IdahoFishtracker
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I've been lurking here for quite some time and this site is great! I have a tinny that I have plans to modify utilizing the wealth of info on this forum. But I do have a question regarding my first project with the boat, a fishfinder: What would be better, a cheaper unit with down imaging (like a Humminbird Piranhamax 197c DI) or a unit with more options like a flasher mode(which I would like for jigging), split screen capability, etc, and I'm sure better quality 2d sonar (like a Garmin Echo 301c). I have at max to spend $150 due to some hefty medical bills at the moment and I'm open to your superior intellect in this topic. I fish In Idaho in water from 5' to about 70' if that helps any guidance. I fish utilizing about every method there is for fish and for several species from crappie, blue gill, perch, trout, bass, catfish, Kokanee, and whatever else I can find here. Back to my question, will I be able to mark fish with either of these budget units? Will cheap down imaging work or am I better of with a traditional sonar with more options? I've researched my brain out and have resorted to asking a question. Any help is appreciated and thanks for helping a noob! Happy trails.