GatorsFan78

Thanks for everyones input on this. I was trying to find a comfortable medium in price and quality for a fish finder. I opted to get the HB 346c, it has 2D sonar and DSI and it has split screen mode also. I found one for $229 which was great for my budget and I think I got a good fish finder. I'll post back and let you guys know how it works and if I made a good choice.

I definatly see you guys point on the 2d sonar. My budget falls into about the $200-$300 range. And I did look at some that include the maping and chartplotting. I didn't feel too much that I needed it due to where I fish I have fished my whole life. Although I do sometimes stray off into different sections of the river that I haven't been at if the fish aren't hitting. And I wouldn't mind going with the larger screen as you was suggesting also, Only issue is the fish finder is only going to be on a small 14' alumacraft. I came across the Lowrance elite 5x dsi at cabelas for $249.99 but there again it's a great bargain but It's only down imaging. I'm thinking the HB 346c DI might be more my speed since it allows me to use both the DI and 2d sonar.

Now Cabella's has put the Lowrance Elite 5x dsi on sale for $249.99, So that clearly tells me that the Elite 4x dsi is no longer and issue becuase the $249.99 is the perfect budget for me in making my choice.

Yeah I'm hearing some complaints also with the lowrance only having down imagining and sometimes you actually can see the fish better on the color 2d better. Which the Humminbird allows you to use split screen to see both the down imaging and the 2d sonar at the sametime which seems to be a plus also.

Hi, I'm debating on which fish finder to buy for my 14' alumacraft semi-v jon boat. I have been doing research on the Lowrance 4x dsi and the Humminbird 346c DI. Which of these are the better of the 2? I'm new to using electronics and need some serious input on these 2 fish finders. Thanks Shane