Garmin STRIKER Vivid 9sv

Freshwater fiend? Catch more fish with this Garmin

Garmin's STRIKER Vivid 9sv GPS fishfinder makes an ideal accessory for the hardcore freshwater angler, thanks to its CHIRP transducer which boasts both ClearVü and SideVü sonar. You'll have impressive views of what's under and around your vessel — check them out on the stellar 9" glare-resistant screen. Garmin's seven new high-contrast color palettes make it much simpler to distinguish fish from structures, while built-in GPS lets you mark and return to favorite locations. This fishfinder also has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can access Garmin's ActiveCaptain app for notifications, info sharing, and more.

Get the low-down and see all around your boat

The STRIKER Vivid 9sv includes a Garmin GTHW-52TM transducer that gives you high wide CHIRP sonar, plus Garmin's CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars. This highly accurate scanning sonar combo gives you a nearly photographic image of what's up to 250 feet below your boat, plus what's going past it.

Instead of sending just one frequency, CHIRP sonar sends out a continual sweep of low and high frequencies. The wider range of information means you'll see crisper fish arches and better target separation. And with those seven different scanning sonar color palettes at your disposal, you'll be able to spot the differences more easily than ever. And it'll all look great on the big, glare-resistant 9" WVGA screen.

Sail away with Garmin's ActiveCaptain app

When you use the STRIKER's built-in Wi-Fi to connect with the free Garmin ActiveCaptain app, your horizons really expand. Once paired with your phone, you can receive smart notifications on the fishfinder's big screen, access the online Quickdraw Contours Community for sharing maps and waypoints, and get important software update notifications.

Get those fish again!

This feature-packed unit also includes highly sensitive GPS that helps you locate your current position quickly, while Quickdraw Contours mapping software lets you create your own unique HD fishing maps with 1' contours. You can store up to 2 million acres, so if you find a spot where they're biting, you can mark it and come back later. You can also mark important waypoints like docks and ramps, or even brush piles and stumps.

Flash display for below-the-boat action

The STRIKER Vivid 9sv also sports a built-in flasher, so any time you're fishing from a stationary position, you'll get a good view of the bottom, whether it's solid or muddy. You can track your jig or weighted bait, plus the depth of the fish as they swim into the beam. You can even see whether fish move toward or away from your jig.

Know your velocity

If you're trolling, you want to maintain just the right speed. With the STRIKER Vivid 9sv, you can check the speed on the 9" screen. It's also a very handy feature when you're in a wake-controlled area.