Y'all are right about the graphs, si/di ect.

I'm needing to purchase new graphs, read tons of stuff on both Lowrance an the HBird.

Leaning toward Lowrance, the spotlight scan really got my attention, without having the big

system mounted on tm for the 360 deg with the bird. But, wow it is sharp too

My concern is, I'm kinda tough on my tm at times lol

I'm aware this is like a ford or Chevy subject

BUT.. ....

Could y'all throw me some pro's an cons about them.

Haven't seen the si in action, spotlight scan or the 360, just you tube vid's

If I should have posted this in another topic, feel free to move it.

Thanks in advance

PS an you hit the nail on the head about other forums (TFF) not much there

I am going to look at Garmin the next time I buy graphs, I think they agree leading in the si technology right now!

Thanks for your response

I've read some about them too, a guy on the other forum posted some pics of the new 2015's coming out shortly.

Sure looked a lot clearer to me.

Trees looked just like trees in the si, but again, that could just be me, lol

Technology sure has came a long ways!

Can't go wrong with any of them. The new Garmins look great along with the Raymarine. I use Humminbird. I like the Humminbird SI better than Lowrance and the mapping is WAY better IMO. Lowrance has better sonar.

Yep, fishing Basschamps Central, since I live over here.  Might hit up one of the East tourney's, not sure yet.

 

On another note.  I do have 2 - 1199's for sale.  I am upgrading to the Onix 10 touch screens.  These were purchased 2/27/14.  My units should be in towards the end of the month.  If you are interested shoot me a pm.  If you want them now they are $1800 ea, if you wait till mine come in they are $1700 ea.  $500 non-refundable deposit will hold the unit.

Holler at me if you fish one of the east division tournaments. I should be able to fish all four.

I will do that.  PM me your number again, I had to switch phones.

I'm a machinist, 95% oil field work, waiting to see what happens in the next month before I pull the trigger for my fishing toys, lol

Been hearing mixed results, have to wait it out.

Better safe than sorry

Thanks for the replies, and best of luck on those tourneys

Hey Don, do those 1198's come with memory chips just drippin with Rayburn information. If so, I might have to try and talk my wife into it.

 

Gator

Now TxGator, if it came with rayburn information, then you would not learn how to use the unit.  But it is easy to use though and soon your screen will be filled with gps waypoints.

I went today...sucked it up. 4 fish that weighed 11lbs. Fished deep most of the day with no success, moved up to 10ft and caught all four fish.

Was they in the hydrilla?

I went the day after Christmas, was tough for me, but did catch a couple on the edges of the hydrilla

Was fishing around the 147 bridge

Yea I was close to the bridge. 2 fish were by bushes and 2 were in hydrilla.

Anybody been on Rayburn in the last couple days?

If so, you do any good?

How much did the lake come up after that good rain?

Thanks

Wouldn't mind getting a report. The lake goes off limits for me Monday.

"Off limits"?

That don't sound good.

I have a camp close to the ramp at Harvey. Probably be late Feb early march before I get back on the water. Plenty of chores to do, never a dull moment, lol

Fishing Basschamps next weekend so this week is "off limits" for all participants.

I got ya!

I don't fish any tourneys, good luck with yours.

Let us know how the lake was an how you did

Thanks

Fanatic your on a pretty good pattern from everything I've heard from lots of different people.....

Good to know Shaneus. Thanks. I plan on sticking to it and hoping it produces a couple big bites

Any fishing reports on Big Sam?

How's the lake look after all that rain, haven't been that way since Christmas weekend?

Fishing was tough today. Had 308 boats show up for basschamps. I came in 13th with 16.12lbs. Should have had a little more, but that's fishing. Caught my fish deep. Not too bad for only my 3rd time to ever fish Rayburn lol

Sounds like you did pretty good, congrats!

13 out of 308, this time of year, was excellent in my standards!

Was the lake full?

Yea, looks to be close to pool. Water was a little more stained than it was 3 weeks ago.

Great finish on Rayburn for sure.  Tough to beat 36 lbs, dang that was a sack for big Sam.