The Fishfinder Coach Blog
Forward-facing sonar has changed competitive and recreational fishing. The advantage is not simply seeing fish. The advantage is interpreting what you are seeing correctly and reacting efficiently. As a sonar instructor and full-time guide, these are the five most common...
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What Changed, What Did Not, and Why the XL Exists This is new information and will be changed as more is released. Please contact me to update if there is new information. Lowrance expanded its live sonar lineup with ActiveTarget...
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If you’re running a 16V lithium battery, your fishfinder will draw less current than it would on a 12V system.That means more runtime and a little more voltage stability for your electronics especially if you’re running multiple graphs and forward-facing sonar....
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Knowing how much current your fishfinder and sonar system draws helps you size the right battery for all-day power. Below are the typical amp draws at 12 volts for popular Garmin, Humminbird, and Lowrance units, plus a table for forward-facing sonar...
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If you’ve ever been spot-locked or barely moving and your map keeps spinning, it’s because your fishfinder is showing your course, not your heading. The two might sound similar, but they represent completely different things, and knowing the difference helps you...
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