{"id":26115,"date":"2021-08-05T11:20:45","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T11:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=26115"},"modified":"2023-06-22T01:24:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T15:24:32","slug":"2021-lowrance-activetarget-live-sonar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/2021-lowrance-activetarget-live-sonar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lowrance ActiveTarget\u2122 Live Sonar. Will change the way you’ll fish!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For years, leading tech manufacturers have been in a race to be number one in their respective industries, pumping millions into research and development. This is no different when it comes to sport fishing technology. The pursuit to provide anglers the edge in finding fish has seen ongoing innovation in Sonar technology. We take a look at Lowrance’s latest tech, \u201cThe Lowrance ActiveTarget\u2122 Live Sonar\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side-scan and Lowrance Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Side-scan isn’t a new technology. It was invented in the 1950s by Dr. Harold Edgerton at MIT. It’s a well known fact that military fund research and development into new land, air and naval technologies which eventually get passed on to consumer markets. This is exactly what has happened with side scan sonar.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Running the side-scan sonar. Photo by <\/em>Dean Sylvester<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Johnson Outdoors, acquired a company named Techsonic Industries in 2005 who had the first consumer patent for side scan technology. With the take over, Johnson Outdoors were able to market the product to a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the introduction of 360-degree scans in 2012, it was only a matter of time until one of the market leaders came up with the next big thing. Could this just be the new Lowrance ActiveTarget Live Sonar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the New Lowrance ActiveTarget\u2122 Live Sonar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I actually never thought I would see technology like this for a long time. The wizards at Lowrance have produced a transducer generating live images where anglers can see both the lure and fish in real-time. This key feature allows anglers to see how fish are reacting to their lure. There is no doubt, this will assist in greatly increasing catch rates by allowing anglers to optimise their retrieve, action, lure choice and where to cast or drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Avoid missing the Hot bite! How to save time changing lures?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a look at some of the new features<\/a> which I’m sure will at the very least raise a few angler’s eyebrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Blue Fishing Score: 4\/5<\/strong>
ActiveTarget\u2122 Live Sonar<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Get three views using one transducer: Forward view, Down view, and Scout view.
Shows how fish are positioned in and around you
High-resolution live images of fish activity, removing the guesswork from the fish hunt
Compatible with HDS LIVE, HDS Carbon, and Elite FS<\/td><\/tr>
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Multiple View Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Lowrance ActiveTarget\u2122 Live Sonar provides anglers three viewing options, the forward, down and scout views. This essentially gives anglers that extra advantage over their targeted fish. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Forward view – See what’s ahead of you. Helps you in pinpointing your next cast. Image from<\/em> Lowrance<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Down view – Check depth, great for jigging, drop your jig or bait right on the nose of the fish. Image from<\/em> Lowrance.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Scout view – An ultra-wide, overhead view in front of the transducer. The perfect feature to help you decide the direction of your next cast. Image from Lowrance.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The ActiveTarget transducer is conveniantly compatible with the HDS live, Elite FS and HDS carbon units.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Active Mapping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Active mapping is another real-time feature that allows you to chart your contours by creating an overlay on your chart of the depth contours based on your live sonar views. For those who fish un surveyed rivers and reefs, this feature is very useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLowrance Active Target is literally the only transducer i have on when i am fishing now. it has changed the way i fish, the way i look for fish and enables me to much better understand what mood fish are in. I can see what lures they are reacting to including what presentation i need to use to trigger a strike. I am as excited about this product as I am frustrated watching how many fish actually ignore what we are throwing. but at least now you are aware they are ignoring it and it gives you the opportunity to move on or change your lure without wasting too much time.\u201d <\/p>Dean Sylvester – Pro Angler<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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