Thread: Down Imaging vs Side imaging vs neither

How many of you have Down imaging, side imaging or neither? I'm exploring my options....anything new should be an upgrade over my Eagle Ultra Classic.

Those of you who have Down imaging sonar...how many of you wish you had side imaging??

Anybody who has seen side imaging on the water and doesn't have it yet wants it.

Originally Posted by CatFan

Anybody who has seen side imaging on the water and doesn't have it yet wants it.

I'm one of them.

I will say that I would never give up the 2D sonar. I'm sure there's people out there that have them so finely tuned that they can see a crawfish from 100', but it wouldn't be me.

Originally Posted by filletfetish

I'm one of them.

I will say that I would never give up the 2D sonar. I'm sure there's people out there that have them so finely tuned that they can see a crawfish from 100', but it wouldn't be me.

Ain't me, but I sure wanna see it.

It all has it's place. If you have the means SI/DI/2d/sonar are all good options to have if you like fishing off shore. I have it and I like it so much I added a 2nd unit. It's just another toy in the toy box to play with.

If all you like to do is fish fallen trees along the shoreline I guess you don't need any of it.

Originally Posted by crappiemax

It all has it's place. If you have the means SI/DI/2d/sonar are all good options to have if you like fishing off shore. I have it and I like it so much I added a 2nd unit. It's just another toy in the toy box to play with.

If all you like to do is fish fallen trees along the shoreline I guess you don't need any of it.

I beg to differ. I fish laydown banks all the time. Not all trees are visible, and I don't have to spook the fish to find a new tree. I spend about 1/3 of my time on the water finding new spots. Side imaging is great. This was my first season with it, and I still have a ton to learn.

Originally Posted by archer66

How many of you have Down imaging, side imaging or neither? I'm exploring my options....anything new should be an upgrade over my Eagle Ultra Classic.

Those of you who have Down imaging sonar...how many of you wish you had side imaging??

that unit that you have is a very good unit.ive owned one and really liked it.imo. idont believe that di would help you catch any more fish but you would really enjoy the imaging that you would see with it. now si is another story,combined with gps this is the way to go.i dont no were you fish,but i fish kentucky lake/Barkley lake i can go to any bay or ledge out in the middle of lake and make a few passes using si and find a lot of fishing spots. just mark them on the scree o go back later and fish or i can use the record function and go to several places and then review my recording to plan the spots that i want to fish. you will be able to see fish,structure,ledges,dropoffs,creeks,bbait balls,bottom hardness.you can scan under boat docks for fish/structure .go out there and get you one you'll be glad you did

Originally Posted by kosmo

i fish kentucky lake/Barkley lake i can go to any bay or ledge out in the middle of lake and make a few passes using si and find a lot of fishing spots.

Another thing that the SI is great for is finding shad. In the spring or fall, you can idle through a bay and quickly see if the shad are in there yet. Saves a lot of time.

Not really a pick in the poll for me or anyone with HB / SI my 1198 has all 3. And I'm a happy camper.

Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe

Not really a pick in the poll for me or anyone with HB / SI my 1198 has all 3. And I'm a happy camper.

X2, except I have 2 HDS units. Works well for me as I have double vision.