This looks great. I plan to run mine as a portable setup in the boat as well as ice hut. I'll come up with some kind of spreader to swap out for the ram mount when I need to dunk this in a hole through the ice.
I tend to sit in the back of my old Alumacraft so this would be great. Thanks for the video. My electronics are worth more than my boat. Also, I have a buddy in Junction City and your videos freak me out because you guys have the exact same mannerisms. I guess there is a meeting in Kansas to coordinate this type of thing. ;-) Thanks again sir!
This video is old, but I just got a live scope for my Garmin 93SV. You info has been very helpful for rigging a DIY system for the live scope. The best tip was the zero degree offset mount. Thanks!
Thanks for the vid. Saved me a lot of money and/or frustration. Instead of buying the 0 degree mount I was able to bend a 11 degree angle on the end of the 1” pvc to counter the mount that came with the unit.
I do not see in your list of parts what size ball on the Ram Mount to use for the $30 DIY Livescope transducer pole, and a description for the wire loom used on the transducer cables. Can you assist??
I just saw this video and noticed you used tie-ties to hold your cable. Garmin says to not use tie-ties because they will crimp the cable wiring and cause interference. They say to use electrical tape instead. Have you found that the tie-ties cause you any interference issues?
Ram has a beefy one foot long 2 inch ball mount. It works great. I switched my graphs to a 48 inch tall mounts, just to be able to not beat my neck up so badly.
The very first diy with the kayak fisherman is good for exact cuts. A little sloppiness in the ram mount is actually good in my opinion. You can make fine adjustments with it that way and if you hit a stump with the transducer it will give. I might suggest bringing it up the bottom of the pole, so if you hit something the shaft and not ducer hits. I can’t believe I have never heeled if the new mount
Im so confused what parts do you have at the top. Its not explained nor listed in the description with the materials. Im talking about the part at the top is it just a pvc 90 degree or what
Did this tonight and my pvc keeps locking up when you trunk the handle Even without u bolts on it I greesed it and oiled it but still binds up now I'm gonna have to figure something else out the scotty mount alone was 30 bucks 😢
I’ve been using a SeeLite pole for 2 years now. The ram mount is fine if you’re on a budget but is otherwise trash. Constantly flexes. Better to spend good money on a reputable livescope pole like SeeLite.
@@KansasAnglingExperience thanks for the reply. I thought that might have been the outcome with the ram mount. They are better suited for lighter duty applications in my opinion. Tight lines! 🎣
Video's great, this is just what I was looking forn couln't calibrate my unit attched to the trolling motor. Could you repost the link for the Zero Degree Offset Mount all I get the famous 404 Page Not Found....
@@KansasAnglingExperience Out of curiosity, what size screws did you for mounting the ball joint aparatus to the side of the boat? Found the parts at Loews in Canada for roughly $80, but it beats buying the metal stuff by a long shot.
Just decided to build a Garmin livescope portable box. At this time (Jan 2022) which needed components do you recommend? I don’t need side scan etc b/c my current FF does all that.
Finally wrapping up my install and building out the pole. Helpful as always Brian. I’ll see you on the water and looking forward to our January Crappie trip!
Great idea! I've been looking for a simple way to mount my transducer for my bow mount graph separate from my Motorguide Xi5. I looks like you must use the internal transducer on the motor.
Just found your video. Thanks for sharing your setup. Do you think something similar could be made to attach to the trolling motor? I have a ghost so I’d like to have it attached to it for controlling when I spot lock. I have seen plenty of DIY poles but none for attaching to the trolling motor. Thanks.
The zero degree offset mount link is no longer active. Is there another zero degree offset that you would recommend for the DIY pole? There is the perspective mount on the Summit site now, but not sure if it does fwd and down vies or just perspective.
It’s great if you’re on a budget but otherwise pretty shitty. Spend your money on a well built livescope pole like SeeLite, I have been running it for almost two years. Bulletproof.
Question .. i mount the same way like yours, however, when i cruise at 1.5 mph , ram ball wont hold it in place.. the pvc keep moving back..how do you make it to stay in place?
Nice rigging! Have you thought about putting on the Perspective mount? As far as content, I would be interested in hearing your perspective on finding fish. You could do a video on each major species. You seem really good at getting on biting fish.
I made one of these as well. Basically same set up except my 1 1/4 pvc doesn’t extend down as far as yours. I have a lot (almost too much) movement when the scope is deployed and using the trolling motor. The shaft moves backwards. Tried using a Scotty fishing pole holder for the. 1 1/4 pvc but it still had some movement. Not as much as the swivel ball mount though. How much does yours move when deployed and trolling?
Might be a dumb question but we’re did you get the longer cable that goes from the box to the graph? I’m using the cable that come in the box and it’s only about 3 ft long.
Bro that mount is friggin dope and helpful because I’m going to be interesting in the Lowrance Live Site system,and the rod sock idea,I’ve never seen that before,thanks for the help 👊👍
Please don't use zip ties, they pinnch. Recommend just black duct tape. Thank you for addressing the zip tie issue. Well done. Also split the wires at any 90 degree turn. 4 have come back from cut/pinched wires in 30 days. Sweet rig.
Hello, Could you please explain your comment on the wires at the 90 degree turn? I'm currently constructing this pole mount and want to do it right . Thank you and STAY SAFE
Thanks for sharing, already have a very similar setup with my livescope. I am working on a revision to my mount to make it more rigid. As far as the Covid19 comment, its not BS!!!
@@CHIPPOFISHING that’s to be expected with a ram mount…it has nothing to do with the quality of RAM mounts. It’s not meant to be put under load, that’s why I run a SeeLite pole now.
It served its purpose for being on a budget at the time for the purpose of using Livescope…who gives a shit buddy. Then I went and spent $400 on something else. 🤷🏼♂️ ua-cam.com/video/e5wpOlRKC24/v-deo.html
This looks great. I plan to run mine as a portable setup in the boat as well as ice hut. I'll come up with some kind of spreader to swap out for the ram mount when I need to dunk this in a hole through the ice.
I tend to sit in the back of my old Alumacraft so this would be great. Thanks for the video. My electronics are worth more than my boat.
Also, I have a buddy in Junction City and your videos freak me out because you guys have the exact same mannerisms. I guess there is a meeting in Kansas to coordinate this type of thing. ;-) Thanks again sir!
Good call out on the zip ties and electrical tape. Nice setup!
the the clam silicon reel tape i think you would like it a lot. no messy residue
This video is old, but I just got a live scope for my Garmin 93SV. You info has been very helpful for rigging a DIY system for the live scope. The best tip was the zero degree offset mount. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the vid. Saved me a lot of money and/or frustration. Instead of buying the 0 degree mount I was able to bend a 11 degree angle on the end of the 1” pvc to counter the mount that came with the unit.
I used heat shrink tubing instead of tape or tyraps. Works great!
Great video as always! I learn things for each video I watch. Glad you take the time to show people.Keep it up!
Your very good at informing in your videos. Like your site,and I like that you are a Packers and Brewers fan.
Dennis from Milwaukee Wisconsin
Hey man thanks for the advice on the transducer mount from Summit! Just ordered one up! Much appreciated!
Thank you for showing and explaining. That was really great.
Just bought livescope today. Thanks for this!
I like it....been looking for an alternate mounting system.
I do not see in your list of parts what size ball on the Ram Mount to use for the $30 DIY Livescope transducer pole, and a description for the wire loom used on the transducer cables. Can you assist??
I just saw this video and noticed you used tie-ties to hold your cable. Garmin says to not use tie-ties because they will crimp the cable wiring and cause interference. They say to use electrical tape instead. Have you found that the tie-ties cause you any interference issues?
I spoke too soon. I see you have a covering for your wires so that the zip ties do not pinch them
What is and where did you get the upper mount
Ram has a beefy one foot long 2 inch ball mount. It works great. I switched my graphs to a 48 inch tall mounts, just to be able to not beat my neck up so badly.
The very first diy with the kayak fisherman is good for exact cuts. A little sloppiness in the ram mount is actually good in my opinion. You can make fine adjustments with it that way and if you hit a stump with the transducer it will give. I might suggest bringing it up the bottom of the pole, so if you hit something the shaft and not ducer hits.
I can’t believe I have never heeled if the new mount
Im so confused what parts do you have at the top. Its not explained nor listed in the description with the materials. Im talking about the part at the top is it just a pvc 90 degree or what
Thinking I’m gonna use epvc which is gray pipe
Did this tonight and my pvc keeps locking up when you trunk the handle Even without u bolts on it I greesed it and oiled it but still binds up now I'm gonna have to figure something else out the scotty mount alone was 30 bucks 😢
Great idea! 2 years later, how is the ram mount working out? Any thoughts on things to do differently? Thanks for the video.
I’ve been using a SeeLite pole for 2 years now. The ram mount is fine if you’re on a budget but is otherwise trash. Constantly flexes. Better to spend good money on a reputable livescope pole like SeeLite.
@@KansasAnglingExperience thanks for the reply. I thought that might have been the outcome with the ram mount. They are better suited for lighter duty applications in my opinion.
Tight lines! 🎣
Video's great, this is just what I was looking forn couln't calibrate my unit attched to the trolling motor. Could you repost the link for the Zero Degree Offset Mount all I get the famous 404 Page Not Found....
Lots of companies make them now. They’re on Amazon as well.
@@KansasAnglingExperience Out of curiosity, what size screws did you for mounting the ball joint aparatus to the side of the boat? Found the parts at Loews in Canada for roughly $80, but it beats buying the metal stuff by a long shot.
We bout pipe the size you said and the smaller one didn't fit inside the 1 1/4. What schedule is it
Schedule C I think but this video is very old and I don’t remember exactly.
Can you be more specific on the ram mount that you use vertical on this installation .
Great informative gives me an idea how I want to mount my livescope thanks good job.
I looked for mount on summit and can’t find it 😢
Just decided to build a Garmin livescope portable box. At this time (Jan 2022) which needed components do you recommend? I don’t need side scan etc b/c my current FF does all that.
Finally wrapping up my install and building out the pole. Helpful as always Brian. I’ll see you on the water and looking forward to our January Crappie trip!
great video ill be building that so i can use my panoptics ice in my boat and one for the kayak
Great idea! I've been looking for a simple way to mount my transducer for my bow mount graph separate from my Motorguide Xi5. I looks like you must use the internal transducer on the motor.
Yes I use the built in transducer for 2D only
Just found your video. Thanks for sharing your setup. Do you think something similar could be made to attach to the trolling motor? I have a ghost so I’d like to have it attached to it for controlling when I spot lock. I have seen plenty of DIY poles but none for attaching to the trolling motor. Thanks.
Possibly, if done correctly
What size Ram mount?
What kind of live scope are you using. I see someone making a homemade version soon. 2,000 is out of my league
I have no idea what you’re talking about. No such thing as a “homemade” livescope.
The zero degree offset mount link is no longer active. Is there another zero degree offset that you would recommend for the DIY pole? There is the perspective mount on the Summit site now, but not sure if it does fwd and down vies or just perspective.
Garmin and Amazon both sell them.
How far in the water is the livescope supposed to be? Lower than the bottom of the boat? Can I measure while the boat is on the trailer?
It’s best to do that on the water.
This video made me finally subscribe. Great content!!!
What type of ram mount did you use ? Good video btw
Size C
I used Velcro 1/2 inch wide.
Can you rotate it without wire binding up? 360 or 180?
As long as you leave enough slack in the cable then of course you can.
What size is the u bolts. Will 1.5 work
How is the holding up.i like the setup
It’s great if you’re on a budget but otherwise pretty shitty. Spend your money on a well built livescope pole like SeeLite, I have been running it for almost two years. Bulletproof.
What kind of pole is on the seelite?Aluminum?
@@wramsey193 www.seeliteleds.com/products/seefish-transducer-mount-2-0
The transducer has to be in the water deeper than the trolling motor correct?
Yeah
Good stuff bro. Have you switched to a setup that integrates perspective now?
No, I don’t have many uses for perspective with what I do
Sweet mount and explanation! Dodging this rain is tough, but it does allow for some maintenance time.
Question .. i mount the same way like yours, however, when i cruise at 1.5 mph , ram ball wont hold it in place.. the pvc keep moving back..how do you make it to stay in place?
You throw it away and buy a SeeLite pole.
Good idea for v hull boats.
The 2nd wiper photo? Mountains? Lake protection program?
Hehehe
Mix some black petroleum dye with clear pvc cleaner and you can dye your pole assembly jet black!
I painted it not long after this video was made haha. I’ve made several since.
Could I place my pole on the front, or is that not a good place for it, it would be on the front deck just right of where my trolling motor is
Thats where mine is.
Nice rigging! Have you thought about putting on the Perspective mount? As far as content, I would be interested in hearing your perspective on finding fish. You could do a video on each major species. You seem really good at getting on biting fish.
Not yet. I don't really see the Perspective mount benefitting me much as I fish much deeper than it excels at.
are you sponsered by summit? as i am buying a shuttle... thanks for the great ideas for the home made mount
Nope
Ok thanks
Thanks for this, just got my pole done but I have an XI5 and love how you have your remote what did you put to mount it on your console?
Velcro
Also, where did you get the storage netting on the deck of your boat?
Can’t really remember. You can find them with a Google search though
I made one of these as well. Basically same set up except my 1 1/4 pvc doesn’t extend down as far as yours. I have a lot (almost too much) movement when the scope is deployed and using the trolling motor. The shaft moves backwards. Tried using a Scotty fishing pole holder for the. 1 1/4 pvc but it still had some movement. Not as much as the swivel ball mount though. How much does yours move when deployed and trolling?
Quite a bit so I try not to.
Is it the RAM mount that moves or the pvc that is flexing?
why your pole is so far away from your bow? trolling motor interference?
It's not far...it's where it's comfortable for me to fish
@@KansasAnglingExperience ok Thanks
Might be a dumb question but we’re did you get the longer cable that goes from the box to the graph? I’m using the cable that come in the box and it’s only about 3 ft long.
Can get them direct from Garmin.
Is there some kind of lubricate in between the pvc pipes.
No
How did the generic Batteries work?
Great!
nice job but for me the ram mount was not stable enough, I fish mostly in river and current makes it want to sit there and flex back and forth
Absolutely. In current there would be too much flex. Might have to secure it better or just buy a pre-fab mount like fishing specialties.
I have the same exact mount, works great. Kentucky
So if I wanted to use the prospective mount instead of the mount you used I could right?
Yeah
@@KansasAnglingExperience Thanks for the quick response. And thanks for the info.
@@KansasAnglingExperience Hey what size wire cover did you use to cover the transducer wire?
Very cool setup , just might use it.
what diameter is the wire lume?
3/8 or 1/2 I don’t really remember
is the zero degree mount a must , I am having a hard time finding it in sock
Absolutely is
Just bought my zero degree mount at The Bass Tank check them out at thebasstank.com
Thanks for the great information in your videos always love the content.
What schedule pipe 40,60,80?
60 I think.
What size ram ball on your boat? Looks 1.5 inch?
2,5
When I get my Garmin Live Scope, I'll pay to do mine. I'll send you the measurements for the pole.
Lovin the packer flag. Go Pack Go!!
How long is your shaft I have the same boat?
60”
what size ball mount
D
I didn’t get the link to Summitt. Can you reply it back to me?
summitfishingequipment.com/products/livescope-transducer-90-degree-mount
Great video. Thank you!
Good job fella
Bro that mount is friggin dope and helpful because I’m going to be interesting in the Lowrance Live Site system,and the rod sock idea,I’ve never seen that before,thanks for the help 👊👍
Great video I learned a lot from it and Go Pack Go
Are you making these and selling them yet?
Trying to figure out shipping, cause it won’t be cheap 😬
@@KansasAnglingExperience This won't work for everyone...but I have a FedEx account that we could use to ship. :-)
Are you able to install the perspective mount on this pole?
I would assume so, I don't use the perspective mount though.
That's a C size ball on that Ram mount ain't it ?
Yeah
Please don't use zip ties, they pinnch. Recommend just black duct tape. Thank you for addressing the zip tie issue. Well done. Also split the wires at any 90 degree turn. 4 have come back from cut/pinched wires in 30 days. Sweet rig.
Great comment I don't understand where you said split the wires at the 90 degree turn what do you mean or how is this done.
Thank you
Hello, Could you please explain your comment on the wires at the 90 degree turn? I'm currently constructing this pole mount and want to do it right .
Thank you and STAY SAFE
Nice job , just spray some black paint to mask the pipes 10 out 10
great video
Great Info..Thanks!
Thanks for sharing, already have a very similar setup with my livescope. I am working on a revision to my mount to make it more rigid.
As far as the Covid19 comment, its not BS!!!
Yes covid cured all other disease no flu no colds its all covid covid is huge bs
Absolutely hate those how cheap I can go fishing challenges
NICE- but that RAM mount is about $50 so this is actually about $80 in parts
PVC pipe isn't durable enough. If the boat moves too quickly, it bends.
1 1/4” PVC with 1” on the inside doesn’t bend…
ram mounts should be outlawed
Lol, what? 😂
My ram mount on my electronics don’t hold
LOL
I have double claw ram mount for livescope pole sweeps back when Ultrex is over 4
@@CHIPPOFISHING that’s to be expected with a ram mount…it has nothing to do with the quality of RAM mounts. It’s not meant to be put under load, that’s why I run a SeeLite pole now.
$1,200. Live foot… check it out.
All the money… thousands spent on units and transducers and you’re concerned with another $250 or so for a mount ??
This was a whole other lifetime ago bud. Please check out some of my more recent videos in the last 2 years of how things changed……..
Now just paint it black
Painting PVC properly takes way more time to cure than I have unfortunately.
@@KansasAnglingExperience how about gray pvc used for conduit?
Wait, wait, wait. Your OCD about the way things look on your boat, but you made that contraption out of scrap PVC and misc hardware. Yeah, No.
It served its purpose for being on a budget at the time for the purpose of using Livescope…who gives a shit buddy. Then I went and spent $400 on something else. 🤷🏼♂️ ua-cam.com/video/e5wpOlRKC24/v-deo.html
wish i had my 10 min back thanks i got better things to do than hear your voice talk about nothing
Apparently nothing better to do than leave this comment! Thanks Jimbo!