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Lowrance Active Target Live Sonar

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The Lowrance active target live sonar is what dreams are made of. This is the real deal right here, and if you can afford it, I say go for it. Check out the quick Youtube video below. Imagine what the future will bring us as this technology evolves and becomes cheaper. Everyone will have the opportunity to use it. Right now, at its price point, It’s out of reach… ...Read More

Down Imaging Basics

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Here is a great video on Down Imaging Basics for the beginner. Are you as completely confused as me? Are you just trying to wrap your head around this technology? Thank goodness for people like Johnny and his Fish The Moment YouTube channel. I want to buy a new unit for my Ranger, but with all these brands, features, and options, I don’t even know where to begin.… ...Read More

Garmin LiveScope Vs Humminbird Mega 360

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Below is a really good comparison of Garmin LiveScope Vs Humminbird Mega 360 technologies. If you are in the market for one of these (or possibly both) then definitely spend a few minutes and watch this video. It is not an in-depth video, but it does compare them nicely. Lawren Wetzel has an awesome YouTube Channel. Check it out and subscribe to it. LiveScope vs.… ...Read More

New Lowrance Trolling Motor being introduced in 2019

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The rumor that Lowrance is about to introduce a new trolling motor in 2019 is spreading around the internet like wildfire. Lowrance has a teaser video out on YouTube, but besides this 20-second video, there is nothing but speculation. Check back on Lowrance’s Youtube channel for a new announcement on March 15, 2019. The Lowrance Trolling Motor Teaser… ...Read More

Lowrance Elite-7 Ti

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This is it, I think I have narrowed down my decision and I will be buying the Lowrance Elite-7 Ti for the dash of my boat. I was going back and forth between this and the Hook-7 but after a little convincing from the Tinboats members (it didn’t take much) they convinced me the right thing to do was save up the additional $75-$100 and get better features and functionality.… ...Read More

Lowrance HDS Carbon Sweet 16

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The new Lowrance HDS Carbon Sweet 16 is all about excess. There is nothing really more to say. With a whopping price tag of around 5k it puts it in an elite group of snobby folks. The question to ask is when is it too much? Soon you will see some joker who has two of them side by side on his fancy rig. Is that what’s needed to fish competitive these days? To win? Seriously?… ...Read More

Lowrance HDS Carbon

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I really want to get my hands on on one of these Lowrance HDS Carbon units. Unfortunately they are out of my price range. These units go from 7 inch to massive 12 inch screens. Wow! Can you  say overkill?  Can you picture one of these units on a 14 foot Jon? Ready for Battle. New Lowrance® HDS Carbon units feature ultra-clear SolarMAX™ HD multi-touch displays with… ...Read More