Lowrance StructureScan

[Jim]

those are cool but it really makes your mind work hard trying to figure out the angle lol

Just imagine you are a kite being pulled by the boat looking down

So everything you are seeing on screen you just passed?

 

[Quackrstackr]

So everything you are seeing on screen you just passed?

To my understanding, that is correct. They are like a traditional finder in that respect.

 

[Brine]

So everything you are seeing on screen you just passed?

Correct. The top of the screen is the most recent history (closest to the boat). From there down is history with the bottom of the screen being furthest from the boat.

 

[ilinimud]

If you had the transducer on the trolling motor it would be what is in front of you though, right?

 

[stinkynathan]

If you had the transducer on the trolling motor it would be what is in front of you though, right?

Right, but the image would get look a bit screwy once you start rotating the TM to alter your path.

I'm pretty sure these units aren't meant to be used as a way to find structure where there are or might be fish. Then, you'd use your standard finder on the TM or bow to tell you exactly what is below you (depending, of course, on how you're fishing).

 

[ilinimud]

Oh ok, i didnt think about that.

 

[Quackrstackr]

I'm pretty sure these units aren't meant to be used as a way to find structure where there are or might be fish.

That's exactly what they are for. Otherwise, all you need is a flasher. :?:

 

[Brine]

I'm pretty sure these units aren't meant to be used as a way to find structure where there are or might be fish.

That's exactly what they are for. Otherwise, all you need is a flasher. :?:

Yes, that is precisely what they are for.

After all of this attempted explaining, I have deduced that the right thing to do is for everyone to pitch in until I have collected 2K, and I will buy one and give first hand reports of how the unit works. :roll:

 

[Quackrstackr]

I know how they work as well.

Perhaps we can collect $4k and make it a tag team project. :lol:

 

[Jim]

7k! I want the big flat screen :LOL2:

 

[TrackerTom]

I have the huminbird 798. It's fantastic. I wanted the larger model, but $1k was already a stretch for me, there's no way I could spend $2k on one. I'm still learning it since I've only been out a handful of times with it, but it's amazing for learning a new lake.

Tom

That's awesome. If you ever get a chance to post some still shots of it, do it for us!

I don't have anywhere near as good of stuff yet as I have seen on the unofficial humminbird site. Here's a link directly to the page with the videos and pics.

https://www.xumba.scholleco.com/index.php?c=4

I havne't had mine very long yet and am just learning it. However the first time out I was able to see an amazing amount of detail. Following a creek channel is so easy. They are terrific for learning new water.

Tom

 

[Jim]

Nice site Tom!

Guys check out this picture for a cool explanation how it works.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Side-scan_sonar.svg