Best Transducer 3D StructureScan vs Active Imaging 3-1 Transducer for Side Imaging

[GLOCKMEISTER]

Ok, I've been running different side imaging transducers since my original HDS unit with an LSS-1. I think the Fish really POPPED with the LSS-1 and the LSS-2. When I went to a Carbon unit I felt like I lost some clarity with just the fish, structure looks great, and that's carried over to the LIVE units. Recently I'm just not seeing the fish like I think I should with my current transducer that's a 3D StructureScan. I've been told years ago by many Lowrance guru's that the 3D StructureScan transducer I'm using now was the best, even though I don't really use the 3D they claimed it was still the best for side imaging.

Now that the newer transducers have been out, is the Active Imaging transducer any better for side imaging than the 3D StructureScan?


Thought???

[MaciejK]

We waiting for data from S3100 module and transducers, after this it's possible to rate SS3D aganis newest transducers, but I suspect, that old school beast from Navico is still best- especially on deep water

[NoCAL]

^+1 especially for distance Sidescan

[haus9393]

Comparing AI 3-1 to SS3D I chose SS3D. Last comparison I did was 1 year ago so things might have changed since. I’ve been preferring SS3D since 2018 so this is my 6th year with it. Prior to that I used lss2. Once I get a 16 pro I’ll try the new AI 3-1 HD which is supposed to be lowrances best image yet.

[bloodman]

Having used SS3D for quite some time, I switched to 3n1AI because of a lack of fish shadowing. The latest .18 update moved the 3n1HD well past the SS3D IMHO. I now have the 3n1HD and my opinion is still open on that. Very good images on the 3n1AI on 455.

[188Musky]

Having used SS3D for quite some time, I switched to 3n1AI because of a lack of fish shadowing. The latest .18 update moved the 3n1HD well past the SS3D IMHO. I now have the 3n1HD and my opinion is still open on that. Very good images on the 3n1AI on 455.

Not in my opinion; I never had difficulty spotting fish shadows or returns from fish with mine.

Comparing to the 3-in-1 AI I have on my river boat, the SS3D is slightly clearer and has more range.