screen only shows minimal information.
A 4" screen shows medium detail
A 5" screen gives you wall you will ever need from a tube
The cost of units is more related to the screen size than the power, but that figures in the cost too.

Look at exactly what you need, be honest with yourself in acknowledging what you need it to do, and save up for the lowest that does it properly. That way you won't have to trade up and buy twice.
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[MaDFisher55]

Norm thats great info I did not know.

Im new to FF's my self. I have the Fish Buddy 3 and just learning how to use it even though I purchased it in 2001. It works better than I exected for the price. I modifyed it for permentent fit on my Pac 80. Cutting and splicing in wire to the transducer did not affect it at all. I was supprised.
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[peter805]

Good job man. As long as it works its all good. I have
the Cuda 300, which is not the best FF but its my first.
It shows the temp, bottom, some tructure and depth.
Its ok for now but Im just about ready to get something
better then that.
Just get out there, fish and have a good time. Fishing
is NOT just about hammering fish all day. For me its
more about the outdoors, nature...................fish
are bonus (but those 20 fish days are nice too[]).
Just remmember to post some reports and pictures.[]

Peter
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[flygoddess]

[quote IrishFloatTube]I'm inclined to put it this way ....
If you want to see the bottom and know the depth 600watts to 800watts.
If you want to see the bottom and fish in midwater, but weeds and fish will get sometimes 800 watts to 1000 watts.
If you want to see the bottom, what sort of bottom (hardness), fish midwater, fish near the bottom, and most of the time tell the difference between weeds and fish 1500 watts and up does this, but 1500 watts is sufficient for all float tubeing depths.
A 3" screen only shows minimal information.
A 4" screen shows medium detail
A 5" screen gives you wall you will ever need from a tube
The cost of units is more related to the screen size than the power, but that figures in the cost too.

Look at exactly what you need, be honest with yourself in acknowledging what you need it to do, and save up for the lowest that does it properly. That way you won't have to trade up and buy twice.[/quote]






THAT IS THE BEST EXPLANATION I HAVE EVER HEARD!
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[OlDirtyBasser]

It depends on what you want from it. I've had my 120 for about a year now.

At first I was disappointed because I couldn't see baitfish or show fish other than using Fish ID. But once I learned what it can and can't do, I think I started using it to provide a piece to the puzzle and figuring out the rest on my own. I would say it has definitely helped me catch fish.

I fish almost exclusively for largemouth bass, and I had used to have no skills when it came to fishing depths over 10'. This year I have caught more bass from deep water than the rest of my life combined. No joke.
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