Carolina Sportsman Outfitters is an authorized Garmin dealer stocking the complete Garmin fish finder lineup. Our inventory includes the compact Striker Cast castable sonar for shore anglers, all the way up to the flagship GPSMAP 9000 series with 4K multifunction displays for offshore rigs. Prices range from approximately $150 for entry-level Striker units to over $9,000 for fully-equipped GPSMAP x3 chartplotter systems. Nationwide shipping available.
Garmin Fish Finder Product Lines
Striker Cast: Castable Bluetooth sonar for shore, kayak, and ice anglers. Pairs with iOS or Android smartphone.
Striker Vivid: Compact 4-inch, 5-inch, and 7-inch keyed displays with CHIRP and ClearVu sonar. Ideal for kayaks, jon boats, and small rigs.
ECHOMAP UHD2: Touchscreen chartplotters in 5, 6, 7, and 9-inch sizes with CHIRP, ClearVu, and SideVu sonar. Preloaded Garmin Navionics+ mapping. LiveScope compatible. The sweet spot for most bass boats.
ECHOMAP Ultra 2: Premium 10-inch, 12-inch, and 16-inch chartplotters with UHD scanning sonar, multi-band GPS, and wireless networking. LiveScope compatible with screen recording.
GPSMAP x3 and 9000 Series: Flagship multifunction displays in 7 to 27-inch sizes with BlueNet networking, 4K resolution options, and full marine system integration for autopilot, radar, cameras, and audio.
What is the best Garmin fish finder for bass fishing?
For most bass boats, the ECHOMAP UHD2 7-inch or 9-inch "sv" models offer the best balance of screen size, sonar capability, and price. These units support LiveScope live-scanning sonar and wirelessly integrate with Garmin Force trolling motors.
Does the Garmin Striker Cast work without a boat?
Yes. The Garmin Striker Cast is a castable Bluetooth sonar designed specifically for shore, dock, bridge, and kayak fishing. It connects to your smartphone and displays sonar readings on a free Garmin app.
Are Garmin fish finders LiveScope compatible?
Most current Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2, ECHOMAP Ultra 2, and GPSMAP chartplotters support LiveScope live-scanning sonar when paired with the separate LiveScope Plus System (GLS 10 black box and LVS34 transducer) or LiveScope XR for extended range. The Striker and Striker Vivid series do not support LiveScope.
What is the difference between ECHOMAP UHD2 and ECHOMAP Ultra 2?
Both series run the same operating system and support LiveScope. The ECHOMAP UHD2 comes in 5, 6, 7, and 9-inch sizes and is best for smaller boats. The ECHOMAP Ultra 2 comes in 10, 12, and 16-inch sizes with higher screen resolution, multi-band GPS, and a screen recording feature.
Which Garmin fish finder works with a Force trolling motor?
All ECHOMAP UHD2, ECHOMAP Ultra 2, and GPSMAP series chartplotters wirelessly connect to Garmin Force and Force Kraken trolling motors. From the chartplotter, you can navigate to waypoints, follow routes, control motor speed, and monitor battery life.
About Carolina Sportsman Outfitters
Carolina Sportsman Outfitters is an authorized Garmin dealer. We offer the complete Garmin lineup with nationwide shipping and in-store pickup at 7630 NC HWY 39 N, Henderson, NC. Call 252-431-6001 for pricing, stock availability, compatibility questions, or install advice from our marine electronics team.
Financing options include 0% for 24 months for qualified buyers, plus a No Credit Needed option with All Credit Welcome.
