Lowrance Mark-5x Pro Waterproof Fish Finder Review
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You just might find the Lowrance Mark-5x Pro to be an invaluable addition to your fishing trips, especially if you use a kayak. This finder comes in at a great price, and those who might end up wet will be glad to know that it’s tightly sealed to keep the electronics impermeable to water. It isn’t the fanciest fish finder on the market, but it’s full of great features which will surely aid you on your trek.

Specifications:
Screen: 5” Grayscale LCD
Transducer Type: Skimmer
Frequencies: 83/200 kHz
Power: 300W RMS, 2400W Peak-to-Peak
Effective Depth: 1000’

High-Quality, Affordable, and Rugged

Kayak fishing is becoming more and more popular and for a lot of us it can be a bit hard to find something that will work perfectly while doing it. In addition to the normal range of problems that might emerge while using a finder, kayak fishermen also face the idea that they might get tipped into the drink at any time. The idea of risking an expensive unit to a single mistake doesn’t feel great to most people.

Enter the fully waterproof Mark-5x Pro, which is almost perfectly designed for this niche use. With its small size and actual waterproofing, it’s a great buy for the angler who might find themselves suddenly wet.

In addition to its relatively small size and the ability to withstand water, you’ll find that this unit is also a great finder in its own right. The five-inch screen comes in with a 480x480 pixel resolution that’ll let you easily see the fish arcs and bottom beneath you, and it’s powerful enough to inform you of your surroundings down to around a thousand feet.

It also comes with all the standard features we demand from a quality fish finder, it has a built in thermometer to tell you the water’s temperature and alarms for both fish and to inform you when you’re entering too shallow of an area. The grayscale screen is backlit with LEDs to make it easy to read no matter your surroundings as well.

If you’re the type who knows your way around a fish finder it also features an Advanced User mode which will allow you to get things set up exactly how you want them. It also has a unique function called TrackBack which will allow you to go through some of your previous sonar readings in case you missed something.
Once you add in the one year warranty available for the Mark-5x Pro you have a winner coming in for less than two hundred dollars.

Conclusion

The Lowrance Mark-5X Pro comes in strongly recommended for anyone who might find themselves wanting a quality finder for their smaller vessels. Those who fish from kayaks will find it particularly useful on their adventures since an accident won’t destroy the device. If you frequently find yourself fishing from small vessels and want to step up your ability to read the depths, making the small investment in the Lowrance Mark-5X Pro is a game-changer you’ll love.

Lowrance 000-11448-001 Elite-3X Fishfinder Review

posted on 07 Apr 2016 12:49

Lowrance 000-11448-001 Elite-3x Fishfinder with 83/200 HD Skimmer

INTRODUCTION

The Lowrance 000-11448-001 Elite-3x Fishfinder with 83/200 HD Skimmer is an adjustable fishing gadget that enables one to see beneath their boat. It has a number of great features that facilitate its effectiveness. They include; a full-color LED screen which is simple to read in both the sun and at night, a simple menu navigation as well as a quick-release tilt and swivel bracket. The product also features the broadband sounder sonar detail which makes it simple to differentiate fish arches, bottom hardness, bottom contour and structure details, thermocline and more.

Lowrance 000-11448-001 Elite-3x Fishfinder with 83/200 HD Skimmer

· The Fishfinder features a 240 x 360 LED screen that is Full-color

· There is a simple menu navigation that has an arrow and also enter buttons for easy use

· The Pages button enables a user to easily toggle between 83kHz and 200kHz in the sonar frequency views

· The Fishfinder has Quick-zoom buttons

· It contains a quick-release tilt and swivel bracket

PROS

With the many positive reviews online the Lowrance Fishfinder definitely has great benefits which include;

· It works effectively in sunlight and also in the night.

· The Broadband sounder sonar detail helps in distinguishing fish arches, bottom contour structure details, bottom hardness and thermocline easily

· It has the Fish ID option that displays fish icons to help the beginners identify fish

· The fishfinder features a Dual frequency 83kHz/200kHz system that provides two views for finding the large fish and efficient separation

· The Patented skimmer transducer design is able to bottom up to about 75mph

· The product comes with a one-year warranty

CONS

1. It is necessary to understand how the transducer works and what one sees. Otherwise one might not be interpreting what they are doing.

2. The unit works on a frequency of 83 and 200. This makes it ideal for only the freshwater and shallower saltwater places.

NOTE:

It is important to notice that for given items sold online, the displayed information of country of origin may be inaccurate or inconsistent with the manufacturer information. For accurate and updated, information on the product it is highly recommended to depend on manufacturer information or product packaging.

CONCLUSION

The Lowrance 000-11448-001 Elite-3x Fishfinder with 83/200 HD Skimmer is an affordable has great features to help any Fish Finder in catching more fish. The LED-backlit color display screen may be viewed both in full sun and with wide viewing angles. It also features zooming abilities to help in zoning in on given targets. With the great features and effectiveness the Fishfinder is indeed worth a purchase. It is affordably priced at about $97.20.
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