Humminbird Portable Fish Finder Model 110, 120, 130 and 140 Fishin’ Buddy Review

Website design By BotEap.comThe Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy Portable Fish Finder currently has several models for purchase. They include, in ascending price, the Hummingbird 110, 120, 130, and 140 model units. As the model number and subsequent price increase, there are additional features later that lesser models lack.

Website design By BotEap.comAll models except the 110 have a single beam downward and lateral sonar at 240 feet and 120 feet, respectively. They all have the same power output at 125 watts RMS (roots mean squares) and 1000 watts, peak-to-peak. All have a built-in temperature gauge, are waterproof, have a backlight, mount with a portable clamp, have 2.5-inch lens clearance, and run on 6 AA batteries. Now let’s discuss the differences between the 4 models.

Website design By BotEap.comThe Humminbird 110 Fishin’ Buddy is the most basic unit in the series at an entry-level price. The current Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $119.99. For just under $120, you’ll have a portable fish finder that will find fish, but it won’t have all the bells and whistles of more advanced models. Most anglers looking for a cheap fish finder will be completely satisfied with this unit.

Website design By BotEap.comOne notch up from the 110 model is the Humminbird 120 fish finder with an MRSP of $169.99. So for fifty bucks more, what do you get? You get a higher resolution screen, 8-level grayscale instead of just 4 levels, and side sonar in addition to the single down beam. Is the screen resolution and added grayscale worth another fifty bucks? Maybe not, but side sonar is definitely an added bonus.

Website design By BotEap.comNext in line is the Humminbird 130 Portable Fish Finder with an MSRP of $219.99. What do you get for another fifty bucks? A higher resolution display, 16-level vs. 8-level grayscale, and a 24-40-inch telescoping transducer pole compared to the 24-inch fixed pole of the previous two lower models. The transducer extension will be especially useful for those who plan to use their fish finder on boats, canoes or floats of different sizes.

Website design By BotEap.comThen there’s the top of the line, the deluxe Humminbird 140 Fishin’ Buddy with an MSRP of $269.99. For another fifty dollars you can have a color screen. Everything else about this unit is the same as the 130 model. Most users say the black and white screen works well enough for them, but for those of you who really want the added contrast of a color screen, you may wish to consider this unit. The color display will help distinguish between types of vegetation, schools of fish, and individual fish.

Website design By BotEap.comFor a portable fish finder, Humminbird offers a pretty good deal with this series, no matter which unit you choose. There are other brands to consider like the Norcross Hawkeye F33P, the Garmin 140 or 300c, and even the Humminbird Piranhamax 230 portable fish finder. It depends on what features are important to you and how much you’re willing to spend. Whichever model you choose, having a portable unit will now allow you to find fish wherever you go.