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Just bought 126sv and livescope 126 comes with transducer do you hook that transducer and livescope transducer both up or just livescope and if both can they both go on same pole on front or does 126 transducer go on back of boat ?
Thanks ! Hope this makes since 😊
Yes, they can mount on the same pole, and you can mount them wherever it suits you best. However You won’t be able to read both at the same time.
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Do you have to switch between them on the unit ?Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboy1
Yes, you can only view one page at a time.
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I have my Livescope transducer on a Fishing Specialties pole. My GT54 transducer is mounted on my trolling motor.
Hey fellows got to understand I'm 62 and my last high tech item I bought was Mario brother so got to break it downnnn !Quote:
Originally Posted by lowe rider
So livescope Does nothing but livescope and everything else comes from gt54
I need y'all to help walk me through it
I'm know I will have more?
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Welcome and congrats on the new toy. I recommend putting unit transducer on the back of boat and the livescope transducer on a pole of some sort (homemade PVC, fishing specialties, or Sealite). Both cords will hook up to unit at same time, but as mentioned can only view one at a time on screen.
They are a ton of fun. Try to not get frustrated with it (speaking from experience) There is a learning curve, even for a youngster (32) like me!
God bless,
Slab Apprentice
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I've always wondered the same thing. I have Lowrance electronics and just did an upgrade to two Elite FS 9 units and the Active Target box/transducer. I asked the guy at the shop how often people still use 2D, side scan, etc. while on the bow of the boat running the trolling motor and his response was that you'll basically never use them, but I'm not so sure. I think for the time being, I'll keep my older unit on the bow for mapping and it will still be attached to the 2D sonar transducer on the trolling motor and I'll run the Active Target on a Fishing Specialties or other pole. If at some future point I decide to start using the Elite FS 9 on the bow for sidescan, downscan or 2D as well as Active Target, I can then attach to the trolling motor or the boat at a later date I guess.
I run the side scan from the console and idle around to mark fish and structure, then go back and look better with livescope, I do have the down sonar on the trolling motor with an additional unit, just because I am hard headed (66) but really never use it. Mike Baker has some good videos on you tube
I'm guessing you have the GLS 10 black box for the Livescope?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carolina pirate
so how do you mark new way points if livescope is all youre running up front? Dont you need that 2nd unit for maps? Then how do you see them from the driver's seat?
You can mark waypoints from livescope screen just the same as any other screen if you have more units that are compatible each other you will need a network hub everything will plug into it like an old school cable splitter then you can view all screens from anywhere you have a head unit. You can view livescope side image down image and mapping on all units. It’s actually very simple and yet intimidating when you first get everything in front of you.
Thanks. What if you have a HB on console and garmin up front?
I mark waypoints & use side & down imaging with a helix 9 at the console interlinked to a helix 7 at bow that i use to mark waypoints i find when at the bow & show previously marked ones too. I have my garmin livescope on a d i y pvc pole & do a lot of searching with it while sitting up front in a portable bench seat stand & it works pretty good. I don't mark waypoints on my livescope & when i move to previously marked ones i just reduce the range on the helix 7 as i get close & have no problem at all finding them. Works great for me.
Hummingbird and garmin as far as I know there is no way to share waypoints you’ll have to remark them either by punching in coordinates or hover over them and mark them. Easiest thing to do is pick your flavor and go with all the same brand in my opinion. I have three garmins on my boat now. I can view any screen from any unit and mark waypoints on one and it automatically transfers to all the units. Then you can get active captain app for you phone and view maps and your waypoints from your phone. Can kind of plan your day of what and where you wanna start fishing the next trip out
I do the same as you Less scan with side image then run over with down image or go straight to work with livescope either searching more closely or dropping on the fish. It’s pretty neat when you can get it all to work together like it’s intended. Even cooler when the fish are reading the same play book
Also as Less mentioned once you get in the area of your previously marked waypoint from the bird you have no trouble finding your target on the livescope push your range out some and head at it on shin locate it on livescope from there you can do whatever you need to see your jig. Maximize you screen area by bringing range in and depth up to whatever you are fishing but also you actually turn the power of the unit down by doing so or so I’ve read. The unit will up the power if you have it set further and deeper than the actual water column. If that makes any sence. That’s something I have messed with but not sure I’ve seen a difference. I like to make the screen as big as possible once I land on a target
I mentioned earlier in this thread that I just purchased Active Target, but don't have it installed yet. I have seen a ton of videos of Active Target and Livescope and it seems that by setting the depth closer to twice the actual water depth, you get a nicer return and a fish that looks "round" versus looking stretched out and tall. Obviously I'm going to have to get through the learning curve myself, but this is what I'm leaning towards doing, so it doesn't hurt my feelings any if the unit does produce more power and find targets better with that setting.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nova
Correct the only issue I have with doing so is I bought a 12” screen and in my head seems like I’m defeating the purpose of the screen by doing that and in a sense only using half of the screen area. It’s all just a learning experience for sure and finding what works for you and your eyes
I know you probably seen the sniper pole transducer mount that looks perfect but the price is unreal !
Love that you can sit and turn handle because I can't stand.
I have old foot control trolling motor I'm look to try and modify for transducer.
I have a pvc pole a bolt in the top that’s threaded into I believe about 3/8” hydraulic hose the another bolt threaded into the end and a small t-handle welded onto that bolt. The hydraulic line is about 3’ long I can twist the t handle and spin my pole. I copied off of a YouTube guy and can’t think of his channel. My setup works but needs some fine tuning, but not getting up and no leaning and reaching. Can leave the t handle on your lap. I still tend to remove it and lean and reach sometimes.
Look up bicycle bench vice few people modifying those to hold ducer poles
Fishin Ken on Hook City is probably the setup your talking about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nova
I have a bench mount bicycle repair stand that i bought off of amazon to hold my diy pole & sit in a portable bench seat that attaches to a seat post. I can sit & work remote with left hand or use trolling motor pedal either one & turn my pole right to left with my right hand to search while moving along pretty fast. I made a mount for my graph that raises it to about 2 feet above the deck with a tennis ball on a tee to absorb shock when running & just lay it down when moving. I bought a 60" terrova to avoid bending over in rough water after some great advice from Doug ( MR Dux) on here & glad i did because it's easier to stow in rough water. With the bench seat my buddy or i either one can just swivel around & step right out of the seat onto the front deck without danger of falling in. Safety is why i did my setup like i did because i fish alone a lot of times & in my opinion there's no margin for error for being safe anytime when fishing alone & especially in the dead of winter. I like the way i have mine setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nova
Yup hook city