The BEST Forward Facing Sonar of 2023?!

[@tracywest1922]

I also use the 34 with my Garmin and fish a shallow natural lake with a lot of grass and it works really well.

[@mikenolan6562]

Thanks for the video. I would love to see your comparison of the AT2 and the LS34. I have my favorite products but I’m not going to ignore good evidence! Thanks for taking the time to show us this stuff.

[@frantyf]

No comparison XD

[@bradsmith873]

Lowrance is hands down the easiest system on the market that you just drop in and go fish! Garmin I was always adjusting

[@billljones979]

Thank you Jacob for doing the btl with Matt, clarified a lot for me and, loved your take on the 6 days being drawn out and 4 days of live instead, good luck going forward

[@kimkidd-o2n]

I know you did this video a long time ago, but where do you normally set your contrast.

[@ethane2785]

Great content as always! thanks man.

[@jlt_outdoors]

Loved the vid man. Do you ever zoom in or do have a preset range&depth you like to leave it at

[@WheelerFishing]

I like to leave my setup at 100 feet out and then manually adjust depth up and down Depending on how deep it is

[@hunterparker-qx7jy]

John crews did a side by side comparison. And what i gathered garmin was closer shallower water lowrance was farther lost a little clarity but not at longer distance.

[@ljbrownfishing]

I’ve had nothing but problems with my at2 and my HDs pro unit and I’ve had lowerance technicians, come out and try and fix it. I’m going to a garmin

[@jaybenton9441]

I have a Active target 2, I would like to know how it's wired and voltage you use for your unit. Do you use lithium batteries and how many?

[@moynaghbassfishes3818]

Thanks for the comparison.

[@coreangler1]

Do think they should up catch rate or weight since this tech is such an advantage? And do you think they should have electronic free tournaments to truly test fishing skill and experience? Thx

[@tnbackroads]

That's interesting! Do the new model Lowrance units have the ability to do lake water level offsets? That's why I have Humminbird and Garmin units...the Lowrance units that came on my boat couldn't do that and on TVA lakes in the winter, that is crucial.

[@WheelerFishing]

They do not, that’s basically why I run a hummingbird at the console

[@bassnbuckbillyb824]

I still have the AT1 on a carbon.I’m having hard time distinguishing what’s bass or not.

[@Handtiedbaits]

Do you run yours with 12 volts or 24 and if so what are the benefits. Thanks

[@chriscalhoun.concretepumping]

I still have AT1. I see exactly what you mean about the spot that’s blurry or just not as good as the rest of the screen. My problem is I can see the sonar as it emits it’s frequency. It’s like a huge boomerang shooting across the entire screen. It don’t really effect the quality it just weird lol. But I’m running it on an elite fs not an hds live or pro.

[@brettu45]

it still does in on a hdslive

[@txman201]

Some of your comments lead me to believe you have confused Sidescan HD & Active Target 2. Active Target 2 ALWAYS requires the use of an AT2 sonar module. The AT2 transducer always connects to the AT2 sonar module. This system can then be connected to HDS PRO, LIVE, Carbon, and Elite FS units using an ethernet cable. Sidescan HD may or may not require an S3100 module depending on which unit you're attaching it to. HDS PRO can support Sidescan HD without an S3100 module, but LIVE, Carbon, and Elite FS all require the S3100. None of them support Fish Reveal unless the S3100 module is used, along with a Fish Reveal Sidescan HD transducer. (There are Sidescan HD transducers that don't support Fish Reveal if a user wants to pass on that feature.)

[@BSFishing]

Would love a AT2 vs LVS34 side by side video

[@WheelerFishing]

Might have to order one to do this

[@Sydney112498]

Respect your opinion but to me Lowrance is horrible compared to Garmin. Garmin image is so much clearer and easier to operate.

[@WheelerFishing]

I could definitely see that. DC and I just got back from Portugal and fished in a boat that had a 34 the whole time. It was good but we still preferred Lowrance because of the clarity at further distances.

[@TinyBoatCatfishing]

To me it isn't even close. Garmin hands down. To each his own though! A UI you are familiar with and one that you can quickly navigate goes a long way!

[@FishingwithBritten]

@@TinyBoatCatfishingoh for sure Garmin is better, I hate the delay in the lowrance and the distance on the lowrance. Image is just better on Garmin.

[@jenlvjim]

This dude is arguing with Jacob wheeler about fishing

[@Sydney112498]

@@jenlvjim I’m not arguing with anyone! I was stating my preference for Garmin over Lowrance. Seems you’re the only one with the issue!

[@keithpowell2786]

Hey brother, was checking to see if you have plans to attend the grand opening of Academy Sports in Springfield, Illinois? If so, I would definitely make plans to go and meet you.

[@DennisONeal-eg6cv]

Very informative, thanks

[@hillbilly2141tn]

AT2, AT1, LVS32, LVS34...either way, they are all superior to mega live. I settled for mega live a couple years ago because I didn't have to buy a new unit to run it...deff looking to upgrade to either AT2 or LVS34 in the spring.

[@brandonwoodcock4374]

I have the lv 34 and I love it. I've never seen the AT though, so hard for me to compare the 2

[@thomasroach3965]

MegaLive has made some tremendous progress with their programming. Going to be a very powerful tool going forward. Is it as good as Garmin and Lowrance. Getting very close.

[@hillbilly2141tn]

Have you done the latest update? I thought the last one in feb was leaps and bounds from what it was, but the same update for the solix units basically bricked them. I was waiting until the end of out tournament schedule to install the newest one. Is it significantly better than the 1.290?

[@samgrace6118]

⁠@@hillbilly2141tn from my experience it is a lot better you will have to play with your settings quite a bit though

[@thomasroach3965]

Yes it is tremendous the advancement. They still have work to do with TM interference while engaged . It is improved by at least a factor of 10.

[@hillbilly2141tn]

Nice! I'll have to get it downloaded and installed!

[@jimk4267]

Why the Minn Kota over a Ghost? Will you have a Quest on your boat next year?

[@donkswampey3874]

I’d love to see Livescope lvs34 vs lowrance AT2!

[@ljbrownfishing]

Garmin is the only way to go. I’ve had at2 and there is no comparison

[@donkswampey3874]

@@ljbrownfishing I haven’t used active target at all but I’ve used Lowrance sidescan,downscan, and 2d sonar and hate it compared to Garmin.

[@umi415]

Garmin is by far better. You have to take into account he is sponsored by lowrance so it's obvious he is gonna prop active target up.

[@jakehigdonfishing]

could we get a review of your new signature rods?

[@brettu45]

Lowrance still has no answer for the lvs62 transducer. I fish in deep water 110-120' for lake trout and the Active target struggles down there.

[@billljones979]

We need your opinion on what's going on with mlf, bpt

[@danmartin9850]

Out of money

[@batmanrobin3853]

Garmin smokes that stuff all day

[@umi415]

Definitely, even my lvs32 looks better than that!

[@craigholland2274]

And it's not close , my 32 looks miles better.

[@mibasscraze8084]

I still feel that Garmin has the top spot. Also Humminbird is still far behind on Forward Facing Sonar

[@kellydearwester6782]

I just upgraded my units to AT2

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Lowrance settings and waypoint management is way better. Garmins only advantage is they are the creators of livescope.

[@brettu45]

which seems to be the only thing that matters, I only see Garmin units on boats nowadays and some hbirds, Im the only guy running Lowrance. Even guys that don't have livescope will have garmin. Lowrance's marketing sucks.

[@richardhancock4071]

Hey Jacob I’m a Hugh fan of you and the house but your fans are wanting y’all as a house to do a pod cast about mlf let’s see cause a lot of fishermen in my area is ready to pull the plug on supporting you cause Boyd since your attach to him with rods and reels

[@davidfarman7636]

Can you see your bait on top of the water

[@WheelerFishing]

Yes

[@davidfarman7636]

@@WheelerFishing thank you

[@dustinwright4601]

Let’s see it

[@johnhelems721]

Garmin didn’t come out with the technology they bought from another company.

[@34jcub]

People are arguing what’s better, I’m trying to figure how the hell you see anything

[@WheelerFishing]

😂

[@craigholland2274]

Anyone not sponsored by lowrance or hb actually think it's superior to even a lvs 32 or even close?

[@Mg0936]

Not bashing lowrance or nothing, but I really like lowrance is just hard to use in my opinion. The clarity is good, but the color pallets are pretty bad for identifying fish from cover and the image seems to get very scrunched and distorted away from the boat. Just my .02

[@THESHITTTTT65]

Plain and simple at2 is clearer than Garmin which still kinda has a ghost tree affect and I can see fish in and around cover on at2 that you can't on a lvs 34

[@Mg0936]

@@THESHITTTTT65 I use humminbird and that is bull garmin has superior range and clarity

[@jenlvjim]

Banning the arig and not ff sonar makes no sense

[@richardharding8248]

Lets here your thoughts on all this chatter reguarding the tour

[@Ryan55]

Feider vs Wheeler vs Connell vs Welcher ---- ya come on

[@crappieworldlivescanner1114]

garmin is absolutely the best why do you think everyone is comparing to garmin?

[@BlobRob787]

Lowrance is his sponsor. Of course he will promote it. Forward facing sonar is lame.

[@johnhelems721]

Is your shirt bothering you

[@richardhancock4071]

Jacob I’ve got 15 of your rods with your reels on each of those 15 reels follow all of your house a Hugh fan but this shit with Boyd cutting anglers and you and the top ten bpt anglers doesn’t put Boyd in his place I will start tomorrow destroying one rod and a reel ach day until you or the house makes a video we’re y’all stand cause the last thing I would do is fish with a anglers products that doesn’t have a freaking back bone so I guess everyday I destroy a rod and reel of yours I will replace it with someone else’s with a back bone

[@rodneydryden6902]

Don't buy the Garmin with the 34, you'll get rid of the AT2!

[@WheelerFishing]

Man I ran a Garmin 34 last week in Portugal and to be honest both DC and I prefer the AT2 still.

[@RedXCross1]

put you a Harness on it and you will love the Garmin much better, with AGM or Lithium

[@craigholland2274]

Could it be because you get paid to?

[@RedXCross1]

I don't get paid nothing; I am sure he does.@@craigholland2274

[@craigholland2274]

You switched cause you got paid to. Livescope is superior and it's not close. I have the lvs32 and it's way more clear than your active target 2, let alone the 34.

[@WheelerFishing]

Did you really think I would switch to something lesser just to make a dollar? The whole reason I left electronics companies was so I could run exactly what I wanted to run. You sir are wrong! I personally prefer Lowrance for several reasons and actually used a 34 all last week in Portugal. I still personally prefer that AT2

[@craigholland2274]

@@WheelerFishing Yes, pros do it all the time. That's the hand that feeds them. But thanks for the reply. If I were in your position I would likely do the same thing.

[@WheelerFishing]

@@craigholland2274 well you’re wrong in this case, but you are most definitely entitled to your own opinion. 😂

[@craigholland2274]

@@WheelerFishing I guess I can't be right all the time. Thanks for the input.

[@therealfreekshow]

Don't listen to the hate . You just did a whole video explaining your decision he's just mad your right 😂 keep up the good grind brother i hope you have a successful year i will be watching ​@WheelerFishing

[@martys4814]

Ban it….its ruining bass fishing…..period.!!!!!!!

[@billtoohey5283]

Bullshit, it is no different than Side Scan or any other tech over the last 30 years. Innovate or Evaporate.

[@The_Garmin_Guru]

How I’d love to Have this debate with you.

[@lainthdavidmartinez3974]

😂

[@HEATHMURRY-xl9ph]

I’ve never heard anyone say this that owns a ls or at. It’s always the ones that have never even seen it on the water!

[@David-bf9ux]

That sure seems to be a very annoying shirt..

[@garyworley5395]

Sorry, stop playing video games and do some real fishing!!

[@brucehoffman7063]

Like fishing in your kids fish bowl. Take away from the sport of learning how to find the fish. Just to be one step ahead of the other guy. It’s boring to watch you guys dangle a bait in front of a fishes nose until he bits it. There no sport in that. That’s like some deer hunters plant food plots put feeders out with sweet feed. Taking the chase out of the game. I learned to find there trail and learn there routine and try to get close enough to stick an arrow in it. I think you guys are killing the sport of fishing, and missing the big picture. You guys should play your video games at home and leave our great sports alone. Just to win money. That being said BLT

[@billtoohey5283]

No different than watching them drop shot on 2D

[@Crankinstien]

No one cares