Depthfinders - general Question

[jp]

I'm considering a purchase of a depthfinder but am trying to determine what kind. I see a 640x480, but if only is 1500 wats. i know my old Lowrance 125 was a 480x480, but had 2400 wats. My question is how imporant is the watts on the unit?

[outdoorsman_33]

I'm considering a purchase of a depthfinder but am trying to determine what kind. I see a 640x480, but if only is 1500 wats. i know my old Lowrance 125 was a 480x480, but had 2400 wats. My question is how imporant is the watts on the unit?

The higher wattage allows 3 main things when it comes to depth finders.
1. It allows the sonar to reach deeper depths (not an issue around Kentucky)
2. It has a stronger ping that gets sent to the bottom. This allows you to see your better on the screen better. This is very important when you are trying to watch your bait in instances such as drop shotting.
3. Because it has a stronger ping, it will allow you to distinguish between baitfish and your lure or a bass.

Hope this helps.

[DaveR]

but with today's signal processing and clutter/clarity filters, 1500 watts might be plenty in KY waters.
If you get a unit and spend the time to read the manual, look at demo's on mfg site and take time on water to adjust stuff to where you can see what you want to see, you will definitely thank yourself.

I've always been a lowrance fan, and not necessarily the high end. Still use the X-75 and the best I;ve personally used is a X-125. I'm a budget driven guy, but someday, I'd like to get one the size of a tv screen though.