Compare Garmin GPSMAP 9000, Humminbird Apex, and Lowrance HDS Pro for fishing the Brainerd Lakes Area. See which system fits Mille Lacs, Leech Lake, Gull Lake, and serious Minnesota anglers.
Garmin's new Spy Pole lets you aim your LiveScope completely independent of your trolling motor. Pair it with the GT360UHD and you get full 360-degree sonar around the boat. Pick one up at Ben's Marine in Merrifield and get it installed before opener.
The price is high, but you're getting a chartplotter that will serve you for 5-10 years. When you factor in the display quality, sonar capabilities, and ability to grow your system over time, the value is there for dedicated anglers.
If you fish Mille Lacs, Gull Lake, or other big water regularly especially if you're running LiveScope the GPSMAP 9010 is an excellent investment.
If your goal this season is to spend more time catching fish and less time searching for them, then the Lowrance HDS Pro series deserves a look. These flagship fishfinder/chartplotter displays represent some of the most advanced fish finding and navigation technology on the water today; and we’ve got them available at Ben’s Marine & Motorsports.
36V trolling motor systems are now the preferred setup for anglers running modern boats.
When paired with lithium power, the benefits increase even more.
At Ben’s Marine, 36V Norsk Lithium upgrades typically include:
At Ben’s Marine & Motorsports, we install a lot of electronics every season, and BeatDown Outdoors has become one of our go-to mounting solutions for anglers who want stability, adjustability, and clean rigging at the bow.
In this article, we’ll break down the BeatDown Outdoors mounts available at Ben’s, explain how they fit into professional rigging jobs, and tie in our new video where we unbox and compare the two most popular options: The Ultimate and The Ultimate Double Stack.
January in Minnesota is prime planning season. The lakes are frozen, ice fishing is in full swing, and spring still feels far away; but this is exactly when smart boat upgrades happen. Winter is the best time to take care...
At Ben’s Marine & Motorsports, our focus is simple: get your boat rigged correctly and back to you efficiently so your season starts on the water, not on a waitlist.
If you’re planning upgrades this year, get them on the calendar early and let spring be about fishing, not waiting.
Fishing is supposed to be fun.That part gets said a lot. What doesn’t get said enough is that fun usually comes from being prepared. The best days on the water rarely happen by accident. They come from showing up ready....
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