fish finders

[latravcha]

I run a Simrad with a Airmar B175 transducer. It is a 1KW transducer and much more than I need. I have no problem marking bottom, identifying bait, and fish in 1,000' of water. IMO the transducer you run makes a bigger difference than the head unit you choose. I chose Simrad because I already knew how to use it. If you are fishing deeper water I would recommend at least a 1KW transducer. If you want to go crazy look at something like the Airmar R599

[Lefthook]

Thanks for the replies and not sure I would fish any water in the gulf over 1000' but finding structure away from and not near rigs and bait. I will check out Airmar and see what they have for the head unit I decide on!