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Garmin makes two LiveScope 2 transducers, and they're built for very different kinds of fishing. The LVS42HD gives you the most detail inside casting distance. The LVS44 reaches out to 250 feet. We'll show you which one is the best fit for your boat.

Dropping two grand on a new LiveScope transducer and the picture barely changed? The processor in your head unit is the ceiling, not the transducer. Here's the upgrade order that actually works.

The Garmin GT54 and GT56 both put UHD ClearVü, UHD SideVü, and high wide CHIRP traditional sonar on one cable, and they read almost the same on a spec sheet. A hundred dollars separates them. Here is what that hundred buys you, and when the GT54 is already enough.

Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 XL covers more water with wide views and deeper reach, while Garmin LiveScope 2 LVS42HD gives anglers a closer look around docks, brush, and weedlines. See how their sonar views, display compatibility, and on-the-water uses compare before choosing a unit for your boat.

Garmin LiveScope 2 is here with 20% more resolution, 25% more range, and no black box. Get the full breakdown and order yours from Ben's Marine in Minnesota.

Garmin GPSMAP 9000, Humminbird Apex, and Lowrance HDS Pro each suit a different boat setup. This comparison covers display options, sonar, mapping, and how each system fits the way you fish.

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.

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.