5 best Garmin fish finders

Despite the fact that this model is already considered obsolete, it is still popular with fishing enthusiasts who are not ready to pay the full price tag for Garmin products. Today in the catalog there is an analogue of this version, but this particular echo sounder is the best in terms of price. An ideal option for those who want to try the products of a top manufacturer, but cannot or do not want to afford a device for several hundred thousand. There are no work orders. In terms of functionality, it is, of course, inferior to the notorious Striker Plus. There are only 2 beams, and a small overview.The scanning range is less, although it is also impressive. And the screen is very small. There is no GLONASS here either. But if these parameters suit you, you can safely take it.

Plus-marked echo sounders have always been very popular with users. This applies to both Striker Plus and Echomap Plus. The name itself suggests that the device has advanced functionality, and in fact it is so. Now we have an analogue of Echomap 42CV, but with 4 beams and an extended scanning angle. It also increased the number of colors displayed on the screen, which made the maps more readable and the overview as clear as possible. Should not be confused by the size of the gadget. According to the characteristics, this is almost a complete analogue of the top Vivo models, but much smaller and more convenient to use. Yes, the installation is still stationary, but the device takes up much less space on the panel.

If your fishing is mostly on foot and you are not ready to carry bulky equipment with you, then this fish finder will be a great solution. This is an analogue of the popular model of another brand, which Garmin did not dare to release for a long time. There is no familiar stationary screen with a settings panel. There is nothing at all here. One float and that's it. It connects to your smartphone and displays images on it. It is as convenient as possible, besides, the gadget weighs only 75 grams, which means it will not burden your inventory. Of course, this is not a Stryker Plus and with its help you will not be able to scan a huge area and study the bottom relief in all details. But you will find a cluster of fish and you will always be aware of what is happening under water.

If fishing is not just a temporary hobby for you, but a full-fledged hobby, you need the most top-end equipment, and now we have the best Garmin fish finder in its price segment. The model is not the most expensive of the catalog, but it will surely scare away many. And completely in vain. There are 4 working beams with maximum scanning accuracy. The range in fresh water is almost 700 meters, which, with a peak power of 4 thousand watts, makes it possible not only to consider the smallest details at a depth, but also to distinguish them from each other. We also note a powerful cartographic system with the construction of 5 thousand waypoints. And given that the echo sounder can work with both GPS and GLONASS, you can be sure that you will never get lost with it.

Before us is the best Garmin fish finder in terms of value for money. This is an analogue of the legendary Striker Plus, but with new features. For example, there was an option to scroll the screen while studying the scan history. There are also new color schemes.Maps have become not only more diverse, but also more informative. Now even the smallest details will not escape your attention. Also, thanks to improved color reproduction, we finally managed to get rid of sun glare, which previously had to be eliminated by installing a visor, which is not very convenient and practical. In general, an excellent model and with an attractive price tag. Yes, you can’t call this echo sounder a budget one, but by the standards of the Garmin brand, this is quite an adequate cost.