What are Garmin Fishfinder Echo Models?

By Laura Moore

Garmin fishfinder models are industry-leading products produced by one of the world leaders in personal navigation devices. Starting in 1989 with handheld GPS devices that were used in the 1991 Gulf War, Garmin s product line has since developed not only to include fish finders but a diverse product line that includes automobile navigation devices, aviation GPS systems, outdoor handheld GPS devices and fitness products such as training watches. But it is their marine GPS products that have won the hearts of fishermen all over the world for providing them with some of the most outstanding tools for improving their catches.

The most recent line of Garmin fishfinder models is the Echo series that offers superior sonar performance while still being easy to use and comes with Garmin s HD-ID target tracking technology that clearly detects targets so you ll know just where to drop your line for the best results while providing a very clear picture of underwater contours such as ledges and contours as well as debris and submerged brush. The Echo series includes the following models:

The 550c. This fish finder has a five-inch VGA screen with ultra-sharp 640x480 resolution and 256 colors and displays an amazing amount of detail on underwater information such as contours of the lake bottom and fish returns. The dual beam transducer (77 kHz/200 kHz) provides you with a viewing angle of up to 120-degrees that will allow you to see beyond the sides of your boat. The powerful sonar transmitter lets you see as deep as 1,900 feet under the water. The fish finder comes with an easy-clamp mount with tilt and swivel features as well as a transducer with mounting bracket and trolling motor clamp.
The 500c. A great fish finder that offers premium features at an affordable price, the 500c features a five-inch QVGA display with 320x234 pixel resolution and 256 colors. The dual beam fish finder lets you see up to a depth of 700 ft in saltwater and 1,900 ft in freshwater with a viewing angle of 120-degrees that lets you see not just under but around your boat as well. The inclusion of Garmin s Smooth Scaling technology not only ensures that you will retain sonar history when depth ranges change but also lets you review the sonar history so that you can pick up things you might have originally missed. The 500c can also read and display water temperature and water speed using an optional sensor. The 500c comes with quick-release tilt and swivel mount as well as a transom mount for the transducer.

The 300c. This is one of the best models for fishermen on a budget who don t want to sacrifice performance. The dual beam fish finder features a 3.5-inch QVGA screen that is easily readable even in bright sunlight and has 320x240 resolution and 265 colors. The powerful 300 watt RMS sonar allows fishermen to see to a depth of up to 1,500 feet with a viewing angle of as much as 120-degrees. The 300c Garmin fishfinder also features Garmin s Smooth Scaling technology as well as quick-release tilting mount and transom-mountable transducer.

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