In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens th-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
Thanks for the review, I'm actually looking at this for my small sailboat and you gave the clearest concise look at this I've seen. Can't beat the price and features on this plus garmin is a solid brand. Cheers and hope the fish are biting wherever you are
My Stryker 4 is incredible as a low cost fishfinder. As a chart plotter, not so much. Really thought it had marine charts as part of the software. Nope. So now I use Active Captain on my phone and the Garmin strictly as a fishfinder with heading, speed, water temp, and depth displayed. Still consider it a great buy though.
Does the depth finder on the top left of screen reach beyond 5ft? Great video thank you for sharing Also on Yamaha site this same one lists for 318.99, where did you get it so cheap?
Yeah I have used it in 30 foot of water but I was just fishing shallow for that video. I bought it at Dicks Sporting Goods when it was on sale. Hope that helps!
@@Battlenut1 Hey bro, it does not have an internal battery. I usually use an external 12V battery for my Striker plus 4 and dual beam-IF. It works perfectly.
How did you mount your transducer? I’m thinking about getting one for my yak-but I’m undecided whether to putty it to the inside of the hull (which would be nice and tidy), or to get a swivel arm for outside of the boat. Thanks man
I glued the mount to the side of the paddle boat so that way I can remove the equipment when I get ready to store it and just snap it in place when I use it.
My brother just gave me this fish finder so I don't know how to use it yet but I was wondering if the clear vu mode shows fish or if they only show up in the traditional mode?
Yes but it’s confusing. The clear view on the plus 4 has a clear view tab but it only picks up structures and not fish. They do offer a model that does have a true clear view fish finder but it’s closer to $200
I wondered the same when it happened and I realized that I was in 3.5 feet of water and the fish was outside on the solar cone that basically runs straight below the boat.
I love you caught a fish during your review! Sweet! Thanks
Ha ha. I know right!!!!
And the fish finder didn't pick it up
The fact that you caught a fish while making this video was incredible footage. Nice job 👍
😂
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens th-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
Thanks for the review, I'm actually looking at this for my small sailboat and you gave the clearest concise look at this I've seen. Can't beat the price and features on this plus garmin is a solid brand. Cheers and hope the fish are biting wherever you are
James Caplinger that’s great to hear! For the money you won’t be disappointed. Good luck out there! 💯
I'm also looking putting it on my 21 foot trailer sailer. How did you find it?
You're obviously a multi-tasker! Good job.
🤣
Please post a part two demonstrating how to adjust the fish finder to call fish to the boat like that.
Ha ha.... you got it! 🤣
Just ordered one for my kayak and ice fishing....can't wait! Thanks for the review.
Good luck man! 💯👍🏼👍🏼
Whats the review? Is it good
It’s good for the money! I have since upgraded to the Garmin Livescope.
@@thebuzz2010 it's pretty good for the price and size. I was looking for one that's smaller aswell. I highly recommend 👌
My Stryker 4 is incredible as a low cost fishfinder. As a chart plotter, not so much. Really thought it had marine charts as part of the software. Nope. So now I use Active Captain on my phone and the Garmin strictly as a fishfinder with heading, speed, water temp, and depth displayed. Still consider it a great buy though.
Yeah for the money it's pretty good.
Be nice to see you use it in practice
Nice little video mate. Looking at one in Australia.
It would have been more cool if the fish was on the screen and then he hooked it
Great review
Great review! The fish catching is priceless! Thank you
Thanks man! 🤙🏼💯
Nice video and nice set up too!
Does the depth finder on the top left of screen reach beyond 5ft? Great video thank you for sharing
Also on Yamaha site this same one lists for 318.99, where did you get it so cheap?
Yeah I have used it in 30 foot of water but I was just fishing shallow for that video. I bought it at Dicks Sporting Goods when it was on sale. Hope that helps!
Sweet! I got one recently for my kayak and it's perfect! Tight lines!
MrBlueSkyNM right on brother! 🤙🏼💯
This may be a dumb question but I am gonna ask anyhow. Does this thing have an internal battery? or is it external?
@@Battlenut1 External, either 12V or AA battery pack would work I believe.
@@Battlenut1 Hey bro, it does not have an internal battery. I usually use an external 12V battery for my Striker plus 4 and dual beam-IF. It works perfectly.
Thanks, good info😀
Thanks for this man!
Thanks. I’m considering one of the on my old fishing boat. I’d like to see you do a review when moving though.
DenisMguitar for the money you can’t beat it! I will try and do another review moving and in deeper water soon. 💯
How did you mount your transducer? I’m thinking about getting one for my yak-but I’m undecided whether to putty it to the inside of the hull (which would be nice and tidy), or to get a swivel arm for outside of the boat. Thanks man
I glued the mount to the side of the paddle boat so that way I can remove the equipment when I get ready to store it and just snap it in place when I use it.
@@ChadAlanJones Nice! Thanks man
the clearvu does show fish btw.. it does on mine atleast lol
My brother just gave me this fish finder so I don't know how to use it yet but I was wondering if the clear vu mode shows fish or if they only show up in the traditional mode?
Any suggestions on how big of a milliamp hour battery for ice fishing for this unit?
I have no idea… sorry! I live in Texas so I have no experience with ice fishing.
you have the stiker 4 plus cv not the stiker 4 plus as you have clear view
Hmmm striker plus 4, have CV??? Some others review Don't have CV.
I know that striker CV and CV plus...
Yes but it’s confusing. The clear view on the plus 4 has a clear view tab but it only picks up structures and not fish. They do offer a model that does have a true clear view fish finder but it’s closer to $200
What I! wanna know is, where did you get it for $100 doLLars!? I only keep finding it for $160-$180.
How do you have clearvu if you're using the dual-beam transducer?
The model I have is the striker 4 plus cv. It has options for both. I hope that helps answers your question.
Can you increase the size of the speed reading?
I’m not sure as I have not tried but I think the size will increase if you are not in split screen.
Did anybody notice that even though he got a fish, the fish didn’t show up on the fishfinder.
I wondered the same when it happened and I realized that I was in 3.5 feet of water and the fish was outside on the solar cone that basically runs straight below the boat.
I dont have ClearVü?
What fish was it?
Catfish
Mine always says 82 degrees haha
Striker 4 plus does not have the clearvu .....
Mine does! If you go to the 2:15 mark you can see the menu that shows the clear view tab before I click on it.
@@ChadAlanJones You're three different Garmin strikers there's the garment striker 4 , the striker 4 plus , and the striker 4 plus cv
what does a dual beam mean
It has two sonar beams, one for wider coverage and one that’s more narrow for more detailed images.
@@ChadAlanJones thank you!!!!! that's makes sense!!! thanks for explaining
It didn’t even show the fish he caught?? How??
He's only in 4ft of water, it will only show what is under the transducer cone, not 12ft out to the side.
That striker 4 cost almost $200....
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