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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