depth raider or fish hawk?

[reeldeal59]

i'm going to buy a speed&temp probe soon and was wondering which one works best. I fish lake champlain mostly, very seldom deeper than 100', clean water and plan on running it by itself- no lines or releases on it . I'm leaning towards the depth raider due to budget any advice? Thanks RD

[holy mackerel]

You may also want to look at Moor Subtroll. I have had very good luck with mine. I prefer the analog speed over digital, it seem more consistant than my old Fishhawk. JMO

[chowder]

I think you would be happy w/ the Depth Raider, been using one for 2 years, had the earlier generation Fishhawk before that. Coated line precautions; stay away from using coated line on the out down riggers- the angle is hard on the coating. keep some electrical tape around for nicks.

[L&M]

I'll 2nd the Depth Raider

[goin deep]

I have X4 Fish Hawk and I love it.

That said, I think you will be happy with any of the three brands mentioned.

Brian

[stan]

I have had my Depth Raider for a coup years also, would not trade it for anything. My 1st unit was a Cannon, it was in and out of the shop more than Ray K gets on the water.

[reeldeal59]

Thanks to all for your advice! I have been browsing this forum for about a year now and decided to become a member today. I'm looking forward to learning and sharing tips and ideas with people who have the fishing bug as bad as I do

[Gray Fox]

I would also recommend the depth raider.

[Tim Bromund]

another one here for the Depth Raider.

Had an old Fish Hawk 840 before that and couldn't be happier that unit is gone.

Tim

[Iceman]

You get what you pay for, after all the speed & temp unit should last at least ten years, & dividing the price difference by the time makes the cost difference minimal over the lifespan of the unit. I have been using the same Fishawk (FH) for the last 15 years, & upgraded the probe last year. I just bought a new complete FH unit, as I wanted the new display, & the luxury of a back up probe.

Get the best unit you can afford!!!

[Legacy]

I run a subtroll and love it. The units you should be looking at are the subtroll, x-4 fishhawk, and depth raider and you will be happy with any of the 3 units. Each unit has its small differences from one another (price, installation, display, etc). God knows theres plenty of posts on here about this subject so do some research.

[rod hog]

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Edited April 5, 2014 by rod hog