Side Imaging

[Ron Don]

Does anyone have one of the side imaging depth finders??? Ive been wanting one but they aint cheap! So some trusted reviews would be nice! I could buy a lot of molds with that money!

 

[SaltyBuckster]

I used a Hummingbird 798 SI exclusively for the last year that I was in Arizona.It was on my buddies boat and just mystified me everytime that we went.You could see shad balls under water and just stay with them and catch fish all day.At $1100 it should do everything that it did,lol.

 

[Ron Don]

Bruce how was the screen size on that? I mean can you really see the side views on that small screen! You can get last years 798 for under $800.

 

[SaltyBuckster]

You could see it very well,even in that intense sunlight.It was a 5 1/2" by 7 1/2" screen I believe.At night with the lights on it was like watching the Dicovery Channel.

 

[quivira kid]

Buddy's dad has a Humminbird unit and it is SWEET for finding structure!

 

[Pup]

Ron,

I don't own one, but I would trust what is written in many of these articles from Big Indiana Bass. Take a look.

https://www.google.com/search?ie=UT...anabass.com&sitesearch=www.bigindianabass.com

 

[ScottV]

Fishing with the Magnolia Crappie Club, I'm at a big disadvantage by not having a side imaging unit. These guys can go out there and find submerged brush tops and even see if they are holding fish. I'm gonna get one eventually.

 

[StumpHunter]

I'm with you on this Scott. It's a lot of money to put out on a unit but I would love to have one also..

 

[papaperch]

Ahem Mr Ron Don. I have owned side finding humminbirds since they first came out. Right now I own the 987 C , 997 C and the 797C. The 987C is mounted on my 13' skiff the other two are in my 16' starcraft.I won't go on the water without one now. Fought with myself for a long time before I bought the first one. They do make a heck of a difference in the way you fish.

No matter how well you know your favorite lake these units will show you something you did not know. If some certain jig maker that I order from was really set on one he might be able to pry the 987C off of me for some jigheads and quite a few dollars. But still better deal than can find elsewhere.
But will get a 7 inch screen instead of 5 inch screen. The 987 does the SI , DI and 2D. If interested this certain Jig maker could PM for specifics. In fact give me your phone no# in PM and I will wax poetic on the virtues of these machines.

Now before anyone asks yes you can get skunked with these machines I have done that already. But I must say my fishless days are fewer and further between. These take a little longer learning curve to make them work for you. But the time .effort and money is a good investment.

I don't want to reveal this jigmakers name but his intials are RONDON lol

 

[LedHed]

Don't have it maybe this year

 

[Ron Don]

Uh oh I may have to Tell the mrs to get that furniture she's been hinting about! Message ya tomorrow Bill.

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[SaltyBuckster]

Yea,go get her $500 worth of furniture and then go pick up your $1100 fishfinder,lol.She'll never guess that it cost that much.Don't leave a papertrail.

 

[CrappieHappy]

Ronny, keep us updated on your decision.

There is some good reading on Lowrance, and HB here: http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/forums/15/1/General_Equipment_Discussion

 

[papaperch]

Don't worry Salty I will take it easy on the lad. I can't afford to lose him as a supplier. I like his stuff too much.