2 Questions to the group! fishfinder/drifter....

Ok…… Here are another 2 newbie questions for you guys:

1)   Eagle Cuda 128 portable fish finder – Picked it up at JOES for $49.99…. Is this fish finder any good? Or should it just be returned….?
2)   Drifter – Just bought one…. Anybodys comments on what and how I should add pole holders? The center strip has a slight arch to it so a scott mount would not sit flush. I have no idea if I should just mount it there or what???

Thanx~

1.) I have an Eagle Cuda 128 that I bought for $60.  It's inexpensive, holds up well to weather/salt/etc.. (more so than the cheap humminbirds) and will allow you to know your depth and get an idea of bottom structure.    Large fish and bait balls will be visible to that fish finder.  For most kayak fishing it's a great little fish finder.  Besides you only spent $50 on it.   

If you really want a nice fish finder I think you'll probably have to pay more like $200+ to get better resolution and fish detection.

2.)  I don't have a OK Drifter, but I do have it's shorter cousin the OK Caper.  One word of caution both boats are considered fairly wet rides relative to other brands as well as some of the newer OK models.  I would mount it where ever you think is best in terms of access and useability.  If there is an arch to deal with you can always use some closed cell foam or excessive marine goop to help it become flush.

Brian

I agree w/ Bsteves, the ff you have will do a good job for the time being. Some day down the road you can upgrade if you want some extra features.

Z

Be sure and put some dielectric grease on the exposed electrical connections to help prevent corrosion.