This is the best, most informative video I have have ever seen. You explained so much, in such an outstanding manner. I just received my first Kayak Old Timer Big Water 132 PDL; and have decided on the Garmin Echomap UHD 74 cv. I Have used Garmin in my Semi Truck for years and have great faith. You have showed me the features to convince me this is the one that will do all I need. Thank you so very much. Hope we can meet someday. I am from Oxnard, Ca.
thanks for the kind words. that's a sweet ride, and i think you'll be very happy with the fishfinder. if i had to do it all over again, it would still be Garmin.
Awesome. So much info explained so even a retiring truck driver (me) can understand it. I knew Garmin was great; been using on in my truck for years, but now I have a better idea of which unit I will put into my Kayak. Thanks again for your willingness to share your knowledge.
Just stumbled across your page yesterday and been viewing and enjoying a bunch of your videos. Love how you explain everything and go into great detail without getting boring or over doing it. I work in Culver City and Live in Lake Forest I kayak harbors and surf fish between Marina Del Rey and Dana Point with a trip now and then to the Eastern Sierras. I have a Cobra Explorer for now but working towards a Hobie. Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge and tips, hopefully run into ya on the water or a tackle swap meet some day lol.
Wow. This is a great video! I’ve been looking at the garmin fishfinders and trying to decipher all the models and types. This is a huge help! Thanks very much.
Definitely a good breakdown, I got a bit overwhelmed the first time I tried shopping between all the Garmin models. I want the GPS, Chirp, and Sideview most of all, but I hadn't considered the differences between the transducer options. While I do want to do some saltwater fishing, it won't be anything that deep, so I think the fresh water model will serve my needs better.
hi, if you do any kind of salt water fishing, i'd steer you toward the salt models. the contour lines are invaluable, in addition to having the extra xducer punch. also, there is no guarantee that your particular freshwater bodies are going to be included in the maps.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 I'll probably lean primarily towards saltwater while I'm living near the coast of Virginia, but it would be mostly the inshore regions and rivers, not so much open ocean. I do like the idea of the better quality maps, but I worry the more narrow cone would hurt me in the shallow conditions. That could be a sacrifice worth making though.
I don't mind at all. Yes - make sure you pick up the "Plus" variation. The ability to draw your own contour maps is worth the extra price of admission, imo.
Hi, I don't think I can make a recommendation based on River versus Lake versus ocean. I think a better way to think of it might be shallow water versus deep water (100 feet plus). I am primarily an ocean guy, and what I have noticed is that the lower tier Lowrance units like the "Hook" units appeared to struggle in deeper water. I don't think their transducers have enough punch in those conditions. As you may know, I am primarily a kayak fisherman, which limits me in terms of screen size. If I had to choose one unit today, I would probably go with this: Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74Cv, or if you want the side view, Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74SV.
💥 Wow... 👍👍👍 Thankyou so much for this tutorial. It really helps breakdown how to pick what you need. ❓Where can I get one of the older Garmin EchoMAP 73SV with chirp?❓
Excellent video. I do mainly saltwater fishing so the side view thing wasn’t that important to me. Unfortunately when I bought a fish finder for my Hobie Revolution 13, I wasn’t smart enough to get one with the GPS function. So currently I use the Navionics program on my iPhone in conjunction with my fish finder. It works, but it’s definitely a royal pain!🎣😃
Very helpful video for understanding the types of finders. I currently have the Striker Plus 7sv. I need to upgrade to a unit that can gps Mark fish or the structure they are on in order to position my boat on them. Any recommendations? I’m fresh water lakes.
hi, to the best of my knowledge, all recent Garmin units have GPS built-in. that's essentially what they are famous for. the little button that looks like a teardrop (next to the power button) is the button that drops the GPS marks, i believe. and if you switch over to the navigation screen (or split the screen into Navi and Sonar), you should be able to see the GPS marks that you've dropped.
Okay, so I bought the echo map UHD 63cv. So I could have the maps. But think I am having buyers remorse. But I feel like I paid 200 extra for the extra 1 inch screen and maps over the striker 5cv which really isn’t that bad from what I could tell at the store. And for the 500 mark humminbird and Lowrance offer maps and side imaging. I do see a bunch of features on the echo map that I will never need to use. Knowing you are a Garmin guy is there something I am missing? Cause for the bang for the buck not sure I feel so good about it. Note, I did lean toward garmin cause at the lower end price point I felt they had more to offer. And I do think I like the screen better on the garmin over the other 2. Any thoughts?
well, i would keep the 63cv over the Striker 5cv, and probably over the Humminbird and Lowrance units. that extra 1" of screen real estate is nice to have, believe it or not. it allows you to split the screen into two parts: navigation and sonar - so the more real estate you have, the better off you'll be. i'd pay an extra $100 for that alone. also, where do you fish? strictly shallow? strictly freshwater? if you fish deep water (maybe 100'+), the low to mid-range Lowrance units really struggle. that UHD transducer is a kick-ass one, from what i'm reading and hearing. i'm primarily an ocean guy, so the side imaging is the feature that i'll use the least - it doesn't make sense for me when i'm fishing 200' of water.
and the built-in maps are really nice to have. when fishing new water, nothing is more important than understanding the lay of the land. and if you ever decide to go ocean fishing, you could just buy the older oceanic maps on eBay for like $40 and enjoy the benefits of having the contour maps - huge advantage. make sure the older maps are compatible with your unit first, tho.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 live in Texas, fresh water bass guy. Most lakes I fish are less than 70ft. Really don’t fish deeper than 20ft. But that can change now that I have a fish finder. And I agree the screen is nice to have. But I would of been okay with the 5. Shoot when I started looking I was just thinking of the striker 4 plus cv. Somehow I ended up with the echo map. Lol. Maybe that’s why I’m not sure how to feel cause I stretched so far. I also already have navionics on an app on my phone that gives me the same thing the echo map does. Though I understand having that in my unit and marking way points is what I want. Guess I’d feel better if it had SV or was on sale or just flat out cheaper. Does the QuickDraw on the other units look as detailed as the navionics? And can you mark way points on them? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer. Much appreciated!!
@@jasonhiatt2426 if all you're going to do is fish fresh shallow water, then i'd agree that having the SV might trump having better electronics (transducer / GPS). i'd imagine the Quickdraw is pretty darn accurate - you're getting it straight from the unit itself. i've not used Navionics before - i refuse to put my expensive phone at risk out on the ocean, and having to bounce my eyes back betw two devices is a no-go for me. i want to see everything on one screen. navigating back to a spot is hard enough when everything is on one screen, let alone two. and the ability to mark waypoints on your ff is one feature i would never, ever, give up. i know some of the Lowrance units don't have GPS built-in, and that makes zero sense to me. outside of the traditions 2D sonar, navigation is the second most important feature, imo. good luck!
I just ordered my first fish finder yesterday. I ended up getting a Lowrance Elite 7 ti. Interesting you mentioned Garmin's GPS accuracy, I looked it up to compare to the lowrance. The Lowrance claims 20 meter RMS accuracy while the Garmin states "Garmin® GPS receivers are accurate to within 15 meters (49 feet) 95% of the time. Generally, users will see accuracy within 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) under normal conditions". It'll be interesting to see what the real world accuracy of my lowrance will be. I partly chose lowrance over garmin because it works with navionics and c-maps. I think I'll primarily be using insight genesis social maps, though the mapping in the redondo beach and MDR area are sparse, I figure I can contribute to the social maps. Oh, and the fish finder I bought has a touchscreen... oops, I guess I'll be carrying lots of hand towels on my kayak
I think you'll like it. If you're fishing the ocean, the GPS accuracy will likely be negligible - you'll have zero obstructions of the sky. A lake that's hidden away under steep peaks may favor Garmin, but who knows. Garmin's version of the social maps is called the "Quickdraw community", and it's pretty sparse too. But the ability to create your own maps is pretty invaluable for small bodies of water that aren't part of the map system. And if you're putting slime on your screen, it means you're catching fish, lol.
@@officialWWM I'm pretty happy with the lowrance elite 7 ti. Though, sometimes when I see Honeybadger's screen shots I feel like his CHIRP image is slightly better than mine possibly due to a better/upgraded transducer? I need to try looking at the same spots as him side by side. Touchscreen hasn't been an issue at all. I've been able to do sick google maps overlays with my lowrance so I'm pretty stoked on that.
@@officialWWM I should also mention, one feature I really like with my lowrance is I can do a split screen bottom lock so I can zoom in on the bottom structure as well as view the entire water column at the same time so I don't miss bait balls or mid column/top water fish
Hi, I am thinking of getting this fish finder for my old town big water pdl and was wondering what your opinion is of this fish finder. Love your videos. GARMIN-ECHOMAP Plus g3 64cv Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo with GT23 Transducer and g3 US Coastal Charts
solid fish finder. that model is very close to what i run, and i'm completely happy with mine. the "4" in "64cv" implies it's a model that's geared for the ocean - it will come with contour maps of the ocean.
so i started with the 64cv g2 with the CV23 Transducer, then upgraded the Transducer to the GT23. as i mentioned, very happy. screen is just the right size for my kayak (although 7" is good, too), and it's not touchscreen, which i prefer.
Thank you for replying I watched most of your videos and have garnered a better understanding of ocean fishing. I’m going to be fishing the Newport and Dana point area once my kayak arrives. This is my first kayak so I am just trying to learn as much as I can. Again your videos are very informative.
Those contoured maps look extremely detailed compared to the one I have on my gsrmin gsp 4210 with g2 vision hd maps. Am I able to add these maps somehow?
hi, the contour maps you're referring to are just examples coming from a website, i believe. in any case, i believe the newest iteration of maps is G3, although i couldn't tell you if they are any more detailed than the G2. if your unit has a microSD slot, you should be able to buy the G3 maps and use them on your unit.
I have an Ocean Kayak Big Game 2 with the thru hull transducer mounting capability. Basically there is a recessed area on the underside of one of the kayak scupper holes where the transducer mounts. Humminbird makes a transducer that fits this recessed area very well but the Garmin transducer looks to be much larger. How do you have your transducer mounted? Are there any videos that might show how you set up your fish finding system? I'm in the Santa Barbara area and am really enjoying your videos. I just bought my kayak a few months ago and am slowly adding features to it with out over-doing it.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm a Garmin guy and I've bought into their ecosystem: hiking, biking, fishfinders, etc. I use a product called "Duct Seal" to situate my fishfinder transducer. Here is video link: ruclips.net/video/Ox_36IZHeKo/видео.html
Also, choosing the right fishfinder can be daunting. Here is video that shows what to look for. I have to warn you though - it's long and maybe boring: ruclips.net/video/sCzDNBPDDig/видео.html
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Thanks for the info. I absolutely thought that the transducer wouldn't work through a material like the plastic hull but apparently I was wrong. Good to know.
HI VERY GOOD VIDEO BRAVO I AM THINKING TO GET THE STRIKER PLUS 9SV WITH TRANSDUCER GT52 HW -TM . I WOULD LIKE YOUR OPINION. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Hi. Have you researched btw STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv & STRIKER™ Plus 5cv? same price, same written on spec page. Trying to buy a Garmin 5", hope can get some advise from ya, Thanks!
I have not used the vivid series, but I have used the striker series before, and they are good units. If you need and built in maps, the eggo map series is the way to go.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 I just double check the vivid version. It also has quickdraw contours function. I guess i need to call Garmin to find out the difference. Ordered 2 Old Town Salty PDL 120 with my friend. Hopefully getting them soon and meet you on the water. Cheers
I just seem the PLUS series belong to MARINE | FISHFINDERS | PREVIOUS MODELS.....so VIVID could be the upgraded version of PLUS. when i open Garmin official web, i cannot find PLUS shown on the page, gotta search the model # to view spec page.
Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors lol, this is the issue I'm having right now. These things are expensive and trying to figure out which unit to buy is doing my head in :/
Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors Thanks, in the end I just went with a Lowrance 9 Ti. I haven't installed it yet but I'm sure it will do everything I need it to :)
Can I ask you a question about your angle math? You state that the beam angle at 45 degrees the depth of the water equals the length of the distance from the center of the diameter. This makes sense to me,except this part...wouldn't the actual angle of the beam be 90 degrees? (45 a side?) Also is it possible to share the formulas you put into your spreadsheet?Good video...just trying to take in the concepts. I am about to buy a fish finder so this has been very helpful.
For transparency's sake, I should state again that Garmin is not sponsoring me in any way, shape, or form. I just don't get it...I have in upwards of 1K subscribers - why haven't I made it onto their radar??? Lol.
Gosh darnit - not sure what happened to my first reply. I think my math may have been off - I'm still learning. I think the right formula for projecting cone diameter is =DEPTH*(2*(Tan(RADIANS(BEAM_ANGLE/2)))). It would work in Excel or Google Sheets.
Very informative and great explanations of different features. Music in the background extremely distracting and annoying. Please fix that in future videos. Great job. Thanks
In general, I'm very happy with the 64cv. It comes with ocean maps and no freshwater maps, but virtually all the lakes I go to are in the Eastern Sierra area, and I doubt that the freshwater series would have maps for them either. The narrow cone angle isn't ideal for shallow water - for example, in 40' of water, my cone diameter would only be about 26' (as opposed to 80' with freshwater model like the Echomap 53cv). Actually, now that I think about it, I think an 80' cone in 40' of water is too big. I think the smaller beam angle begins to pay dividends after about 30', and many of the Eastern Sierra lakes are glacial-formed lakes that are 40'+++.
Are you sure about the intentional inaccuracy of GPS? It used to be, back when it was regarded as an important military strategic edge, but I don't think it has been degraded on purpose for civilians for the past 20 years.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 That's cool. Actually, I moved to China some years back and there, until perhaps 6-7 years ago, the GPS was really out of whack. As much as a 200m. They have since stopped messing with it.
When you like one brand over another its like a sales pitch for your favorite brand. Needs to be unbiased. I watched the first few seconds and immediately felt it was a sales pitch. I'm out!
that was the most in-depth explanation of the Garmin series I have found on RUclips , now I understand. Thank you.
This is the best, most informative video I have have ever seen. You explained so much, in such an outstanding manner. I just received my first Kayak Old Timer Big Water 132 PDL; and have decided on the Garmin Echomap UHD 74 cv. I Have used Garmin in my Semi Truck for years and have great faith. You have showed me the features to convince me this is the one that will do all I need. Thank you so very much. Hope we can meet someday. I am from Oxnard, Ca.
thanks for the kind words. that's a sweet ride, and i think you'll be very happy with the fishfinder. if i had to do it all over again, it would still be Garmin.
Best Sonar video ever, for me as a beginer is like gold
Gee - I don't know about that, but thanks much for the kind words!
Awesome. So much info explained so even a retiring truck driver (me) can understand it. I knew Garmin was great; been using on in my truck for years, but now I have a better idea of which unit I will put into my Kayak. Thanks again for your willingness to share your knowledge.
I love comments like this one. It tells me I'm hitting the mark. Thank you.
Just stumbled across your page yesterday and been viewing and enjoying a bunch of your videos. Love how you explain everything and go into great detail without getting boring or over doing it. I work in Culver City and Live in Lake Forest I kayak harbors and surf fish between Marina Del Rey and Dana Point with a trip now and then to the Eastern Sierras. I have a Cobra Explorer for now but working towards a Hobie. Thanks again for sharing all your knowledge and tips, hopefully run into ya on the water or a tackle swap meet some day lol.
When I read comments like these, I know I'm doing something right. Thanks man. Hit me up if you want to fish together.
wow how much time you drive every day?
Wow. This is a great video! I’ve been looking at the garmin fishfinders and trying to decipher all the models and types. This is a huge help! Thanks very much.
glad you found it helpful. i like the Garmin fish finders, as well as their other devices.
Thank you for making this video, from someone looking to purchase my first fish finder. 👍🏻
You're welcome. Yes - I had to buy 3 fish finders before I got the right one.
Definitely a good breakdown, I got a bit overwhelmed the first time I tried shopping between all the Garmin models. I want the GPS, Chirp, and Sideview most of all, but I hadn't considered the differences between the transducer options. While I do want to do some saltwater fishing, it won't be anything that deep, so I think the fresh water model will serve my needs better.
hi, if you do any kind of salt water fishing, i'd steer you toward the salt models. the contour lines are invaluable, in addition to having the extra xducer punch. also, there is no guarantee that your particular freshwater bodies are going to be included in the maps.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 I'll probably lean primarily towards saltwater while I'm living near the coast of Virginia, but it would be mostly the inshore regions and rivers, not so much open ocean. I do like the idea of the better quality maps, but I worry the more narrow cone would hurt me in the shallow conditions. That could be a sacrifice worth making though.
Agh! I know I'm commenting on every video, but you're such a G. Really helpful, I'll be picking up a Striker 4 Plus soon
I don't mind at all. Yes - make sure you pick up the "Plus" variation. The ability to draw your own contour maps is worth the extra price of admission, imo.
What Garmin fishfinder would you recommend for fishing in rivers
Hi, I don't think I can make a recommendation based on River versus Lake versus ocean. I think a better way to think of it might be shallow water versus deep water (100 feet plus). I am primarily an ocean guy, and what I have noticed is that the lower tier Lowrance units like the "Hook" units appeared to struggle in deeper water. I don't think their transducers have enough punch in those conditions.
As you may know, I am primarily a kayak fisherman, which limits me in terms of screen size. If I had to choose one unit today, I would probably go with this:
Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74Cv, or if you want the side view, Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74SV.
Nice job explaining !
Thanks.
💥 Wow... 👍👍👍 Thankyou so much for this tutorial. It really helps breakdown how to pick what you need. ❓Where can I get one of the older Garmin EchoMAP 73SV with chirp?❓
Glad to hear that you found it helpful.
thanks. i've been looking video that can brainstorming Garmin product
Glad I could help.
Excellent video. I do mainly saltwater fishing so the side view thing wasn’t that important to me. Unfortunately when I bought a fish finder for my Hobie Revolution 13, I wasn’t smart enough to get one with the GPS function. So currently I use the Navionics program on my iPhone in conjunction with my fish finder. It works, but it’s definitely a royal pain!🎣😃
Thanks - I know what you mean about choosing your first fish finder. I had to go through three iterations before I figured out what I needed, and why.
Very helpful video for understanding the types of finders. I currently have the Striker Plus 7sv. I need to upgrade to a unit that can gps Mark fish or the structure they are on in order to position my boat on them. Any recommendations? I’m fresh water lakes.
hi, to the best of my knowledge, all recent Garmin units have GPS built-in. that's essentially what they are famous for. the little button that looks like a teardrop (next to the power button) is the button that drops the GPS marks, i believe. and if you switch over to the navigation screen (or split the screen into Navi and Sonar), you should be able to see the GPS marks that you've dropped.
How about a video on settings you recommend on the Garmin fishfinder for saltwater fishing.
Great video thanks.
When are you getting out there again.
7 month Vacation is over. Lol
Cheers
Okay, so I bought the echo map UHD 63cv. So I could have the maps. But think I am having buyers remorse. But I feel like I paid 200 extra for the extra 1 inch screen and maps over the striker 5cv which really isn’t that bad from what I could tell at the store. And for the 500 mark humminbird and Lowrance offer maps and side imaging. I do see a bunch of features on the echo map that I will never need to use. Knowing you are a Garmin guy is there something I am missing? Cause for the bang for the buck not sure I feel so good about it. Note, I did lean toward garmin cause at the lower end price point I felt they had more to offer. And I do think I like the screen better on the garmin over the other 2. Any thoughts?
well, i would keep the 63cv over the Striker 5cv, and probably over the Humminbird and Lowrance units. that extra 1" of screen real estate is nice to have, believe it or not. it allows you to split the screen into two parts: navigation and sonar - so the more real estate you have, the better off you'll be. i'd pay an extra $100 for that alone. also, where do you fish? strictly shallow? strictly freshwater? if you fish deep water (maybe 100'+), the low to mid-range Lowrance units really struggle. that UHD transducer is a kick-ass one, from what i'm reading and hearing. i'm primarily an ocean guy, so the side imaging is the feature that i'll use the least - it doesn't make sense for me when i'm fishing 200' of water.
and the built-in maps are really nice to have. when fishing new water, nothing is more important than understanding the lay of the land. and if you ever decide to go ocean fishing, you could just buy the older oceanic maps on eBay for like $40 and enjoy the benefits of having the contour maps - huge advantage. make sure the older maps are compatible with your unit first, tho.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 live in Texas, fresh water bass guy. Most lakes I fish are less than 70ft. Really don’t fish deeper than 20ft. But that can change now that I have a fish finder. And I agree the screen is nice to have. But I would of been okay with the 5. Shoot when I started looking I was just thinking of the striker 4 plus cv. Somehow I ended up with the echo map. Lol. Maybe that’s why I’m not sure how to feel cause I stretched so far. I also already have navionics on an app on my phone that gives me the same thing the echo map does. Though I understand having that in my unit and marking way points is what I want. Guess I’d feel better if it had SV or was on sale or just flat out cheaper. Does the QuickDraw on the other units look as detailed as the navionics? And can you mark way points on them? Thanks so much for taking the time to answer. Much appreciated!!
@@jasonhiatt2426 if all you're going to do is fish fresh shallow water, then i'd agree that having the SV might trump having better electronics (transducer / GPS). i'd imagine the Quickdraw is pretty darn accurate - you're getting it straight from the unit itself. i've not used Navionics before - i refuse to put my expensive phone at risk out on the ocean, and having to bounce my eyes back betw two devices is a no-go for me. i want to see everything on one screen. navigating back to a spot is hard enough when everything is on one screen, let alone two. and the ability to mark waypoints on your ff is one feature i would never, ever, give up. i know some of the Lowrance units don't have GPS built-in, and that makes zero sense to me. outside of the traditions 2D sonar, navigation is the second most important feature, imo. good luck!
I just ordered my first fish finder yesterday. I ended up getting a Lowrance Elite 7 ti. Interesting you mentioned Garmin's GPS accuracy, I looked it up to compare to the lowrance. The Lowrance claims 20 meter RMS accuracy while the Garmin states "Garmin® GPS receivers are accurate to within 15 meters (49 feet) 95% of the time. Generally, users will see accuracy within 5 to 10 meters (16 to 33 feet) under normal conditions". It'll be interesting to see what the real world accuracy of my lowrance will be. I partly chose lowrance over garmin because it works with navionics and c-maps. I think I'll primarily be using insight genesis social maps, though the mapping in the redondo beach and MDR area are sparse, I figure I can contribute to the social maps.
Oh, and the fish finder I bought has a touchscreen... oops, I guess I'll be carrying lots of hand towels on my kayak
I think you'll like it. If you're fishing the ocean, the GPS accuracy will likely be negligible - you'll have zero obstructions of the sky. A lake that's hidden away under steep peaks may favor Garmin, but who knows. Garmin's version of the social maps is called the "Quickdraw community", and it's pretty sparse too. But the ability to create your own maps is pretty invaluable for small bodies of water that aren't part of the map system. And if you're putting slime on your screen, it means you're catching fish, lol.
How do you like it?
@@officialWWM I'm pretty happy with the lowrance elite 7 ti. Though, sometimes when I see Honeybadger's screen shots I feel like his CHIRP image is slightly better than mine possibly due to a better/upgraded transducer? I need to try looking at the same spots as him side by side. Touchscreen hasn't been an issue at all. I've been able to do sick google maps overlays with my lowrance so I'm pretty stoked on that.
cheethoe thanks for the feedback. I need to buy a new unit and it's a minefield out there!
@@officialWWM I should also mention, one feature I really like with my lowrance is I can do a split screen bottom lock so I can zoom in on the bottom structure as well as view the entire water column at the same time so I don't miss bait balls or mid column/top water fish
Hi,
I am thinking of getting this fish finder for my old town big water pdl and was wondering what your opinion is of this fish finder. Love your videos.
GARMIN-ECHOMAP Plus g3 64cv Fishfinder/Chartplotter Combo with GT23 Transducer and g3 US Coastal Charts
solid fish finder. that model is very close to what i run, and i'm completely happy with mine. the "4" in "64cv" implies it's a model that's geared for the ocean - it will come with contour maps of the ocean.
so i started with the 64cv g2 with the CV23 Transducer, then upgraded the Transducer to the GT23. as i mentioned, very happy. screen is just the right size for my kayak (although 7" is good, too), and it's not touchscreen, which i prefer.
Thank you for replying
I watched most of your videos and have garnered a better understanding of ocean fishing. I’m going to be fishing the Newport and Dana point area once my kayak arrives. This is my first kayak so I am just trying to learn as much as I can. Again your videos are very informative.
@@rockyfeathers Enjoy your new fish finder!
Those contoured maps look extremely detailed compared to the one I have on my gsrmin gsp 4210 with g2 vision hd maps. Am I able to add these maps somehow?
hi, the contour maps you're referring to are just examples coming from a website, i believe. in any case, i believe the newest iteration of maps is G3, although i couldn't tell you if they are any more detailed than the G2. if your unit has a microSD slot, you should be able to buy the G3 maps and use them on your unit.
I have an Ocean Kayak Big Game 2 with the thru hull transducer mounting capability. Basically there is a recessed area on the underside of one of the kayak scupper holes where the transducer mounts. Humminbird makes a transducer that fits this recessed area very well but the Garmin transducer looks to be much larger. How do you have your transducer mounted? Are there any videos that might show how you set up your fish finding system? I'm in the Santa Barbara area and am really enjoying your videos. I just bought my kayak a few months ago and am slowly adding features to it with out over-doing it.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm a Garmin guy and I've bought into their ecosystem: hiking, biking, fishfinders, etc. I use a product called "Duct Seal" to situate my fishfinder transducer. Here is video link: ruclips.net/video/Ox_36IZHeKo/видео.html
Also, choosing the right fishfinder can be daunting. Here is video that shows what to look for. I have to warn you though - it's long and maybe boring: ruclips.net/video/sCzDNBPDDig/видео.html
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Thanks for the info. I absolutely thought that the transducer wouldn't work through a material like the plastic hull but apparently I was wrong. Good to know.
@@jimkern7922 You are welcome. Get out there and have fun, man.
Great video, thanks for the info!
Thanks for the feedback!
HI
VERY GOOD VIDEO BRAVO I AM THINKING TO GET THE STRIKER PLUS 9SV WITH TRANSDUCER GT52 HW -TM .
I WOULD LIKE YOUR OPINION.
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
Thanks for the kind words. Are you primarily a fresh or salt guy?
Echomap Plus G3 94SV: bit.ly/30xju4p
Hi. Have you researched btw STRIKER™ Vivid 5cv & STRIKER™ Plus 5cv? same price, same written on spec page. Trying to buy a Garmin 5", hope can get some advise from ya, Thanks!
I have not used the vivid series, but I have used the striker series before, and they are good units. If you need and built in maps, the eggo map series is the way to go.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 thanks. Trying to know the different btw these two and purchase one of em.
@@Butter_Wont_Fly the "Plus" in Garmin lingo typically means you can draw your own underwater contour maps. i think it's worth the premium.
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 I just double check the vivid version. It also has quickdraw contours function. I guess i need to call Garmin to find out the difference. Ordered 2 Old Town Salty PDL 120 with my friend. Hopefully getting them soon and meet you on the water. Cheers
I just seem the PLUS series belong to MARINE | FISHFINDERS | PREVIOUS MODELS.....so VIVID could be the upgraded version of PLUS. when i open Garmin official web, i cannot find PLUS shown on the page, gotta search the model # to view spec page.
What about the echoMAP UHD 64cv/Fishfinder US Coastal g3 Charts and GT24 Transducer whats the gt24 good for?
According to Garmin, the "UHD" will provide better resolution for the ClearVu and SideVu imaging, and doesn't impact the 2D sonar.
Thanks for this info, you sure know your stuff!
Well, to be honest - it was a lot of hit n miss before I realized what model was right for me :)
Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors lol, this is the issue I'm having right now. These things are expensive and trying to figure out which unit to buy is doing my head in :/
@@officialWWM Yes, it can be pretty dizzying. Check the video description - I have a summary of recommendations.
Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors Thanks, in the end I just went with a Lowrance 9 Ti. I haven't installed it yet but I'm sure it will do everything I need it to :)
@@officialWWM Not too shabby :)
Can I ask you a question about your angle math? You state that the beam angle at 45 degrees the depth of the water equals the length of the distance from the center of the diameter. This makes sense to me,except this part...wouldn't the actual angle of the beam be 90 degrees? (45 a side?) Also is it possible to share the formulas you put into your spreadsheet?Good video...just trying to take in the concepts. I am about to buy a fish finder so this has been very helpful.
For transparency's sake, I should state again that Garmin is not sponsoring me in any way, shape, or form. I just don't get it...I have in upwards of 1K subscribers - why haven't I made it onto their radar??? Lol.
Gosh darnit - not sure what happened to my first reply. I think my math may have been off - I'm still learning. I think the right formula for projecting cone diameter is =DEPTH*(2*(Tan(RADIANS(BEAM_ANGLE/2)))). It would work in Excel or Google Sheets.
Very informative and great explanations of different features. Music in the background extremely distracting and annoying. Please fix that in future videos. Great job. Thanks
Thanks
How does your garmin work in freshwater? The echo map 64cv?
In general, I'm very happy with the 64cv. It comes with ocean maps and no freshwater maps, but virtually all the lakes I go to are in the Eastern Sierra area, and I doubt that the freshwater series would have maps for them either. The narrow cone angle isn't ideal for shallow water - for example, in 40' of water, my cone diameter would only be about 26' (as opposed to 80' with freshwater model like the Echomap 53cv). Actually, now that I think about it, I think an 80' cone in 40' of water is too big. I think the smaller beam angle begins to pay dividends after about 30', and many of the Eastern Sierra lakes are glacial-formed lakes that are 40'+++.
Are you sure about the intentional inaccuracy of GPS? It used to be, back when it was regarded as an important military strategic edge, but I don't think it has been degraded on purpose for civilians for the past 20 years.
I'll be completely honest - I may be working with outdated data. Everything I say should be taken with a grain of salt :)
@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 That's cool. Actually, I moved to China some years back and there, until perhaps 6-7 years ago, the GPS was really out of whack. As much as a 200m. They have since stopped messing with it.
When you like one brand over another its like a sales pitch for your favorite brand. Needs to be unbiased. I watched the first few seconds and immediately felt it was a sales pitch. I'm out!