Most people, when looking at various fish finders, base their final decision on two factors. The first is their need. Do they need one that can chart and plot their GPS position and is highly sophisticated? Or do they need a simple device that covers the basics? The second is price. While some people can afford to pay a couple grand, some cannot afford that amount. For those who want a good product at a reasonable price, the Garmin Fishfinder 140 may be the perfect solution.
Chances are pretty good that you have heard the Garmin name. They are one of the leaders in GPS technology. So going over to fish finders is not a great leap. The Garmin Fishfinder 140 is one of the most basic models Garmin produces but it still does have a lot to offer. With the ability to narrow or widen the field of coverage for the bottom terrain and preset alarms for certain fish sizes, it does make it a good product. You can also see the depth of the water and the temperature.
One of the drawbacks to the Garmin 140 is its display. It is the old fashioned monochrome display that was utilized a long time ago. Moreover, it doesn’t provide you with the capacity to GPS your location so you can return to the same area. It also doesn’t feature pre-loaded maps of different rivers or lakes that may be in your locale.
But those things may be acceptable considering the price. This model is comparatively low-priced and you can buy it for about $100 if you look on the Amazon or Target websites.
The only downside to the Garmin 140 fishfinder is the sales tactic. Sure you can get it for a hundred dollars but you must pay additional for the mounting hardware and display screen cover. That is simply poor merchandising on Garmin’s behalf. Granted these extras only tack on an extra $50 however it’s still the principle of the matter. Attempting to up-sell add-ons which are really requirements is a shoddy sales strategy.
It’s always a good idea to read some fish finder reviews before you buy. Check out my latest on the the Norcross Hawkeye F33P.
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