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 New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 06:26 PM
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sparkyorc
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Can someone help me with decision on Garmin unit for forward facing sonar - looking at 1242 or 8612.
Transducer GLS10 LV34 XDCR ?
Mostly recreational bass fisherman - occasional tourney - on Sam Rayburn.
Much thanks !
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
[Re: sparkyorc]
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01/28/23 08:31 PM
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n_fish
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Try the 1222 and LVS34, thank me later
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 09:18 PM
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sparkyorc
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Thanks - appreciate your advice !
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 09:40 PM
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Donald Harper
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I would book a trip with Josh Jones and take notes; putting exactly what he recommends on your boat.
Each person you work with holds some promise to your future success. Websiite Sponsors: www.eletewater.com - Staying Hydrated www.lakeoviachic.com - Booking Mexico Trips 20 Hot Spot Mapping - GPS Contour Chips - Custom Spinner Baits - Jigs -Spooks Pure Extracts - Minnow-Night Crawler-Crayfish-Craylic
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 09:59 PM
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sparkyorc
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Thanks - how could I contact Josh and get his opinion ?
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 10:09 PM
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mossyback75
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I would book a trip with Josh Jones and take notes; putting exactly what he recommends on your boat. Careful
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 10:18 PM
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sparkyorc
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/28/23 10:21 PM
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Team Skeeterless
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Plenty of good FFS guides out there that won’t charge you 2k!!! Find someone else imho and learn as well as get to catch some fish instead of watching JJ fish.
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 12:42 AM
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mossyback75
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No...I dont mean careful in contacting Josh Jones.....I was telling the poster who suggesting contacting JJ to be careful. This forum has a lot of insecure members who are triggered by any mention of his name.
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 01:37 AM
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LA Ron
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8612 has more pixels for a clearer and more detailed picture. Also more expensive
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 01:40 AM
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LA Ron
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Mossy. Donald is an old hand on the forum. He can handle anything they dish out!
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 05:29 PM
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Donald Harper
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Your best contact for Josh is Face Book. He will tell you what to purchase. Then after you use it for awhile; it will be your decision to invest $2K in learning how to use it properly. If you are not going to target big bass every trip, don't spend the money with Josh. Pick a knowledgeable guide.
Each person you work with holds some promise to your future success. Websiite Sponsors: www.eletewater.com - Staying Hydrated www.lakeoviachic.com - Booking Mexico Trips 20 Hot Spot Mapping - GPS Contour Chips - Custom Spinner Baits - Jigs -Spooks Pure Extracts - Minnow-Night Crawler-Crayfish-Craylic
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 07:14 PM
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Pake South
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I would get the 1222 with the LVS 34. I do livescope trips on Fork and surrounding lakes. I can show you how to dial in your settings and catch fish with it. I’d be happy to help.
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 09:13 PM
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Jpurdue
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LVS34 and the biggest screen you can afford. No need to get the XD. As others have mentioned I'd also highly recommend getting a guide who specializes in FFS to shorten your learning curve. It is not easy, and you want to avoid having a 4,000 dollar set up that looks like gibberish to you.
"Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley." -A.L. www.LunkerLore.com![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/ckGplwut.png)
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Re: New Adventure - Forward Facing Sonar
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01/29/23 09:27 PM
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4Weight
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1222 is not touch screen which I prefer. I would go 102sv in 10” or the 122sv 12”. Those are units without the transducer
Last edited by 4Weight; 01/29/23 09:28 PM.
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