Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5Cv Ice Fishing Bundle | Portable Kit With Transducer + Battery

🐟 STRIKER Vivid 5cv Ice Fishing Bundle, complete 5" color ice fishing setup. Head unit, ice transducer, battery, and carry case. Portable, turnkey, ready for hard water.

Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv Ice Fishing Bundle

The Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5cv Ice Fishing Bundle is the complete ice fishing version of the STRIKER Vivid 5cv. Priced at $449. It pairs the 5" STRIKER Vivid 5cv head unit (color Vivid display, CHIRP + ClearVü, GPS, Quickdraw Contours) with an ice-specific transducer, a portable carry case, and a battery. Turnkey ice fishing kit in one SKU.

Why pick this over the STRIKER Plus 4 Ice Bundle ($380)? Three reasons: (1) bigger 5" display is much easier to read sitting on a bucket; (2) ClearVü down imaging shows structure and fish arcs much more clearly than traditional CHIRP alone; (3) Vivid color palette makes differentiation at a glance easier. The trade-off is the $70 price difference. If you ice fish often or fish smaller species where detail matters (crappie, perch), the upgrade is usually worth it.

Key Features

• ✅ STRIKER Vivid 5cv Head Unit, 5" color "Vivid" display, CHIRP + ClearVü, built-in GPS
• ✅ Quickdraw Contours Mapping, record 1-foot ice fishing lake contours as you fish
• ✅ Ice-Specific Transducer, purpose-built for hard water
• ✅ Portable Carry Case, foam-lined for cold-weather transport
• ✅ Sealed Battery + Charger Included, typical 8-10 hours per charge
• ✅ 5-Inch Color Display, easier to read than 4.3" Plus 4 Ice Bundle
• ✅ ClearVü Down Imaging, photo-like detail of structure and fish below the hole
• ❌ No LiveScope, Panoptix, or SideVü, not supported at this tier
• ❌ No LakeMaster VX Chip Support, Quickdraw-only mapping
• ❌ No NMEA 2000 Networking, standalone unit

Who This Is For

This unit is best for serious panfish ice anglers, crappie ice fishermen, walleye ice anglers, and anglers upgrading from a STRIKER 4 or STRIKER Plus 4 ice setup who want ClearVü down imaging. Step up: the ECHOMAP UHD2 53cv Ice Bundle ($600) adds a touchscreen, ActiveCaptain integration, Wi-Fi, LakeMaster VX chip support, and LiveScope compatibility for a future upgrade path. Step down: the STRIKER Plus 4 Ice Bundle ($380) saves $70 but loses ClearVü and has a smaller 4.3" screen.

Choose This If...

• You ice fish often or for smaller species, ClearVü down imaging helps distinguish crappie from panfish from debris.
• You want a 5-inch color display, larger and easier to read than the STRIKER Plus 4 Ice Bundle's 4.3" screen.
• You don't need LiveScope, this tier doesn't support it.
• You want a complete turnkey ice setup, head unit, transducer, battery, charger, case all in one box.
• Your budget is $450, fits between the STRIKER Plus 4 Ice Bundle ($380) and the ECHOMAP UHD2 53cv Ice Bundle ($600).

Specifications

• Head Unit: STRIKER Vivid 5cv with 5" color "Vivid" display
• Control: Button-based (NOT touchscreen)
• Sonar: CHIRP + ClearVü
• Transducer: Ice-specific transducer (included)
• GPS: Built-in, waypoints + Quickdraw Contours mapping
• Battery: Sealed battery included, 8-10 hour runtime typical
• Case: Foam-lined portable carry case
• SKU: 010-02551-04

Compatibility Reference

STRIKER Vivid has a limited ecosystem, mid-entry tier:

• Transducers: Garmin GT20, GT22, GT52HW, Dual Beam-IF (ice), no GT54UHD/GT56UHD UHD transducer support
• Live Sonar: ❌ NOT supported, no LiveScope, no Panoptix
• Networking: ❌ NO NMEA 2000, NO Marine Network, NO Wi-Fi
• Cartography: Quickdraw Contours only, NO LakeMaster VX, NO CoastMaster, NO Navionics+ chips
• Apps: ActiveCaptain Community (Quickdraw map sharing only)

What's in the Box

• STRIKER Vivid 5cv head unit
• Ice-specific transducer
• Portable foam-lined carry case
• Sealed battery
• Battery charger
• Power cable
• Mounting hardware
• Quick-start guide

Warranty

Covered by Garmin's 1-year limited warranty. Carolina Sportsman Outfitters provides post-purchase setup guidance by phone, call us with setup questions, transducer mounting advice, or upgrade recommendations if this unit isn't the right fit. Call 252-431-6001.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Vivid" mean?

"Vivid" refers to Garmin's color palette, sharper, brighter, higher-contrast colors than the original STRIKER line. Makes fish arcs, bottom composition, and ClearVü structure detail easier to see at a glance.

Does this support LiveScope or Panoptix?

No. The STRIKER tier does not support LiveScope Plus, LiveScope XR, LiveScope Original, or any Panoptix live sonar product. If live forward-looking sonar is on your wish list, step up to ECHOMAP UHD2 7"+ tier.

What's the difference between cv and sv?

"cv" means CHIRP + ClearVü (down imaging only). "sv" adds SideVü side imaging. The Vivid 5cv is a cv unit, includes ClearVü down imaging. No SideVü at this tier.

Can I add a cartography chip (LakeMaster VX, Navionics+)?

No. STRIKER Vivid units use Quickdraw Contours for mapping, you record your own lake contours as you fish. They do NOT support LakeMaster VX, CoastMaster Premium, Navionics+, or any other cartography chip. If you want pre-loaded maps, step up to ECHOMAP UHD2.

Does it support NMEA 2000 networking?

No. STRIKER Vivid is a standalone unit, does not network with other Garmin electronics. If you need networked radar, cameras, or multi-display setups, step up to ECHOMAP UHD2 or Ultra 2.

Is this used in tournaments?

Rarely at competitive levels. STRIKER Vivid is recreational/mid-entry tier. Tournament anglers typically run ECHOMAP UHD2, Ultra 2, or GPSMAP units with LiveScope or Panoptix live sonar.

How is this different from ECHOMAP UHD2?

Three main differences: (1) ECHOMAP UHD2 has touchscreen; STRIKER Vivid has buttons. (2) ECHOMAP UHD2 supports LakeMaster/CoastMaster/Navionics cartography chips; STRIKER Vivid is Quickdraw-only. (3) ECHOMAP UHD2 7"+ supports LiveScope via GLS 10; STRIKER Vivid does not at any size. Pricing reflects these differences, ECHOMAP UHD2 is typically $200-$300 more at comparable screen sizes.

Can I use this for ice fishing?

Yes, this IS the ice bundle. Comes with ice-specific transducer and portable case.

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Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting anglers with Garmin fishfinders since 2015. We know the tier differences across STRIKER, STRIKER Vivid, ECHOMAP UHD2, Ultra 2, and GPSMAP. Call 252-431-6001 for pre-purchase tier questions or post-purchase setup help.