5bites Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I understand the simplicity part. I used to run a garmin 240 back in the day. Worked great until the transducer craps out.
grizwilson Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Is it in max or clear mode? Have tried both “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
dtrs5kprs Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I understand the simplicity part. I used to run a garmin 240 back in the day. Worked great until the transducer craps out. I get all the theoretical advantages of color and scanning units, but find them distracting. Too easy to lose focus on what you should be watching on the graph. My old X units will draw the weight, bait, and swivel on a drop shot. Figure that is good enough without resorting to scuba gear.
Seth Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 Think I am usually using down image. Have not got the 480 hooked up yet, may need to test before installing? Have not ran them together. I just need to fish more and experiment. Think I am running the last update... need to check that also. Usually fish 10-30 fow. You want to use 2d in max mode. Max mode will clutter up the screen more, but it also shows a lot more detail than clear mode and that is what you want. After you use it a bit, you will figure out what is noise and what is important feedback. The clear and max mode setting only pertains to 2d, not down imaging if I remember correctly. Down imaging is meant for when you are moving and want to get a better detailed view of something. The beam for down imaging is wide and very narrow, like a slice. The 2D is cone shaped and used for vertical fishing. You may not even not need the 83khz beam if you stick with 2d in max mode.
grizwilson Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 You want to use 2d in max mode. Max mode will clutter up the screen more, but it also shows a lot more detail than clear mode and that is what you want. After you use it a bit, you will figure out what is noise and what is important feedback. The clear and max mode setting only pertains to 2d, not down imaging if I remember correctly. Down imaging is meant for when you are moving and want to get a better detailed view of something. The beam for down imaging is wide and very narrow, like a slice. The 2D is cone shaped and used for vertical fishing. You may not even not need the 83khz beam if you stick with 2d in max mode. Seth I really appreciate your knowledge and patience with my lack of. I am going to try your suggestions, may have more questions. Thanks a bunch. g “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
Seth Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 Hope it helps. I'm no master when it comes to sonar, but I do a lot of Google and YouTube research and then try to apply it n the water the next time I get the chance. It definitely helped me put more crappie in the boat last spring!
Members hunter_3780 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Members Posted January 19, 2015 I ended up buying a used lowrance elite 4x hdi today. It's never been mounted and I gave 50 dollars for it on craigslist. Anyone have any opinions on this unit.
dblades Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I ended up buying a used lowrance elite 4x hdi today. It's never been mounted and I gave 50 dollars for it on craigslist. Anyone have any opinions on this unit. Was it warm too the touch?
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