Review of the Garmin STRIKER Vivid 4CV. zero b.s.
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- I'm obviously new to using sonar, so this is just my first impression.
However, as I get better at tweaking the settings, my opinion will probably change or at least be altered.
for my first trip out, I left almost everything on "Auto". Next trip, I will fiddle with the contrast, etc a bit more.
$160 from bass pro, comes with the mount. Fit perfectly on my Old Town, works like a champ. Lots of videos showing it in action here which is why I got it. Really good machine
Yes it is...I highly recommend it.
Hello, would that fit on Oldtown PDL 106? What do you by ‘comes with the mount’?
I've been looking at getting one of these specifically for structure, depth, and water temp. Locating fish really isn't all that important because you can usually identify where fish will be. Glad to hear the input on the greyscale
That's pretty much what I use it for at this point as well.
subscribed. I am kitting out my first boat (14ft jon boat) to take on local lakes and up to the white river in Arkansas next summer. This looks like a good fit for what I'm looking to see. Glad I found your channel.
Thank you for subscribing and welcome!
It's a pretty good little sonar unit for sure. I don't use it every trip, but it does come in handy when I'm fishing new areas.
I map a lot of rivers in Ontario so for that reason it is well worth it. I have the GT 20 transducer attached to a sports pal canoe for finding salmon during late summer and fall. In the winter I use the same unit but I switch out the G 20 transducer to the GT8HW-IF transducer for ice fishing for white fish, perch and Lakers and using way points on a frozen lake to get around and mark fish is awesome.
So far, it's been great.
These are incredibly useful for freshwater fishing, if you fish deep water. Where I fish, the bay goes from 10 foot shelfs to 70 feet of water in a matter of moments. Without the finder you would be fishing blind when targeting walleye and perch. Not to mention fishing drops for big predator fish looking for food. There is no way to be able to tell from the surface where exactly the drop starts beneath you without using something like this.
Yep. It's super handy for sure, and the small size means it doesn't take up much room at all.
I do two types of Kayak fishing. Pan fishing and trolling for Catfish. I bought mine mainly for the speed and maps. I look for the channel, set my trolling motor on .4 mph and troll for Catfish. It works great for that. I never watch my screen for finding fish. Structure a tad but mainly don’t watch it
That's certainly a good way to do it
Its a tool. Not a magic box. I honestly got mine to waypoint underwater rock hazards. Just something you need to be aware of when you put a motor on your kayak. Seeing fish and underwater structure is just a bonus.
Very true. I never plan to motorize my kayaks though. Mainly, it's useful for finding the rough depth fish are hanging out in, not targeting specific fish.
Color Schemes are more visible with the Contrast setting to 60-70 percent 👍
Yeah, I've since figured that out as well.
Can I ask why you don't have the Clear-Vu set up? Do you use that, and does your transducer allow it? Thanks. Good video.
Yes, I use it. It's the down view. Bottom half of the screen.
Do you have a video on how you made that ammo box stand? I like that way to mount it
No, but I can easily do one. I'll put it up on Monday or Tuesday with a short parts list.
Can this Transducer (Garmin Transducer Gt8Hw-In Hull) be used with the Garmin Striker Vivid 4cv ?
That's a good question, if you look at garmin's website, they have a list of transducers that are compatible with each model. There's a lot of them so I don't remember them all.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 Thanks for the Reply..
I need your help please.
I am a freshwater angler. I only buy reels & rods, and I have no Kayak nor a boat, but sometimes I rent a boat when I head down to a lake in VA. I have literally zero experience on fish sonars, or anything related to it. I have a budget of around $500-$600 to purchase a portable bundle to use on a rented boat then to mount it on a Kayak maybe next year because I am planning to buy me one.
I am oscillated between Castable sonars, specifically Deeper CHIRP 2 and a portable bundle like the Garmin Stricker 4 or the Garmin Echomap UHD. Can you advise on this please?
Thanks
Sure. I'd recommend the striker 4 if you are using it in a kayak or boat. Coupled with a 5Ah lithium iron phosphate battery.
I purchased a Garmin striker Vivid 4CV, a 5Ah battery, a mini ammo box to house the battery, a charger, and a transducer mounting arm. Grand total was right at the $350-$400 mark.
Castable sonars have come a long way, but if you are going to get a boat/kayak soon anyhow, you come out spending less by just getting the Striker 4, and skipping the castable sonars units, most of which actually cost more than the Garmin Striker 4.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 Thanks ! That was really helpful.
@@abulsar go striker 4...been using one for 2 years now on boat and ice fishing (built a transducer mount for ice fishing for $10)....run it on 15 year old 14.4 volt drill batteries when ice fishing(lasts all day...8-10 hours)works like a hot damn..small light and simple....dont get sucked into spending $600+...fish don't care what you spent...total into my set up under $200 bucks...hope this helps...
From my very frozen igloo on the mountain D.
@@RAM-19 Thanks for the great tips!
@@abulsar no problem...I am on you tube a lot...if I can help in any way please feel free to message me.
I fish on a budget and have figured out a lot of ways to make stuff simple , light and just work without breaking the bank (50 plus years old...)...
I have a group 27 lead acid battery on my kayak for my trolling motor. Is this Garmin power hungry and most likely to drain my battery much quicker? Just wondering if a second battery would be needed.
I have a little rechargable battery and it's never even hit 50% even using it all day. Battery drain is minimal.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 Awesome. Thank you.
Not a problem!
very interesting point of view. im still thinking about it. thanks.... whats the dept range? it doesnt say on garmins website.
Like 1000 feet.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 oh perfect!!! Thank you! 👍
does this have any navigation, lake charts or downloadable maps. Thinking of getting it for my boat for people to use when I am not around. They can just follow the routes I make. Thanks.
No navigation. It can track your route and save it though.
Do you think it'll be able to work at 400-600ft? (off shore, salt water), all the videos i've seen are for shallow water :(
Max depth in saltwater is listed as 830 feet, so it should be good to around 800 with accurate results.
With the flasher mode it's probably amazing for vertical jigging crappie and walleye?
Possibly?
@@TheAverageFisherman99 dam I was hoping ya would know 😂😂. I don't own one but I'm pretty sure I'm going to real soon. Just was wondering how well the flasher feature worked for that type of fishing.
The answer is yes.
Please I want to ask that can you see a shoal of fish in the Garmin striker 4
Yes. Quite easily.
And how can I see that please let me know much more abeg send me your WhatsApp number and teach me
Like can i use this in the ocean and at what max depth?
Yep..it's rated for saltwater, max depth in saltwater is 830 feet.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 thanks for the reply i'm sold getting one now for sure!
That a scope is really just like a flasher isn't it?
It's a Garmin striker vivid 4cv. It's Chirp sonar with downscan, but also has a flasher.
Do you prefer the striker vivid cv to the striker 4? Any big difference?
The clear vu sonar and color palettes are the biggest differences. The downview sonar is helpful when spotting brush piles vs underground humps, etc.
The regular striker 4 does not have the auto mapping features. You have to at least get the striker 4 plus or striker 4 vivid if those features are a must.
How much is the cost of this unit?
$180 for the unit and transducer.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 where i can purchase it?
clearvu doesn't work. it only shows the same result as to your sonar now even when im in the water.
Adjust your settings..mine works well.
Please can I use Garmin in Ghana
I would imagine so.
Okay buh please I need further explanation about the Garmin striker 4 and I want you to teach privately can you give me Whatsapp to chat on
@@seerkrah1582 no thanks. If you have further questions, I will answer them here.
Okay
So this is not a side imaging one?
No. 2D and downview only.
Does this unit have a flasher?
Yes it does.
Ty much, sir!
Cat, eh?
Oh well. So much for credibility.
Wait..are you implying that I have no credibility because I own a cat?
If that's all it takes for you to ignore solid truthful advice, then I feel sorry for you.
I work 16 hour shifts. That doesn't lend itself to having a dog.
@@TheAverageFisherman99
Just razzin’ ya brother.
No offense intended.
Thanks for the video, very informative.
I just picked up the Striker Vivid 4cv a couple days ago. (first fishfinder/depth finder ever)
Pretty interested to see how this thing operates.
What kind of battery do you need?
I use a small 5Ah 12.8v battery from ECI Power. It's a lithium iron phosphate battery. It's good for about two days of fishing. 6:10 in this video I show the exact battery.
@@TheAverageFisherman99 appreciate it .....another question about the fish finder do I have to buy a mount for the unit and the thing that goes into the water or does it come with it?
@@djttimeebp8249 Dude...why not actually watch the entire video. I answered all these questions...in the video.
If you want more info on it: ua-cam.com/video/b-FFNmOqRGQ/v-deo.html