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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jimmy on June 29, 2004, 10:20:22 AM

Title: Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: Jimmy on June 29, 2004, 10:20:22 AM

Anyone use one. Any feed back

I am going to run out to Hubs this afternoon and pick one up for the boat before I head out on Thursday.

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: shortfloat on June 29, 2004, 12:27:00 PM

Garmins are awesome.   What are u goin to use it for b/c i know that the 80 would be a little weak for the fraser but who knows, Id think a 120 or 160 or 240 or 240 blue would probably do  a better job than than the 80 for the fraser but then ur spending a heck of a lot more

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: Jimmy on June 29, 2004, 01:03:33 PM

Called the guy in Burnaby and he is able to get me the eagle 128 cuda which on would you guys be going with if you had the choice?

The eagle or the Garmin

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: DaN ThE MaN on June 29, 2004, 04:24:03 PM

eagle i have one .. i have the 248 super powerful and works at high speed i look at the 128 looks like a great unit to...where r u fishing thurs as i will be out to?

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: Jimmy on June 29, 2004, 09:36:51 PM

bought the 128 and the new store is great they were friendly and easy to work with gave me a great deal.

I will be in the grassy area on Thurs with the 12 fter with field tester on the side. Plan on putting in at island 22 or mouth of the vedder

Now I have the finder I have some better eyes for the bottom

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: DaN ThE MaN on June 30, 2004, 12:12:36 AM

i will be launching at island 22 to on thurs what time r u planing on goin...?? ill be in a 14' livingston black and white with a 50 hp yamaha..

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: Jimmy on June 30, 2004, 07:22:39 AM

will be on the water by 7 am. How is the launch looking at island 22 there was a thread stating that the road ran into the water and was no place to park.

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: DaN ThE MaN on June 30, 2004, 11:59:45 AM

im not sure 1st time this year tommorw.....?

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: Jimmy on June 30, 2004, 12:24:12 PM

might even put in at dewdney as I live in maple ridge save the drive to the south side. I'll be looking for ya ;D

Title: Re:Garmin Fishfinder 80
Post by: DaN ThE MaN on June 30, 2004, 03:53:09 PM

jimmy have u tryed your cuda yet??  dewdney wheres that??