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

YakDout · 01-12-2014, 06:24 AM

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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.

01-12-2014, 07:56 AM	#2
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.