TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT

Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) has changed the way anglers locate and target fish. Whether you're using Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance ActiveTarget or Humminbird MEGA Live, having a stable, accurately positioned transducer is essential for getting the clearest possible sonar image. Many anglers invest thousands of dollars into premium sonar equipment but continue using mounting systems that allow movement, vibration or unwanted flex. Even small amounts of movement can affect image clarity and make it ha …

Forward Facing Sonar has completely changed modern fishing. Instead of simply reading what's directly beneath your boat, today's live sonar systems allow anglers to see fish, bait schools and underwater structure in real time. For many anglers, the trolling motor is the obvious place to mount a Forward Facing Sonar transducer. But that's not always the best solution. If you spend time scanning while idling, searching large areas before making your first cast, or fishing from the rear of the boat …

Modern sonar technology has changed the way we fish. Whether you're running Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance ActiveTarget or Humminbird MEGA Imaging, today's transducers provide incredible underwater detail that would have seemed impossible only a few years ago. However, as transducers have become larger, more advanced and considerably more expensive, protecting them has never been more important. One submerged log, rock, stump or boat ramp can easily damage a factory mounting bracket—or worse, …