HDS Buyers Guide LIVE or PRO | Lowrance Ultimate Fishing System Upgrade

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

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[@jungletension2835]

We’ve been considering the Lawrence HDS live 12 would you recommend us for entry-level users? We would also like a unit that works well with our 2022, 200 horses Suzuki

[@jankloster]

Hi, great video. As i understand the GO9 can be mirrored to a iPhone. Does the NSX ore the Lowrance HDS pro have the same function? Ore at least import/exsport routes and waypoints.

[@brandonchretien5995]

I want to have hds 16 at my bow and consol at2 at to.. I need a list of what. I need like just buy a complete hds 16 systems and at2 tranducer? Or how does it work?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

I'm a little late responding, but holler if you are still trying to put something together [e-mail]

[@V8LC100]

in Australia right now we can get the Live 12 for AUD $2999 vs $4999 for the HDS Pro. For the amateur angler, I am thinking of keeping $2k saving and going with the live. Is that wise given the tech is already a few years old however as you say the screen res and a lot of features are still the same? Thanks for your advice.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

The Live is a great value! I wouldn't hesitate pulling the trigger on one!

[@sonaryimapy]

Only few beta-testers used PRO, we don't excatly what will been release on 23.1 software for Live units, so there's more questions than answers....

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

I feel like there's enough info out there to make an informed decision. Anything else is just icing on the cake.

[@donekpigeon6130]

The Price is Double in Europe and şf I buy from US it does not work because pf Geo Fence

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Unfortunately these units are geo fenced.

[@awangmunap9237]

For HDS PRO,, do I need to purchase the module as well or just the active target 2

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Active Target 2 always requires the module. When people are talking about not needing a module with the Pro they are referring to the S3100 which is for the new HD transducer (down/side imaging)

[@chucktaylor4636]

I currently have HDS Live 9 at my bow and a 7 at the console networked together along with my ghost trolling motor and AT 1. If I purchase a new HDS Live 12 and install it on the bow, will it allow me to stay networked if I move my 9 to my console? Are all the inputs the same? Also, if I purchase AT 2, will it network the same way? Thanks and sorry for the long question.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes you can network multiple units together via ethernet. You could add AT2 to the network and it would share as well. Holler if you have any questions or to purchase an HDS Live from me @ Russell Marine Products. 316-313-4113 ext 407

[@kinglancalot]

i bought a hds live 12 and half the stuff dont work on it, video tab wont pickup camera hdmi dont work they say it will be ok on next software update not very happy with it tbh

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

You should be good to go after the software update. I'm not aware of any other features that you aren't able to take advantage of

[@joshparry2867]

So I’m confused ? So do I need a module for the hds pro ? or is it just the older models ? Thanks

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

You only need an S100 module for the Pro if you want fish reveal on side scan. You also have to purchase the appropriate transducer to get fish reveal on side scan. Holler if you have any questions 316-313-4113 ext 407

[@chrishyman8704]

If Im buying a lowrance unit strictly for down and side imaging will I see any difference at all on the display with the Live vs Pro?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

The screen resolution is the same so if they are running the same transducers there would be no difference. The benefit for the Pro is that it will run the new Active Imaging HD transducer and the LIVE requires the $950 S3100 module to read that same transducer. The Active Imaging HD shoots a much higher frequency up to 1.2 Megahertz and should give a lot better detail. Excited to see it firsthand.

[@leoflexx1]

I have the hds live,is it possible to use the 3-1 transducer for ice fishing?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes but your side imaging won't give you a good return unless it is moving at a good rate of speed. I have seen people rotate them in a circular motion in order to get a better return through the ice

[@Gophacyerself]

Can you Ethernet an hds live and a pro together? Or do the features not work like a Gen 2 and a Carbon together.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes they will network, although I believe Lowrance is working on a software update to allow the sharing of the higher frequencies from the new Active Imaging HD