What exactly is a GPS-fishfinder combo? GPS fishfinder combo is an electronic device which combines both a GPS and fishfinder into one compact device. The size ranges from 7" to 16. They have an LCD screen with color and built-in GPS antennas. Some fishfinders also feature internal sonar such as side imaging and CHIRP. Some models can also be linked together. Lowrance, Simrad, Garmin, and Garmin are all popular brands.
The GPS feature offers 2,500 waypoints, 45 routes and integration with AutoChart or Live Navionics. These are premium upgrades and will almost always cost more.
I like the Lakemaster feature. It's similar to the structure scan that you can find in many Lowrance fishfinders. This helps to find areas of vegetation where fish might be lurking. Lowrance Hook Reveal is available in three models. Reveal 5, Reveal 7, Reveal 9, and Reveal 10. The screen size is the only difference, just like most fish finders. It does have some impressive features though. It starts with the GPS tech.
Worldwide Basemap is Garmin's standard offering. It is the same technology used by their land GPS. Access to ocean maps, rivers maps, and streams up to 100 feet long will be available. Access to land data such as airports, urban areas and territorial boundaries is also available.
Let me address the elephant in this room. The fish finder is equipped with GPS and mapping, but not with a MicroSD slot. This means you are stuck with the unit that came with it and can't purchase or download any additional Garmin mapping.
Overall, it is a budget model. It is basically a lower-cost version of the Garmin fish finders. Still a great choice for those who are looking to start their career in fish tech.
Before I begin, I have to mention that so many of the premium features in this fishfinder are premium upgrades. The barebones models have nothing but a standard fish finder. If you don’t plan to upgrade, you’d be better off getting a lower model.
