Reddit reviews Garmin Striker 4cv with Transducer, 4" GPS Fishfinder with CHIRP Traditional and ClearVu Scanning Sonar Transducer and Built In Quickdraw Contours Mapping Software
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Includes transducer for built in Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar plus CHIRP ClearVü scanning sonarBuilt in Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping software lets you create and store maps with 1’ contours for up to 2 million acresBuilt in GPS lets you mark waypoints, create routes and view boat’s speedBright, sunlight readable 4.3” display and intuitive user interfaceRugged design for every fishing environment.Transmit power:300 W (RMS)
> I am looking for a sonar that does fish finding, tracks my routes with a GPS map,
Any with GPS do this. the Lowrance Hook "X" series just have a super basic white basemap with no way to upgrade. The regular Hook series has upgradable maps.
Humminbird Helix units have maps you can buy, the base map isn't bad.
> plots the bottom contour of the lakes AND while records it (update the actual GPS map).
Humminbird has Autochart Live. You need to buy their "special" SD card to actually store the data, but it does hold 8 hours in the unit without needing the card. It shows up immeditely on the unit. Autochart Live has been the most accurate one I've seen so far. It plots vegetation and bottom hardness as well (I think the Garmin/Lowrance do this as well now).
Garmin has Quickdraw that you can just use any SD card to record to. It shows straight away on the unit. If you're looking to save some dough, even the cheap models have Quickdraw.
Lowrance has Genesis Live mapping, but I don't think it's availabel on their Hook units. It does the same thing. The Hook units can upload their sonar data to the Genesis website to create maps, but I don't think it's live on the Hook ones. Maybe someone who has a Hook can let me know. I think it's only the HDS and Elite units with live mapping.
Heres my take on kayaks, you are gonna only live once and if you buy a crap kayak its going to be harder to sell someone when its time to upgrade. So go with what fits your personality. For me, I took one look at this kayak https://bonafidekayaks.com/product/kayaks/ss107/ and new without even testing it first I was sold. I do recommend you test yours first though. Most kayak dealers have a way to do this usually. I mean if your going to seriously take up kayak fishing as a hobby and get a fish finder all that do it right. Here is my fishfinder https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076W2N5TH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and battery setup https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-power-box-12v-10ah/?v=7516fd43adaa
Then do like wise and don't hold back my friend.