BFB Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I would like to receive some feedback on Fish Finder Combos. I am looking at spending around $1,000 on a fish finder but I am tossing up on the value of a fish finder combo compared to a standard fishfinder. At present I have a hand held GPS unit which works reasonably well. Are combos worth their money or am I better off spending my money on a straight fish finder and saving for a better GPS unit later or will the combo do the job? In advance, thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosliw Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 One thing to keep in mind when purchasing a combo is whether or not it comes with australian maps. The reason why I say this is because maps alone can cost a further $250+ depending. So that would be another cost to factor in when comparing units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Great point by Musty I have a garmin 178c combo i am happy with it but when running in split mode it gets a little small. So i jump back and forward in screens a little depends on what sounder and what maps you wish to buy for it Maps can add more to that price quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFB Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Any other opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocofallon Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I was in the same situation as you restricted by funds but I ended up getting a hand held GPS and a better sounder rather than the combo. They are both on different screens so easier to watch both rather than navigating between on the one unit. However I would say both are of equal importance but I got a better sounder than the one I had but I wish now after being on boats with other more pricey units I would have saved more and got a better sounder. I don't know about everyone else but I'd rather have a better sounder with better resolution to know what is under me at a spot. I think the sounder is more important however I'm still learning how to read mine and catch the fish showing up on it. So I would say if your gps works keep it and get the best sounder you can. Because when you get on someones boat with a better one it proves you get what you pay for. Thats my unqualified two bobs worth anyway. Cheers, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
double pluggers Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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