posted by Extremad on Mar 15
Most people, when looking at various fish finders, base their final decision on two factors. The first is their need. Do they need one that can chart and plot their GPS position and is highly sophisticated? Or do they need a simple fish finder that covers the basics? The second is price. While some people can afford to pay a couple grand for a fish finder, some cannot afford that amount. For those who want a good fish finder at a reasonable price, the Garmin Fishfinder 140 may be the perfect solution.
Chances are pretty good that you have heard the Garmin name. They are one of the leaders in GPS technology. So going over to fish finders is not a great leap. The Garmin Fishfinder 140 is one of the most basic models Garmin produces but it still does have a lot to offer. With the ability to narrow or widen the field of coverage for the bottom terrain and preset alarms for certain fish sizes, it does make it a good fish finder. You can also see the depth of the water and the temperature.
The downside of the Garmin 140 would have to be its display. It’s the old fashioned monochrome screen that was utilized years ago. Plus, it doesn’t provide you with the ability to GPS your position so you can come back to the same spot. It also does not feature pre-loaded maps of different rivers or lakes that might be in your vicinity.
But those problems may be okay in view of the price. This model is relatively economical and you can find it for around $100 if you look on the Amazon or Target websites.
The Garmin Fishfinder 140 may be a basic model and be inexpensive but there is one major gripe. Garmin does not include the mounting hardware or the screen cover. If you want to have those two very important pieces, then you have to pay extra. So in reality the price goes up to the $150 mark. It still is considered cheap but you should not have to pay extra for mounting hardware and screen covers.
Don’t know your Humminbird SmartCast RF-35 wrist mount fishfinder with RSS from your Garmin 140? Read fish finder reviews to help you make the right choice.
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