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    Single or Dual Graphs on bow?

    I currently have 2 units up front a 106 for Livescope and a 93. I’m thinking about going to a single 106 over the pedal mount. I can use it for Livescope, 2d or down imaging whenever I need. What’s everyone’s reasoning for running dual graphs up front?

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    For me the second one is solely for mapping

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    honestly running fwd sonar u don't need any other sonar up, mapping would be what I use the other for.
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    I just have a 12" single. I pretty much only use the console graph for navigation so I only need the map and depth. I used to use the side imaging more for searching but as it was said above with FFS I don't do that as much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bama361 View Post
    For me the second one is solely for mapping
    Same. I can’t imagine not having a map upfront.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bama361 View Post
    For me the second one is solely for mapping

    I run a single 106 up front for 90% livescope. My 2nd preset is 1/2 LS and 1/2 map in case I am looking for a waypoint to get to while still watching the scope. For what I do, I only need 1 up front. I bought the Dek-It over pedal mount and it is awesome.
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    I have two units up front. A Garmin 106sv for Livescope and a Helix 10 for mapping/M360 and to drive my Ultrex via link.

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    I have two Apex 16's at the bow. One solely dedicated to Mega Live and the other solely dedicated to Mega 360. Of I need to see a map or 2d for some reason I'll either switch real quick or do a 70/30 split on the 360 unit. I love having the large units at the bow.





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    Currently runing two 12's, Active Target on Top, and either Map/2D slice on bottom, or Ghost 360 on bottom. Considering adding 2nd AT so would run Forward on one and Scout on the other...

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    I said i wasnt gonna "be that guy" with 2 units on the bow, well, i him now..............run a 106 and 943.....106 full time LS and 943 down, scan or whatever else i want to look at......
    YOU are not entitled to what I have earned!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishin couillon View Post
    I said i wasnt gonna "be that guy" with 2 units on the bow, well, i him now..............run a 106 and 943.....106 full time LS and 943 down, scan or whatever else i want to look at......
    Love your handle. Cajun friends. I can totally relate
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bama361 View Post
    For me the second one is solely for mapping
    yep

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    Changing to a 12 and a 9, think this is how I'm going.
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    I have two 12" units up front. One I use Mega Live and 2D and the other I use a map and Mega 360. If I didn't have 12" units I would definitely have at least one unit for a map and the other for sonar. You can't fish offshore without a map.
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    I run a 12" for Livescope and a 7" for mapping/2d. I still rely on 2d for some stuff.
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    Pre-Livescope, I ran an HB 898 HD SI for my 360 and an HB 898 SI for map and 2D. I'm in the middle of upgrades, but I still plan run two--Garmin Echomap UHD 93sv for LS and HB 1199 SI for map and 360. The HB can still look at my rear SI transducer over the network (will run an 1199 SI there, too), and the Garmin will still have the Terrova US2 transducer hooked up in case I want to look at the 2D. I'd still like to look at the map with my waypoints and compare to the 360; the LS it to confirm if there are any fish on the structure and their behavior when I present my jigs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishin couillon View Post
    I said i wasnt gonna "be that guy" with 2 units on the bow, well, i him now..............run a 106 and 943.....106 full time LS and 943 down, scan or whatever else i want to look at......
    I always said that too, mainly cuz I was cheap, but I am also in that club now. Wonder how much longer before I get 3 units on the bow?
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    I run only 1 at the bow but I fish my home lake 98% of the time, and I know it like the back of my hand. I've rarely ever felt a need for a 2nd graph unless I'm fishing somewhere new and have to do a lot of marking.

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    I have livescope on one and have humminbird for the other so ultrex can follow the contour when needed and shows spotlock locations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMCD View Post
    Wonder how much longer before I get 3 units on the bow?
    Im stopping at 2....hell dont have room for 3.....
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