I generally fish from a kayak sometimes bank fish. I was looking into a fish finder for my kayak . I currently don't have any electronics so this will be my first. Any thoughts on a good entry level unit would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you

Ed

What features do you want?

 

2D sonar

Down looking imaging

Side looking imaging

GPS/mapping

Color or grey scale display

Small, medium, or large display

Color and GPS are MUST HAVES for me. 300 and 500 series from 'Bird have some good units that work well with a kayak - I use an old 383ci in mine.  Plus 'Bird has ascupper mount transducers.  If you want to step up to DI, the Raymarine Dragonfly is an excellent unit.  I use one on my Bullet, but it would fit a kayak just fine.  Research your TD options, and look for install videos.  The unit isn't worth a thing if you TD isn't installed correctly.

The Elite 4 from Lowrance is a good affordable unit. They have the Elite 3x now, which is only $100, but no DownScan or GPS.

The Elite 4 from Lowrance is a good affordable unit. They have the Elite 3x now, which is only $100, but no DownScan or GPS.

This is what I have rigged up on my Yak.  Love it.  Great entry level finder at a great price.

I got the Lowrance Mark 4 for mine. It is B&W, has AMAZING clarity, gps and is under $200

Thank you for the reply, I believe The budget is going to be under 200.

not sure if this could work for you   im looking into one myself. 

 

http://www.basspro.com/Humminbird-120-Fishin-Buddy-Ultimate-Portable-Fishfinder/product/97456/

Clamp on units don't work real well with kayaks.  Plus, you can get a color Piranhamax for around $120.