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#1 Oct-26-09 3:07PM
- T.
- Patagonian Toothfish
- Registered: Sep-30-09
- Posts: 931
Fish Finder for my Kayak
There's a lot out there and I've been looking around for a while for one that is inexpensive. Mapping wasn't really a requirement since I already have a cheap GPS. But I came across this Eagle Cuda 250s/map that seems to be a decent deal.
http://www.systemoneimaging.com/product … s_id=61794
What does everyone think?
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#2 Oct-26-09 3:49PM
- Paul Naj
- Northern Snakehead
- Registered: May-20-08
- Posts: 385
Re: Fish Finder for my Kayak
T., The Eagle Cuda models are one of the most common units being used on kayaks today. I'm not familiar with the 250S/Map but overall the Cuda line gets good ratings out there. I use a Humminbird PiranhaMax 220 and it works good for the type of fishing that I do.
I'm thinking of upgrading to an Eagle color uit next spring but I'm concerned about the power draw. I use a 5 amp dry cell battery and get 2 trips per charge and have never run out of battery. I never tested it a 3rd trip but suspect it would be fine. The color units draw a lot more power and I may have to upgrade to a bigger 7 amp battery to get the same 2 trip per charge.
If you hunt around this website http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/store/merchant.mvc there are some interesting articles on rigging a kayak. I got my dry cell kit and mounting hardware there.
Paul
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