Cmiles16

Getting pretty comfortable with my electronics now and looking to retool a bit. Classically I have run a Helix 5 behind the wheel and a 798ci at the bow. Generally just for maps, depth, arcs in the area.. very basic. Last fall, I bought a LVS 34(the newer one) and a Garmin 106sv with the newer transducer (also the newer version). I replaced the 798ci at the bow with the Garmin on an independent system to a amped outdoor 100ah lithium ion battery. The transducer is on the trolling motor. I also financed a second 106sv screen and older transducer with no interest from bass pro and have yet to hook it up. My question is do people like the Garmin for side scanning or should I return the 2nd 106 and get hummin birds for maps and side scan. Ideally 2 at the console ( 1 for mapping and 1 for side scan) and 1 up front along with Garmin to transfer marked fish from side scan. Alternatively have a Garmin and a Humminbird at each location. Humminbird for maps and Garmin for sonar. Though it would be double the work marking fish as in you would have to switch screens. Any advice would be a huge help!!

Thanks, after researching a bit I think Im going to try some mid strolling on it with the free loader and a 3/16-1/4 jig head. Puts it up to about a 1/2oz. Most of the other things I throw on my casting rods.

Bought this rod actually by mistake instead of a med wjr. Dumb, I know but I think I just put down the wrong one and didnt notice until much later. A good lesson to learn for sure. Make sure you know what you want before you walk into the shop. Anyways, Im not disappointed in it but kind of unsure what to use it for. Seems like a quality rod but as someone who uses casting rods and then spinning tackle when trying to downsize at dale hollow it kind of is is in a weird area. Currently have it set up on a 2500 kage with 10 lb line. I didnt want to go lower because of the power of the rod. Im thinking it may be decent for tubes or larger strolling (freeloader from crush city). I wondered if anyone had any suggestions.