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ECHOMAP Ultra Series Fishfinder features: 10/12 keyed-assist touchscreen combo includes all-in-one transducer for CHIRP traditional and Ultra High-Definition ClearV and SideV scanning sonars Built-in support for the full line of Panoptix sonars and the Panoptix LiveScope scanning sonar system, including Panoptix LiveScope LVS12 sonar Preloaded with BlueChart g3 Australia and New Zealand coastal charts with Auto Guidance1 technology Share sonar, waypoints and routes with other ECHOMAP Ultra 10 and 12 units as well as ECHOMAP Plus 7 and 9 units Built-in Quickdraw Contours mapping software instantly creates personalized fishing maps on-screen with 1 contours as you fish Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity pairs with the free ActiveCaptain app NMEA 2000 connectivity and support for heading sensors, autopilots, digital switching, weather, FUSION-Link audio system and more Panoptix Sonar Support Garmin GPSMAP 8400 and 8600 series fish finder review 2025 The Garmin GPSMAP series of sounders is very impressive

Best for the Backcountry: Douglas Upstream 763 Pros Extremely accurate at short distances Deeper bend translates to more feel (and fun) when playing fish Packable Cons Slower action takes some getting used to Report Card Accuracy: 7/9 Ease of Cast: 4/5 Max Distance: 60 feet Pairs Well With: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Smooth Creek Trout line Key Features 7 foot, 6 inches long, 6-piece Slow action Half wells grip Made in Korea Limited lifetime warranty to original owner The Douglas Upstream is the perfect rod for taking into the backcountry and exploring those thin blue lines on the map

Have used a lot of other brands and been disappointed with them

The Mepps Aglia #5 size blade with a hair dressing works best for targeting pike in thick weed beds adjacent to deep water in the summer time

Use of lubricants that are not approved, may also void the warranty