Zebco ZF200 portable fish finder

[nofishfisherman]

I was recetly told about this product on another post when asking about a product that is good for ice fishing as well as open water fishing and is easily used in a rental boat.

I did a search for the product on the internet and got some good info but I was wondering if anyone has used one and it if is worth the price. It goes for $60, it probably isn't the best thing out there but I can't afford much over $100 so I thought this might be a good alternative.

I don't get out more then 6-10 times a year much tomy dismay so I also can't justify spending a ton.

Any thoughts on this product or any other ideas of a good fish finder that works through the ice and on open water and is easily mountable is a rental boat.

Thanks for the help as always. I promise one of these days I will have enough knowledge I will be able to post more answers then questions.

[northernnels]

if you have any pawn shops around check them out some time you can get a good deal. I bought a magum 11 power auger with the paint still on the muffler for 100.00 six yrs ago and it still works great. Nels

[Surface Tension]

Its better then nothing. I'd could maybe see using something like this for tubing. I was going to say a canoe trips too but I'd rather carry the extra weight and use something 10x more effective.

If your looking to spend $100 or less I'd wait till something used comes along. Something like a Garmin or Eagle with a pixel count of 240x240 used would be in that price range and sooo much better the Zebco portable.

I'll keep my eyes peeled and email you when I see something.

[nofishfisherman]

I appreciate the help as always.

[chunkytrout]

Don't get too distraught however. We're not here to knock stuff but what my partners say is on the mark.. Something like that will only bring you frustration. 60 bones for frustration is a bit much. Double your spending budget and wait for something decent. You won't be sorry you did. I saw a FL8SE go for 100 bucks a week ago.

[nofishfisherman]

You guys basically just confirmed what I was thinking. I thought it would probably be underpowered and probably not really that accurate. I am starting my search for something used. We will see what I can find. Once I get a little older (I am only 24) I will hope to be able to sink more money into fishing right now its a tough sell with the wife.

[chunkytrout]

It'll always be a tough sell with the wife. It's a given. I'll keep my eyes out for you.

[Jackpine Rob]

I've got a Fishin Buddy sitting unused in the basement that may work out OK for your needs. It has a bracket to mount on boats or canoes, and I know they make an ice bracket as well.

Replaced it with a Vexilar LC-10 and an LC200, so it hasn't been used in probably 3 years. Shoot me an e-mail if you're interested. [email protected]

[loadmaster]

Just looked on E-Bay, and one year ago the zercom RTS were going for 27.00 top bid. Somebody was refurbishing them and some bdy bought themn all out and now they are going for 100. Go figure...later the load

[Wade Joseph]

Hey! that top bid was me! did I step in it? I was hoping this would be a good deal since I can't afford the three bills for a new Marcum or Vex.

[nofishfisherman]

Jackpine, you have mail