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It gave me a water temp reading, but no depth reading and I don't know what's up with the sonar. It's my first FF so I have no clue what the problem is, I'm just wondering if anyone has had their screen appear like this and if so what the problem was. Thanks!

That's the route I'm going to take. Thanks for that, it does help to see it.

I bought a Native Slayer PDL first, but I couldn't use the pedals very good due to a weak leg from brain surgery. I tried out a friends first, but apparently not long enough. I got tired of waiting for the Sportsman 106 MK to come in stock for over a year and ended up finding the topwater on sale locally. So, I'll still be paddling for awhile. That's the net I mentioned earlier about modifying to make it longer.

The Ego's are a little more than I want to pay, but what do you think about this net, the handle retracts from 35 to 56". It was one of the first ones I looked at and it has nice big rubber netting that should move through the water easier. https://www.amazon.com/Wakeman-Fishing-Retractable-Rubber-Landing/dp/B01F3L668K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

Got ya, I'll go with the LeverLoc then, thanks.

Do you know if there's a big advantage between this kit over the YakGear Deluxe Anchor Trolley Kit? Or if I could at least change the color of the rope, the orange and black doesn't sit well with me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097N2HNY/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A1CUI4TPR7GFPF&psc=1

Yes, I'm not real sure how long of a net I really needed, and yes I thought I would've be able to flip it open somehow when as I'm getting ready to net a fish. About how long of a handle do most people need to net a fish from a high sitting seat in a yak? I considered the YakAttack Leverage Landing Net, but I'm worried about spending that much for one that doesn't float. https://www.fishingonline.com/collections/kayak-accessories/products/yakattack-leverage-landing-net?variant=4817955913761 If I'm not going to have it collapsed while on the kayak, then I might just do what I was originally going to do and that was buy the net Greg Blanchard uses and add 2 ft. of PVC pipe to it.

I picked up a new kayak and would like to get this YakAttack Kayak LeverLoc HD Anchor Trolley, unless somebody knows of a better one. But my worry is of course is about drilling into the side of my kayak where the inside of the hull is open. Thoughts? (Kayak = Old Town Topwater 106) My 2nd question is about fishing nets for kayaks since I'm now going to sitting up a lot higher, I'm in need of a longer net and I would like to get one that's friendly to fish and treble hooks, but one that stores easily because I will rarely need to use it as I usually catch smaller fish that I can just flip up. The net I'm considering is https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ranger_Nets_Pro_Floating_Collapsible_Fish_Landing_Nets/descpage-RPFX.html Let me know if you think that is a good net or if you would recommend something different. Thanks!

Would this one get the job done? https://www.amazon.com/Dakota-Lithium-LiFePO4-Battery-Charger/dp/B08PG2J43N

Thanks, I picked one of those up. I got a 10 ah battery and box for it, so I think I'm good to go.

Thanks, I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference as this is my 1st fish finder. It's over twice as much as I originally wanted to spend, but I got 8% cash back which came to $56. I think a Echomap 93sv for under $700 is a great deal, though I'm sure it's going to be a long season of learning how to use it and getting it dialed in. The first thing I need to figure out is how to attach it to my rail system on my Old Town 106.

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this one, it seems to be the best deal by far. Is there a difference between this 93sv for $1050 and the other 93sv listed for $1099? Both say they have LakeVu maps preloaded.

Please say it ain't so, I need a fish finder.

Wow, imagine me sporting a 12" fish finder on a kayak. Maybe, if I didn't fish shallow rivers half the time. Thanks, I'll check it out. You got a canoe if I'm not mistaken, how big would be too big for a kayak of my size? I don't want it so big it interferes with paddling, casting and netting.

I've been away for a few weeks but thanks for all the info so far. I was leaning towards the Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp DI GPS, but looks like it won't be in stock at TW, so the next choice would be the Lowrance. But, based on the recent replies it appears that Side Imaging is back on the table. My only concern would be whether or not the transducer would fit through my Old Town Topwater 106 transducer hole. My choices with Side Imaging would be out of these. Humminbird Helix G2 SI GPS Lowrance Hook Reveal 7 X TripleShot Garmin Striker Vivid Series 7SV