Pros Excellent mapping Can be used as a flasher or in 2D mode Good Target Separation Versatile can use open water and ice fishing seasons Portable Cons Uses lots of battery power The screen can be hard to read on sunny days Need to remove gloves to operate Need to buy a shuttle and an ice transducer Need to buy a battery Best Sonar for Ice Fishing / Best for Ice & Open Water : Garmin Livescope In my opinion, the absolute best sonar for ice fishing is a Garmin Livescope setup because this technology lets you see your lure, fish, and structure in a 360-degree circle up to 100 feet around you by simply turning your transducer
If you're tired of standard issue offerings you can always spring for one of the many custom options including colors and engravings offered by many fly reel manufactures including Abel, Nautilus, Tibor and Bauer
Theres also a built-in key leash on the left side of the compartment
The interior of the back flap has a large slot for an iPad or tablet, along with multiple pockets for accessories like filters, batteries, memory cards, and cables
Post 2017 the Super Series reel is available in lighter weight sizes that feature a quick change spool system achieved by eliminating the previously removable locknut and drag knob
It is 7ft 10in in length (when assembled) is rated to cast lures of - 1oz
