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Fonzie2:
Ice Fishing Garmin Striker 4+ ice bundle

Does anybody use the Garmin Striker 4+ ice fishing bundle ?
I'm looking for opinions...

I like it's simplicity as I just need a graph/flasher. It has other features, but the price point is what I like.

Thinking of picking up this particular unit for when I get out with one of my sons, that way we'll each have our own graph.

(I have my old trusty Lowrance 4x Ice Machine for myself.)

jeremywhorf:
Following this thread as well...

Currently, I have a Vexilar FL18 and am looking for other options.  I would like to use the "2nd unit" as a portable unit with my Raddison canoe.
I currently run Lowrance Hook Reveal 5X.  It is an ok unit, but looking to upgrade.

Can someone explain the benefits / drawbacks of using Garmin Striker 4+ compared to a Vexilar when ice fishing?

*I have been using my Vexilar for several years now with little complaints.

Thanks in advance,

Jeremy

meandcuznalfy:
Great unit, easy to use, graph or flasher mode, gps, can't beat it for the price.

RapShack:

--- Quote from: jeremywhorf on Nov 22, 2023, 07:24 PM ---
Can someone explain the benefits / drawbacks of using Garmin Striker 4+ compared to a Vexilar when ice fishing?


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The Vex is probably a bit more dialed in with regards to speed and target separation.  The Striker, or any other graph for that matter, gives you a lot more options as far as how you set up your display and it's all displayed vertically so it's very intuitive for vertical jigging.  Plus you've got a few seconds of past data on the screen which is nice when there's a lot of things moving around down there.  I personally keep mine zoomed in to the bottom 8' as I usually fish walleye and perch, and there is a bottom lock feature if you've got holes spread out over different depths.  You can split screen it with the whole water column on one side and a custom set zoom on the other, or even different frequencies on each side.  It has GPS so you can drop waypoints wherever you want, and when you're in the canoe you can even use it to make depth maps and use down imaging if you've got the right transducer.

RapShack:
Here's a brief sample.

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