I was searching for reviews and saw your name! I knew I had found an honest reviewer :) I just ordered one for my kayak! This'll be my first ever fish finder. I am stoked!
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
zoffinger You'll love it. Mine is secondary to my Lowrance but I went 2 months without it this spring when I was getting my boat fixed. It felt like I was missing a leg or something. I didn't realize how much I relied on it until I didn't have it.
@amals51
5 жыл бұрын
I just got one for my yak also. Would love some help and advice on how and where to mount it. The big rig fd has a dedicated scupper designed for the transducer but it’s directly behind the prop. I’m concerned about prop wash interference. Can you help me out?
@vf12497439
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I wasn't sure what unit I wanted to purchase but now I know.
@Flukemaster
11 жыл бұрын
The DV on the Raymarine is a little better than the HDS so I use the HDS for GPS and Side Scan and the Dragonfly for Down Vision.
@Flukemaster
11 жыл бұрын
7'6" Med Hvy for rigs and jigs up to 1/2oz. Any heavier you need to go with a Hvy action rod.
@NHBackcountryGuide
11 жыл бұрын
Very cool! I like the down scan and son or combo. I am in the market for one and this video was a big help.
@Flukemaster
11 жыл бұрын
LOL. Exactly. The fishing has been horrible. This video was shot at the end of a three day trip where I only caught 6 fish and didn't get a single one on camera. It happens. But I just got back from the lake where I filmed a good one that will be up sometime next week.
@kevinjennings7788
9 жыл бұрын
Great review. Thanks as always helpful info. My son thanks your the greatest.
@Flukemaster
9 жыл бұрын
Kevin Jennings Thanks Kevin. Tell your son I said hi.
@dominickpratt7756
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video i just made my first fishfinder putchase got the dragonfy 4dv sonar
@FLAIR.
11 жыл бұрын
Price, looks sweet
@eddiebreeden1134
11 жыл бұрын
Raymarine makes nice equipment. The company where I work has used them them for a long time. It should last you for many years.
@clemsondude71
8 жыл бұрын
would you use the raymarnie for a kayak? if not what would you suggest?
@vinniefusco7809
5 жыл бұрын
Good Video! I would like to see one with you going over brush piles, and see how the fish show up on the dragon fly. Were you on Lake Russell shooting this video? BTW... Go Dawgs!!!!!
@BEETLEJ00CE
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review !
@Flukemaster
11 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@AnthonyJohnson32010
9 жыл бұрын
Ordered the dragonfly 4 pro with navionics gold yesterday its going to be in tomorrow i cant wait to try it going to the lake this weekend if its not raining!
@MrStiggy77
7 жыл бұрын
Still a fan of the Dragonfly 7? I have a 999SI at my console and and worthless pirahnamax 197DI at my bow. Considering the 7 for the bow. For the 400-500 price range, seems like it would be a good buy. I do not see myself needing SI at the bow. I mainly fish for sandbass, hybrids, and stripers, so I want something on my bow that I can tell when the school has moved on.
@eddyj01258
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene, so between the lowrance elite 5 chirp and the raymarine dragonfly 7, Would you still go with the dragonfly?
@Flukemaster
8 жыл бұрын
+Eddy J Yes. The image on the dragonfly is much better
@aussie360anddji7
2 жыл бұрын
hi great review minw ont turn on where do i find the fuse to check it ty i have the 4 pro
@mchiefbailey
10 жыл бұрын
You make good videos. As a beginner fisherman or hunter, I have some suggestions for videos. How could I suggest them to you?
@trevormorse97_redeemed
4 жыл бұрын
What would you say is the best kayak fish finder for beginning-advanced anglers, I have a Jackson liska and am wanting to invest in one soon!
@Lakirovka
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Helpfull!
@ChucksWorldofFishing
10 жыл бұрын
good review man !
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@owenalexander6238
8 жыл бұрын
Do you think this would be difficult to mount to a rowboat or use as portable fish finder? What kind of battery would you use?
@HeetXS
7 жыл бұрын
Buying this in two weeks!!!!!!!!!!
@hannahbeavers7839
11 жыл бұрын
nice dude,i am thinking about getting a duckett what is the best action for jigs and texas rigs.......please answer
@mikewatto653
9 жыл бұрын
how is the fish marking on sonar? looking to put on a kayak and troll for fish, waypoints and marking fish is top priority, would u recommend dragonfly or not?
@missmelanie337
9 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a Dragonfly 6 I'm looking for a video on understanding what I'm seeing on the sonar and down imaging. where do I look?
@30gills
9 жыл бұрын
If you had to choose one fish finder what would it be? I have been deciding between the lowrance 7 chirp or the dragon fly. Please explane why you would choose what you would choose. I have a mirrocraft boat so I will only use one finder. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming.
@Flukemaster
9 жыл бұрын
Shawn Hurst The Lowrance
@leeyarbrough9636
7 жыл бұрын
I fish on pickwick area Florence Alabama , was wondering if you could tell me how to fine tune the images like you shown on this video
@LekanOyefeso
9 жыл бұрын
Are you putting the DragonFly on the new boat. I'm thinking about finally upgrading my depth/fish finder on my boat and am wondering which way to go. I have a Skeeter FS125 and and thinking about mounting a DragonFly on the console and putting an Elite 7 up front off of the trolling motor. I don't know much about the transducer size on the Elite 7. Would that be ok mounting it to the trolling motor?
@joeeoj1484
6 жыл бұрын
Hello, is the Dragonfly 5Pro good for saltwater too? And how much deep can see in saltwater ? Thank you.
@oneharry_og
9 жыл бұрын
Do you think this is too much for a kayak? I'm thinking of the dragonfly 4 without the GPS. Will a kayak move fast enough for this work properly? Any recommendations for a kayak?
@canatek
8 жыл бұрын
Do you think that a down imaging or side imaging sonar is worth installing on a kayak? Cheers
@30gills
9 жыл бұрын
Is it worth paying more for chirp? Or is the elite 7 going to get it done? I only fish lakes in utah and I really want a sold finder. With your experience is chirp worth it?
@jyankeesrock
10 жыл бұрын
Would I have to buy a different mount if I wanted to use this unit in the bow? Also is the transducer looks pretty large, making me wonder if it might snap off easily when mounted on a trolling motor. Thanks.
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
They sell a very good trolling motor mount for the transducer.
@mr.t8844
8 жыл бұрын
can you tell me what model this is? Meaning is it the drsgonfly 3,5,7 etc...
@PaperArtTutorialz
10 жыл бұрын
so if you had one choice only.....Elite 7 HDI or The Dragon Fly?......
@ultralightfishingguy
5 жыл бұрын
Hey fluke, just bought a little 10' bass raider guy for the back of the pickup and looking for a cheap fish finder. Are you still ok recommending one of these (@ 2019) for someone who fishes small lakes and ponds (
@Flukemaster
5 жыл бұрын
yes They re even better now
@Michaelf4117
11 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!!
@j-s9003
7 жыл бұрын
what is the best setting to see the fish from 6 to 30 feet. I have a dragonfly 4. thanks
@ctfford58
10 жыл бұрын
Flukemaster great review! Now for the Million dollar question. I'm looking at either the Dragonfly or the Elite-7HDI. I currently have a Humminbird 570DI and I regret buying it because it is B&W and useless in the sun. Since you have both Dragonfly and Lowrance Elite-7 which would you recommend? Again great review.
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
I would recommend the 7HDI up on the trolling motor and the Dragonfly for the console. The 7 has a much slower processor and doesn't refresh your position very quickly, It will drive you crazy when at the wheel. The dragonfly has a very large transducer and will take up every bit of room on the bottom of your trolling motor. But the do make a nice trolling motor mount for it.
@ctfford58
10 жыл бұрын
Flukemaster Thanks this will be going on the console. Biggest thing I need is GPS to fish the KY lake Ledges. I wish I could afford 2 new units. I'll only have a 3" color humminbird up front.
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
C Ford If I remember correctly the Navionics chip that comes with the Dragonfly has a good map of KY Lake. I'd check before ordering the Platinum.
@hewaschuk
10 жыл бұрын
Can you mount the transducer through an aluminum hull? I have a 16' Legend.
@GENOVANELI
10 жыл бұрын
Hey my man how much did you pay for that unit if you don't mind me asking. I need a new unit for my boat since one of my fish finders quit working.
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
700
@christianprerok7304
10 жыл бұрын
DON'T get any of the Navionics packages with it, save your money and just buy the Dragonfly with the transducer. The Navionics packages that you can buy with it are NOT eligible for free updates like the others are. Plus, the unit already has a map in it anyway. I have yet to get the Navionics chip to fully function in mine.
@GENOVANELI
10 жыл бұрын
Christian Prerok Ok thanks for tip.
@bartnukem
11 жыл бұрын
Are you doing this for a demo only? Because you are running a HDS8 w/ down imaging....this is the same thing correct? I guess I dont know why u need both?
@MaximizeBass
9 жыл бұрын
Looking into getting a new unit. In your opinion is this unit better than the HDS 7 touch? just curious as to which you would think is better, knowing that they both have different but similar layouts/specs.
@Flukemaster
9 жыл бұрын
Maximized Bass No. It's a good downscan unit but the HDS units are better all around fish finders.
@MaximizeBass
9 жыл бұрын
Flukemaster Alright thanks for the quick response!
@martfambam7186
9 жыл бұрын
Gene dragonfly 4 pro or lowrance elite chirp 4 what would you buy looking for bluegill and crappie on 2 d and downscan what would you get
@zacpdx
6 жыл бұрын
Old video but do you still use Ray Marine products?
@blongfishing
11 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use a Berkley motor oil worm?
@Brandonadam209
8 жыл бұрын
Are you using the C-Map or the Navionics? I bought one its on its way but comes with the C-Map essentials
@Flukemaster
8 жыл бұрын
+Brandon Adam Navionics
@chrismonicalaycook546
7 жыл бұрын
Im wanting to spend 600 or less for a chirp finder. Would dragon fly 7 be you pick?
@thegaoutdoorsman
10 жыл бұрын
+Flukemaster Thanks for the review. I've been looking at this unit for a while, but I don't know anyone personally that owns one, so I haven't been able to see it in action. I REALLY like the screen and user friendly controls vs other units. May I ask WHY you wouldn't use it up front, but you do use Elite?
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
The only reason is because I also have a hydrowave attached to my trolling motor and with the larger size of the Dragonfly transducer it just wouldn't fit. They make a great trolling motor mount for it and it will work fine. It just doesn't work for me.
@thegaoutdoorsman
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've been watching your channel for a while now, and your videos trump any other Fishing videos on KZitem. More informative, non-commercial, and straight to the point than any other videos I have found. Extremely helpful for the average weekend warrior. Please keep it up!
@mubeensakharkar4369
3 жыл бұрын
Sir how much price in bahrain dinar
@iplaygolf2010
10 жыл бұрын
would you recommend the ray marine dragonfly or the garmin echo map 50dv?
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
Jack Howard I've never tried the garmin but I love my dragonfly
@noahhull
9 жыл бұрын
Thinking about purchasing the raymarine dragonfly 4 but read the maps aren't that great so what are your thoughts on buying a navionics map card to run in it?
@Flukemaster
9 жыл бұрын
Noah Hull My Navionics works on it.
@noahhull
9 жыл бұрын
thanks man
@dhk227
7 жыл бұрын
Raymarine Dragonfly 7 pro or Garmin 7sv $450 vs $500 I think my problem is the side scan transducer of the 7sv has to be deeper in the water to be effective which creates shallow water problems in my twin troller (small 2 man boat)
@BassMonkey
9 жыл бұрын
Gene Lowrance hdi chirp 4 or dragonfly 4 pro what would you get or are they both about the same
@Flukemaster
9 жыл бұрын
Bass Monkey Hard to say. I haven't used the new Dragonfly 4 yet and I just got a Lowrance 4 chirp last week for my kayak.
@Flukemaster
9 жыл бұрын
Bass Monkey The image is a lot better on the dragonfly.
@BassMonkey
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BigBass202
11 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost?
@abuvall
11 жыл бұрын
Price? Just wondering...
@jefflucas2965
4 жыл бұрын
Do you still run this?
@pikemax888
5 жыл бұрын
what was the model number of this unit ?
@Flukemaster
5 жыл бұрын
That was the original Dragonfly
@captaindd1971
7 жыл бұрын
what model is it?
@jamesfishermancrawford8240
8 жыл бұрын
you should do some more videos on the dragonfly I have the 5 pro and like watching to no more about it
@Flukemaster
8 жыл бұрын
+James Crawford I don't own this one anymore
@jamesfishermancrawford8240
8 жыл бұрын
+Flukemaster ok man just thought I would ask
@bassmoore2083
8 жыл бұрын
+Flukemaster why did you sell it?
@eddgutierrez5811
7 жыл бұрын
Zach Moore it was probably a review unit
@CaptDavesSportfishing
7 жыл бұрын
hahaha.......
@Flukemaster
11 жыл бұрын
700
@fishingfeeva9184
11 жыл бұрын
Hey gene I love your vids great job man have u got a Facebook? ?
@chrissp7567
11 жыл бұрын
Do you think that this system would be good on a kayak?
@Flukemaster
11 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know some guys who use it on theirs. They say it works fine mounted through hull.
@yanciv
11 жыл бұрын
lol "Pretty Picture"
@anthonymurphy9513
10 жыл бұрын
Cropee not crapee
@Flukemaster
10 жыл бұрын
Potato, potato.
@darrelwray4904
7 жыл бұрын
Crappie is the correct spelling
@shaney3116
6 жыл бұрын
anthony murphy Georgia =crappie , above the mason Dixon line= croppie. My grandpaw says "Yankees are like hemorrhoids, if they come down and go back up they ain't to bad, but when they come down and stay down they are a pain in the ass".......just kidding. Go dawgs !!
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