$160 from bass pro, comes with the mount. Fit perfectly on my Old Town, works like a champ. Lots of videos showing it in action here which is why I got it. Really good machine

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is...I highly recommend it.

@BassLife437

29 күн бұрын

Hello, would that fit on Oldtown PDL 106? What do you by ‘comes with the mount’?

I map a lot of rivers in Ontario so for that reason it is well worth it. I have the GT 20 transducer attached to a sports pal canoe for finding salmon during late summer and fall. In the winter I use the same unit but I switch out the G 20 transducer to the GT8HW-IF transducer for ice fishing for white fish, perch and Lakers and using way points on a frozen lake to get around and mark fish is awesome.

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

So far, it's been great.

I do two types of Kayak fishing. Pan fishing and trolling for Catfish. I bought mine mainly for the speed and maps. I look for the channel, set my trolling motor on .4 mph and troll for Catfish. It works great for that. I never watch my screen for finding fish. Structure a tad but mainly don’t watch it

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

That's certainly a good way to do it

These are incredibly useful for freshwater fishing, if you fish deep water. Where I fish, the bay goes from 10 foot shelfs to 70 feet of water in a matter of moments. Without the finder you would be fishing blind when targeting walleye and perch. Not to mention fishing drops for big predator fish looking for food. There is no way to be able to tell from the surface where exactly the drop starts beneath you without using something like this.

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Yep. It's super handy for sure, and the small size means it doesn't take up much room at all.

Do you have a video on how you made that ammo box stand? I like that way to mount it

@TheAverageFisherman99

5 ай бұрын

No, but I can easily do one. I'll put it up on Monday or Tuesday with a short parts list.

Do you think it'll be able to work at 400-600ft? (off shore, salt water), all the videos i've seen are for shallow water :(

@TheAverageFisherman99

10 ай бұрын

Max depth in saltwater is listed as 830 feet, so it should be good to around 800 with accurate results.

very interesting point of view. im still thinking about it. thanks.... whats the dept range? it doesnt say on garmins website.

@TheAverageFisherman99

6 ай бұрын

Like 1000 feet.

@miketorre16

6 ай бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 oh perfect!!! Thank you! 👍

Its a tool. Not a magic box. I honestly got mine to waypoint underwater rock hazards. Just something you need to be aware of when you put a motor on your kayak. Seeing fish and underwater structure is just a bonus.

@TheAverageFisherman99

6 ай бұрын

Very true. I never plan to motorize my kayaks though. Mainly, it's useful for finding the rough depth fish are hanging out in, not targeting specific fish.

With the flasher mode it's probably amazing for vertical jigging crappie and walleye?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Possibly?

@nickbarrett3607

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 dam I was hoping ya would know 😂😂. I don't own one but I'm pretty sure I'm going to real soon. Just was wondering how well the flasher feature worked for that type of fishing.

@coltonmason8290

4 ай бұрын

The answer is yes.

Do you prefer the striker vivid cv to the striker 4? Any big difference?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

The clear vu sonar and color palettes are the biggest differences. The downview sonar is helpful when spotting brush piles vs underground humps, etc.

@galash5

Жыл бұрын

The regular striker 4 does not have the auto mapping features. You have to at least get the striker 4 plus or striker 4 vivid if those features are a must.

I need your help please. I am a freshwater angler. I only buy reels & rods, and I have no Kayak nor a boat, but sometimes I rent a boat when I head down to a lake in VA. I have literally zero experience on fish sonars, or anything related to it. I have a budget of around $500-$600 to purchase a portable bundle to use on a rented boat then to mount it on a Kayak maybe next year because I am planning to buy me one. I am oscillated between Castable sonars, specifically Deeper CHIRP 2 and a portable bundle like the Garmin Stricker 4 or the Garmin Echomap UHD. Can you advise on this please? Thanks

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Sure. I'd recommend the striker 4 if you are using it in a kayak or boat. Coupled with a 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery. I purchased a Garmin striker Vivid 4CV, a 5Ah battery, a mini ammo box to house the battery, a charger, and a transducer mounting arm. Grand total was right at the $350-$400 mark. Castable sonars have come a long way, but if you are going to get a boat/kayak soon anyhow, you come out spending less by just getting the Striker 4, and skipping the castable sonars units, most of which actually cost more than the Garmin Striker 4.

@abulsar

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 Thanks ! That was really helpful.

@RAM-19

Жыл бұрын

@@abulsar go striker 4...been using one for 2 years now on boat and ice fishing (built a transducer mount for ice fishing for $10)....run it on 15 year old 14.4 volt drill batteries when ice fishing(lasts all day...8-10 hours)works like a hot damn..small light and simple....dont get sucked into spending $600+...fish don't care what you spent...total into my set up under $200 bucks...hope this helps... From my very frozen igloo on the mountain D.

@abulsar

Жыл бұрын

@@RAM-19 Thanks for the great tips!

@RAM-19

Жыл бұрын

@@abulsar no problem...I am on you tube a lot...if I can help in any way please feel free to message me. I fish on a budget and have figured out a lot of ways to make stuff simple , light and just work without breaking the bank (50 plus years old...)...

I have a group 27 lead acid battery on my kayak for my trolling motor. Is this Garmin power hungry and most likely to drain my battery much quicker? Just wondering if a second battery would be needed.

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

I have a little rechargable battery and it's never even hit 50% even using it all day. Battery drain is minimal.

@ALL4SCUBA05

11 ай бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 Awesome. Thank you.

@TheAverageFisherman99

11 ай бұрын

Not a problem!

does this have any navigation, lake charts or downloadable maps. Thinking of getting it for my boat for people to use when I am not around. They can just follow the routes I make. Thanks.

@TheAverageFisherman99

6 ай бұрын

No navigation. It can track your route and save it though.

That a scope is really just like a flasher isn't it?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

It's a Garmin striker vivid 4cv. It's Chirp sonar with downscan, but also has a flasher.

Please I want to ask that can you see a shoal of fish in the Garmin striker 4

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Quite easily.

@seerkrah1582

Жыл бұрын

And how can I see that please let me know much more abeg send me your WhatsApp number and teach me

Like can i use this in the ocean and at what max depth?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Yep..it's rated for saltwater, max depth in saltwater is 830 feet.

@popsfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 thanks for the reply i'm sold getting one now for sure!

So this is not a side imaging one?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

No. 2D and downview only.

How much is the cost of this unit?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

$180 for the unit and transducer.

@jessangler9039

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 where i can purchase it?

Does this unit have a flasher?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does.

@Steve-sv3ln

Жыл бұрын

Ty much, sir!

Please can I use Garmin in Ghana

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

I would imagine so.

@seerkrah1582

Жыл бұрын

Okay buh please I need further explanation about the Garmin striker 4 and I want you to teach privately can you give me Whatsapp to chat on

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

@@seerkrah1582 no thanks. If you have further questions, I will answer them here.

@seerkrah1582

Жыл бұрын

Okay

clearvu doesn't work. it only shows the same result as to your sonar now even when im in the water.

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

Adjust your settings..mine works well.

What kind of battery do you need?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

I use a small 5Ah 12.8v battery from ECI Power. It's a lithium iron phosphate battery. It's good for about two days of fishing. 6:10 in this video I show the exact battery.

@djttimeebp8249

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAverageFisherman99 appreciate it .....another question about the fish finder do I have to buy a mount for the unit and the thing that goes into the water or does it come with it?

@TheAverageFisherman99

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@djttimeebp8249 Dude...why not actually watch the entire video. I answered all these questions...in the video. If you want more info on it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lGF6qLCmf9S4d7Q.html