need a new fishfinder

[bryston]

it time to get a new fishfinder, am looking to get something for 400-500$, can you recomend something? is sidevewing helpful or complicate things?
thanks

[yarcraft91]

Sideviewing is not an option in the $400-500 price range. Some models to consider:

Humminbird- 596c
Lowrance- Elite and Mark series- new this year, so approach with caution.
Eagle- FishElite 480 sonar/GPS

[bryston]

thanks, i can go up to 1000$, but does the side view worth it?

[Jason Halfen]

After using Humminbird Side Imaging this past year, I know that I will never own a boat without it again. Without a doubt, it has helped me catch more fish, and learn more about the places I fish than I ever could have learned without it.

If you'd like to see how I've used Side Imaging to locate structure and fish, check out my free webinar at the link below:

http://www.jasonhalfenoutdoors.com/2010seminars.html

You can get into a new Humminbird 798c Side Imaging unit for well under $1000. I've seen them as low as $850 in recent days through a variety of on-line retailers.