Review: Garmin Fishfinder 140

With so many fish finders available these days it can be difficult to pinpoint the exact model that fits your needs best. All have basic functions and some are far more advanced than others. Many people base their decision on price, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Some people have no need of the more advanced fish finders that chart their location on GPS. Some are perfectly fine with lower end models such as the Garmin Fishfinder 140.

Garmin is a trusted name in GPS navigational equipment. So it really is not a big leap for Garmin to turn to aquatic supplies, such as the Garmin Fishfinder 140. This fish finder is pretty basic. It shows the depth of the water and the fish that come within its range. You can even set an alarm so you will know what size of fish have come within casting range. You can select a narrow or a wide view if you are in shallow water so you get a better coverage and alert map.

The downside of the Garmin 140 would have to be its display. It is the old fashioned black and white display that your parent's used on their boat. And it does not give you the ability to GPS your position so you can come back to the same place. It also does not come with pre-loaded maps of different rivers or lakes that may be in your area. But that is okay considering the price. The 140 is relatively cheap and you can easily find it for around $100 if you look on the Amazon website.

The one thing that really is a problem is the mounting hardware and the screen cover. Even though the Garmin Fishfinder 140 is relatively cheap, it should come with these two pieces of hardware. If you want to mount the 140 to your boat, then you are going to have to pay extra for the mounting kit. And in order to protect the screen from the sun or rain, you will have to buy the cover as well. It is the little costs that can add up. So you essentially buy the 140 for $100 but you wind up paying over $150 in total to get the extras. It still is cheaper than most but it should definitely come with these already packaged with the fish finder.

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