Fish Finders...Lowrance LCX-15MT...LCX-19C?

Ranger375 · July 21, 2004, 05:00:16 PM

Anyone have any experience with either of these...yep...got to get a new one and I am looking at these two.

Mike Noble · July 21, 2004, 07:05:36 PM

If whichever you get actually helps you "find fish"...let me know and I'll buy one or two or ten.

Ranger375 · July 21, 2004, 07:40:18 PM

Are you kidding...I am only buying one for image...I mean all those guys on the fishing shows have 'em and I want to grow up to be just like them.

Has nothing to do with finding fish...beside what makes you think even if I find 'em I can catch 'em.

Mike Noble · July 21, 2004, 07:42:10 PM

Oh, I get it. Its a matter of "looking like you know what you are doing" and "looking good doing it".

Ranger375 · July 21, 2004, 07:44:58 PM

Bingo!!! That is exactly what it is...and I just want to know which one of these would make me look really good?

Mike Cork · July 22, 2004, 11:44:54 AM

Either one will make you look really good, but unfortunately I am unfamilar with the two (never used them). I do know that any depth finder will work and make you look good if you leave it on K-Mart Mode, shows all kinds of fish and structure under you, may not catch many of them but who ever is in the boat with you will think you know where they are at

Ranger375 · July 22, 2004, 05:23:36 PM

The K-Mart mode...haven't read about that one...sounds easy though. Hey if I get the GPS built in then I will also look like I know where I am going. I think this image thing is gonna work for me. They even have little fishes on them and the depth they are. That would look really good too! Wow!

Mike Noble · July 22, 2004, 07:25:55 PM

You're cookin' with grease now Ranger.

Ranger375 · July 22, 2004, 07:32:48 PM

Well...I guess I will just have to take a chance and get one of these models...wonder if I can pick up fishing shows on 'em.

Mike Noble · July 22, 2004, 08:49:54 PM

What about just one of those new "flat screen TV's"? Hook up a VCR and the pro's could walk you thru the day.

Ranger375 · July 22, 2004, 08:53:55 PM

Whoa...you may have just changed my life with that suggestion!

Ranger375 · July 27, 2004, 10:42:41 PM

Well...I got the LCX-19C. I look really good now...

Seriously...it is a great unit. Doesn't mean I will catch anymore fish but it has a "perty" picture!

Mike Cork · July 28, 2004, 12:19:45 AM

well let us know, I for one would love to know if you thought your money was well spent.

danisfish · July 28, 2004, 08:31:07 AM

I have had my 15 for about two weeks now. I am still learnig how to use it. It would help if I would take the time to read the book, but trial and error just seems more fun. the graph is nice, but I love the maps in the unit. I now have a map of cross lake with the names of all the pockets, islands, everything. I bought a chip for east texas which has more detail and hope they have the new La map out soon.

I can't say I have been catching more fish, but it does make tough days on the water a little more fun. I have spent some time on cross just riding and have found some tops I would never have know about without the unit.Maybe one day I will pull a big fish out of there and it will be worth it. Good luck with the unit and enjoy. Daniel

Mike Cork · July 28, 2004, 10:59:06 AM

Tops?

Where where?

If you like it and it will prevent you from getting lost it is already worth it, catching fish is only a bonus....

Ranger375 · July 28, 2004, 01:39:53 PM

Danisfish...which map chip did you buy? I will need to expand the 19c and I have been looking at them wondering which product is best.

danisfish · July 28, 2004, 02:12:37 PM

If you go to Navionics.com you can look at all the maps they have. They tell you which lakes in which states they now cover and they are adding lakes very fast. They show structure, vegetation, boat ramps and a lot more.

Ranger375 · July 28, 2004, 02:33:31 PM

I also see that fishing hot spots has maps as well...guess I will see which one looks the best for the lakes in my area.

Mike Noble · July 28, 2004, 08:01:06 PM

Be sure and load the lakes around here so you will be set for your trips to visit us....

Ranger375 · July 29, 2004, 07:02:32 PM

Mike...that is funny you said that...I think that would be a blast to come down there and meet all you guys...so I will get that ordered!

Mike Noble · July 30, 2004, 08:13:11 AM

What day will you be here?

Ranger375 · July 30, 2004, 12:00:36 PM

Oh sure! You just want to pay me back for that little conspiracy thing I did with Laurie!!

Mike Noble · July 30, 2004, 01:59:17 PM

Absolutely not....I'll get even one day....but fishing is fishing, not payback time.

Jared LeBlue · July 30, 2004, 03:21:23 PM

Hey Ranger375, come down and fish the Ultimate Bass Club Shoot Out. You can be any honorary member of one the clubs.

Ranger375 · July 30, 2004, 04:56:32 PM

So just curious but what is this I hear about having gators down there??!!

I can tell you now that I don't have any tackle in my bags for a bite that big. Let alone a net!!