Jamie De Vera Posted January 27, 2021 Report Share Posted January 27, 2021 Which unit would y'all prefer? Is any one better than the other? Please all units welcome. Just trying to figure out which one to save up for. I'm a Lowrance guy but currently running Garmin's. I have no problem with Garmin. Just looking for inputs. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 I don't currently own a "live unit". I have had Lowrance and Hummingbird for sonar/DI and now have Hummingbird sonar/SI at the console with a Lakemaster Chip. I like the ability to do a color shaded water level offset and also the ability to make my own real time maps. I have talked to a few friends that put a livescope on their boats at the bow and heard the same "be aware of" comments: -- It uses a lot of power. So probably looking at a lithium upgrade just to power electronics -- "I see a lot of fish but they don't or won't chase the bait". "I'm still trying to figure it out". --I got Garmin and wished i waited for Hummingbird or Lowrance, or some combination of i wished i got the other brand. All that being said, we all saw what happened on Lake Fork with Patrick Walters using it to target suspended fish in timber with a jerkbait. I have thought about it as well but it's going to be a learning curve for something that i probably won't use as much as i would a 360 where i'm looking for rockpiles and other offshore stuff. I could see spending hours targeting fish that won't bite. The ones that told me "I'm still trying to figure it out" probably have 🤣😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie De Vera Posted January 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 Thanks Ross. I've thought about putting a 360 on the bow and well but that's another one in a little leary about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty50576 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Number one: I would never be able to afford it number two: I can already see tons of fish on down imaging. I don’t think I need to see them in real time for any reason I seem to think Walters could have found those fish, realized they weren’t eating the swimbait, and then switched to a jerkbait with any electronics (especially side imaging). Might have taken a little longer but if you aren’t getting bit, might as well try another lure Edited January 28, 2021 by rusty50576 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, rusty50576 said: Number one: I would never be able to afford it number two: I can already see tons of fish on down imaging. I don’t think I need to see them in real time for any reason I seem to think Walters could have found those fish, realized they weren’t eating the swimbait, and then switched to a jerkbait with any electronics (especially side imaging). Might have taken a little longer but if you aren’t getting bit, might as well try another lure Agreed. Less time consuming ways to catch them. I've caught fish dropping a Damiki but I hardly ever do it. After spending an entire day doing it, I couldn't move my head the next day. Last thing I need is another technique where I'm tilting my head down staring at my bow display. Makes my neck hurt just thinking about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vafis Posted January 28, 2021 Report Share Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) I have livescope but hardley use it much dropping on fish and that’s all I do in winter anymore ..but if I get on a good school of feeding fish and lose them (we’ve all done it)it’s handy as can be to find the direction their moving Edited January 28, 2021 by Vafis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie De Vera Posted January 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2021 Thanks for the input guys😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackertxw175 Posted February 1, 2021 Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) There's a link on BBC today that mentions a Garmin software update that is now causing ghost "trees and ditches" to appear on live units. Someone mentioned that they had the issue on theirs prior to the update. 🤷♂️ Edited February 1, 2021 by trackertxw175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie De Vera Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2021 Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted March 13, 2021 Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) I think the LiveScope something that could be extremely useful, but only in a very specific circumstance, like as Vafis mentioned when they’re on the move. I always wanted a 360. I think it would have been the cat’s meow for a good view, and boat position. Edited March 13, 2021 by SteveHTN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbyNobbs Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I ordered a Live unit with the active imaging transducer.. it is supposed to arrive today.. Curious of the difference in image quality vs the HDS gen 3 units I currently run. Plan on getting the active target system on the bow later but they are currently backordered till at least end of this month. Probably won't know until next week at the earliest how the unit preforms... dang work keeps getting in the way of fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie De Vera Posted March 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 I bought an Elite FS yesterday with the active imaging 3-n-1... I'm going to run it on my bow and work to get the active imaging transducer and stuff a little bit later... If I wasn't in the middle of greasing up my trailer bearings (no bearing buddies😡😡) I'd take the boat out today and try the new unit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbyNobbs Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 20 hours ago, Jamie De Vera said: I bought an Elite FS yesterday with the active imaging 3-n-1... I'm going to run it on my bow and work to get the active imaging transducer and stuff a little bit later... If I wasn't in the middle of greasing up my trailer bearings (no bearing buddies😡😡) I'd take the boat out today and try the new unit... Installing my HDS Live on the console today.. Moving the HDS 12 G3 to the bow until l get another Live unit with the active target system. Unfortunately I won't get to test it till next Monday or Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 9:29 AM, Jamie De Vera said: I bought an Elite FS yesterday with the active imaging 3-n-1... I'm going to run it on my bow and work to get the active imaging transducer and stuff a little bit later... If I wasn't in the middle of greasing up my trailer bearings (no bearing buddies😡😡) I'd take the boat out today and try the new unit... It’ll be a nice unit, Jamie. While you’re doing upgrades, get you a set of Bearing Buddies. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbyNobbs Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 Finally got my new Live unit on the water yesterday. Still tweaking settings of course but the image quality is amazing. You can pick the branches on the laydowns on the bottom. Should be great for finding those brush piles in the middle and trees that are standing.. Image seems to stay clear even at 140' setting at 800hz .. will it help me catch more fish? LOL Probably not.. but still a nice new toy to play with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie De Vera Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, NobbyNobbs said: Finally got my new Live unit on the water yesterday. Still tweaking settings of course but the image quality is amazing. You can pick the branches on the laydowns on the bottom. Should be great for finding those brush piles in the middle and trees that are standing.. Image seems to stay clear even at 140' setting at 800hz .. will it help me catch more fish? LOL Probably not.. but still a nice new toy to play with Hahaha... I am hoping to give my unit a try this weekend... Really excited to set it up lol On 3/20/2021 at 9:32 AM, SteveHTN said: It’ll be a nice unit, Jamie. While you’re doing upgrades, get you a set of Bearing Buddies. LOL I've got my bearing buddies installed and new bearings and seals installed as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHTN Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 8 hours ago, Jamie De Vera said: Hahaha... I am hoping to give my unit a try this weekend... Really excited to set it up lol I've got my bearing buddies installed and new bearings and seals installed as well... Awesome, man. You’ll be happy with that whole setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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