03-08-2004, 04:58 AM
The one thing HB has going for them is their acquisition of Zercom several years back. They've just produced too much junk in years past for anglers (other than those looking for the cheapest unit) to have any confidence in their products. But their latest release of products makes you wonder if they've turned things around. Maybe they have. And their price point is enough to make you look. But based on their reputation, I wouldn't pay money to be their guineau pig. Safer to wait and see.
What's a quality graph? Look at what the pro's use (walleye pro's) if they're not sponsored by the vendor. Most will have Lowrance graphs, some will have Genetrons (a pricey $3K unit), some will have Pinpoints. Garmin and Vexilar's Edge are also good units. It depends on your budget, but I think a good graph is worth it since it's your eyes to the underwater world.
What's a quality graph? Look at what the pro's use (walleye pro's) if they're not sponsored by the vendor. Most will have Lowrance graphs, some will have Genetrons (a pricey $3K unit), some will have Pinpoints. Garmin and Vexilar's Edge are also good units. It depends on your budget, but I think a good graph is worth it since it's your eyes to the underwater world.