Members adamarnold Posted March 5, 2009 Members Posted March 5, 2009 i have a question to everyone. i am looking to get a new sonar and possibly gps also for the front deck of my triton. does anyone have any suggestions? i have a SI unit mounted by the dash though the unit upfront doesnt have to be a humminbird. i want to really learn this year how to use my electronics better and also on table rock like how to drop shot and understand what your bait and fish are on the screen. any suggestions would help thanks.
snakem Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 i have a question to everyone. i am looking to get a new sonar and possibly gps also for the front deck of my triton. does anyone have any suggestions? i have a SI unit mounted by the dash though the unit upfront doesnt have to be a humminbird. i want to really learn this year how to use my electronics better and also on table rock like how to drop shot and understand what your bait and fish are on the screen. any suggestions would help thanks. Your best bet up wront would be a lowrance. Ive tried humminbird,got one on the dash with gps,still won't show drop shotting... From my knowledge which not worth a lot lol U can't beat the LOWRANCE up front.. GOOD LUCK. Snakem Out.
Dutch Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 520s and 522s are being closed out all over the country. You can save from $1-200 on them.
Whack'emGood Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 Your best bet up wront would be a lowrance. Ive tried humminbird,got one on the dash with gps,still won't show drop shotting... From my knowledge which not worth a lot lol U can't beat the LOWRANCE up front.. GOOD LUCK. Snakem Out. I have a Humminbird 535c and it works great for drop shotting, as well as for showing structure, trees, and brush. Capt. Don gave me setup instructions on here that really worked well for setting it up for drop shotting. I don't think you can really go wrong with either Lowrance or Humminbird, in my opinion. Just my .02. Whack'em "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
Members LarryC Posted March 6, 2009 Members Posted March 6, 2009 Capt. Don gave me setup instructions on here that really worked well for setting it up for drop shotting. If you still have those instructions I would be most interested. Making Beaver Lake safe for all the little fish...one striper at a time.
Whack'emGood Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 If you still have those instructions I would be most interested. No problem Larry. Here's the link that goes back to that thread. http://ozarkanglers.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12033 Whack'em "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
Fishing Buddy Don House Posted March 6, 2009 Fishing Buddy Posted March 6, 2009 If you still have those instructions I would be most interested. LarryC, if you or anyone else on this OA Board need any help on the Humminbird Electronics just drop me a post or an email on here and I will get right back to you when I get off the water... Good Fishing Don Capt. Don House Branson Fishing Guide Service Table Rock Lake and Taneycomo Lake Branson MOBranson Fishing Guide Service Website Pro Staff for G3 Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Humminbird Electronics, Minnkota Trolling Motors, Grandt Custom Rods, Ardent Reels, Seaguar, Berkley-Fishing
Whack'emGood Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I have a Humminbird 535c and it works great for drop shotting, Correction... I have a 585c. Sorry. "Success builds confidence, and you have to learn to trust your instincts and forget about fishing the way a tournament is supposed to be won. I'm going to fish my style and make it work for me." -KEVIN VANDAM "Confidence is the best lure in your tackle box." -GERALD SWINDLE "A-Rig? Thanks, but no thanks. If I can't catch them on the conventional tackle that I already use, then I guess I just can't catch them." -LK (WHACK'EM)
Cody Smith Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I know there are alot of Hummingbird folks on this board but I really like my two Lowrances. I've got the 522ci up front and the 480-LMX at the console. I will say that I do like the full color option on the 522ci. vs. the gray scale with the 480. With the right settings (sensitivity) and transducer placement you can really hone in on those fish and your lure. There are alot of option's I like with my Lowrances but I'm sure it's because I'm comfortable with them and not so much with the hummingbirds b/c of lack of experience using them. I would doubt you could make a bad choice with eithier brand, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR and take the class, read the manuals, and have someone who knows what there doing walk you through your new units features. Cody S. Smith 501.691.5701 Little Red River & Greers Ferry Lake Fish Greers Ferry Guide Service
Members KC Trout Fan Posted March 7, 2009 Members Posted March 7, 2009 520s and 522s are being closed out all over the country. You can save from $1-200 on them. where have you seen these at?? Psalm 16:8 I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
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