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12-16-2020, 04:38 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-16-2020, 04:39 PM by taggmon54.)
Heard on a podcast the other day that the full Lowrance version is priced higher then the Garmin. Also saw a video comparing between Garmin live scope and Humingbird version. Humingbird not as clear and the downscope cone smaller.
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I've heard that Garmin still holds a strong lead in the field, but the others will learn and get better with a little more experience... Then the prices may go down to where I can start dreaming about them... I think they all take a fair learning curve for the operators to get on their games with this type technology, so I think with time and practice this will be a great advantage for fisherfolks... but if there is anyone that is ready to throw away their live scope I'll take it... Later J
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Garmin owns Lowrance now !! All the new technology will be introduced in the Garmin line, then filter down to Lowrance eventually. Some things will come out in the Lowrance line as they work the bugs out, i.e. the Lowrance trolling motor. Garmin's new multi-voltage motor is a clone on the inside of the Lowrance motor. Garmin had the live scope stuff going before they bought Lowrance. I have read a bunch about the live scope technology and don't really see where it would be that advantageous here. Most of our fishing is open water. It might help locating schools of fish, but with them roaming the open water, you would be hard pressed to target them. Had a friend that had a VERY early side scan sonar, this was like in the early 80's. We used it on Utah Lake several times to try and locate schools of WB & walleye. The biggest problem was that the schools were so mobile that you could not follow them. The live scope works best when targeting fish on specific structure, rocks, trees, brush piles, etc. You also have to spend A LOT of time learning how to interpret the screen. Most Pro's use it in conjunction with a standard sonar unit to get the results they want !! Lots and lots of money for the set up !!!
