Garmin 94SV CV51

[TL16]

Ive seen lots of threads on this but seems to unclear. How do Garmin users feel this will be for freshwater bass applications (I realize this comes pre-loaded with coastal maps and CV51 ducer). Can they be networked and use one lakevu map card to display freshwater lake maps on both units, or will I have to buy two cards? How will the graphing be in freshwater...20-40...drop shotting smallmouth etc (video game fishing)..

[Chief Brody]

The 2d will be excellent for dropshotting.

You'll give up some down/sidevision detail, but scanning distance will be greater

[MybestfriendRockie]

The 2d will be excellent for dropshotting.

You'll give up some down/sidevision detail, but scanning distance will be greater

Mr Brody, why would the OP give up detail, but gain scanning distance with sidevu and clearvu, on the cv51

[Chief Brody]

Mr Brody, why would the OP give up detail, but gain scanning distance with sidevu and clearvu, on the cv51

The 51 uses 455khz and 260khz frequencies which are better for scanning longer/deeper distances. The more freshwater-geared CV52 also uses 455 but also 800 that shows more detail in shallower water.

My 51 can scan long distances but if you zoomed in on the image the detail is lacking. I have a picture of this in the garmin screenshots/image forum.

[MybestfriendRockie]

The 51 uses 455khz and 260khz frequencies which are better for scanning longer/deeper distances. The more freshwater-geared CV52 also uses 455 but also 800 that shows more detail in shallower water.

My 51 can scan long distances but if you zoomed in on the image the detail is lacking. I have a picture of this in the garmin screenshots/image forum.

Yes that’s why I got confused your shallow water shot with your 51 I though was very detailed for as far out as you were scanning to each side. I wish they weren’t so long but it is what it is haha

[Chief Brody]

great for finding structure

[TL16]

Thanks Brody. Drop shot is a win (do a lot of it). So scanning 80-100 ft out a side will be problematic?

[Chief Brody]

Oh, definitely. You wouldnt use sidescanning on any brand of unit for dropshotting, only for finding structure that has potential for it.

Step 1: Scan with SI or DI to look for structure.
Step 2: Drive to structure til its within casting/drifting distance
Step 3: Drop shot
Step 4: Hopefully boat fish

2D can be used once over a piece of structure to get a better idea of any fish present

Was this your question, or did i completely miss it?

[TL16]

Oh, definitely. You wouldnt use sidescanning on any brand of unit for dropshotting, only for finding structure that has potential for it.

Step 1: Scan with SI or DI to look for structure.
Step 2: Drive to structure til its within casting/drifting distance
Step 3: Drop shot
Step 4: Hopefully boat fish

2D can be used once over a piece of structure to get a better idea of any fish present

Was this your question, or did i completely miss it?

haha, whiff!

My question was in regard to the SI. As the ducer is meant for deeper water so I was curious how bad it would hurt my side imaging at say 80-100 feet each side.

[LWINCHESTER2]

How do Garmin users feel this will be for freshwater bass applications

So I am assuming when you say bass you mean around 30 ft deep or less. The level of detail depends on the front to back cone angle. The smaller the more detailed. I don't know about the CV transducers but they should be the same as the GT.
GT51 on 260 2.0 degrees
GT51 on 455 1.4 degrees
GT50 on 455 1.1 degrees
GT50 on 800 0.7 degrees
IMO the range of 100 ft would not be a factor for any of these at any of the frequencies
The GT51 on 260 kHz in 30 FOW and less, IMO does not give satisfactory detail.

Can they be networked and use one lakevu map card to display freshwater lake maps on both units

No. You didn't say whether these were CHIRP units or PLUS units. The CHIRP units can't be networked for sonar or charts. The Plus units can be networked for sonar.

[TL16]

So I am assuming when you say bass you mean around 30 ft deep or less. The level of detail depends on the front to back cone angle. The smaller the more detailed. I don't know about the CV transducers but they should be the same as the GT.
GT51 on 260 2.0 degrees
GT51 on 455 1.4 degrees
GT50 on 455 1.1 degrees
GT50 on 800 0.7 degrees
IMO the range of 100 ft would not be a factor for any of these at any of the frequencies
The GT51 on 260 kHz in 30 FOW and less, IMO does not give satisfactory detail.


No. You didn't say whether these were CHIRP units or PLUS units. The CHIRP units can't be networked for sonar or charts. The Plus units can be networked for sonar.

Chirp Units. Typically, wont be scanning less than 80 foot a side so it seems the 94sv should be fine.

[Chief Brody]

The GT51 on 260 kHz in 30 FOW and less, IMO does not give satisfactory detail.
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Definately agree.