07-05-2009, 07:53 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I recently did a review of the Cuda 300 too. I bought one and gave it a pretty fair workout on several waters. As I have stated, it is a good "starter kit" for those new to using sonar, on a budget or who simply want a plug and play system. Not one I would recommend for more serious anglers or anyone who can afford better. It is compact and performs the basic functions of displaying depth and temperature...and does have some fish ID capabilities. However, for identifying and displaying fish on the bottom, or in or around structure, it misses a lot. It is also prone to showing a lot of false signals...especially in shallower water.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you learn to read and interpret the signals, the 300 is a fair unit for a budget price. But if you have more discriminating needs...like needing accurate readings of fish on or near the bottom...you should look for something better...like the 565.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good to hear from you again, Bro. How's fishin'?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you learn to read and interpret the signals, the 300 is a fair unit for a budget price. But if you have more discriminating needs...like needing accurate readings of fish on or near the bottom...you should look for something better...like the 565.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good to hear from you again, Bro. How's fishin'?[/#0000ff]
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