Bow Mount Depth Finder

lunker-lander · 03-18-08, 09:03 PM

As some of you may have read, I have been asking/posting questions lately about a deptfinder to mount on the bow of our boat. We will probably be mounting it either on the aluminum base plate in the bow, or on the front casting deck. I know the transducer should be mounted on the TM, but I need help decideing where to put the unit, and what exact unit to buy. Here is what I am shooting for so far:

$125-180 price range
At least 225 vertical-pixels
No larger than a 5" screen

According to this, do you have any ideas?

Thanks,

-Lunk-

BERKLEY83 · 03-18-08, 09:53 PM

It Is A Great Unit I Have One On My Boat Comes With Every Thing You Need At Bass Pro For 160.00 I Think I Love It Great Unit For The Price Also The Base Will Swivel And The Screen Acan Be Moved Up To See While Standing

MIbasser · 03-18-08, 10:02 PM

LL, I've heard some people say that you may want to have the same brand up front as your main finder. That way you won't have to re-learn how to use a different brand. Also, if one goes out you could swap them around. Just a thought.

1FASTLASER · 03-19-08, 05:31 AM

Good thought there MIbassin. I myself do the same ting. Irun 2 Lowrance units one at seat and one up frony. One dies I still got the same unit I can swap back aroundd. I dont like fishing blind anymore.

jasonfish320 · 03-19-08, 01:53 PM

I used to be a lowrance fan, but with the advancements by humminbird I really like the new stuff they've been putting out..I just picked up the 997c SI and now I use the 565 up front..the 565 is a great unit and the oversized viewing screen is really nice to have onboard and runs about $160 or so.

lunker-lander · 03-19-08, 07:00 PM

Thnaks, guys. Can I get some links?

-Lunk-

flfireman · 03-19-08, 10:48 PM

Just go to BPS and check under electronics.

lunker-lander · 03-20-08, 11:42 AM

I think I may just go with the same one I have on our console; an Eagle Fish Mark 480.

-Lunk-

lunker-lander · 03-20-08, 04:44 PM

Well, it looks as if it will be this one, (If mom allows me to spend my check on it...

).

What will I need to mount this transducer? How should I mount it? Pictures are highly appreciated!

-Lunk-

lunker-lander · 03-20-08, 07:07 PM

Well, Dad thinks it would be best to wait until we find out if we like the one we have on our console before we buy the same one.

Is one on the TM really that better? Dad doesn't think so...

-Lunk-

Cranebird · 03-20-08, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunker-lander

Well, Dad thinks it would be best to wait until we find out if we like the one we have on our console before we buy the same one.

Is one on the TM really that better? Dad doesn't think so...

-Lunk-

I have mine on the transom but I use it to read my downrigger rig.I have had them on the trolling motor and Here I personally didn't like them on the trolling motor.

The reasaon is here the lakes are really deep so you fish the rapidly changing shorelines .I broke a few transducers while fishing them mounted on the trolling motor.The transom mount is less likely to run aground because it its higher in the water.

I am not always correct ether.

C-Bird

lunker-lander · 03-20-08, 10:07 PM

Well, it looks like I have a few choices.....

1. Put our old, Eagle Magna View, (P.O.S.), on and save-up for a new one...
2. Don't use one at all until I save-up...
3. Take some $$$ out of my bank account for either the Cuda 242 or an Eagle Fish Mark 480....

Is it really worth one on the TM? Should I save-up for the top-quality one? Does one on the TM truly make a difference?

-Lunk-

1FASTLASER · 03-21-08, 05:34 AM

When I am fishing without the use of a propely mounted locator I feel like I am fishing with my eyes closed. When the transducer is mounted to the rear of the boat and fishing in the front you are already the length of your boat away when casting to it. When I am fishing deeper water pinpoint accuracy is a must due to you are fishning a specific piece of structure such as a tree or a rock.

lunker-lander · 03-21-08, 11:59 AM

Thanks, Dirk.

It seems I can't take any money out of my account right now, so we're going to mount our old Eagle Magna View until we can find a better on

Can somebody please explain to me how to mount the transducer to the TM head?

-Lunk-

BERKLEY83 · 03-24-08, 08:41 PM

Hey Lunker Refer To Zookers Post About The Front Mount Depth Finder There Are Some Great Pics There By Zooker

03-18-08, 09:03 PM	#1
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Bow Mount Depth Finder As some of you may have read, I have been asking/posting questions lately about a deptfinder to mount on the bow of our boat. We will probably be mounting it either on the aluminum base plate in the bow, or on the front casting deck. I know the transducer should be mounted on the TM, but I need help decideing where to put the unit, and what exact unit to buy. Here is what I am shooting for so far: $125-180 price range At least 225 vertical-pixels No larger than a 5" screen According to this, do you have any ideas? Thanks, -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-18-08, 09:53 PM	#2
BERKLEY83 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 173	Garmin 140 It Is A Great Unit I Have One On My Boat Comes With Every Thing You Need At Bass Pro For 160.00 I Think I Love It Great Unit For The Price Also The Base Will Swivel And The Screen Acan Be Moved Up To See While Standing

03-19-08, 05:31 AM	#4
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Good thought there MIbassin. I myself do the same ting. Irun 2 Lowrance units one at seat and one up frony. One dies I still got the same unit I can swap back aroundd. I dont like fishing blind anymore. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

03-19-08, 01:53 PM	#5
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	I used to be a lowrance fan, but with the advancements by humminbird I really like the new stuff they've been putting out..I just picked up the 997c SI and now I use the 565 up front..the 565 is a great unit and the oversized viewing screen is really nice to have onboard and runs about $160 or so. __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

03-19-08, 07:00 PM	#6
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Thnaks, guys. Can I get some links? -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-18-08, 10:02 PM	#3
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	LL, I've heard some people say that you may want to have the same brand up front as your main finder. That way you won't have to re-learn how to use a different brand. Also, if one goes out you could swap them around. Just a thought.

03-19-08, 10:48 PM	#7
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Just go to BPS and check under electronics. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

03-20-08, 11:42 AM	#8
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	I think I may just go with the same one I have on our console; an Eagle Fish Mark 480. -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated! Last edited by lunker-lander; 03-20-08 at 04:43 PM.

03-20-08, 04:44 PM	#9
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Well, it looks as if it will be this one, (If mom allows me to spend my check on it...). What will I need to mount this transducer? How should I mount it? Pictures are highly appreciated! -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-20-08, 07:07 PM	#10
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Well, Dad thinks it would be best to wait until we find out if we like the one we have on our console before we buy the same one. Is one on the TM really that better? Dad doesn't think so... -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-20-08, 10:07 PM	#12
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Well, it looks like I have a few choices..... 1. Put our old, Eagle Magna View, (P.O.S.), on and save-up for a new one... 2. Don't use one at all until I save-up... 3. Take some $$$ out of my bank account for either the Cuda 242 or an Eagle Fish Mark 480.... Is it really worth one on the TM? Should I save-up for the top-quality one? Does one on the TM truly make a difference? -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-21-08, 05:34 AM	#13
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	When I am fishing without the use of a propely mounted locator I feel like I am fishing with my eyes closed. When the transducer is mounted to the rear of the boat and fishing in the front you are already the length of your boat away when casting to it. When I am fishing deeper water pinpoint accuracy is a must due to you are fishning a specific piece of structure such as a tree or a rock. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

03-21-08, 11:59 AM	#14
lunker-lander BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,628	Thanks, Dirk. It seems I can't take any money out of my account right now, so we're going to mount our old Eagle Magna View until we can find a better on Can somebody please explain to me how to mount the transducer to the TM head? -Lunk- __________________ I don't see why schools are Public. If all schools were made Private, trespassers would be eliminated!

03-24-08, 08:41 PM	#15
BERKLEY83 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 173	Hey Lunker Refer To Zookers Post About The Front Mount Depth Finder There Are Some Great Pics There By Zooker

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