Speed and Temp unit.

[Dynamic35]

Hi All,I am just getting into Trout and salmon fishing ,I purchased 2 Canon electric Downriggers,now i am thinking about a speed and temp unit,I am not sure wich model i should look at,since there are so many, i want something easy to operate and Reliable,that will give me Accurate Readings.Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[muskybob]

I like my Depth Raider. Each has his own opinion. You can't go wrong with the DR, Cannon, Fish Hawk, or Sub-Troll, they're all good.

[bottom-feeder]

FISH HAWK X4

[LongLine]

Just to make this easy for you, I'll break the tie - I like my Sub-troll.

(The're all good units.)

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Misty IV]

Just to make this easy for you, I'll break the tie - I like my Sub-troll.

(The're all good units.)

Tom B.

(LongLine)

I'll second the Sub-Troll. Oh, no, did I just tie things up again?

[A-TOM-MIK]

The Moor unit and the Fish Hawk seem to be most popular:

Just a few specifics off the top of my head on each:

Fish Hawk:

More expensive (average price $600.00)

Digital head unit

Less precise of a reading, bounces around a bit

No coated cable

Can get away with running braid on riggers

More expensive replacement probe (average price $235.00)

Upgraded last season

Transducer installation needed

Surface temp.

http://www.fishhawkelectronics.com/

Moor Unit

Average price $400.00

Use of a coated cable needed

Dial type head unit, analog

Very accurate reading

Better availability

No transducer

Average price replacement probe $170.00

No surface temp.

http://www.moorelectronics.com/fishing/fishing.html

[Tripleduece50]

One thing to consider the coated cable I believe will equate to more blow back. One of my riggers had coated on it when I got it. I measured the diameter of it much thicker than normal rigger cable. I removed it because I like the least amount of blow back I can get without going to extremely heavy balls. Also I did not need it because I have a fish hawk unit. TD

[GAMBLER]

Fish Hawk X4. Best out there IMO.

[A-TOM-MIK]

Consensus that shops with us say's that too GAMBLER, they outsell the Moor (which is 2nd favorite) about 41 to 28 !!!

[Missdemeanor]

I ran an X-4 All last year. Awesome unit. Im not going up say the X-4 os better, but i will say I'm extremely happy. Holds a steady speed and temp readings. Also works Well When trolling deep. Good luck with what ever unit you choose.

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