STRIKER™ 4 Fishfinder with Dual Beam Transducer
Striker™ 4 utilizes CHIRP technology to provide a visibly higher level of clarity and detail for fish and structure than traditional 77/200 kHz fishfinders.
Mark and return to your hot spots, boat ramps and docks. You also can share your favorite waypoints and routes with other Striker™ and echoMAP™ chartplotter combos. Smooth Scaling™ graphics provide uninterrupted imagery when switching between depth-range scales. Sonar history rewind allows you to scroll back through sonar images to mark waypoints you originally may have missed.
- Experience the clarity of CHIRP: Striker™ 4 fishfinder includes a CHIRP (77/200kHz) transducer, which provides a visibly higher level of clarity and detail for fish and structure than traditional 77/200kHz transducers. Instead of sending just one single frequency, CHIRP sends a continuous sweep of frequencies, ranging from low to high, then interprets them individually upon their return. Since the frequencies provide a wider range of information, CHIRP sonar technology can create crisper fish arches with greater target separation.
- Mark Spots with high-sensitivity GPS: Unlike regular fishfinders, Striker™ fishfinders have built-in, high-sensitivity non-mapping GPS to locate your current position quickly and precisely, then maintain your GPS location anywhere you go on the lake. More importantly, they allow you to mark spots where the fish are biting so you can return to them again in the future. You also can mark docks, boat ramps and other locations on the lake. Just follow the path created on your screen to return to them whenever you wish.
- Check your speed on-screen: You can quickly and easily see your boat’s speed on the screen of your Striker™ fishfinder. It’s a great tool to make sure you are trolling at the right speed for the lure you’re using and for a particular fish species. It’s also a good way to tell if you are going the right speed in wake-controlled areas.
- Fish vertically with built-in flasher: Striker™ provides you with both a fishfinder and a traditional, old-school flasher all in one unit. Anytime you are stationary fishing, such as ice fishing or jigging for crappie, the built-in flasher will show you the bottom, whether it is solid or muddy, your jig or weighted bait, and the depth of fish as they swim into the sonar beam. You can even watch how high your jig is being lifted and dropped and whether fish move toward or away from it.
Key Features
- Easy-to-use 3.5" diagonal, 480 x 320 color fishfinder with built-in, high-sensitivity GPS
- 200 watts of transmitting power for a maximum rated depth of 1,600'
- Find fish; mark and return to hot spots, docks and ramps
- Includes CHIRP (77/200kHz) sonar transducer and transmit power of 200 Watts RMS/1600 Watts peak-to-peak
- Upgrade to high performance CHIRP with a GT8 or GT15 transducer
- IPX7 waterproof protection rating
- Frequency: Dual-beam CHIRP (77/200kHz)
- Dimensions: 3 5/8"W x 5 7/8"H x 1 5/8"D
What's in the Box
- Striker™ 4
- Dual-beam transducer
- Transom and trolling motor mounts
- Tilt/swivel mount
- Power cable
- Documentation
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Most Liked Positive Review
Perfect size, excellent features, and priced right!
This device was exactly what I was searching for. It's had features that I wanted like the flasher mode for ice fishing and traditional mode for when I have it mounted on my fishin kayak. The size is perfect for what I wanted and most of all the buttons and features this unit offers are extremely si...
Most Liked Negative Review
disappointing for use as a fishfinder
As a GPS-guided Waypoint , used to mark the location of a fish hook-up, this Garmin unit does what it says. Be warned, there are multiple buttons & sub-menus to choose from EVERY time, needed to switch screens and even to navigate to an established Waypoint location. E.g., after you've clicked on D...
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Nice piece of gear
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So far so good
Great product!
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Portable and easy to use.
Yes if needed
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Kayak Fishing
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It work better than expected with our first usage after I installed it on our boat. Controller and the sonar transom transducer mounting were installed based on the instructions. Setup and tried the unit out at home to make sure everything worked. It worked fine. Yesterday, we used it on water and unit required very simple setup adjustments. GPS, depth finder and fish finder all worked great. Very good unit for the recreational boater and going fishing.
Love my Striker 4
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I bought this to use at my pond, mainly for learning the contours of the pond and seeing what is down there. I was considering another unit, but it had bad reviews. We own all Garmin electronics on our bass boat, we have the latest electronics we can get and they all are great. The striker 4 showed me bait and fish in my pond. I could not have ask for anything better. I caught fish in the areas where the unti showed fish. This will be a useful tool for me I look forward to using for a long time.This unit is a great buy.
Q&A
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Can the Garmin Striker share wirelessly?
- Asked by Art
- Verified Reply - MichaelNo, this device does not offer that capability.Was this answer helpful to you
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What type of battery do I need to use with this device? Also, does it come with a thru-hull transducer to mount in a kayak?
- Asked by Gregh
- Verified Reply - MaureenPer the vendor: "Any 12v battery will work with that device. The specific part number you listed does come with a transducer, but a separate mount will be needed for a kayak unless there is a flat location you can mount it on. We offer In-Hull Kayak Mounts - WM# 18218115 or a Suction Cup Mount - Garmin# 010-11849-17, which is only available via Special Order." If you would like to place a special order, please visit your local West Marine with the information above or email us at wmcustomerservice@westmarine.com. Please keep in mind that all special orders have a lead-time of 2-3 weeks from the time they are ordered, as they come straight from the manufacturer.Was this answer helpful to you
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How do you mount the transducer on a pontoon boat?
- Asked by Ret1
- Verified Reply - KaseyThey typically get mounted onto the stern of one of the pontoons. Some have special brackets, some are mounted directly.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this unit have all parts necessary to install on a kayak?
- Asked by Jo
- Verified Reply - MaureenWhat's in the Box: Striker™ 4, Dual-beam transducer, Tilt/swivel mount, Portable bag, Base/handle, Suction cup mount, Foam float, Kayak In-hull Transducer Mount, Power cable, Rechargeable battery, AC charger, and Documentation.Was this answer helpful to you
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We have a 1965 Fiberglas 38' ChrisCraft Commander.. Can we install the transducer on the bottom of hull? and will the cable reach from our cockpit area down to the transducer.
- Asked by Charles
- Verified Reply - MichaelThe included transducer may be transom mounted or trolling motor mounted, so it will likely not mount properly to the bottom of your hull. The transducer cable is 30' long.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can the transducer be epoxy mounted in-hull (fiberglass boat)?
- Asked by Lyle
- Verified Reply - StephenNo, but if you upgrade to our Model # 18066449 GT8HW transducer, it is designed for your specific mounting.Was this answer helpful to you
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can this unit be mounted to the front deck
- Asked by Bud
- Verified Reply - MichaelYes, this product has an IPX7 water resistance rating when properly installed.Was this answer helpful to you
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How can I get another bracket that goes on the back of my striker 4 it fell into the water when I went to turn it
- Asked by Captain
- Verified Reply - MaureenYou are looking for WM# 18218354: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/garmin--striker-4-4cv-4-portable-bundle-tilt-swivel-mount--18218354Was this answer helpful to you
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Do they make a suction cup transducer mount for this graph
- Asked by Sugar
- Verified Reply - MaureenUnfortunately no, the compatible transom mount transducers for this unit would need to be secured to your hull via screws. Note: If you are mounting the bracket on fiberglass with screws, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws are tightened.Was this answer helpful to you
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What kind of battery does this use?
- Asked by Ken
- Verified Reply - MaureenThis runs on a standard 12v battery.Was this answer helpful to you