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  1. 03-15-2017, 11:40 AM #1
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    Garmin has a rebate on right now for a Panoptix and Echomap combo. I already bought an Echomap for the bow so I'm considering the PS21. I crappie fish all year chase sandies and hybrids all summer especially top water in mornings and evenings and do some catfishing also. If you have one how do you use it and how well do they work. Some of the videos I've seen are impressive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kenance View Post
    Garmin has a rebate on right now for a Panoptix and Echomap combo. I already bought an Echomap for the bow so I'm considering the PS21. I crappie fish all year chase sandies and hybrids all summer especially top water in mornings and evenings and do some catfishing also. If you have one how do you use it and how well do they work. Some of the videos I've seen are impressive.



    I don`t have a Panoptix but to have considered buying and am always looking at all the info on them. There is some info on this site but I also look at the Garmin thread on the BBC site as there are many articles about the Panoptix unit there. If you are not familiar with that site it is bassboatcentral.com. Good luck with your searching.
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    Wilbur has PS21 ... DonG had PS31 ...

    I'm sure wilbur will post results as soon as he can get his boat in the water ...

    Don doesn't post much anywhere ...

    I'm not sure if anyone else here at CDC has Panoptix ...

    I will have ... eventually ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by rnvinc View Post
    Wilbur has PS21 ... DonG had PS31 ...

    I'm sure wilbur will post results as soon as he can get his boat in the water ...

    Don doesn't post much anywhere ...

    I'm not sure if anyone else here at CDC has Panoptix ...

    I will have ... eventually ...

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    I'm thinking it would be the "cat's meow" for schooling fish. You could follow them as they move around and easily stay within casting distance. Not sure whether mounting it on the trolling motor or a down rod like Ricky has would be better. I would also want to keep my other xducer up front also. The YouTube video called "Garmin Panoptix for Suspended Crappie" is what made me start thinking about it. It's really impressive if you haven't seen it.
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    I will be offering a da ducer apparatus® Rotatable version very soon designed specifically for Panoptix xducers ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by rnvinc View Post
    I will be offering a da ducer apparatus® Rotatable version very soon designed specifically for Panoptix xducers ...

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    Rickie by using your apparatus for the Panoptix wouldn't that eliminate the possible interference from the trolley motor?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snoball View Post
    Rickie by using your apparatus for the Panoptix wouldn't that eliminate the possible interference from the trolley motor?
    It certainly would help by adding distance between the xducer and the TM ...

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    Following, Rickie, sounds like you are working on something exactly like what I need. I dont want to mount to my terrova, but also want to be able to run it off the rear, maybe like a qd mount. Please keep us posted, as I am holding off on purchase until I find the RIGHT mounting option. Not gonna rig up something that expensive half way
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