Fall 2019
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By Marc Marcantonio
understanding
S FR O EQ N U A EN R CY
M
odern anglers understanding knowledge can
be key to having a successful day of fishing.
Technology plays a big role in gaining knowledge, but how many consider the frequency their transducers emit?
Today’s Lowrance units offer multiple frequencies, and multiple panels so a display can even show more than one frequency at the same time.
Knowing the benefits and limitations of each frequency helps make sure we are using the right tool for the right job.
LOW FREQUENCY
In the past three issues, of WesternBass.com Magazine,
Generally speaking, the lower the frequency the better
and in this issue, I wrote articles focused on understanding
for deep water or long ranges. Low frequency generally also
sonar and chart images. In doing so, I realized it might be useful provides wider coverage, useful for finding schools of fish
to describe how different frequencies affect screen images.
faster, or for tracking downrigger balls.
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