Ice Sonar question

[Bearseatfish]

I know there are many ice fishing sonars out there. This year I would like to get one to go with my betty. Which one would you suggest? I was looking at the Garmin striker 4 but I have been seeing a lot of mixed reviews.

I look forward to hearing your views and wisdom. 

[glenwyo]

I used the Humminbird Helix 5 last season and it worked very good.

[barrelslime]

VEXILAR.............
Cannot beat the new flx12 for a beginner to sonar fishing

[chilly-willy]

I used the Humminbird Helix 5 last season and it worked very good.

I was thinking garmin my self but found out humming bird is made in usa.. wich really swayed me to them I got two lowrance units now..  that work but their the 3 or 4 inch screen size..  looking at the 5 and 7 inch now but will see what deals I find..

[Agronomist_at_IA]

VEXILAR.............
Cannot beat the new flx12 for a beginner to sonar fishing

I would suggest a unit with zoom.

[Iceballs204]

I have the  lowrance  4 & 5.   Love  them both. I mainly fish 20 ft or less 90%  of the time so the 20* ducer doesn't bother me. If I fished  deeper water more often I would look  harder at the helix line I think their ducer is to cone degrees and the garmin can change from 8-24 *.   Good luck on your choice

[javabone]

I was looking at Garmin Striker not too long ago.  I ended up going with a helix 7.  The main reason had to do with the maps.  If I remember correctly the striker series does not have the ability too add maps of any kind, only allows you to save waypoints on a blank screen.  I like to have the lake as well as contours.  Striker does make one with maps but I do not remember the details.  Garmin is a great unit, I just found a deal on the helix and went with it.

[javabone]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/boating/marine-electronics/sonars-sonar-gps-combos/pc/104794380/c/104707080/sc/104588280/null/2429457.uts?slotId=6

Here is a link to the Echo map unit.  Go with the striker if you only need the waypoint map. 

[tbern]

Local Menards store has the Garmin Striker 4 fishfinder GPS on clearance and 11% off sale ,ending today, for $80.06. Hope it was ok to post this.

[FishDoc_1]

I don't have a lot of experience other sonars but I use the Humminbird Ice Helix 5 and really like it.  It has made a tremendous difference in my catch rate.

[slamer58]

Lots of good units out there and they all do the job,I used a helix 5 last season with no complaints.....and the price is right.

[WYIfish]

I just love my old Garmin 400C, I have had it for over ten years and it has never failed me. It has a split zoom and great sensitivity, see's a 3/8 ounce jib 2 inches off the bottom in 50 feet of water. A great addition to my fishing gear. I bought it new in the box off of ebay for $240