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do I buy a new fish finder?

Discussion in 'Forum Tech Advice/Support/Tips...' started by TheDrFish, Jan 30, 2018.

  1. TheDrFish

    TheDrFish New Member

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    I am trying to decide if I need to buy a fish finder this spring to add to my kayak or just use the Navionics app for $9.99? I will be fishing out of my new Jackson "Big Rig" and I just don't want to add to much weight to it. What are your guys thoughts?
     
    TheDrFish, Jan 30, 2018
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    Patty Well-Known Member

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    I’d buy a fishfinder...... navionics doesn’t replace sonar returns!!!
     
    Patty, Jan 31, 2018
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    Ernie Administrator Staff Member

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    I agree with Patty .(For once :cool:)

    A "fish finder" gets you A LOT more than that app ever can, even if it was accurate.
     
    Ernie, Jan 31, 2018
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    Even a low budget fish finder will be lightyears ahead of the app. Like a Lowrance Hook 4 or something similar.
     
    Inmate, Feb 1, 2018
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