$40 Fishfinder vs $2000 Fishfinder

[@aa6zi]

The cheap fish finders do see the fish but just a few seconds after the expensive one detects it. For kayak fishing, the $40 fish finder is all I need. Thanks for sharing.

[@jjusia2883]

This is great. The barrier to entry into technological sporting is high for some people with limited funds. This gives those who are budget-minded some hope!

[@greenguitarfish]

Your video is the best one I’ve seen to realistically see how well these cheap fish finders work. You also told and showed me what I wanted to hear, which is a big + ! Other videos of ppl using these things are a mess ! 😆 Thanks !

[@AndrewVSmith10]

Thanks. I just got a $40 one (first sonar) and this gives me an idea of how it works. I’d never expect anything close to the more expensive ones. The instructions do say not to test it next to another device for the same reason you stated...interference. Great video.

[@robertohara9700]

Smart way of assessing the performance comparing against another fish finder. Most of the videos I have seen are just winging it and giving an opinion. Thanks for sharing this.

[@deafscotty6246]

This definitely help alot! Of course garmin are excellent! But i only fish like 5 time a years! Cheap budget is actually helped of depth and mark fish. Thank you

[@tomdalimcmillin8279]

Great review. thank you. would love to see a side by side with deeper water...maybe 30 - 60 feet or so.

[@sectorburn]

I used one of those 40 dollar amazon fish finders for the last 2 ice seasons and did ok with it. It's a little late in the season but i just bought the garmin striker 5 ice bundle. Can't wait to get on the ice and see how much it ups my game. Good video

[@halfassranch8363]

Well you've had plenty of time to test your Garmin......did it make a difference?

[@tobiasbarstad4300]

@@halfassranch8363 It is fair to say, he has had plenty of time. We need answers.

[@forgetjude]

I have a Garmin Striker 4 for my sit-in kayak and love it. It doesn’t have the biggest screen but for $100 it’s works amazing.

[@spiltmilt]

Garmin makes a great product

[@forgetjude]

Spilt Milt Productions I didn’t realize how blind I was fishing until I added a fish finder to my kayak. Game changer!

[@aranha9365]

I think I'm needing this change on my game... the last few trips sucks...😅🤣😂

[@justinbernard294]

Fantastic review. Exactly what I wanted to know and I didn’t have to buy a $2000 fish finder lol

[@halfassranch8363]

Well all these reviews on yt must've sold a bunch of these things cause they are 85 bucks today. Nice review man thumbs up 👍

[@TheFishingDoctorsAdventures]

Interesting comparison... I think my brain would slowly die if I had to use that $40 one. I love that Panoptix Ice Bundle... but don't really want to buy on yet, haha.

[@mynamejeff2006]

i have this cheap fish finder coming this week. hopefully it helps my kayak fishing.

[@carlosbenitez6827]

nice, I am about to order one for my brother and I to use when we go Kayak fishing. how has your experience been with it?

[@tedchu8888]

Great review! Just brought one.

[@giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901]

Great vlog!! If you can get depth and bottom structure from a budget sonar thats great for people like me Who like to save money and try to keep things a bit more basic 😀👍🎣

[@zackthomas1944]

I really just need a depth finder lol

[@superdhc]

Interesting....looks like they both get you to the same destination.....I'm thinking it's kind of like Gilligan vs Thurston Howell 3rd in a fishing duel....Gilligans making a fish finder with a piece of Bamboo and a coconut encouraged by Mrs. Howell....while Mr. Howell has the Professor build one like Tesla...Smoking a Cigar and watching Ginger & MaryAnn sipping drinks in Bikini's...... But that's just my take on it.

[@mikec161]

Would love to know how accurate it is when it’s cold out below zero ? That’s in Canada Celsius degrees ? Say -10 to -15 when it’s frigid outside ? Those AAA Batteries may not work that well I’m thinking for so long and also how does it rub with the depth and fish spotting? It looks like a pretty warm day in the video, does anyone know or have tried this unit in the more frigid temperatures? I’m HOPING it still works the same? Thinking of buying one for my GrandSon as we fish together but he would be really happy to have this unit in his own hole ? Thanks for the feedback gang ! Mike

[@GoneDigital_ca]

THANKS FOR THE VID!

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

Got a question: for Walleye fishing do you actually NEED a fish finder/sonar to fish for them or are there ways to attract them like how noisy top-water baits are the song of the sirens for Pike? Also, how far around a range does this measure? Only right below? A circle of a few feet around the sensor?

[@spiltmilt]

You don't NEED a sonar for walleye but it helps identify where they are holding. They don't hit topwater. All transducer sonars have a cone that widens as depth increases. The deeper the water the wider the cone.

[@diaryofagoat-lass1023]

@@spiltmilt thank you for such a speedy answer! 😁 I may keep my eyes open for one of these or would you say something like the iBobber is better? I’m not a competitive fishermen but it would be nice to see more than 1 fish in 2 hours. 😅

[@spiltmilt]

I've not used an iBobber so I can't comment in its performance.

[@RifaOnGaming]

nice comparation

[@kenpagal727]

Thank you for the review. what did you find was the best sensitivity setting for the $40 fish finder?

[@PatrickMagee]

Your next comparison should be with the Game Boy Pocket Sonar.

[@marcellusdonsiano1580]

For $40 its work or not? Jn your opinion

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

I want one! (the Garmin that is) 😉

[@spiltmilt]

There are amazing.

[@northforklures275]

I was thinking about getting a cheap amazon fish finder for trolling for Kokanee? What is your opinion on that?

[@spiltmilt]

Just having the depth information and marking the depth of fish will be a big help. Def look into getting some sort of speed app for your phone so u can dial in the troll speed

[@quadradomus]

Great video. Even though the $40 one did see some of the fish, it’s a hit and miss situation. The Garmin is obviously what you would rather spend your time looking at. The other one would be a constant guessing game. I’m spoiled. I’ll stay with the better electronics. If all I had was the $40 one, I would find it a tease. I’d rather fish blind. Thanks for the video.

[@DJ-lv7dg]

Can you explain the bar system on the side?

[@mikec161]

Each block represents a depth there are 10 blocks. So if your in 10 ft of water each block is 1 foot. If your in 50 ft water then each block represents 5 ft. 20 ft water 2 ft each block etc etc . Hope this helped ? Mike

[@Blue.star1]

It's more accurate in seas , 100 m depth

[@meatfishingmania8787]

Hey man I'm a new sub. I am planning on giving ice fishing a try next winter. I live over in colville and fish a lot of the lakes you do. Maybe we can meet up I would love to learn from an expert.

[@georgebalicano3289]

I like that

[@BLACKRAIN390]

JUNK... BUY SOME BEER WITH THEM $40