fish finder

ignasty · #1 03-18-2010, 10:38 PM

My question is pretty simple I have a koden cvs 822 fishfinder it turns on but nothing shows up on the screen the model is from 1980 I do believe. but im looking into upgrading into todays newer models .just wondering what everyone else was using? I do a lot of striper,cod,and tuna fishing..I already have a gps, radar so I'm not looking for a combined model but a seperate model just for depth, and finding fish. Any input would be greatly appreciated. THANKS..

kerneltugboat · #2 03-19-2010, 12:38 AM

I would go with the Furuno FCV 585 (1 KW) thats what I use. They also make a smaller unit at 600W its the FCV 660 I believe. Mine works great and it usually gets great reviews on most forums. Is that Henry's old Blue 23 the Tally Ho?

eggsuckindog · #3 03-20-2010, 01:26 AM

either Furuno or Lowrance, I do have a lowrance X98 head unit I just swapped out because it was too powerful, I'm usually under 50' but you guys probably run deeper up there.

Basspond · #4 03-20-2010, 09:36 AM

Furuno is good stuff. The previous owner of my 20 installed a Raymarine C series system on it and I love it. Everything is crystal clear and it works great for finding bunker to cast net or offshore (attempting) to jig for tuna.

Fr. Frank · #5 03-20-2010, 08:37 PM

Humminbird Matrix 17 Fishfinder/Depthfinder/GPS combo. Great to use and easy. B/W display, though.

Bigshrimpin · #6 03-22-2010, 05:32 PM

If you can buy 2 units . . . I'd go for one of the sidescan sonar units (Hummingbird or Lowrance) for shallow water and a nice Furuno unit for Deep fishing.

Rainmaker · #7 03-23-2010, 12:22 PM

2 units is a great way to go if the cost is not a huge issue.

For what it is worth, I run a Lowrance XC111HD. It is an older unit but works great. It is one of the few that runs chart plotter and sonar on a screen large enough to see them both. I have it tied in to my motor so I get fuel data, tach, temp, motor alarms and hours. With the typical transom mount transducer I can fish 800 - 900 foot of water and see the bottom. I loose much of the detail out around 600' though.

I have debated the high power transducer but the cost is high and without knowing the increase in performance I have not wanted to spend the cash.

I have not used the Furuno units but I do love the Lowrance products. I have had them on my boats for the past 10 years. I hear the interface is tough to get used to, but I have no issues since these are the units I learned.

Old'sCool · #8 03-23-2010, 12:54 PM

Very happy with my Furuno 585 and Airmar bronze thru-hull.