11-15-2003, 12:28 PM
[cool]That little dude has a lot of nifty features. I especially like the 45 degree cone angle. For fishing shallower waters, that can be a big help in reading the bottom and finding fish. Most are around 20 degree...with only a few programmable up to 60.
I also like the idea of being able to use it off the shore or a dock. That could be a big help to the boatless or tubeless angler. Also like the builtin temp guage option. Taking anc recording accurate temperature changes through the year is a big part of my fishing log system...and can really help determine the way you rig for each trip.
The lightweight portability is also a plus, for many fishing situations. However, in making it small, they also made it something that I would probably not want to install on a tube or boat for a permanent tool. Running off size AA batteries, it could not possibly have the power to display all of the details of a high wattage super system. But, sometimes you have to make decisions and tradeoffs. The small screen is also okay in a handheld unit...but not good for hands free fishing on a boat or tube...where you need to be able to maintain surveillance on the screen without wearing bifocals. Can't find good bifocal shades.
There is probably not any one system that is the absolute best for everybody. Depending on the type of fishing you do, and what your likes and dislikes are, there is bound to be a good match...in terms of both efficiency and budget. And, that is what it really comes down to. Heck, if I had all the money in the world, and nothing else to spend it on, I would own ten different sonar systems. But, if you have to make a choice, it is better to spend a little more than you wanted...than not quite enough.
Looking forward to a review and report when you get a chance to use it. I am sure it would be a good system for a lot of folks.
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I also like the idea of being able to use it off the shore or a dock. That could be a big help to the boatless or tubeless angler. Also like the builtin temp guage option. Taking anc recording accurate temperature changes through the year is a big part of my fishing log system...and can really help determine the way you rig for each trip.
The lightweight portability is also a plus, for many fishing situations. However, in making it small, they also made it something that I would probably not want to install on a tube or boat for a permanent tool. Running off size AA batteries, it could not possibly have the power to display all of the details of a high wattage super system. But, sometimes you have to make decisions and tradeoffs. The small screen is also okay in a handheld unit...but not good for hands free fishing on a boat or tube...where you need to be able to maintain surveillance on the screen without wearing bifocals. Can't find good bifocal shades.
There is probably not any one system that is the absolute best for everybody. Depending on the type of fishing you do, and what your likes and dislikes are, there is bound to be a good match...in terms of both efficiency and budget. And, that is what it really comes down to. Heck, if I had all the money in the world, and nothing else to spend it on, I would own ten different sonar systems. But, if you have to make a choice, it is better to spend a little more than you wanted...than not quite enough.
Looking forward to a review and report when you get a chance to use it. I am sure it would be a good system for a lot of folks.
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