Ps21 angle?

[puhlw]

Anybody have any feedback on how the down angle effects the ps21? I have mine set to 15 degrees. It seems to be able to see straight down so not sure what benefit a steeper angle would be? Is that for deeper water maybe? I mainly fish 30ft or less.

[Larry3215]

Thats been the best angle for me unless Im out in deep water - 100 ft or more.

[ifishinxs]

I was told two clicks. I see very well at that setting..

[Larry3215]

Oops! I miss-spoke above - my normal is also two clicks = 30 deg down. 1 click = 15 deg. I have tried 3 clicks in very deep water but went back to two clicks.

That said, the head Garmin Panoptix guy told me this:

Hi Larry, You are correct that 15 will give you better forward range and 30 will give you a stronger bottom. It is our opinion that 15-30 degrees work best. I keep mine at 15. I do not go in really deep water though. You can adjust it and see how it looks at different angles.

[ifishinxs]

Larry,
That Panoptics guy really knows his transducers, not just the Panoptics. He also tests everyone ( like 10 at a time) as he is a hard core angler as well. We have a beta tester her in Southern Utah that I fish with on a regular basis. These transducers are getting a work out.

[TrackerPT175TXW]

Larry,

Would the same be true for PS31

[ifishinxs]

I'll ask.

Well, he's on a fishing vacation. I'll get the info when he gets back.

[Larry3215]

Larry,

Would the same be true for PS31

I havent heard anything specific on the PS31 from Brian, but I see no reason you cant play with it and see what works best for you. The default/recommended mounting angle for it is 45 deg, so it seems to want more of a down angle than the PS21.