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  1. Ken Sauret

    Lowrance HDS Fish Arches

    Lowrance does not "enhance" anything on their sonar return to get more of anything. If it shows up on the screen, then the sound "ping" hit something and it is showing on the screen. If the algae, thermocline, current or whatever is in the water is interfering with the ability to see fish then...
  2. Ken Sauret

    Lowrance Elite 5 DSI

    When looking at the HDS units, the HDS 5,7,8 or 10 are sonar/GPS combo units. If the HDS model number has an x after it then it is a sonar only unit, HDS 5x for example. On the other hand if the number has an "m" after it then it is a GPS model only, HDS 5m. In my previous post I explained that...
  3. Ken Sauret

    Lowrance Elite 5 DSI

    The difference is the view of sonar that you get. The transducer IS the only difference but this difference is huge when it comes to what you are trying to "see" in the water (Broadband) or on the bottom (DSI). Ken Sauret Lowrance Pro Staff
  4. Ken Sauret

    Lowrance Elite 5 DSI

    For your Kokanee fishing the 83/200 khz Broadband is the best choice. But now that you add the sturgeon fishing and needing to see the bottom in great detail the best total choice for you is to get an HDS unit AND the Structure Scan that connects to any HDS unit. This way you can have the...
  5. Ken Sauret

    Lowrance Elite 5 DSI

    Hello Doug, It doesn't sound like the DownScan Image would be best for your type of fishing. The DSI is best used to view structure on the bottom. The traditional Broadband sonar is the best choice to see fish in the water column and to the depths you are indicating that you fish. The Elite...
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