With Live Scope & Active Target being the newest rage in freshwater fishing I also am CONSIDERING dipping my toe in the waters of this latest Technology and crossing over to the Dark side.However fascinating we may be with this latest Technological marvel in fishing, I find my self more curious as to HOW the Techs in this industry achieve such crystal clear images in the demos of these units but the images of the consumer pale in comparison! I`m sure I`m not the only one! I`ve recently learned through watching Youtube vids that there is a product out there that boast achieving similar results . I`d like to hear from those of you who`ve invested in such a product & whether or no you are impressed or depressed with the investment. What`s your take? It`s been said that the only difference between men & boys is the size of their.....TOYS. btw: i`m still getting one

Device demos have always had much better graphics, long before livescope. Livescope is great, we have beat this one to death. Instead of seeing pictures underwater, you see live video underwater. I enjoy just tooling around looking.

Well, im soon going to find out, ive mulled it over, and if fishing becomes way too easy for me, I will sell it
ive seen enough videos to see , that is is amazing technology and I can only imagine what I can do with it, when I have it all figured out,. Take my humminbirds, I figured things out abt it that most still dont know about, by experimenting, and discussing intricacies with the engineers in atlanta , some things are proprietary and closely gaurded secrets,
trying things with it that strays from the way others use it by professed experts who make claims that are not entirely accurate. I plan to get the most out of the technology, and may start giving on water instructions again, to help people out.

One thing im wondering abt livescope is the 20 degree cone angle.
Now if you take a cone, look thru it, you will get a 20 degree view out of it, for a few inches,,, but the further out you look, that 20 degrees opens up.
Heres an example.. if you look thru a cup, that is 20 degrees angle., and measure the width of an object that is 2 feet away, it will cover an area of around 20 degrees. then look at an object around 50 feet away, go measure the width of the coverage area, like by putting 2 stakes in the ground spaced several feet apart. your going to be viewing more that 20 degrees coverage. maybe 60 degrees. looking at livescope videos, this is plain to see, you see a stump, or tree that is maybe 2 feet wide, but you also see the water column around it, maybe 15 feet,. so it will be interesting to see how things are viewed with this technology,, also if garmin can make a 20 degree cone angle, they can likely later make a 60 degree cone angle.
Im planning to use a portable system, to transfer from boat to boat.

I totally understand about the demo Graphics and how much better they are . I`m seeking info from those that have invested in the product ( it`s a harness) out there that allows them to achieve the same Results as the DEMOS and does it do as advertised.

The most frustrating thing I have found about my Livescope is seeing all of the fish but not being able to make them bite. I have learned that I was actually missing fish because I could not fell them. Now I can see when the fish takes my bait and I know to set the hook. So many fish just inhale and don't move so you never feel the "thump".

Maybe I didn`t make myself clear enough so i`ll try again. Has anyone that is currently using live technology ever invested in the aftermarket WIRING HARNESS that boast achieving the same results as the demo images on your unit & if so what is your opinion of the HARNESS. Anybody?

No. I have not. I ain’t buying no harness.

Can you post a link of what you are talking about? I never heard of this, and when I google "livescope harness" I do not see anything that improves image quality, which sounds like what you are describing.

That`s EXAXTLY what I`m talking about CCG! It`s new I think and I can`t remember what state the guy is in that has patented it but it`s a wiring harness that is suppose to make your images just like those demo images.You hook it up to all your existing units from back to front. It`s a patented product. I can`t remember the name of it ... that`s why I asking if anyone on the forum has heard and currently using it.

On cloudy days you won't have to run your sensitivity up and the images are a lot clearer but to see your graph on bright days it takes running your unit hotter which shows the fish better but also shows some clutter.....
I haven't heard nor seen a harness advertised anywhere to improve live scope images..... I doubt I'd hook anything other than something from Garmin up to my units.....I don't want to have to hunt someone down to pay me my money back for something they said would work on my way too expensive unit......

Well I have my brotha! In fact I saw it on a youtube channel but can`t remember who`s channel it was. If my memory serves me correctly a lot of southern tournament anglers are using it to give independent & constant power to their electronics without power /ampre drops & interference from other onboard electronics like bilge,areators,power poles etc. I think it was meant to UPGREAD the connection from the power source to units to have them perform at their peak. Same as when you upgrade your battery when you go to a Bigger unit that requires more juice to power it all day. I wish I could remember who`s youtube channel it was. I know i`m not the only one on the forum that`s heard of it.Maybe someone will chime in about this thing and give a better explanation. BTW: The other day when yall BLESSED that old guy with the fish at the ramp on the YouTube video,that was my neck of the woods. I was still catching them up the creek last week in between the rainy days.You guys really get around!

It`s not just for live scope it for all top end Electronics the way I understand it. Makes them perform the way they were meant to perform & more without power /ampre dropage during the course of the day. I`m just tryna explain what I saw .

Reminds me when I first got my hummingbird unit, and first time out. I had it on demo and didn't know it, I'm like OMG look at all this structure and fish!!

No need to go out and purchase the elaborate harness you mention. "OverKill" Here at shut-up-and-fish we utilize a simple 10 gauge marine-grade wire and power the electronics directly to the starting or dedicated battery.
I operate my Garmin equipment out of the box at factory setting. The only three settings I change are my Gain, Forward Range, and Depth Range. Deeper the water higher my gain. Shallower the water, lower my gain. I run my electronics on a Lithium battery but not required. Just be sure you have a very good battery, one with a high reserve capacity, and that you have a good battery management system/charger. I have had Livescope for three years now with the same unit from the get-go.
Keep it simple...https://shut-up-and-fish.com/ancor-safety-duplex-cable-10-2-awg-red-yellow-flat-25-124102/


This fish struck my jig three times...



Here is perspective mode: A school of largemouth bass 3-6 pound range.



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I know you're kidding.......LOL.... If not..LOL