Thread: Live Scope thoughts?

Originally Posted by Blackjeepjk

Agree with redge as I did the same thing. I’m a bird guy. But just use garmin for LS.
Definitely has not proven to put more fish in the boat for me as I’m spending too much time fishing for fish I can see and not catching!


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Agree with this post. LS is a time saver for me. If I slowly approach a marked brush pile or underwater structure and there are no fish on it I move on. Conversely, if there are fish there I can change baits, sizes or colors to entice a bite if they are reticent or just move to another waypoint or new brush pile I find on SI as I also run a Helix 10.


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Thoughts?

My 2 cents.

I somewhat envy those just getting into LS.

The 106sv unit at $1000 is a really unit at a great price.

The new LVS34 system and Ultra MFDs on sale will make great combos.

I bought one (106sv) during the BP special last fall and am very happy with the screen resolution compared to my Ecomap 93sv+.


The part that impressed me the most in the RMP video was the statement that the LVS34 system was as close to plug and play and ready to go right out the box with minimal adjustment as possible.

I started with the original Panoptix 6 years ago and then the Livescope LVS32 for the last 4 years.

Have learned how to dial in the LVS32 and with the recent software update will probably finish out the year with it before deciding on bumping up to the new system.


Buying new today, I would probably grab a sale 106 unit and a LVS34 system for a good value that would last for the next 3-4 years easily.



My boats are networked with HB helix10s and an Ipilot Link Terrova and will not give up that system for searching with SI and the mapping.



Hanr3

Give JK a call as we just returned from a club trip to Enid and used the system described above.

Good Luck

My thoughts….After retiring from 53 of building pipelines I’m finally back to fishing full time, when the weather permits. Hadn’t fished in years. Man, how the fishing electronics have changed! My Buddy told told me I needed to get Livescope. I told him I could catch plenty of crappie without spending a small fortune. WRONG! I made the mistake of fishing with him in his boat with LS. That weekend I was was installing Livescope and Garmin 93sv UHD in my little boat. I have caught the crap out of the crappie with LS. But it never ends. Today I just installed a 106sv and networked it to the 93sv. It will definitely change the way you fish. We were on the lake the other day in our separate boats. I looked over at him looking at his screen and said ‘hey look at us out here. We look like 2 old men sitting out here fishing playing video games’…..I must tell you Livescope is very addictive. Lol

Some very good info guys.

For me it has been a huge help. Like everyone says it won’t make inactive fish bite but you can change change change to try and get a bite. It may cause you hours of time messing with fish that won’t bite but it should never cost you hours of time fishing water where there are no fish. I personally if at all possible will sadly not fish without it anymore. Also like said it gets expensive first you get the scope and head unit and think your done. Did good got it all on sale. then you want bigger then you want the heading sensor which then you need nema2000 cables and connectors then you’ll want a second unit. Then you’ll want to link it all together which you’ll have to buy a network hub and cables. Welcome to your next addiction. All that said I’d do it all again!

Originally Posted by ad1974

I waited until last year to pull the trigger and buy the Livescope system.After using it for the better part of a year I would say it was definitely worth it.Some trips I will just use it for reference like looking at some brush or a laydown and seeing what amount/size fish are in there,and then fish it pretty much like I use to before I had the Livescope.On other occasions the Livescope turns what would have been a pretty slow trip into a big day.I was out 2 weeks ago and most all the brush I checked was empty or full of little dink Crappie.I started looking around using the Livescope and found small groups and single fish roaming off the brush quite a bit and was able to pitch and cast to them and had a big day.I seriously doubt I would have been able to key in on pretty much any of these Crappe without the Livescope.We also find it very useful when spiderrigging and pan around to find where exactly the fish are and use it to set our baits at exactly the right depth.It makes us much more efficient when we are rigging and eliminates alot of the guesswork and saves time.

I spider rigg and was wondering if live scope would benefit me. Based on the information you have provided, it looks like it would. I use lowrance electronics as that was on the boat when I bought it. The LS would be set up to itself. Trying to justify the cost but when you look at the big picture, boat, truck, poles and equipment, none of it adds up. I just like catching. Give the biggest part of my fish away to friends and family. But I do want to give it a try and probably will.

Originally Posted by Hanr3

Well, Live Scope has been out for a little while now. What's your thoughts on it? Likes? Dislikes? Worth the money? Have they made updates?

I'm planning on making the leap to Live Scope this year and would appreciate feedback.
Garmin is out for me. I'm Humminbird/Minnkota/LakeMaster all Ethernet linked. Live Scope will be plug and play.

Definitely worth it, keeps you out of the brush and over the fish. Forward facing sonar is the best for spider rigging. You can keep your baits on the individual fish, raise or lower as needed. You see a fish at 8’ and your baits at 10’ just give it a couple of cranks up. Don’t stay hung up as much either on them meat runs. I’m lowrance/motorguide all networked with stand alone garmin livescope.


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I guess it is all about what you want from fishing . I know without livescope tournament fishing is a no go . A friend who is a master at turkey hunting told me the day he used a tent or decoy would be his last turkey hunt . I am close to his thought about livescope . Seems like everything to make things "easier" and a little fame we go all in . Am strongly considering becoming a 100 % red ear fisherman . I am not anti livescope, just not sure it is a necessity for non tournament guys .