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i second everything that yankee stated.absoluetly no need for 1000w ducer,actually dont even need 600w for what we do,but a traditional sonar unit with an airmar 50/200 600w is all that is needed for trolling.i run a transom mount ducer and on high frequency never loose bottom and can clearly see bait running 30 mph.put it on low frequency for trolling and you will see everything you need to see under your boat,with proper tuning and correct ducer angle.i know you are looking to go with a single unit,but like rick said,i put a variable chirp 100-140khz with only 300w ducer unit on my boat last year and i am extremely happy with the detail it shows between fish and bait.so between the traditional 50/200 and the chirp 100-140,i feel like its the best setup for trolling.

if you are talking about tackle haven in benton harbor michigan,then yes,i have placed many orders through them and have been in the store after taking a charter out there.great tackle shop and great place to order from.never had a problem,even having them ship me dozens of white diamond trolling rods.

Run your mags between 230-300’ out and run your riggers 110-140 and put meat on every rod you have!!!! We haven’t been fishing near the plant but I know guys that have and they say the current is pretty bad,so fishing without a hawk,your down speed might be off,really need to be good at reading your rigger cables and diver rods to get your speed right

woodys in port ontario woukld probably be your closest place.