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That's they way my graphs show the thermocline in deeper water. Clear on top, thermocline and clear from there to the bottom.

I've never seen that selection option (Digital Depth Source) on either my 998c HD SI or 958c HD. Is that because I do not have a dedicated DI ducer on the 998 and the 958 does not have DI at all?

I have the 55 on a Lund 1650 XL Sport and it works great. The spot lock holds as good as one anchor but will not hold position like two anchors (bow and stern) would.

The tracks, cruise control...

Another vote for Brian at BBG Marine.

Just wondering if anyone uses a fly rod with spinning reel for Crappie.

If any of you do use a fly rod what make, length and line weight are you using?

I get the Dual Beam as a rube goldberg fix.

What about the fish ID and less than stellar fish arches. They both worked great on the old software but now :hatchet:

Myself, I'm getting feed up with waiting for Bird to fix the software issues with the 998. Specifically the 83 hZ and fish ID problems.

They have had these known problems since last summer and...

Four bolts should be plenty. Mine are backed up on the bottom/through side with good washers, fender washers.

You outboard, of considerably more HP and torque, probably only has 4 bolts.

If you have Ethernet capable units, you could connect them with a Ethernet cable/connection and share transducers, way points, etc.

I believe this starts with 8XX units and higher.

I have Birds.

First I setup each individual lake as it's own group. Some bigger lakes with multiple launches I setup as separate groups.
Then where ever I am fishing I set the corresponding...

The only options I am aware of on the 788, 798, 958 and 998 units that I have owned are;
1) The ability to select some of the data that displays to left side of the units (time, temp , gps pos,...

I have had both and if you are set on an electric steer model, the Terrova wins hands down over the PD.

It is much easier to launch and retrieve
It shuts off automatically when in the stow...

I have been using Interstate for 3 years with no regrets.

Hold a charge very well and reasonably priced.

I really like the Lund Pro Ride seats.

If you want the ultimate in protection take a look at Pelican cases. They come in various sizes and can be customized inside for just about any shape.

Very popular with camera guys.

I like Power Pro Super 8 Slick for braided spinning applications. It's a little stiffer and much slippery that regular PP.

Never have a problem with tip wrapping or spooling issues.

Sometimes I...

I have the following setup:
998 SI HD at helm
958 HD at bow (not DI)
788 HD at stern for rigger
SI & dual beam transduces with y-splitter on transom going to helm 998
US2 transducer on trolling...

Terrova, wins every time!

I don't believe the 999 comes with the HD transducer, just the non HD one which is only one frequency.

If so, I would add at least one HD transducer. If you are connected by Ethernet you can use...

9xx's are the way to go if you can find them. I run a 998 on console and 958 up front but many run SI up front as well as console.

I guess it depends on what type of fishing you do. If they are...

If you are going to get i-pilot, I would go with the Terrova.

The V2 will need to be unplugged/disconnected when not in use to conserve the battery. It does NOT shut off when in the store/up...

I would definitely go with a Humminbird SI unit. Either the 898 or 998 or, if it firs your budget a 1198.

Last I knew Brian at BBG had some great deals on 898 units maybe he might have some 998's...

You need to tweak the sensitivity to the best results out of it in Max mode. It will show much more and better detail that the Clear will not show.

The 899 platform may not support the hi def transducer.

I don't think the 798 will support the hi def transducer.

I had the same problem with 5xx & 7xx series units.

I replaced them 9xx series and it is much easier to read the chart depth numbers.

Do you have any trouble seeing the graph on your boat without any glasses.

Thanks!

I am looking at having cataract surgery.


I have 3 basic choices:

1) Only replace the lens that corrects for the cataract. I would still need reading and distance glasses do to my high level...

This screen may not show up if you are not networked with an Ethernet cable, I am not sure. If I get a chance I will check mine with & without the cable connected and with & without the other unit...

While I was entering my below post, Greg has answered the question!

If this unit is networked or was in your last installation, check the GPS antenna selection in the Networking Source Setup screen.