Lowrance HDS5 FF - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

11-18-2012, 03:47 PM

Quite a few of us have them, however sometimes I come across people on the water who have no idea what they are looking at or how to read them. They take some time and understanding to dial in. I'll be the first to admit, I had to have someone completely redo mine for me. But after a while you start to get the hang of what you're looking at, although even after 5 months with mine, and using it 3-4 days a week there are still things I know I'm missing.

I feel like it's similar buying a REALLY nice expensive camera and shooting it on Auto mode, you're not doing yourself any favors unless you become a master of it. If you're just using it for depth, temp and finding bait balls, save your self the money. But if you dial it in properly and take the time to undestand everything about the unit, it will change the way you fish.

11-18-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Quite a few of us have them, however sometimes I come across people on the water who have no idea what they are looking at or how to read them. They take some time and understanding to dial in. I'll be the first to admit, I had to have someone completely redo mine for me. But after a while you start to get the hang of what you're looking at, although even after 5 months with mine, and using it 3-4 days a week there are still things I know I'm missing. I feel like it's similar buying a REALLY nice expensive camera and shooting it on Auto mode, you're not doing yourself any favors unless you become a master of it. If you're just using it for depth, temp and finding bait balls, save your self the money. But if you dial it in properly and take the time to undestand everything about the unit, it will change the way you fish.