SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
A CLOSER LOOK AT A FEATURED PRODUCT FROM ONE OF TBF’ S VALUED SPONSORS
HOW LOWRANCE ELECTRONICS HELP GIVE TBF MEMBERS A COMPETITIVE EDGE
Modern sonar and GPS have opened bass anglers’ eyes to the underwater world, helped them explore new frontiers and changed competitive fishing in the process.
Thanks to these high-tech electronics, TBF members and other bass fans can also explore potential fish-holding areas – whether deep or shallow – faster than ever before. And in many cases, such scouting is possible without wetting a line or driving over the bass. All this technology allows grassroots anglers to put together productive patterns quickly, even on new lakes, making it perfect for competing in regional and national The Bass Federation events on unfamiliar waters.
Of course, not all electronics are created equal. Sonar and chartplotters from TBF sponsor Lowrance give TBF members a competitive edge in a number of ways. For starters, Lowrance wrote the book on sonar. The company introduced the famous“ Little Green Box” back in the 1950s and has been raising the bar in fish-finding and mapping technology ever since.
On the sonar front, Lowrance’ s advantages include cutting edge CHIRP technology. Short for“ compressed highintensity radar pulse,” CHIRP sonar scans a broad range of frequencies to deliver greater sensitivity and improved target
Lowrance’ s new HDS Carbon raises the bar in multifunction displays.
separation, along with superior noise rejection. The results are sharp, detailed views that allow you to spot individual bass holding around and even within schools of baitfish or stands of flooded timber.
Lowrance also offers StructureScan 3D, which paints high-resolution, three-dimensional views of fish, cover and structure below the boat and 180 degrees off to the sides. There are multiple viewing options, including enhanced DownScan Imaging and StructureScan HD, and the virtual point-of-view angles really help you visualize the underwater world like never before.
When you’ re on the hunt for shallow bass, StructureScan lets you idle down a row of docks and see the brush piles, Christmas trees, concrete blocks and other bass attractors that some anglers might miss. Plus, in deeper areas, you no longer have to drag a jig to get a feel for the underwater landscape. CHIRP and StructureScan 3D do the scouting for you.
You can also view StructureScan and CHIRP images simultaneously. And thanks to Lowrance’ s StructureMap feature, you can see real-time sonar images overlaid on GPS mapping.
In fact, precision GPS mapping is one of the biggest advantages. Traveling tournament anglers can study hydrographic maps ahead of time and venture out on new lakes and rivers with confidence. And, of course, you can also pinpoint prime fishing areas and waypoint them for future return.
Modern sonar / chartplotter displays are nothing short of amazing, and Lowrance’ s offerings are no exception. The new HDS Carbon adds a high-performance dual-core processor, multitouch SolarMax HD screen, dual-channel CHIRP and Network Dual Sounder to the proven list of features that has made HDS multifunction displays a top choice of TBF members from coast to coast.
As another bonus, all of this fishcatching technology is easy to use, thanks to intuitive menus, touch screens with pinch-to-zoom control and other user-friendly features. Collectively, these Lowrance technologies and features help bass anglers consistently climb the leaderboard, no matter how fierce the competition.
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