Thread: Structure scan on trolling motor

Some people use it there and love it. Might actually be better off using the Bow Transducer Mounts by Fishing Specialties. I'll probably be doing this as well one day.

http://www.fishingspecialties.com

This is what I am thinking about using for DI at the front. I personally, can not find a reason to use as SI on the trolling motor or really at the bow. I use SI only when scouting and Mark a track or spots. Then I come back and use GPS/2D sonar to fish them. I get my best images at speeds between 1.5 to 4.5 MPH. Just what works for me! A wise mentor of mine told me not to let my gadgets distract my fishing time.

Yes being able to see 100' each direction is horrible. It's a cheap upgrade and easy to install. Is an ideal speed over 1mph? Yes but even sitting still you can still see what is around you. The DI alone is worth the install. I won't ever be without SI at the trolling motor again.

Thanks, for all of your recommendations. I had it on my last boat, but couldn't remember if I used it as much. I wasn't going to get it now, but was thinking about getting the depth finder where I can add it on later or was just going to get the new elite 7 hybrid.

hds7 with structure scan is 859 or 829 right now after 300 rebate from digital oasis. I had elite 7, didn't use it but was much lighter and felt cheaper made than the hds units IMO. It's pretty handy especially fishing brush piles and such to see where they end or where more is without randomly scouting on DI or 2d.

If you just want the DI and sonar, Lowrance just announced a new CHIRP elite 7 DI combo. Supposed to be even cleaner returns.

It's definitely worth it Di let's you know what's right in front of you as well as 2D can actually see your jig when vertical jiging and Si let's you know what's right beside you. With the Di you do get your best images from 1.5 to 4.5 but when you get use to it you can interrupt what your seeing at slower speeds.

Here is a link to a humminbird video about SI on the trolling motor. It's an HB video but the principle would be the same so you can decide whether you would like SI up front.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT8nArMGwPA