05-29-2006, 12:44 PM
[cool][#0000ff]As any technogeek could figure out in a hurry, a low-wattage compact unit like that would never replace something with higher power and more useable features. BUT...it could have some applications. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If someone had a budget for only one sonar system, for a tube or toon, then they should go with a 12 volt unit that has a bigger and better display and more real info. I also like having temp readout, as well as grayline and variable fish displays. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only times I can see using the smaller system would be to reduce weight when hauling your gear more than a few yards to the water, and where you really don't have a need for temp readings or deep structure display. Like I said, summertime fishing in shallow weedy waters might be okay. Also, as you point out, being able to do some directional "side finding" could be useful, as would being able to check depth through the ice.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If someone had a budget for only one sonar system, for a tube or toon, then they should go with a 12 volt unit that has a bigger and better display and more real info. I also like having temp readout, as well as grayline and variable fish displays. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The only times I can see using the smaller system would be to reduce weight when hauling your gear more than a few yards to the water, and where you really don't have a need for temp readings or deep structure display. Like I said, summertime fishing in shallow weedy waters might be okay. Also, as you point out, being able to do some directional "side finding" could be useful, as would being able to check depth through the ice.[/#0000ff]
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