Transducer Placement

[bit-little]

I recently purchased one of the new Lowrance downscan units and was wanting some opinions on where to place the transducer.  Should I have it mounted to the trolling motor or run somewhere else?  Until now, I have always fished using just a flasher, so i want to make sure I do it right.  Thanks for the input!

[Way2slow]

Put is where you're going to be using it the most.

Now, if your talking about the Structure scan unit you add to your HDS unit, both transducer (structure scan and sonar) should be no more the 12 inches apart. 

[bit-little]

W2S

Thanks for the reply.  I should have stated that I will mount it up front on the deck.  It is its own unit not hooked up to an HDS.  I know aa coomon place for the transducer is on the troller, but didn't know if there were any other/better options?

[Todd Driscoll]

Yes, for the stand-alone Mark/Elite DSI units, if running the unit at the bow, mount the ducer on the trolling motor.  But, a trolling motor bracket does not come with the unit.  You can order one at LEI Extras, part # 10261-001

http://www.lei-extras.com/store/search.asp?SearchType=Unit&Unit=Elite%2D5+DSI

[bit-little]

Thank you for the input.  I would have had no idea about the bracket as well.

[Bigbarge50]

What if you run a transom mounted trolling motor?

I also got the lowrance downscan mark VI and run only a transom mounted motor..... think it is still good to mount in the back? 

[Todd Driscoll]

Assuming you also have an outboard engine, I would mount the ducer to your transom.  That way, you can view downscan while you are fishing and while you are running the outboard.

[Bigbarge50]

I currently do not have an outboard..... though working on making that change in the future......

On the transom, which would naturally still be in the back, do you think I am really missing out on anything with it in the rear?  I would think not, but my first unit and figure there is no shame in asking those with more experience with such things.