HawkEye FishTrax 1C-K Paddlesport vs Deeper Pro+ 2 Fish Finder

Buy the Deeper Pro+ 2 if you fish from a kayak, SUP or the bank and want GPS, lake mapping and a castable sonar that talks to your phone. Buy the HawkEye FishTrax 1C-K if you want a simple, self-contained screen on the boat with no phone involved. The Deeper wins on features and depth range, but it depends on your phone's battery and app. The HawkEye is the tougher, simpler tool, though its 2-inch screen and AAA power are basic.

• Choose the HawkEye FishTrax 1C-K Paddlesport if you want a standalone color fish finder with its own screen, no phone or app, and a transom mount for a kayak or small boat.
• Choose the Deeper Pro+ 2 if you want GPS, lake mapping, CHIRP sonar and a castable unit that connects to your phone for kayak, SUP or shore fishing.