Which One?

[Ryan L]

I must be blind or something, but I can't find which battery the Garmin Striker 4 runs on. Could someone help me out please? Is it included with the unit?

[Sam Menard]

I must be blind or something, but I can't find which battery the Garmin Striker 4 runs on. Could someone help me out please? Is it included with the unit?

From the Garmin Website: “A portable kit is available to protect and carry your STRIKER fishfinder with GPS, so it’s perfect for kayak, canoe or ice fishing. It includes a sealed, rechargeable battery with charger, built-in transducer cable management and storage and suction cup transducer mount and float.”

Check out the Garmin website and YouTube, all the info is out there.

[Ryan L]

From the Garmin Website: “A portable kit is available to protect and carry your STRIKER fishfinder with GPS, so it’s perfect for kayak, canoe or ice fishing. It includes a sealed, rechargeable battery with charger, built-in transducer cable management and storage and suction cup transducer mount and float.”

Yes, but is the battery only with the portable kit or is it included if you buy only the unit w/o the kit?

The list for the bundle:

STRIKER 4
Dual-beam transducer
Tilt/swivel mount
Portable bag
Base/handle
Suction cup mount
Foam float
Kayak In-hull Transducer Mount
Power cable
Rechargeable battery
AC charger
Documentation


The list for only the unit:

STRIKER 4
Dual-beam transducer
Transom and trolling motor mounts
Tilt/swivel mount
Power cable
Documentation

It would seem like it doesn't, but that doesn't make a lot of sense imo...

[TroutSlayer]

Yes, but is the battery only with the portable kit or is it included if you buy only the unit w/o the kit?

The list for the bundle:

STRIKER 4
Dual-beam transducer
Tilt/swivel mount
Portable bag
Base/handle
Suction cup mount
Foam float
Kayak In-hull Transducer Mount
Power cable
Rechargeable battery
AC charger
Documentation


The list for only the unit:

STRIKER 4
Dual-beam transducer
Transom and trolling motor mounts
Tilt/swivel mount
Power cable
Documentation

It would seem like it doesn't, but that doesn't make a lot of sense imo...

If you buy "only the unit", you get a power cable that you connect to your own battery. Usually your boat has a 12 volt source. In this case, you need to purchase a 12 volt battery, any one you like. the higher the AH rating, the bigger the battery and longer run time.

[Ryan L]

Looking at the Hook 2 now; what is "bullet skimmer"? I no next to nothing about fishfinders, sorry. https://www.lowrance.com/lowrance/ty...season-pack-us

[Ryeguy]

From the website you posted:
BULLET TRANSDUCER
Ideal for kayaks or small fishing boats with limited space at the console. The Bullet 4-inch displays include wide-angle Broadband Sounder. Bullet is available as a basic GPS plotter or a fish finder-only model.

[Ryan L]

I went to CT again today and got this: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/g...20striker4#srp. Leaving for Sportsman's Lodge (https://sportsmanslodge.net) on Monday. Hopefully get some nice bass!

[Sam Menard]

I went to CT again today and got this: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/g...20striker4#srp. Leaving for Sportsman's Lodge (https://sportsmanslodge.net) on Monday. Hopefully get some nice bass!

I hope that you will be happy with your purchase. Although a fish finder can mark fish, it takes some experience in interpreting the size and species. What a unit does best is tell you the water depth and bottom hardness at that location. While moving, you will also get a better idea of the bottom structure e.g. humps, flats, drop offs. You should also see weeds and sunken trees. Knowledge and experience will teach you how fish relate to these features as each species has its own preferences.

I suggest that you check out YouTube for tips on how to get the most out of your unit. Good luck on your trip!

[Ryan L]

Good luck on your trip!

Thanks.

Could someone help me out and post a pic of how to mount the sonar part to the side of the boat with the suction cup?
The directions aren't worth the paper they are printed and I don't know which way the sonar thinks is down or maybe it doesn't matter?

[Sam Menard]

What kind of boat will you be using with your sonar unit?

Basically, you want to place the transducer under water on the transom and facing downward. In the case of an aluminum boat, the transducer is normally on the starboard side of the outboard motor. The bottom of the transducer should be even with the bottom of the boat while avoiding placing it directly behind the strakes. Too deep can cause excess spraying at speed (even dislodging), while too shallow will cause loss of readings at speed. Be sure to secure any loose transducer cable to the gunwale or rear cleat.