08-08-2003, 11:40 AM
[cool]Hey Hustler, we had a discussion on that bad boy a ways back. I think the general consensus of opinion was that it is a nice novelty...but is probably better at catching fishermen than helping fishermen to catch more fish.
First problem is the size of the display. It is better to have a large, easily seen screen than to have to squint to distinguish the small display on a watch-sized unit. Secondly, with a remote transducer, you run the risk of losing or breaking half your system, and making the whole investment a bad deal. Third, most experienced sonar fans are not real high on the Humminbird line. They are okay, but not as good, by comparison, to other models.
I haven't heard any actual reports from any tubers who have used one. I suspect that most of us are a bit more cautious about dumping over a hundred dollars on something so obviously frivolous. You can get a very serviceable sonar system, for float tubing, for about the same money.
On a personal note, I can think of several other places I could put the money before I would invest in one of those toys. Cute, though. Here's a pic of the beast...only $86 at Wally World. It is called the "SmartCast"
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First problem is the size of the display. It is better to have a large, easily seen screen than to have to squint to distinguish the small display on a watch-sized unit. Secondly, with a remote transducer, you run the risk of losing or breaking half your system, and making the whole investment a bad deal. Third, most experienced sonar fans are not real high on the Humminbird line. They are okay, but not as good, by comparison, to other models.
I haven't heard any actual reports from any tubers who have used one. I suspect that most of us are a bit more cautious about dumping over a hundred dollars on something so obviously frivolous. You can get a very serviceable sonar system, for float tubing, for about the same money.
On a personal note, I can think of several other places I could put the money before I would invest in one of those toys. Cute, though. Here's a pic of the beast...only $86 at Wally World. It is called the "SmartCast"
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