06-03-2010, 10:17 PM
[quote djazzbass]I'm pretty sure I want something that looks sideways, seeing how I am usually in less than 6 feet of water.[/quote]
If you can find it (since it has been discontinued) the Humminbird 575 does the sideways views. I got mine, a display model, about two months ago at Cabela's bargain cave for about $215. As far as I know, there isn't anything else in the sub-$300 range that can do this. And unfortunately, Humminbird didn't come out with a replacement for the 575.
I had the 565 (now replaced with the 570) for a couple months prior and like that as well. I upgraded to the 575 because I wanted the sideways view. I don't know if it has helped me catch that much more fish, but I like having the extra information, especially when I am jigging for crappie in a boat slip or similar situations. [cool]
Good luck on your research.
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If you can find it (since it has been discontinued) the Humminbird 575 does the sideways views. I got mine, a display model, about two months ago at Cabela's bargain cave for about $215. As far as I know, there isn't anything else in the sub-$300 range that can do this. And unfortunately, Humminbird didn't come out with a replacement for the 575.
I had the 565 (now replaced with the 570) for a couple months prior and like that as well. I upgraded to the 575 because I wanted the sideways view. I don't know if it has helped me catch that much more fish, but I like having the extra information, especially when I am jigging for crappie in a boat slip or similar situations. [cool]
Good luck on your research.
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