which transducer to use

[steelydan]

i just got a lowrance elite 7x hdi. it comes with 2 feq.

50/200 455/800

which is better for finger lakes and why? thanks in advance.

Edited January 25, 2015 by steelydan

[Andre wallyandre]

You got a a 2D and downscan transducer

 

the 50/200 is the regular 2D transducer and habitually the 50/200 is use in deep water; deep water meaning +300ft. The 50 is a larger cone and the 200 use a narrower cone.

 

The 455/800 is for downscan. The 800 is to be use in shallower water. Those frequencies are excellent to identified what is under the boat, it's mainly to identifie bottom and structure. You can also see the baits but the fish are going to be small dots on the screen.

 

With the Elite you can split the screen in 3 so you can use Downscan,2D in 50 and 200kHz.

[steelydan]

got it, thanks. up till now i am limited to an old 500 series humminbird