Fish Finders by Garmin

We don't normally advertise books but this is a good one and worth a read. This evidence based book explains how colour echo sounders work, how to operate them and how to interpret the information recorded on the display monitor. Packed full of over 130 images including screen captures, diagrams and full colour photos, this easy to read and understand book will help even the most experienced fisher gain more from their colour echo sounder/fish finder. John Adams comes from a seafaring family where all the men went to sea, serving on merchant ships, deep sea trawlers, or whalers.

Over 3000 GPS marks around Australia (coast and offshore) plus how to use a GPS tips and tricks. GPS Fishing Marks Australia Wide is an invaluable companion to all anglers-it is the complete guide on how to understand, use and get the best from your GPS, then it tells you where to find the hottest fishing spots around Australia. Almost every angler who fishes on the water around Australia either uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) or wishes they did! However, many users find mastering their GPS difficult. Using these instructions the GPS enables anglers to determine their latitude and longitude out on the water as well as helping them to navigate a boat to a particular set of co-ordinates.

Fish with force using the Garmin Force trolling motors available in 50" and 57" are the most powerful, most efficient trolling motor available yet still extremely quiet! Wireless chartplotter connectivity provides navigation, autopilot and anchor lock capabilities. The incredibly precise anchor lock holds the boat in the same location while fishing. The Force motors features as a standard inclusion a built-in CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition sonar that provides exceptionally clear images with imperceptible sonar noise interference from the motor. The highly efficient brushless motor operates at either 24 Volt or 36 Volt providing worry free long run times, allowing more time for fishing. The Garmin Force trolling motors include a wireless foot pedal that provides instant control and responsiveness with the feel and steering capabilities like a cable-steered pedal. Each trolling motor includes a wireless handheld remote control which allows navigation with simple point-and-go gesturing. Click on the product name above to read heaps more.

If you are after a good simple colour fishfinder with GPS then this is a great unit to look at. It has a 3.5" 480 X 320 HVGA waterproof screen with an internal high sensitivity GPS receiver. The transom mount transducer is dual frequency and operates on 77 and 200 kHz giving you a usable depth reading of up to approx 120m. You can store up to 5000 waypoints and it has all the audible alarms including depth and shallow water.

The Striker Vivid 4cv has all the same specs as its predecessor above however it is a new way to see what's under the water. Choose from 7 new vivid colour options to see fish and structure in maximum contrast and clarity on your 4-inch screen. Use the included GT20-TM transom mount transducer to get Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVu scanning sonar.

The Striker Vivid 5cv has all the same specs as its predecessor above however it is a new way to see what's under the water. Choose from 7 new vivid colour options to see fish and structure in maximum contrast and clarity on your 5-inch screen. Use the included GT20-TM transom mount transducer to get Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVu scanning sonar.

The Striker Vivid 7cv has all the same specs as its predecessor above however it is a new way to see what's under the water. Choose from 7 new vivid colour options to see fish and structure in maximum contrast and clarity on your 7-inch screen. Use the included GT20-TM transom mount transducer to get Garmin CHIRP traditional sonar and CHIRP ClearVu scanning sonar.

The Garmin Striker Vivid 7sv is one step up again from the Vivid 7cv. With all the same fishfinder and GPS specifications and using the same high quality 7 inch colour screen, the 75sv also incorporates Side Vu all in the one transducer to let you see what is on the left and right of your boat. So what is the benefits of sideVu? Garmin ClearVu scanning sonar gives you a nearly photographic image of what passes 300m below your boat. Garmin SideVu scanning sonar gives you a crisp, clear view of what lies up to 200m off to each side of your boat. You clearly see structure, submerged objects and fish. The 7sv is supplied with the GT52HW-TM transom mount transducer which includes High wide CHIRP sonar and both ClearVu and SideVu scanning sonars all in the one compact unit.

The Garmin Striker Vivid 9sv has all the same specifications as the 7sv above including ClearVu and SideVu however it comes with a 9 inch 800 x 480V Pixel WVGA high colour screen. With its built in high-sensitivity GPS you can see your position in relation to one of 5000 waypoints you have marked. Use the plotter screen to easily view, mark and navigate to locations such as underground structure, drop offs and fishing hot spots. The 9sv is supplied with the GT52HW-TM transom mount transducer which includes High wide CHIRP sonar and both ClearVu and SideVu scanning sonars all in the one compact unit.

Isn't it time you started fishing with the power of CHIRP sonar. The echoMAP CHIRP UHD2 55cv includes a combined transducer for high wide CHIRP sonar and Garmin CHIRP ClearVu, the clearest scanning sonar on the water. Using a combination of 77/200 kHz and 455/800 kHz signals it will give you a maximum depth of approximately 300m in salt water. It also now has UHD (Ultra High Definition) scanning to provide brilliant image clarity of structure and fish below your boat at greater depths than other high-frequency scanning sonars. The Garmin echoMAP CHIRP UHD55cv includes a 5-inch high-contrast 800 x 480 WVGA colour display with automatic backlight adjustment. Fast, responsive 5 Hz GPS can hold 3000 waypoints and 100 routes and refreshes your position and heading 5 times each second to make your movement on the screen more fluid. The microSD card slot makes it easy to add optional mapping and the tilt/swivel quick disconnect mount makes installation a breeze. Includes preloaded Australia Blue charts.

Go up again to the echoMAP UHD2 75cv and not only do you get a larger 7" screen . Like all echoMAP UHD units you get a 3000 waypoint GPS with up to 100 routes, SailAssist, WiFi connectivity, FUSION Link support, MicroSD card slot, iPX 7 water rating and the option of flush or bracket mounting.

The Garmin echoMAP UHD2 65sv with both ClearVu and SideVu scanning gives you nearly photographic images of what’s below and to the sides of your vessel all within its 6 inch 800 by 480 pixel WVGA full colour screen. You can clearly see submerged objects, structure and fish. Operating on the traditional 50/77/200 kHz and the mid/high 260/455/800 kHz ClearVu and SideVu frequencies you will have a usable depth reading down to approximately 300m in salt water. CHIRP sonar provides amazingly clear target separation and definition because it puts even more energy onto the target than traditional sonar. Sonar features include multiple alarms, bottom lock, water temperature log and sonar history rewind. Using the inbuilt GPS antenna or the optional external one you can save up to 5000 waypoints, 100 routes and 50 saved tracks. An inbuilt micro SD card slot lets you save and share all your information.

The Garmin echoMAP UHD2 75sv with both ClearVu and SideVu scanning gives you nearly photographic images of what’s below and to the sides of your vessel all within its amazing 7 inch 800 by 480 pixel WVGA full colour screen. You can clearly see submerged objects, structure and fish. Operating on the traditional 50/77/200 kHz and the mid/high 260/455/800 kHz ClearVu and SideVu frequencies you will have a usable depth reading down to approximately 300m in salt water. CHIRP sonar provides amazingly clear target separation and definition because it puts even more energy onto the target than traditional sonar. Sonar features include multiple alarms, bottom lock, water temperature log and sonar history rewind. Using the inbuilt GPS antenna or the optional external one you can save up to 5000 waypoints, 100 routes and 50 saved tracks. An inbuilt micro SD card slot lets you save and share all your information.

The Garmin echoMap UHD2 95sv has all the same specifications and standard features as the echoMap UHD 75sv above including ClearVu and SideVu but it comes with a 9″ colour display. Preloaded Australia wide Blue charts are also a standard feature on this model as is water temperature. GT56UHD-TM

The Garmin echoMap 105SV ULTRA is a 10" keyed-assist touchscreen chartplotter/sonar combo unit and comes with the GT56UHD-TM 500W transducer. Operating on 800kHz down scan ClearVu and 1200kHz ultra high definition SideVu you will see imaging like never before. The ECHOMAP Ultra 105SV combo, with its bright, sunlight-readable 10” keyed-assist touchscreen display, has all the tools you need for successful fishing and chart navigation. The unit supports the optional Panoptix LiveScope LVS12 sonar plus the full line of Panoptix all-seeing sonar transducers. It also supports the Panoptix LiveScope system. Other features include Preloaded BlueChart g2 coastal charts with Auto Guidance technology. Share sonar, waypoints and routes with other ECHOMAP Ultra 10” and 12” units as well as ECHOMAP Plus 7” and 9” units.Built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping software instantly creates personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1’ contours as you fish. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity pairs which pairs with the free ActiveCaptain app. NMEA 2000 connectivity and support for heading sensors, autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-Lin audio system and more.

The Garmin echoMap 125SV ULTRA has all the same features and specifications as the 105SV however it is delivered in a 12" 1280 X 800 px high resolution display. Like the 105SV it is waterproof and sunlight readable.

The Garmin 752xs HD has a 7" iPX 7 waterproof 800 x 480 WVGA screen. The Garmin 752xs, 952xsv, 1022xsv and 1222xsv have pretty much all the same specifications as the echoMap units above however they all support the Garmin marine network which allows sharing of sonar, maps, user data, radar, IP cameras and Panoptix sonar amount multiple units. It has NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 support for network connectivity including autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-link, VHF, AIS and other sensors. All 4 units have a 10 Hz internal GPS antenna that can save up to 5000 waypoints and 100 routes. They all have a transmit power of up to 1kW and the 752xs and 952xsv come with preloaded g2 BlueCharts.

The Garmin 953xsv HD has a 9" iPX 7 waterproof 1024 x 600 WSVGA screen. The Garmin 752xs, 953xsv, 1022xsv and 1222xsv have pretty much all the same specifications as the echoMap units above however they all support the Garmin marine network which allows sharing of sonar, maps, user data, radar, IP cameras and Panoptix sonar amount multiple units. It has NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 support for network connectivity including autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-link, VHF, AIS and other sensors. All 4 units have a 10 Hz internal GPS antenna that can save up to 5000 waypoints and 100 routes. They all have a transmit power of up to 1kW and the 752xs and 953xsv come with preloaded g2 BlueCharts.

The Garmin 1022xsv has a 10" iPX 7 waterproof 1024 x 600 WSVGA screen and is a keyed unit, not touch screen. The Garmin 752xs, 952xsv, 1022xsv and 1222xsv have pretty much all the same specifications as the echoMap units above however they all support the Garmin marine network which allows sharing of sonar, maps, user data, radar, IP cameras and Panoptix sonar amount multiple units. It has NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 support for network connectivity including autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-link, VHF, AIS and other sensors. All 4 units have a 10 Hz internal GPS antenna that can save up to 5000 waypoints and 100 routes. They all have a transmit power of up to 1kW.

The Garmin 1222xsv has a 12" iPX 7 waterproof 1280 x 800 WXGA screen and is a keyed unit, not touch screen. The Garmin 752xs, 952xsv, 1022xsv and 1222xsv have pretty much all the same specifications as the echoMap units above however they all support the Garmin marine network which allows sharing of sonar, maps, user data, radar, IP cameras and Panoptix sonar amount multiple units. It has NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 support for network connectivity including autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-link, VHF, AIS and other sensors. All 4 units have a 10 Hz internal GPS antenna that can save up to 5000 waypoints and 100 routes. They all have a transmit power of up to 1kW.

The Garmin full network capable 8400XSV range consists of the, 8410, 8412 and 8416 and the difference between all three is just the size of the flat HD IPS touchscreen display. You can get either 10, 12 or 16 inch and all three can be either bracket or flush mounted. They are designed for sportfishermen, cruisers, sailors and sailing racers who demand high performance, ease of operation and feature integration in a chartplotter/sonar combo. They are beautiful widescreen multitouch fully networked devices with premium sonar and mapping functionality. All GPSMAP 8400XSV combos includes built-in dual CHIRP sonar plus CHIRP ClearVu and CHIRP SideVu scanning sonar with the clearest images on the water. They also support the entire Panoptix all-seeing trandsucer setup. It's internal 10 Hz GPS updates your position and heading 10 times per second. They are all fully network capable and supports radar, autopilot, instruments, multiple screens, FUSION-Link, sensors, remote sonar modules, digital switching, thermal cameras, grid rotary knob, joystick and keypad control and offers the conveniences of built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Garmin full network capable 8400XSV range consists of the, 8410, 8412 and 8416 and the difference between all three is just the size of the flat HD IPS touchscreen display. You can get either 10, 12 or 16 inch and all three can be either bracket or flush mounted. They are designed for sportfishermen, cruisers, sailors and sailing racers who demand high performance, ease of operation and feature integration in a chartplotter/sonar combo. They are beautiful widescreen multitouch fully networked devices with premium sonar and mapping functionality. All GPSMAP 8400XSV combos includes built-in dual CHIRP sonar plus CHIRP ClearVu and CHIRP SideVu scanning sonar with the clearest images on the water. They also support the entire Panoptix all-seeing trandsucer setup. It's internal 10 Hz GPS updates your position and heading 10 times per second. They are all fully network capable and supports radar, autopilot, instruments, multiple screens, FUSION-Link, sensors, remote sonar modules, digital switching, thermal cameras, grid rotary knob, joystick and keypad control and offers the conveniences of built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Garmin full network capable 8400XSV range consists of the, 8410, 8412 and 8416 and the difference between all three is just the size of the flat HD IPS touchscreen display. You can get either 10, 12 or 16 inch and all three can be either bracket or flush mounted. They are designed for sportfishermen, cruisers, sailors and sailing racers who demand high performance, ease of operation and feature integration in a chartplotter/sonar combo. They are beautiful widescreen multitouch fully networked devices with premium sonar and mapping functionality. All GPSMAP 8400XSV combos includes built-in dual CHIRP sonar plus CHIRP ClearVu and CHIRP SideVu scanning sonar with the clearest images on the water. They also support the entire Panoptix all-seeing trandsucer setup. It's internal 10 Hz GPS updates your position and heading 10 times per second. They are all fully network capable and supports radar, autopilot, instruments, multiple screens, FUSION-Link, sensors, remote sonar modules, digital switching, thermal cameras, grid rotary knob, joystick and keypad control and offers the conveniences of built-in Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Garmin GT23 TM suits the 752xs and 952xs and is a traditional CHIRP 600W transducer with 500W ClearVu. It is perfect for coastal and offshore fisherman who want CHIRP traditional sonar and ClearVu scanning sonar. This transom mount transducer consistently displays clear and crisp fish arches with superior target separation as well as clear definition of structure below the boat. It has temperature as well. It will read to about 500m traditional and 300m ClearVu.