Lowrance Active Target For Lake Trout

Weavster · #1 01-18-2021, 09:48 PM

Well, the wait is over and my new Lowrance active target showed up! I wasted no time getting it on the lake. My first impressions were that this thing is an absolute game-changer. The details that this thing provides is absolutely insane. Hope you guys enjoy the footage!

https://youtu.be/SvDGBEChq2Q

Remps17 · #2 01-18-2021, 10:00 PM

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to see the Lowrance in some shallower water to see the detail. Looks like awesome tech.

HuyFishin · #3 01-18-2021, 10:45 PM

love all this new tech. I really want to see it in shallow water.

the livescope you can see the whole body, tail, dorsal fins in real good detail. You can easily identify the fish on many occasions.

The active target so far the fish look like little blobs. I wonder if its because the deep water.

AlbertanGP · #4 01-19-2021, 08:46 AM

Looks about the same as LiveScope, which is a good thing. You're not going to see fins and tails and detail at that depth...a 12" fish is just a blip down at 70-80'. If you can get the fish moving really fast, the way a pike sometimes tears on and off the screen, you should be able to see the whole fish clearly at shallower settings. I just "leafed" through the video...there were definitely some hogs down there.

I'll be interested to see some videos at 15'-30' as well. That's nowhere near the picture Lowrance was posting in their promo vids. And I want to see if they fixed their stitching issues with software revisions. Looks fine in this video.

Welcome to the live imaging club. Almost feels like cheating doesn't it?

58thecat · #5 01-19-2021, 04:54 PM

That is a great piece of kit..nice to see them coming in from the side.
Another great vid too and yup luved those colors..ohhh and move in a 58" big screen....easier on the neck and eyes.

RACKER · #6 01-19-2021, 09:37 PM

Great video. It is such a difference when you can see how the fish react in real time. I’ve never fished for Lakers and I’m surprised how far up the water column they will travel chasing the bait. You had a good day catching and that makes it even better when you trying out new equipment. Thanks for posting and best of luck on your next adventure.

OL_JR · #7 01-20-2021, 06:38 AM

Neat video thanks, being able to see direction and a little more interaction with the bait would be an upgrade to regular sonar for certain. Would sure be nice to have it come down in price a bit though.

fish99 · #8 01-20-2021, 10:59 AM

a real game changer going to be looking into this new technology thanks for posting video

Egymcara · #9 01-20-2021, 11:41 AM

I was really intrigued by this kit as well however the price is ridiculous. I am extremely jealous though, don't get me wrong :] A company needs to make an ice only version of this instead and bring the cost way down.

HuyFishin · #10 01-20-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Egymcara

I was really intrigued by this kit as well however the price is ridiculous. I am extremely jealous though, don't get me wrong :] A company needs to make an ice only version of this instead and bring the cost way down.

If any company was gonna do it then it would have to be marcum tech. they like bells and whistles and only do Ice fishing.

Weavster · #11 01-21-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Remps17

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to see the Lowrance in some shallower water to see the detail. Looks like awesome tech.

Most of my time is spent out on Cold Lake chasing lakers but maybe I will have to make an adventure out to chase some shallow water fish!

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Originally Posted by HuyFishin

love all this new tech. I really want to see it in shallow water.

the livescope you can see the whole body, tail, dorsal fins in real good detail. You can easily identify the fish on many occasions.

The active target so far the fish look like little blobs. I wonder if its because the deep water.

100% you will not be able to see the fins in that deep of water like that on either unit. I've seen the comparison and in my opinion the narrower angle on the active target provides a much more detailed image compared to the livescope

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Originally Posted by AlbertanGP

Looks about the same as LiveScope, which is a good thing. You're not going to see fins and tails and detail at that depth...a 12" fish is just a blip down at 70-80'. If you can get the fish moving really fast, the way a pike sometimes tears on and off the screen, you should be able to see the whole fish clearly at shallower settings. I just "leafed" through the video...there were definitely some hogs down there.

I'll be interested to see some videos at 15'-30' as well. That's nowhere near the picture Lowrance was posting in their promo vids. And I want to see if they fixed their stitching issues with software revisions. Looks fine in this video.

Welcome to the live imaging club. Almost feels like cheating doesn't it?

100% it feels like cheating! So much more information to use to help make good decisions for a successful day.

Weavster · #12 01-21-2021, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 58thecat

That is a great piece of kit..nice to see them coming in from the side.
Another great vid too and yup luved those colors..ohhh and move in a 58" big screen....easier on the neck and eyes.

Need to fish in one of those ice palaces with the tv hanging on the wall I keep seeing photos of! You'll have to stop by on the ice and check it out this winter.

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Originally Posted by RACKER

Great video. It is such a difference when you can see how the fish react in real time. I’ve never fished for Lakers and I’m surprised how far up the water column they will travel chasing the bait. You had a good day catching and that makes it even better when you trying out new equipment. Thanks for posting and best of luck on your next adventure.

Usually the fish higher in the water column are generally you're more active fish. If you can convince them you're lure is a meal getting away you will never be able to out reel them!

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Originally Posted by OL_JR

Neat video thanks, being able to see direction and a little more interaction with the bait would be an upgrade to regular sonar for certain. Would sure be nice to have it come down in price a bit though.

With humminbird coming into the market this spring I'm sure that they will start getting a little more competitive with pricing

Weavster · #13 01-21-2021, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by fish99

a real game changer going to be looking into this new technology thanks for posting video

If you spend lots of time on the water you wont regret it thats for sure!

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Originally Posted by Egymcara

I was really intrigued by this kit as well however the price is ridiculous. I am extremely jealous though, don't get me wrong :] A company needs to make an ice only version of this instead and bring the cost way down.

The newest tech always comes at a price. I'm pretty excited to get this unit into the boat this summer to scout for some new areas when fishing shallow water lakers in Manitoba

58thecat · #14 01-21-2021, 08:56 AM

Text me next time you are out....I am up at 5am most days

I'll bring the big screen tv and the accessories to tie into your new toy as long as we can play a few games of asteroids too when the bite slows down

Like you mentioned once you get to play with this new toy more you'll have better understanding and results too...man technology eh....simply incredible.

HuyFishin · #15 01-21-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Weavster

With humminbird coming into the market this spring I'm sure that they will start getting a little more competitive with pricing

I sure hope you're right about this because with Iphone,Samsung,Nokia,LG

It still seems like the iphone goes up in price still

Willowtrail · #16 01-21-2021, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 58thecat

Text me next time you are out....I am up at 5am most days

I'll bring the big screen tv and the accessories to tie into your new toy as long as we can play a few games of asteroids too when the bite slows down

Like you mentioned once you get to play with this new toy more you'll have better understanding and results too...man technology eh....simply incredible.

Bring an iPad with the Link app installed and connect to his Elite FS over wifi and then open the Link app and you can then output your iPad to the tv and watch away. Would be awesome to see big

Fishwhere · #17 01-22-2021, 12:19 PM

Really good vid

Weavster · #18 01-24-2021, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhere

Really good vid

Thanks Fishwhere I appreciate it!

Frank_NK28 · #19 01-24-2021, 09:28 AM

Awesome! Does that unit accept C-Maps?

AlbertanGP · #20 01-25-2021, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank_NK28

Awesome! Does that unit accept C-Maps?

C-MAP base map and C-MAP Genesis Live mapping are included with the unit. It also has a single SD card slot.

Lowrance is miles ahead of Humminbird and Garmin if mapping is your thing. ReefMaster FTW.

WhiteWall · #21 01-29-2021, 03:44 PM

That was totally awesome man. I'm now gonna order the Active Target. Thanks for sharing, very well done.

addicted · #22 01-30-2021, 09:44 PM

Check out the Garmin Panoptix. Very cool what they have on the market as well.

AlbertanGP · #23 01-31-2021, 10:13 AM

Lowrance Active Target *is* Garmin LiveScope. Garmin Panoptix is a step down, but still very effective. Lowrance LiveSight is a turd. Active Imaging 101 class dismissed.

Walleyedude · #24 01-31-2021, 11:48 AM

Awesome video Weavster. These live sonar systems are definitely changing fishing, they’re pretty incredible. I can’t wait to get my Active Target and put it through it’s paces this summer.

If you’re looking to compare -

Garmin Livescope = Lowrance Active Target
Garmin Panoptix = Lowrance LiveSight.

Livescope/Active Target and Panoptix/LiveSight are very different products with very different intended uses. They are both very effective tools if you understand what they do and use them accordingly.