07-06-2009, 08:47 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Choosing a sonar is like choosing a rod, reel, line, lures, etc. There is a lot of subjectivity. What is important to you might not be important to someone else. And, as we all know, fishermen are an opinionated bunch.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have done a bit of homework, you have some idea of the features available on the different units. Make a list and then decide: 1. Necessary 2. Nice for Nice 3. Nonessential [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Your personal list of things you want and need for the type of fishing you do is going to be different than mine might be...or anybody else. But, as a general rule...YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Along with that is the advice "It is better to pay a bit more than you wanted to...than not quite enough."[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I bought my 565 not just because it was on sale. I had been looking at several units in the same general range of power and price. My evaluation was that for all around features and benefits, it was one of the best sonars on the market. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lowrance makes great systems too. And, since most of us tend to prefer systems we know about, we are more likely to be strong on the units we have owned and learned more about. Doesn't mean they are any better for someone else.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As far as upgrading, the market is usually good for "gently used" sonars with a good name and reputation. There are always newbies coming into the market who want to save a few bucks while they learn more about sonar. You can usually get back a good part of the initial price you paid if you buy a good unit to start with.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you have done a bit of homework, you have some idea of the features available on the different units. Make a list and then decide: 1. Necessary 2. Nice for Nice 3. Nonessential [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Your personal list of things you want and need for the type of fishing you do is going to be different than mine might be...or anybody else. But, as a general rule...YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Along with that is the advice "It is better to pay a bit more than you wanted to...than not quite enough."[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I bought my 565 not just because it was on sale. I had been looking at several units in the same general range of power and price. My evaluation was that for all around features and benefits, it was one of the best sonars on the market. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Lowrance makes great systems too. And, since most of us tend to prefer systems we know about, we are more likely to be strong on the units we have owned and learned more about. Doesn't mean they are any better for someone else.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As far as upgrading, the market is usually good for "gently used" sonars with a good name and reputation. There are always newbies coming into the market who want to save a few bucks while they learn more about sonar. You can usually get back a good part of the initial price you paid if you buy a good unit to start with.[/#0000ff]
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