Hawkeye Portable Fish Finder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 139 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality. The performance also gets good comments, but opinions are divided on the design. There are some critical reviews about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Hawkeye Portable Fish Finder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Hawkeye Portable Fish Finder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 139 user reviews of the Hawkeye Portable Fish Finder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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86% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Sad it didnt work all the time

 

I was sadden when this product didn't work for me. So I am returning it. Even though I went by what the manual said to do. I was in clear water, new batteries, and as prescribe to do. But never got a depth reading.

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good, easy to use. great little product..very accurate compared to other

 

easy to use. great little product..very accurate compared to other pieces. i really like the smallness of the product and the fact you can move it from boat to boat...

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Got Silt Forget It,Expect Easy Refund from Amazon Forget It

 

I fish on a sandpit that has some silt. I've tried the NorCross Hawkeye F33P and couldn't get a depth reading no matter what the sensitivity it was set at. I can hear the telltale sensor clicking which is an indication its working. It does give...

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Great for kayak fishing; good service

 

This is a remarkable bargain, considering the convenience of the unit and its performance. I use it in Maine lakes, with transducer reading through the bottom of my Kevlar kayak. I particularly like the ability to read depth and bottom structure. I use...

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Excellent

 

I tried this out a few days ago and it worked great. The depth reading is accurate. I love the long cord and the fact of how portable it is. The equipment shows the depths any school of fish is located which is helpful in trying to fish them. I thought...

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It works

 

It works really well for showing the depth. It also seems to indicate fish, although I haven't been able to catch any. Would be nice to have one that shows the bottom contour, but for something inexpensive and compact, this is a surprisingly good product.

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Fun toy to have.

 

I use this product in my canoe and to ice fish. I think it works great for both activities. I have tried to use it from shore, but it is not as easy to use that way. While the cord is 35 feet long, it is difficult to throw it out that far. In the...

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Decent portable fish finder

 

I purchased this unit to use on small catarafts. The unit works as advertised. Compact size with several viewing/holding options for unconventional boats. Easy to read display even in bright day light. Depth and bottom structure (weed...

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Piece of junk broke immediately

 

Used for two fishing trips which it worked fine for. Now it's completely dead. I didn't drop it or anything it just stopped working.

Product Specifications

Portable! Mobile Fish Finder puts full-function Sonar in the palm of your hand. You'll always know where the fish are! Just throw the floating sonar sensor into the water and you'll have instant depth, fish, weed and bottom-contour readings in the palm of your hand. Gives accurate bottom contour / composition readings from 1 1/2-100 ft.... updates depth four times per second in feet or meters; Versatile ultra-wide 45° sonar beam angle plus SideScan adapter for readings under docks, ice, etc. Includes 35 ft. of cable with tie strap; WeedID programming accurately depicts weed height so you know where the lunkers are lurking; ShootThru sonar technology gives accurate readings through boat hulls and ice; 1 1/2 x 14 3/4" SoftGlow backlit display has a polarized LCD icon readout for clear viewing in any light; Easy 2-button programming with quick-reference guide; Durable water-resistant construction with sure-grip rubberized sides; Run time approx. 20 hours on 4 AAA batteries (not included); Includes storage bag, neck strap and pivoting LCD protector / display stand; Approx 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/2". Go anywhere, finds any fish! Order Today! Hawkeye Portable Fishfinder