01-30-2007, 08:42 PM
I have a Cuda 168 and a Fishin' Buddy II (earlier version of the ones out now). Both have their pluses and minuses. I find the Buddy sidefinder to be very useful in the shallow ponds I like to fish. I keep it for that reason. The drawback is the cone. It's only only a 9 degree angle. I think the Cuda is about 20 degree angle (could be wrong on that). However, since I flyfish mostly in shallower water, I'm not very interested in looking down anyway so it works for me. Bottom Line does have a new Fishin' Buddy out with an 18 degree cone. As I recall it's about $250 - too much to get me to make the jump, but if I were looking for one again, I would certainly consider it. The Buddy is also very handy. Just strap on the holder, drop the unit into the sleeve, and turn it on.
As for the difference in price between Cabelas and Bass Pro, my guess is that the Cuda 168 is being phased out with new models replacing it. With electronics, that's a regular thing. Big box stores will all ultimately discount their units to clear them out for the new models. Cabelas probably hasn't done so yet.
If you're thinking Buddy, save your coins until you can get from the $175 you have to the $250 for the wider cone unit. I don't think you'll be disappointed that you waited until you had the extra $75.
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As for the difference in price between Cabelas and Bass Pro, my guess is that the Cuda 168 is being phased out with new models replacing it. With electronics, that's a regular thing. Big box stores will all ultimately discount their units to clear them out for the new models. Cabelas probably hasn't done so yet.
If you're thinking Buddy, save your coins until you can get from the $175 you have to the $250 for the wider cone unit. I don't think you'll be disappointed that you waited until you had the extra $75.
z~
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