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kiyo21 · 05-31-2013, 11:59 AM

A lowrance elite 5 with dsi, will DSI spot lobster or other things crawling around in the open?

Baja_Traveler · 05-31-2013, 12:42 PM

If it can I bought the wrong unit...

makobob · 05-31-2013, 12:49 PM

Me 2X. Bummer!

Iceman · 05-31-2013, 01:27 PM

I am going to bet no on that one, they have no air bladder, they would likely blend in like a rock. I think it is primarily designed as a "structure scan"

PE.rider · 05-31-2013, 03:51 PM

Not unless you buy the special CIA edition

momo fish · 05-31-2013, 04:56 PM

Nice.. very helpful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

I am going to bet no on that one, they have no air bladder, they would likely blend in like a rock. I think it is primarily designed as a "structure scan"

PE.rider · 06-01-2013, 12:22 AM

Though DSI provides more granular detail on the screen, note that the high frequency waves cannot penetrate more than 200ft.

06-01-2013, 12:39 AM

I have also heard from numerous creditable sources and read articles that DSI doesn't work very well when shooting through a hull, it needs to be in the water to truly be "DSI"

Cbad Mike · 06-01-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I have also heard from numerous creditable sources read articles that DSI doesn't work very well when shooting through a hull, it needs to be in the water to truly be "DSI"

I have heard the same thing also and from what I've read I do believe it's true.

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Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I am going to bet no on that one, they have no air bladder, they would likely blend in like a rock. I think it is primarily designed as a "structure scan" __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 05-31-2013 at 01:33 PM.

06-01-2013, 12:39 AM	#8
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I have also heard from numerous creditable sources and read articles that DSI doesn't work very well when shooting through a hull, it needs to be in the water to truly be "DSI" Last edited by Drake; 06-01-2013 at 01:38 AM.

05-31-2013, 12:42 PM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	If it can I bought the wrong unit...

05-31-2013, 03:51 PM	#5
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Not unless you buy the special CIA edition

06-01-2013, 12:22 AM	#7
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Though DSI provides more granular detail on the screen, note that the high frequency waves cannot penetrate more than 200ft.