The Striker 4 is the unit we point beginners toward. It pairs traditional CHIRP sonar with built-in GPS waypoint mapping, so you can mark brush piles, drop-offs and productive holes without a separate chartplotter.
The screen is small compared to pricier units, but it stays crisp and readable in direct sun, which matters more than screen size on a bright afternoon.
Great for: First-time buyers, small boats, jon boats
Skip if: You want side imaging or a screen over 5″