Thanks lad. I just bought my first 18ft 1/2cabin BFG with a Lowrance Reveal 5 already on it. I knew my crusty old eyes were going to struggle to see the screen on it at the console from the hook-end of the boat, and I want a decent view of side-scan. I've been in system overload for a week trying to figure out whether to just upsize to a Reveal9 or drop the extra pot on the Elite.. You just now, and (old mate at) BCF earlier today have me convinced to get it.
Thanks. I recently bought a quicksilver 310 inflatable, 8hp merc, 44lb thrust elec motor and a 100ah battery. Haven’t gotten it out on the water yet. This give away is perfect timing. Thanks Byron.
I’m currently fishing about 13 kayak fishing comps a year, so the new Lowrance unit would suit my kayak perfectly 👌 thanks for the review mate, keep up the good work 🤙🎣
Thanks very much for the great review. I've just got my boat which has an older Humminbird with side imaging, but now I can't wait to get an Elite FS. I have a generation 1 Evinrude Etec motor which is NMEA2000 ready. The Elite units have a beautiful built in "instrument display" that takes all the data from an NMEA2000 ready engine and displays it all on this "instrument panel". So not only do you get a great fishfinder/GPS but a fully fledged virtual instrument display for your engine. What more could a fisho ask for. Before I knew about this I was going to hook up laptop (running the EMM software) with a long data cable, and hope I never got a drop of salt water on it LOL. I believe most modern engines are NMEA2000 compliant. All that's needed is to set up an easy and simple NMEA2000 network backbone (plenty UA-cam videos) and plug everything in.
Thanks for the review. I appreciate the kayak information as that is what I am looking to do eventually. Hopefully later on I can add the Active target as well.
This would be a great upgrade to add on to my pedal kayak. Finding that structure will help me catch more mangrove jacks in the river systems and help me to find the schooling bass in the dams threw winter .. thanks for the opportunity and great review mate .
Great review Byron and quite timely on my end as currently tossing up between sounders for my 2020 Outback. Currently leaning towards the Humminbird Helix for its image quality, but that community mapping on the Lowrance FS looks unreal!
I'd be throwing the lowrance straight onto my quintrex f390 . I'm currently running a lowrance elite 4xhdi yep entry level as!! Cheers for another quality video.
Nice review Byron. I’m looking at the Elite 7 as an option for my 2016 Outback. The old Elite 4 CHIRP has served me well but it’s soon time to upgrade!
I would love to win this to put on my small tinny which would let me fish so much better actually having a sounder! I was also hoping to enter my first tournament as a teenager, heading hopeful into the future!
Great and timely review for this new kayak inshore and offshore fisherman who is ACTIVELY researching fish finders to put on his new 2021 Outback! Pick me! Pick me!
Downloading the CMap Genesis maps straight from the unit would definitely be an awesome feature to have back. I was actually looking to download maps on the water a few weeks ago from my HDS Live and noticed the feature was missing. Definitely not a deal breaker by any means but a nice convenience feature to have. Great review video, mate 👍
No need to add me into the draw as I don't own a boat right now, but I love your videos - you do great reviews and its also obvious you put a lot into the presentation of your videos!
Great vid Byron, I would be putting the unit on my 2012 hobie outback to fish the gippy lakes and the Patterson lakes canals. Would really make a difference with the Structure scan finding the fish when they are finicky
Absolute mint review Byron, I would put this on my seajay 4.2 nomad, bit of an upgrade from the hook 2😳... I'd be sure this unit would be getting me onto some good fish and plenty of use
Great video mate 👌 I've got a polycraft Brumby on order and was tossing up fitting an Elite FS or Garmin UHD for it. If I won, the Brumby is where the Elite FS would be going.
Would like to fit it to my 16 foot run about do a lot of creek fishing would be spot on for what I do! The video was very helpful in understanding what it’s capable of
Another great informative review Byron Tea Hill. I would put this on my 2005 4.2m Quintrex wide body Dory because my old Lowrance HDS 5x sounder has corrosion in the terminal plugs & hasn't been working as good as it use too.
Great review mate thanks. This is exactly the type of sounder I want to upgrade to in the future when funds allow it. I would put this on my 3.2 infinity ray kayak
Great video. I'd put it on the front of my Gatortail rig. I recently ordered the active target module and transducer. Just waiting to scrape up the money for the elite fs.
The elite fs 9 is going to be a huge upgrade for my old hook units on my bass tracker. I wanted this unit since they got out but prices don't help. Still saving though...😁
Really loved all your commentary. My only piece of feedback is the music is to heavy over your speaking parts. Dial it way back or none at all. We are all here to hear what you have to say. :)
Another good unbiased review. I would be putting it in my ally craft 395 shadow and upgrading from the hook reveal 5. I’m about 90% finished rebuilding it with some tasteful modifications to try my hand at a few entry level comps over the next 6-12 months, this unit would be a great addition to the boat, it’s just a shame the local shop never has talent in stock 😅
Appreciate the review. Still trying to determine going with an Elite FS or HDS Live. Appears the Elite FS has some strong capability, especially for the price. I’d be putting either unit on my aluminum bass boat.
Great video Byron. I’m in the market for my first sounder on my first boat, so I guess you could say I’m a beginner! My boat is a Quintrex 420 Renegade.
Thanks for stopping by legends, hope you enjoy the vid- tight lines!
Thanks for the giveaway I would be putting it on my kayak.
Thanks lad. I just bought my first 18ft 1/2cabin BFG with a Lowrance Reveal 5 already on it. I knew my crusty old eyes were going to struggle to see the screen on it at the console from the hook-end of the boat, and I want a decent view of side-scan. I've been in system overload for a week trying to figure out whether to just upsize to a Reveal9 or drop the extra pot on the Elite.. You just now, and (old mate at) BCF earlier today have me convinced to get it.
Thanks.
I recently bought a quicksilver 310 inflatable, 8hp merc, 44lb thrust elec motor and a 100ah battery. Haven’t gotten it out on the water yet. This give away is perfect timing.
Thanks Byron.
Glad I could help
I would be donating this straight to my mate who is always generous enough to take me out on his boat!!!
Will be putting unit on a triumph 15 ft center console boat for bay fishing nice video thanks
thanks for the review.. Ill put mine on a quintrew 460 renegade
I’m currently fishing about 13 kayak fishing comps a year, so the new Lowrance unit would suit my kayak perfectly 👌 thanks for the review mate, keep up the good work 🤙🎣
my pleasure!!!
Thanks very much for the great review. I've just got my boat which has an older Humminbird with side imaging, but now I can't wait to get an Elite FS.
I have a generation 1 Evinrude Etec motor which is NMEA2000 ready. The Elite units have a beautiful built in "instrument display" that takes all the data from an NMEA2000 ready engine and displays it all on this "instrument panel". So not only do you get a great fishfinder/GPS but a fully fledged virtual instrument display for your engine. What more could a fisho ask for. Before I knew about this I was going to hook up laptop (running the EMM software) with a long data cable, and hope I never got a drop of salt water on it LOL.
I believe most modern engines are NMEA2000 compliant. All that's needed is to set up an easy and simple NMEA2000 network backbone (plenty UA-cam videos) and plug everything in.
Nice review have been thinking of putting one on my 21 smartliner
Thank you 🙏🏻 for your “unbiased” review on this model.
Great review as always. I’d love to have this unit on my Hobie Adventure Island
Great info and video. Considering the 9 FS for a new Ranger I just bought. Thank you.
i'm sure this is over. Sketter ZX 200 used in Northern Vermont mostly on Lake Champlain, love to have a new graph!!
Definitely on my tempest that I converted into a do it all boat for fishing !
I’d be putting this on my Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120!! After watching this review! This is exactly what I need!
My Dad's on the lookout to upgrade his 30 year old boat so this would pair beautifully as a gift to him!
Thanks for the review. I appreciate the kayak information as that is what I am looking to do eventually. Hopefully later on I can add the Active target as well.
That would be perfect for my new outback that I just got last weekend 🙌 😀
Thanks for the chance mate, if I won this it would be going onto my 2011 revo, dual use offshore and fishing lake maq!
This would be a great upgrade to add on to my pedal kayak. Finding that structure will help me catch more mangrove jacks in the river systems and help me to find the schooling bass in the dams threw winter .. thanks for the opportunity and great review mate .
agreed, youre in Paul - good luck
Thank you for the review on the new Elite FS, it’s the unit I’ve been looking at purchasing.
No problem 👍
It will be a real big upgrade to my kayak setup!
I’ve just got roof rack for my car and am keen to start using the kayak again. This would really help with locating the fish. Cheers Byron🤙🏼
Awesome vid dude, can’t wait to see this channel take off soon with all the awesome edits! If I got the unit it would go on my 4.1 polycraft great.
Thanks Charlie! Mee tooooo!!!! Hahahaha
Can confirm this unit is awesome. Seen it first hand. Would go a treat as an upgrade in the bream boat!
We agree!
Just bought an FS 9 yesterday. Cool looking unit and can’t wait to use it!
Great review Byron and quite timely on my end as currently tossing up between sounders for my 2020 Outback. Currently leaning towards the Humminbird Helix for its image quality, but that community mapping on the Lowrance FS looks unreal!
Cheers for the review Byron!
Unit will fingers crossed be going into a 4m Quintrex Explorer! Boat we use for the Bream Tournaments!
I ll be installing the unit on a 1720 action craft flats boat. The boat is fished both salt and freshwater. Enjoyed your video.
Unreal video mate! This would be perfect to finish off the upgrades I’ve recently done on my 3.9 Explorer 👌🤞
Nice one!
Wicked video as usual mate. I would set this up on my kayak would be a great upgrade
Always like your work Byron the FS looks the goods, once again a nice unbiased appraisal.
Will place on my gift to myself my Hobie.
Much appreciated!
Enjoying your vids Byron, I’d probably by a 2nd transducer so I could switch the unit between my Stessco 4m tinny and my kayak.
I'd be throwing the lowrance straight onto my quintrex f390 . I'm currently running a lowrance elite 4xhdi yep entry level as!!
Cheers for another quality video.
nice!!!!
Great vid Byron! I would put it on my tinnie which currently lacks a sounder! Thanks for your content mate! Love it!
I’d definitely put it on my viking tempo kayak for bass. I really want to try jigging for them because winter is coming up and this’ll help a lot.
Thanks Byron, I would put it on my 2017 Revo 13. Terry
Another great review Bryon , I would be putting in my stacker 429 outlaw it would love the upgrade of a new unit
Awesome video as always mate keep them coming 👌
Thanks Byron, I would be putting on a newly purchased boat, its a 18 foot sportsman. John
Nice review Byron. I’m looking at the Elite 7 as an option for my 2016 Outback. The old Elite 4 CHIRP has served me well but it’s soon time to upgrade!
Great review Byron! It would definitely be going straight on my 21 outback.
Found your channel shopping for units, great content. I'd throw this on my Kencraft Challenger. Thanks for the chance.
hey mate! thanks for the sub glad you are enjoying the video
This unit would go on my 2010 Bluewave 1900VLC. I just got back into fishing after a 4 year hiatus.
I would love to win this to put on my small tinny which would let me fish so much better actually having a sounder! I was also hoping to enter my first tournament as a teenager, heading hopeful into the future!
Great and timely review for this new kayak inshore and offshore fisherman who is ACTIVELY researching fish finders to put on his new 2021 Outback! Pick me! Pick me!
Downloading the CMap Genesis maps straight from the unit would definitely be an awesome feature to have back. I was actually looking to download maps on the water a few weeks ago from my HDS Live and noticed the feature was missing. Definitely not a deal breaker by any means but a nice convenience feature to have.
Great review video, mate 👍
Awesome review mate it would look pretty good on my PA12. I have a Garmin 9 inch SV and have been thinking about going to an Lowrance unit
Another awesome video mate, I would love to put this bad boy on my osprey kayak
Another great vid mate . Very informative. That unit would go straight on Viking reload !
Awesome info in this video tells you what lowrance doesn’t on there website. I’d place this on my cross country 4.1
No need to add me into the draw as I don't own a boat right now, but I love your videos - you do great reviews and its also obvious you put a lot into the presentation of your videos!
Legend, thanks for the comment mate, really appreciate the input
This would suit my Hobie Outback like a glove. Great tip re. feet vs meters. Thanks Byron.
You bet
Awesome honest review. Well done, I'd be putting in onto a 4.5m tinny to replace the old B/W hummin' bird unit in the console.
👍
Great vid Byron, I would be putting the unit on my 2012 hobie outback to fish the gippy lakes and the Patterson lakes canals. Would really make a difference with the Structure scan finding the fish when they are finicky
Will put this bad boy on my PA360 12! Hope I'm not too late😬 thanks Byron, love the vids! Been a huge help
all good Ryan, thanks for entering!
Was planning on finally upgrading to a hobie from and this would be perfect for it!
Would love that sounder - would go very nicely on my little Berkley yak!
Great review Byron! I would put this on my freak torpedo 13 kayak
Great review mate, would love the FS on my Hobie outback, been looking to upgrade for a while now. 🤙🏼🎣
Always well explain and informative.I am thinking of upgrading my boat to quintrex renegade 420 and this is the best fish finder to be fit in
Good choice!
Another informative video Byron. I would install it on my hobie pro angler.
Looking forward to installing a FS9 on the PA14 this weekend!
Great video! Really helpful.
I’d be putting it in my new PA14 that I am ordering from HWS on Monday. Super excited!
Absolute mint review Byron, I would put this on my seajay 4.2 nomad, bit of an upgrade from the hook 2😳... I'd be sure this unit would be getting me onto some good fish and plenty of use
Definitely would go on my hobie compass. Keep creating the awesome videos.
Thanks! Will do! legend
Great video mate 👌 I've got a polycraft Brumby on order and was tossing up fitting an Elite FS or Garmin UHD for it. If I won, the Brumby is where the Elite FS would be going.
thanks Marty
Great vid as usual Byron
I would be putting this on my nephews little quintrex so he and I can be more productive with our fishing 👍
Sounds great!
Would like to fit it to my 16 foot run about do a lot of creek fishing would be spot on for what I do! The video was very helpful in understanding what it’s capable of
I’m working hard to get a new kayak and take it out fishing, a new sounder would be an incredible addition to a hobie compass
Another great informative review Byron Tea Hill. I would put this on my 2005 4.2m Quintrex wide body Dory because my old Lowrance HDS 5x sounder has corrosion in the terminal plugs & hasn't been working as good as it use too.
thanks mate!
Great review mate thanks. This is exactly the type of sounder I want to upgrade to in the future when funds allow it. I would put this on my 3.2 infinity ray kayak
thanks buddy
Great review. I’ll definitely be putting it on my little tuff tender and get fishing!
👍👍👍
Another cool Video Byron,would be a great upgrade on the camo compass i own
Good one Byron,
Sounds like a winner to me
I would put it straight on the renegade!
Would love to add this unit to my kayak. Would add the next level of fishing to my weekends
You're in!
Great video. I'd put it on the front of my Gatortail rig. I recently ordered the active target module and transducer. Just waiting to scrape up the money for the elite fs.
Right on!
The elite fs 9 is going to be a huge upgrade for my old hook units on my bass tracker. I wanted this unit since they got out but prices don't help.
Still saving though...😁
Really loved all your commentary. My only piece of feedback is the music is to heavy over your speaking parts. Dial it way back or none at all. We are all here to hear what you have to say. :)
Would love to put this unit on my NextGen 09 kayak, it would be a massive help and it would be awesome to learn to read the sounders
Will be going on my nephews 385 bluefin tiny he saved up to get the boat and he would love this on it!
Excellent review. I think it would be a great addition to any small vessel, especially a kayak.
Good call!
Quintrex WB Hornet 4M - estuary and inshore fishing. This FS unit would look and work perfectly in this area.
Great looking unit. I will be putting on my dragon slayer chasing bass in the creeks and dams 👌👌
Another good unbiased review. I would be putting it in my ally craft 395 shadow and upgrading from the hook reveal 5. I’m about 90% finished rebuilding it with some tasteful modifications to try my hand at a few entry level comps over the next 6-12 months, this unit would be a great addition to the boat, it’s just a shame the local shop never has talent in stock 😅
Good luck!
@@ByronTeaHill thanks mate, I reckon I’ll need it 😅
I would use this on a new project boat that I picked up second hand it’s a 15ft fibreglass savage boat.
Thanks Jake
Great Videos Byron. This would be my first sounder and I would mount on the casting deck I built on my Savage tinnie. Cheers.
Great video as always. This will be going to my PA12. Cheers
I would be putting this unit on my stacer 399 proline. Would get lots of use finding fish and hopefully getting me onto a few more bream
Definitely be putting the FS on my new pa14 👌👌👌
Great review as always! Unit would replace my cheapie hook2 unit on my current yak (and hopefully go on a Hobie Compass in the future)! Tight lines
Good call!
Great video once again mate. I'd put this on my baysports kayak. Bout time to get a sounder I reckon 😂😂
Go for it!
Excellent review once again Byron, it would look nice mounted on my Hobie Outback.
You're in!
Appreciate the review. Still trying to determine going with an Elite FS or HDS Live. Appears the Elite FS has some strong capability, especially for the price. I’d be putting either unit on my aluminum bass boat.
Awesome Eddie
Always a good honest review🤙. I'd be putting it on my Hobie PA12, the linking ability to the power pole would be a cool feature. Cheers Byron. 🎣🤙
No worries Terry
great vid as always Byron, this would go great on my Hobie Passport 12
Thanks for the info,great video as allways...I've just ordered mine elite fs lets see how it is!!
Thanks for the informative review. I would put this on my boat. The cod would have nowhere to hide then.
No problem 👍
Great work as usual mate 🙌🏻
I would be whacking the Lowrance Elite FS 7 on my Malibu Stealth 9 yak 💪🏻😎
Thanks David! Appreciate the entry buddy
Great video Byron. I’m in the market for my first sounder on my first boat, so I guess you could say I’m a beginner!
My boat is a Quintrex 420 Renegade.