Down Imaging and Structure Scanning - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 03-09-2013, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

I've been out in LJ with the Hummingbird 798si and it worked fine everywhere I fished. It was my buddy's though, not mine. The transducer does need to be in the water for down imaging. To my knowledge, structure scan and Di/Si are all the same thing. Just different companies call them different things.

Acutally I believe there are differences between Down Imaging and Side Scan. According to Humminbird it states that for DI you can shoot through the hull, but I have read many posts on here where Side scan HAS to be in the water in order to work.

regardless I have seen both the DI and Side Scan in action on a buddies boat. I think I know which system I'm going to get and it will be the best of both worlds.

ful-rac · 03-09-2013, 07:21 AM

Just as a warning if you dont already know....in order for structure scan to give you a good picture of whats going on down there you have to be traveling at least 2-3 knots consistently for however long you want to scan the bottom. Its probably going to be pretty difficult at best on a paddle kayak. Gotta remember your also going to be dragging the huge LSS2 transducer in the water as well. But if you figure out how to make it work....

Jimmyz123 · 03-09-2013, 07:41 AM

So here's a link I found form a post that Andy did about Down imaging and Structure scanning.
http://www.stripersonline.com/t/7961...aging-in-a-yak

You can do Down Imagine through the hull but side scanning has to be in the water. Paddling at 2 to 3 knots is not difficult, trust me I have done it. Paddle kayaks are only as slow as the paddler wants them to be. I think I know what system I'm going to pick up now, just need to save up a little more.

ful-rac · 03-09-2013, 07:56 AM

Paddling 2-3 knots is not the problem no but but paddling + dragging the LSS2 and trying to stay on course is not going to be easy...its going to be a challenge thats for sure.

Yes jimmy, I know paddling 2-3knts is not difficult....trust me...I've owned a kayak or two in my day...I also know that dragging an LSS2 transducer is not going to be easy, because I have one, im just trying to help, structure scan is a big investment and it would be fucked if it didnt work for you.

StinkyMatt · 03-09-2013, 08:45 AM

I think that maybe a duo trip is in order. JimmyZ sits in Tonys front hatch and they map out the sea bottom together.

Now that is teamwork.

That big 10 incher(sidescan transducer). Takes two men to use properly.

maui jim · 03-09-2013, 03:40 PM

Tow em Jeorge.....

03-09-2013, 07:21 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Just as a warning if you dont already know....in order for structure scan to give you a good picture of whats going on down there you have to be traveling at least 2-3 knots consistently for however long you want to scan the bottom. Its probably going to be pretty difficult at best on a paddle kayak. Gotta remember your also going to be dragging the huge LSS2 transducer in the water as well. But if you figure out how to make it work.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-09-2013, 07:41 AM	#3
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	So here's a link I found form a post that Andy did about Down imaging and Structure scanning. http://www.stripersonline.com/t/7961...aging-in-a-yak You can do Down Imagine through the hull but side scanning has to be in the water. Paddling at 2 to 3 knots is not difficult, trust me I have done it. Paddle kayaks are only as slow as the paddler wants them to be. I think I know what system I'm going to pick up now, just need to save up a little more. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

03-09-2013, 07:56 AM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Paddling 2-3 knots is not the problem no but but paddling + dragging the LSS2 and trying to stay on course is not going to be easy...its going to be a challenge thats for sure. Yes jimmy, I know paddling 2-3knts is not difficult....trust me...I've owned a kayak or two in my day...I also know that dragging an LSS2 transducer is not going to be easy, because I have one, im just trying to help, structure scan is a big investment and it would be fucked if it didnt work for you. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog. Last edited by ful-rac; 03-09-2013 at 08:10 AM.

03-09-2013, 03:40 PM	#6
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Tow em Jeorge..... __________________

03-09-2013, 08:45 AM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I think that maybe a duo trip is in order. JimmyZ sits in Tonys front hatch and they map out the sea bottom together. Now that is teamwork. That big 10 incher(sidescan transducer). Takes two men to use properly.