Sonar with trolling plate

[hookedupf7]

I have a new garmin that I installed in the spring. When using my trolling plate I am getting a lot of clutter. When it is up my screen is super clear. Anybody else ever have this issue and what is the fix?

[Sk8man]

Not sure what your exact setup is regarding placement  of transducer and side it is located on etc. but probably turbulence from the prop wash is going sideways (forced by the plate itself in the down position))  in the direction of the transducer and presenting as "clutter".  If you can locate tyhe transducer to the opposite side away from the direction of the prop it may help. If you can't (for example have a kicker mounter there) I think you may be stuck with the situation but you might be able to minimize the screen presentation by reducing your sensitivity and/or "clutter" setting on the unit.

[hookedupf7]

I can put it on the other side. I never thought about that. That makes sense. I have played with the sensitivity and it cleared up some. I will try it on the other side

Thanks

Ryan

[BAZOOKAJOE]

Do some adjusting with the sensitivity on the graph. I have a plate on mine and it doesn't effect it. But I did turn down the surface clutter right from the beginning.