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10-04-2015, 07:04 AM | #1 |
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What model of transducer for Lowrance Chirp 5
Considering on purchasing above ff and would like to know what style of transducer to purchase and why. Fish LJ primarily for yt and wsb. Will probably fish for hali and reds during the winter. Understand Chirp has some cool features regarding sensitivity,etc. so want to make sure I choose a transducer that will take advantage of chirp technology per what I am fishing for. Also would like to know mounting suggestions (in water, thru hull, etc). Thanks for the info all.
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10-04-2015, 08:17 PM | #2 | |
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Grab yourself a hobie 2014 or newer
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10-04-2015, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Forgot to mention
Look for a transducer with a blue connector . If you grab a unit without a transducer and need one , or would like to try them out . Drop me a line . I have a box of them .
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10-05-2015, 07:04 PM | #4 |
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Murray --- if you have a Hobie with transducer mount below, then you might consider getting the 83/200 transducer as the one that reads a deeper depths will not fit (it is too large). I made that mistake and had to send it back ( and pay for extra shipping 😱😱😱
The 83/200 works fine unless you are out in super deep water like 1000+ feet.... It becomes useless ... Well, that's my two cents worth... Which only applies if you have a Hobie yak.... |
10-05-2015, 07:46 PM | #5 |
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My outback is probably one of the originals.........super old but still a great platform. That said, it does not have the lowrance ready config so I will have to customize transducer mount. Lowrance highly recommended 50/200 per my fishing in LJ. They inferred that salt water requires the power of the 50 even at typical LJ depths. Was thinking on open water config but am concerned with the transducer becoming a kelp magnet. Understand a wet mount inside the yak may be the way to go. Thought I read that a 50/200 wet mount negatively affected the results somehow so would appreciate any input from those who are using that configuration. Want to max out my results with the best possible transducer mount so am all ears to suggestions. Thanks all.
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10-05-2015, 08:39 PM | #6 |
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Definitely check the web site. The HDI 50/200 is the way to go, not just for depth but salinity affects the read hence their suggestion. I've got a hds12 gen 3 and has down imaging processor in the head unit. Make sure the chirp elite has the ability to process down imaging you will need a module as well. Call Lowrance and ask them. +1 (800) 628-4487. The HDI 50/200 is $199 which isn't bad and can be epoxied to the inside of your boat, keep in mind temp and imaging is moderately affected when the transducer is not in the water.
When I got my unit I accidentally got the 83/200 transducer and am replacing with the 50/200 the former is NOT optimized for the Britney deep.... All and all call them, they will give you good info and it won't take long. Good luck |
10-05-2015, 11:02 PM | #7 |
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Lowrance suggested getting the xd50/200/455/800 transducer. Believe the 455/800 is freq for down scan imaging. Do I need to purchase any other components?
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