View Full Version : Best Locator Under $500
Trail
12-05-2001, 06:27 PM
I'm replacing my 8 year old Eagle (doesn't even have gray line). $500 is my absolute max. Inland fishing--not great lakes. What's the concensus??
Jim Carroll
12-05-2001, 06:48 PM
My vote goes to the Lowrance X-85. Excellent features and reliability and I believe Reed's has them on sale.
sweept
12-05-2001, 08:01 PM
a second for the x-85
Right now, from Reed's you can get a Zercom 2000 for 400 bucks. A great fishfinder. My experience with x85's has not been good. I know others like them, but I've had bad interference problems and even Lowrance couldn't help.
eye_guide
12-05-2001, 10:09 PM
Wait a couple months if you decide on the 85, which is an excellent locator, because they will be going way down in price with the introduction of the X-91.
MAGNA19
12-05-2001, 10:10 PM
try a zercom lpg160 or the lpg2000.i got the 2000 with high speed transducer and speed/temp sensor for $420 from reeds online,delivered!
i used it a few times already this year,and easy to use controls,even with gloves on,fully adjustable depth,not like the eagles,5,10,20,40 ft,the zercom fully adjustable.like that feature,but there is other features i found out about that make it very user friendly.
good finder for the money,but so is the lowrance also.
bobco
12-06-2001, 06:41 AM
X-85 at Reeds for $299 w/speed/temp, cannot be beat.
Agree with the other posts on the Lowrance X-85, especially at low $299 price. I use X-85 (transom) and X-65 (bow) and no interference!
Terry/JNR
12-06-2001, 11:58 AM
Don't forget to check out Raytheon. - www.raymarine.com - Their units have lots of features for not a lot of money including side finding capability. Ever fish in a lake where the fish were directly under the boat and no where else? It's great for structure fishing and open water trolling.
wiggle
12-06-2001, 02:20 PM
The Zercom LPG2000...its better than the x-85. I've used both and the LPG is much nicer to use. Shows fish better.
instigator
12-06-2001, 03:37 PM
Another nod on the raytheon for big water and such great bottom contour you can pick a l-365 up on ebay brand new for 150$ got mine there it works greatu se it on the back have a more expensive lowrance unit up front and it does just as good of a job for a lot less money jus my .02 >>>>>>>Instigator