We installed a dual pair of Garmin GT51 transducers in our 40 foot Black Watch Mood Swings.
The Garmin GT 51 is a lower frequency side imager ideal for fishing deeper waters.
Because I love to find new spots and fish for Wonky Holes (underwater springs), the GT51 is ideal.
The lower frequency, combined with 500 watts of power, allows it to penetrate further.
So to give you an idea, in 50 metres of water, I can look for blemishes and structure out to 150 metres out the side of the boat.
Even in 100 metres of water, I can see out to 180 metres either side.
Hence the Garmin GT51 gives me the edge over other transducers on the market.
And allows me to get onto some amazing fish!
The reason I use a dual pair is due to the deep vee of the Black Watch hull.
So one unit sees to the left, the other to the right. They are connected to a Y cable and they both display on the one screen per normal.
The Garmin GT51 is also available in transom mount and this is what I run on the blue boat.
Since Wonky Holes are an obsession of mine, I love to search for them while we are cruising.
And look what the garmin GT51 found this time!! Solid GOLD.
SEARCHING IN THE RIGHT LOCATIONS!
Ryan makes no secret of the fact that he loves finding new untouched spots using his Garmin GT51
Because these locations are unknown to many anglers and yield better catches of trophy fish.
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RADICALLY GOOD FISHING – I SWEAR BY MY GARMIN GT51 TM (BLUE BOAT) AND THRU HULL PAIR (BIG BOAT).
GEAR USED
- Salty Dog Custom rod on Palmarius blank. Give my mate Ron Farren a call on 0437 474 053.
- The reel is a Fin-Nor Primal PR12 LS overhead.
- 50 lb Rovex braid.
- Lure: Levitator 80g
We provide a step by step instructional video on Ryan’s jigging technique on purchase of one of our jigs!
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MORE EPISODES…
I hope you enjoyed Episode 14 of our Northern Safari series – Looking for Wonky Holes with our Garmin GT51 dual pair.
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