Best model lowrance ff to buy 2015 pa - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Darrell · 02-11-2016, 02:31 PM

The lower the frequency, the lower the width of coverage. There is a trade off with everything and each has it uses. But as with anything, if it works for you i wouldnt change it. This is an Excerpt from Lowrance reg. Chirp

How Multiple CHIRP sonar settings provide clarity

Multiple CHIRP ranges from a single transducer: Because Lowrance fishfinders give you the option of using more than one CHIRP Sonar signal, it’s important to understand which one is right for your fishing situation.
High CHIRP frequency selection: Most frequently used for freshwater as well as more shallow coastal areas. It provides the greatest detail for tracking smaller objects, like your lure, or identifying game fish from bait fish, as well as game fish that are near structure or on the bottom.
Medium CHIRP frequency selection: Wide coverage makes this frequency best for covering large areas while searching for structure or fish. However, this option is not as detailed as High CHIRP and will not penetrate as deep as Low CHIRP.
Low CHIRP frequency selection: Provides the greatest depth performance, while marking fish targets throughout the entire water column.

ful-rac · 02-11-2016, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

The lower the frequency, the lower the width of coverage. There is a trade off with everything and each has it uses. But as with anything, if it works for you i wouldnt change it. This is an Excerpt from Lowrance reg. Chirp

How Multiple CHIRP sonar settings provide clarity

Multiple CHIRP ranges from a single transducer: Because Lowrance fishfinders give you the option of using more than one CHIRP Sonar signal, it’s important to understand which one is right for your fishing situation.
High CHIRP frequency selection: Most frequently used for freshwater as well as more shallow coastal areas. It provides the greatest detail for tracking smaller objects, like your lure, or identifying game fish from bait fish, as well as game fish that are near structure or on the bottom.
Medium CHIRP frequency selection: Wide coverage makes this frequency best for covering large areas while searching for structure or fish. However, this option is not as detailed as High CHIRP and will not penetrate as deep as Low CHIRP.
Low CHIRP frequency selection: Provides the greatest depth performance, while marking fish targets throughout the entire water column.

I believe you got that wrong my friend...

The lower the frequency the wider the coverage area with of course better depth penetration and like you said less clarity/resolution/target separation....but really it's good enough.

I think you better reconsider telling everyone that the low frequency is not needed or necessary...if you ever tried using it, you probably wouldn't say it's unnecessary.... Try it out, I think you'll like it.

farreola · 02-11-2016, 02:50 PM

Can you split the screen with both frequencies?

ful-rac · 02-11-2016, 02:56 PM

Sure you can.

jorluivil · 02-11-2016, 03:27 PM

My sonar is always set on 50khz regardless of depth

YakDout · 02-11-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by farreola

Can you split the screen with both frequencies?

Yup, thats whats on my screen 95% of the day.

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alanw · 02-11-2016, 04:09 PM

I didn't spend all this money on a good FF just to mount the xducer in hull or run it on the least detailed settings. I like to see a plankton fart on mine.

chris138 · 02-12-2016, 06:35 AM

Expensive fish finder is nice but not necessary. You got guys out there rolling around with 10g worth of gear on a kayak. Just make sure it is color display and has either 50 or 83 kHz. The lower frequency is what you will mark the big fish on. Get something you don't mind submerging and covering in blood and scales. Someone posted a link to an Elite 5 HDI for $250, pretty good deal.

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02-11-2016, 02:31 PM	#1
Darrell Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Bonita Posts: 29	The lower the frequency, the lower the width of coverage. There is a trade off with everything and each has it uses. But as with anything, if it works for you i wouldnt change it. This is an Excerpt from Lowrance reg. Chirp How Multiple CHIRP sonar settings provide clarity Multiple CHIRP ranges from a single transducer: Because Lowrance fishfinders give you the option of using more than one CHIRP Sonar signal, it’s important to understand which one is right for your fishing situation. High CHIRP frequency selection: Most frequently used for freshwater as well as more shallow coastal areas. It provides the greatest detail for tracking smaller objects, like your lure, or identifying game fish from bait fish, as well as game fish that are near structure or on the bottom. Medium CHIRP frequency selection: Wide coverage makes this frequency best for covering large areas while searching for structure or fish. However, this option is not as detailed as High CHIRP and will not penetrate as deep as Low CHIRP. Low CHIRP frequency selection: Provides the greatest depth performance, while marking fish targets throughout the entire water column.

02-11-2016, 02:50 PM	#3
farreola Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Calexico Posts: 134	Can you split the screen with both frequencies?

02-12-2016, 06:35 AM	#8
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Expensive fish finder is nice but not necessary. You got guys out there rolling around with 10g worth of gear on a kayak. Just make sure it is color display and has either 50 or 83 kHz. The lower frequency is what you will mark the big fish on. Get something you don't mind submerging and covering in blood and scales. Someone posted a link to an Elite 5 HDI for $250, pretty good deal.