GPS/fishfiinder opinions please

[love2fish]

Debating on these 2 options... What do you guys think? Opinions on brands, options to look for/concider.

going on a 22-2, mostly fishing/cruising inshore around Tampa bay, occasionally off-shore in the gulf and keys. Would like a thru-hull transducer.

Thanks!

Humminbird 858c CDI
http://www.basspro.com/Humminbird-858c- ... 100/249687


Lowrance HDS-7 Gen2Fishfinder/GPS Chartplotter
http://www.basspro.com/Lowrancereg;-HDS ... escription

I've heard a lot about the new Gen2 Lowrance units, but havent heard that much about the Huminbird units, especially when used in saltwater environments.  my friend has one of the Huminbird 597ci HD DI and is pretty happy with it.

[CTsalt12]

I personally would go with a Garmin over either of these options.  Can't beat how easy to use the Garmin's are.  The pricing on Garmin Units is better too.

[flounderpounder225]

Must be Karma... this just in from my email, an promo from Amazon... you can't beat this with a stick for a 541 Combo unit.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IES026/ref ... pe_vfe_dt1

[wingtime]

Must be Karma... this just in from my email, an promo from Amazon... you can't beat this with a stick for a 541 Combo unit.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IES026/ref ... pe_vfe_dt1

That is a good deal.  I almost clicked order!