Fish Finders
Carolina Sportsman Outfitters carries fish finders and sonar units from every major marine electronics manufacturer, including Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 and Striker, Humminbird HELIX G4N and APEX, and Lowrance HDS PRO, Elite FS, and Eagle. Prices range from approximately $150 for entry-level castable sonar to over $10,000 for flagship networked systems with live sonar support. Nationwide shipping available.
Fish Finder Types
- Castable sonar units: Compact Bluetooth sonar for shore, kayak, and ice anglers. Garmin Striker Cast is the leading option.
- Compact 4 to 7-inch units: Ideal for kayaks, jon boats, and small rigs. Garmin Striker Vivid and basic HELIX units fit here.
- Mid-size 7 to 9-inch combos: The sweet spot for most bass boats. ECHOMAP UHD2, HELIX G4N, and Lowrance Elite FS cover this tier.
- Premium 10 to 12-inch displays: ECHOMAP Ultra 2, HELIX XPLORE, and HDS PRO serve serious anglers and tournament rigs.
- Flagship 13-inch and larger networked systems: APEX, GPSMAP x3 and 9000, and HDS PRO 16 for offshore and bay boats.
Shop Fish Finders by Brand
- Garmin Fish Finders
- Humminbird Fish Finders
- Lowrance Fish Finders
- GPS and Chartplotters
- Transducers and Live Sonar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best fish finder for bass fishing?
For tournament bass fishing, the current top choices are Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 2 126sv with LiveScope Plus, Humminbird APEX with MEGA Live 2, and Lowrance HDS PRO 12 with ActiveTarget 2. For recreational bass fishing, 7 to 9-inch models from any of these series perform well at a lower price point.
Do cheap fish finders work?
Entry-level units like Garmin Striker Vivid and Humminbird PiranhaMAX offer genuine sonar capability for under $300. They lack live sonar support and have smaller screens, but for basic depth, bottom structure, and fish arch identification they perform well for casual anglers.
Which fish finder has the best mapping?
Garmin Navionics+ and Humminbird LakeMaster are the two most widely used premium mapping systems. Lowrance uses C-MAP. All three offer 1-foot contours on most US lakes.
What is live sonar?
Live sonar, also called forward-facing sonar, shows fish and your lure in real time rather than after they have passed beneath the boat. Garmin LiveScope, Humminbird MEGA Live 2, and Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 are the three competing systems. Each requires its own compatible transducer.
About Carolina Sportsman Outfitters
Carolina Sportsman Outfitters is a full-service fishing and outdoor retailer offering nationwide shipping and in-store pickup at 7630 NC HWY 39 N, Henderson, NC. Call 252-431-6001 for pricing, stock availability, or product advice from our team.
Financing options include 0% for 24 months for qualified buyers, plus a No Credit Needed option with All Credit Welcome.
