We review, test, then recommend the best products. Learn more about how we do it here. No matter if you fish as a hobby, serious hobby, or serious business, the best combo of fish finder GPS and fishfinder will help you find more fish and catch even more.
You don't always need to consider screen size when selecting a fishfinder. I believe that smaller screens are a plus for those fishing on smaller boats or kayaks. It's much easier to mount, to operate, and far less fragile than giant equipment with 12-inch screens.
There are many options available in terms of sonar and GPS. I find it to be the most versatile option. DualBeam sonar provides great side and down imaging. This will allow you to be as versatile on the water as possible.
Genesis Live mapping is one of the most advanced in the industry. C-Map contours are available with high-resolution detail. It also provides one-foot contours for more than 5,000 lakes throughout the country. It also includes 9,400 Canadian lakes if you fish up North. To access this information, however, you will need to purchase an optional SD card.
There are two types of GPS combos: fixed mount and portable. The portable version can either be attached to a boat's transom, or used with suction cups. A fish finder combo GPS can also be connected to your tablet or smartphone for easier navigation. Transducers make up the core of a GPS fishfinder combo. They emit and receive sound waves, which are converted to images on a display.
It offers 2,500 route points and 45 routes, and can be integrated with AutoChart (and Live Navionics) for integration. These premium upgrades are almost always more expensive and will result in higher prices.
This is all quite overwhelming. However, the good news about it is that you can choose which features are important to you because they all come with a dollar sign. I should create a store called, "Build a Fish Finder."