Anyone using side imaging sonar?

[MarkFromSea]

My side imaging is redneck. I've got an old Humminbird and just tape the transducer to a metal rod and use it like an underwater flashlight. Perfect for peeking under docks...

That sounds like my style! LOL except I'd get all carried away mounting it on to some PVC pipe... you know, complicate the shizzle out of it.. LOL I think I'll give this a try though... with this X4 pro I have. Might save me $600!

[fishinChristian]

The Humminbird 898 works great, and I fished with someone who had the 1198, which was nice, but not worth the difference, in my humble opinion.

[CobbWebb]

Wow, those are great pics you have! I was indecisive about what type to get, but after all your comments, I will definitely go for side-imaging finder. My only concern is this - I've read the review for this model, but it doesn't say which type it is :S So, do you perhaps know? And could you tell me if it's worth such a praise? Maybe, you know of some of its disadvantages, so you warn me in time.
Thanks fellas