does anything compare to a lowrance gps/locator?

[ZEEK1223]

I am searching for a lowrance gps/locator. I always like to shop around. any other brands you guys like? I fished in a pro-am bass tourney on tonka last year, and all the pros had the lowrance not only on the console but up on the trolling motor as well. I do not know much about the unit. But would like the lake chips with the hot spots. I dont know model numbers or anything. so any help would be nice.

[Central Bassman]

Lowrance i think has the best GPS and locator combo unit out on the market today. Hummingbird has really come a long way with their locators, but I just don’t like there GPS system (haven’t used it much so it might be better then what I think) are as good as a Lowrance.(can't us a lakemaster chip either) The side imaging units show stuff way different then a tradtion units. It will really depend on how much you want to spend.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Lowrance seems to have been the leader in GPS and sonar units for quite some time now. But there are others catching up quickly.. Like CB mentioned, Hummingbird with the side scan technology are catching up in a hurry! Garmin is kicking out some nice units as well.

I currently run Lowrance on both the front deck and steering columb of my bass boat. and am quite happy with their performance.

[marine_man]

Here's a link to a poll we had going in the Boat & Motor Forum earlier this year with one's favorite locator brand... it was interesting to see the results:

Locator Poll

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