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I am having a hard time figuring out the best settings on these units. If anyone has a preference for the sonar settings I would appreciate the help. Sensitivity, scroll speed, surface clarity, fish ID, etc. I normally fish lightly stained to stained water. Thanks.
Fish ID off, sensitivity at 85% and adjust it both ways until you like it. Keep the boat moving at an idle to get the best picture of the bottom. Much of the rest is personal preference.
I run my eagle and lowarnce units leaving the sensitivity set on automatic and it adjusts itself for best performance at different speeds. I also leave the scrool speed set at the default setting.Quote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
First make sure you have the latest software in your unit and thats 3.5. Then put the unit in shallow water mode. this will be in your sonar menu's. then try these setting, it's good starting point IMO.
color- 72-74
sensitivity- auto if you are running at the console, if not try 78-84
ping speed 18-19
noise reduction and surface clutter both on low.
Jason,
Thanks for all your help with Lowrance. I 've noticed your posts on several sites and your info is always right on. I'm sure a lot of folks appreciate the contributions you make!
RK
Thanks to everyone for the input. I will try them on my next trip.