Lowrance Transducers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Calico Killer Kevin · 01-10-2014, 06:46 PM

Makes perfect sense.

I understand the premise, just wasn't sure how great the actual difference was. Sounds like the 50/200 is worth it.

Now, do you guys just order the 50/200khz transducers from Lowrance?

makobob · 01-11-2014, 09:17 AM

So if you have the elite 5 with 83/200 transducer, will the 50/200 ducer just plug in and work or is there something else you need to do to the fishfinder?
Thanks.

Makobob

StinkyMatt · 01-11-2014, 09:44 AM

Now, some guys are a little stubborn about this, but here is my two cents.

Yes, in very deep water there may be a small noticeable difference between the 83 and the 50. In waters that you will fish most of the time you should not have to switch out you ducer unit. I have used both a 50/200 and an 83/200. Not really any difference in my opinion. I fish with a group where we all use the sameHDS units and have compared results for not much difference.

The set up of your settings is the critical part. Set up incorrectly you will miss out on much info. And yes the settings have to be adjusted every time you fish based on water type, clarity, turbidity, etc.

You tube a few videos, there are a couple very detailed ones.

Tight lines.

TJones · 01-11-2014, 11:12 AM

Thanks . for the range we are dealing in , primarily 80 ' to 120 ' , either ducer is sufficient ? When are we going fishing together ?

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YakDout · 01-12-2014, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makobob

So if you have the elite 5 with 83/200 transducer, will the 50/200 ducer just plug in and work or is there something else you need to do to the fishfinder?
Thanks.

Makobob

I have elite 5 hdi with the corresponding 50/200 ducer . Plugs right in.

kaya_one · 01-12-2014, 07:56 AM

I am hearing you want better deeper water readings at 150'+ and the 50/83khz may not be the best option as you'll probably just use the 200khz when in deep.
To my knowledge the 50 or 83khz is is a "wider" view (as Jorluival was saying without cupping your hands when shouting) and best for shallow water. So if you are thinking of swapping out transducer to 50/200 it doesn't sound like the 50 would fix your concerns because I believe you would want to only use the 200 setting when in deeper water.

I suggest look into the settings further while on the water - there is a split/screen option for both khz to see side-by-side I think. You DO have the best transducer mount so that eliminates the mounting concern. Might be an issue with the transducer itself.

I have Elite 4 with 83/200 and can see and read the bottom at 300' fine.

When using the lower khz when in deeper water you are "looking" at a wider area and you really want to see a smaller/narrower area (wider vs narrower) due to the depth and reading based on the depth. Thus, go with the 200khz when in deeper waters to see a "narrower" view.

My .03. I've heard the 50/200 is good but may not be worth the money.

01-11-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
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01-11-2014, 11:12 AM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	two experts with time on the water Thanks . for the range we are dealing in , primarily 80 ' to 120 ' , either ducer is sufficient ? When are we going fishing together ? .

01-10-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
Calico Killer Kevin Junior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	Makes perfect sense. I understand the premise, just wasn't sure how great the actual difference was. Sounds like the 50/200 is worth it. Now, do you guys just order the 50/200khz transducers from Lowrance?

01-11-2014, 09:44 AM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Now, some guys are a little stubborn about this, but here is my two cents. Yes, in very deep water there may be a small noticeable difference between the 83 and the 50. In waters that you will fish most of the time you should not have to switch out you ducer unit. I have used both a 50/200 and an 83/200. Not really any difference in my opinion. I fish with a group where we all use the sameHDS units and have compared results for not much difference. The set up of your settings is the critical part. Set up incorrectly you will miss out on much info. And yes the settings have to be adjusted every time you fish based on water type, clarity, turbidity, etc. You tube a few videos, there are a couple very detailed ones. Tight lines.

01-12-2014, 07:56 AM	#6
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	I am hearing you want better deeper water readings at 150'+ and the 50/83khz may not be the best option as you'll probably just use the 200khz when in deep. To my knowledge the 50 or 83khz is is a "wider" view (as Jorluival was saying without cupping your hands when shouting) and best for shallow water. So if you are thinking of swapping out transducer to 50/200 it doesn't sound like the 50 would fix your concerns because I believe you would want to only use the 200 setting when in deeper water. I suggest look into the settings further while on the water - there is a split/screen option for both khz to see side-by-side I think. You DO have the best transducer mount so that eliminates the mounting concern. Might be an issue with the transducer itself. I have Elite 4 with 83/200 and can see and read the bottom at 300' fine. When using the lower khz when in deeper water you are "looking" at a wider area and you really want to see a smaller/narrower area (wider vs narrower) due to the depth and reading based on the depth. Thus, go with the 200khz when in deeper waters to see a "narrower" view. My .03. I've heard the 50/200 is good but may not be worth the money.