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Location: Athens, Ohio | Started musky fishing with dad last season. He bought a Triton 17' Explorer. I am looking to get him some better electronics. He currently has some very basic Lowrance fishfinder/sonar, no GPS, no mapping.
What am I really looking for in the right electronics for musky huntin?
What brands and models should I start my search with?
What kind of $$ will I end up spending on ol' Dad to get him some GOOD stuff?
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| First off in my opinion you need a unit that has gps so you can mark spots not just where you spotted a fish but the outline of certain structure such as a hump. Second a unit that takes sd cards for mapping chips I have navionics but lakemaster is also good from what I hear. This is going to aid you in finding spots that look fishy on a map before you ever even get to the lake. Also it can be used as a guideline to where you need to position the boat. I haven't been in the market for a new unit in a few years but I guessing for a decent unit matching that description would run you anywhere around $300 to $500(obviously they can get much higher). |
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| Get the biggest screen you can afford, I have never heard anyone say they wish the screen was smaller. The only exception would be a two unit install at the consule-one for the map and one for sonar- a lot of guys go with two 7" or 8" screens in this scenario.
If I were you, I would look around on some of the walleye boards and glean whatever info you can get. A ton of good information on these sites by some very serious electronic guys. They discuss everything from brands to how to set them up to maximize the units capabilities. Also a great resource if you are having a problem with a unit.
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