Use with your original rubber and steel washers along with the shoulder bolt that came with your Active Target purchase to attach the transducer to your clamp. I dont think I have really seen a telescoping pole mount as of yet. I like the idea of the cable inside the telescoping pole, which the Summit product doesnt seem to be, and the Fishing spc. Use a social account for faster login or easy registration. With nearly 12 months of R&D we have come up with the most Functional, Tool Free ActiveTarget transducer mount on the market!!!! Does anyone use the fishing specialties product? I plan to use mine while ice fishing as well. Thanks for the response. Status: On order with supplier, awaiting delivery. Lowrance Active Target telescoping pole mount???? My thought is a telescoping pole will be adjusted once and pretty much never touched again. With its Infinite Angle Adjustment in all 3 views the mount allows for quickly and easily adjusting and fine tuning for different water depths and scenario's you get into out on the water!! Copyright 2000-2020 BassBoat Central Inc. All rights reserved. Unless the situation changes. I for sure want that option I am realizing. Unpacking 1st impressions, very nice telescoping pole (again a plus due to various uses and boats). Lowrance Active Target telescoping pole mount???? I think what I am gathering youre looking for something you can use in many different applications/boats. Includes mounting block and locking collar. I am going to mount it at the drivers seat on my rail. Chris, You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. The Summit pole and the Fishing Specialties one both allow you to go from 24 to 60 or thereabouts. Summit I know is the popular one that pairs with its shuttle. Fin Gear, Brew City, Fishing Specialties and a few others all have options that will do what I think youre looking for. Summit review; No actual usage as such yet. I have a Fishing Specialties mount I am probably going to get rid of because I bought the Brew City Mount myself. is. I have a Summit pole for ice fishing but havent tried to set it up in the boat yet. I too, figure the ball mount will be less intrusive and more cover friendly than removing a plate every time. Only registered users can write reviews. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. (If the video embed loads slowly, you can view the video directly on Facebook here.). Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. You seem to be talking in circles. One other thought, if it applies to you. With simple to read and understand "Transducer View" color coordinated indicators at factory angle settings, you can quickly and easily go from Down to Forward and then to Scout knowing exactly where you want to run the angle of the transducer! Not saying there isnt one out there, but I just have never seen it. Chris, Ill get a picture of it tomorrow mounted on the Ghost TM. (Think un-sanded saw cuts on wood) Ok, I know this has been covered for Garmin units pretty heavily but I will post anyway. This improves the accuracy of your readings in vertical and forward/downward mode, making it simple and intuitive to get on the fish you are seeing as well as locate your lure or bait on the sonar screen. I also hope my feelings dont change after I get a change to get on the water. Not saying there isnt one out there, but I just have never seen it. Not what I was looking for. Thus the ability to separate the transduce and cable from the pole assembly, actually falls into the plus side of the equation for me. )*****, ****It is advisable if fishing in dirty/muddy water to spray off the transducer mount in the area of the main pivot joint and twist joint with clean water after use in order to prevent premature wear to the rebuildable joints****, Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, 3600 Series "Live Sonar" Lowrance ActiveTarget/Garmin LiveScope Transducer Mounts & Accessories, Lowrance Structure Scan (TotalScan/3D/LLS2/3in1 & 2in1) + TrippleShot + LSS1, ****The Stub end of the transducer mount that inserts into the Pole Mount is .855 inches in diameter. View cart for details. Please watch our YouTube Video's below for installing your ActiveTarget transducer onto our Multi-View Mount and how to quickly adapt it to your Pole Mount or Trolling Motor!!! Chris, You are correct in your interpretation in my desire to be able to adjust the length of the pole given the immediate situation. Fishing Specialties has one, (I assume yours is fixed at one length). I do like what I see in the way the hinge mount is built for the Active Target Transducer. The zero degree/straight clamps that we offer corrects the transducer geometry problem associated with the stock clamp that came with the Active Target kit, allowing you to have your sonar image, GPS position and transducer targets lined up. Summit was out of the 6 inch Ram mount so I ordered the pole without it, after finding a 6 inch available on Amazon. This set up has also been added to the range as the Ultra with the option of a heavy duty (larger block/mounting) option called the Ultra HD .. Viewing 12 posts - 1 through 12 (of 12 total). STRAIGHT DOWNSTRAIGHT FORWARDZERO DEGREES MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! THANK YOU! ie: moving the pole from one boat to another or moving the pole to an ice fishing application. They appear to have various lengths, but they are all fixed at whatever length you choose to purchase it at. Recommended for use offshore, inshore, river and lake fishing, Humminbird MEGA 360 Imaging Transducer Pole, RAM Round Base with 2.25 D Ball (RAM-D-202U), RAM Short Clamp Arm Size 2.25 (RAM-D-201U-C), RAM Round Base with 1.5 C Ball (RAM-202U), RAM Short Clamp Arm C Size 1.5 (RAM-201U-B), RAM Double U-Bolt Base with 1.5 C Ball (RAM-235U), RAM 93mm Round Base with C Ball (RAM-240U). Unless the situation changes. The ActiveTarget Multi-View transducer mount allows the user to quickly use all three views (Down, Forward & Scout) without the use of tools or knobs to fool around with!!! Pull, Twist and Let Go is all that is needed from switching Into and Back from Scout View!!!. I just went thru this decision myself, with all the same questions and concerns. Introducing out new Lowrance ActiveTarget Multi-View Transducer Pole Mount., ****The Stub end of the transducer mount that inserts into the Pole Mount is .855 inches in diameter. Thanks for all the responses, I ended up going with a Summit Pole and accessories that will work in both my boats as well as on the ice if I want it to. !, The #1 feature of our new ActiveTarget Multi-View mount is how quickly you change from Down/Forward View to Scout View in basically the flick of your wrist! I am probably leaning that way for ease of mounting, and will live with the exposed cable. Dave, did you get the cable clips/keepers that they sell for the pole or are just going to go with electrical tape? You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Hardware and paint excluded as they are "wear" items.Hardware re-build kits are available., *****The mount works in conjunction with two of the factory black toothed inserts on the factory mount. I did get the keepers. New In-Depth Outdoors TV episodes return this Fall, Sundays at 8 a.m. on the Fox Sports North channel! but also very beneficial on Forward View and even Down View!! JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The pole itself is well made. Total spent was the same money, plus I ended up with a second ball, to be mounted on my other boat. ! With its CNC machined Aluminum Body that is fully Anodizedand Stainless Steel transducer attachment point, it isperfectly suited for the most even the most extreme use! Lowrance Electronics Replacement transducer assembly bolts can be purchased, 4 each M6 stainless socket head cap screws, Fully CNC machined from solid acetal bar stock, Better than the competition's hollow 3d printed parts that can crack and break, Proudly made in the U.S.A by Fish Obsessed machinists, choosing a selection results in a full page refresh, press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Brew City is another one that seems to be pretty popular. Livescope / Active Target / Mega Live Adjustable Pole Mounts, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. check out the. IDO I too figure once it is set there wont be much or a need to change it for the summer. I dont see that the Brew City pole is telescoping unless I am missing that option someplace. Neither of the other companies you mentioned have those options. Havent seen one used or didnt know they exist? 1st you say you have not seen one, then you give 3 sources for one. I need a telescoping pole mount for my new setup and am aware of the Summit one, and I see Fishing Specialties has one as well? Upland Game Hunting Pheasants, Quail & Grouse -, IDO Gear Giveaway IDO Summer Apparel Bundle. Would prefer to do it right the first time if possible. Great product and fast shipping well made. Start seeing the difference with our zero degree Live imaging transducer mounts and accessories. Cost; I could purchase the Summit system, complete with a shuttle base for about the same or less than what the Fishing Specialties would have been with NO shuttle base (I dont even think they offer a base.). Any one have any insight on this setup before I start guessing? I have mounted my EliteFS9 and Active Target on the Summit shuttle and am in the process of mounting the pole support to both of my boats. Panoptix & Active Target Anodised >Pole Mount is designed to allow you to change the positioning for the Beam of your Transducer so you're not fixed to where the electronic motor position sets it. D Size RAM components to suit Mounting Block and boat set-up. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. They do seem sturdy and I expect them to perform as desired. A friend of mine just got one so hopefully Ill get to see it in action soon. Something went wrong. Special, telescopic and Ultra HD poles. 2021 Copyright Rob Payne Engineering & Transducer Poles Australia. I dont think I have really seen a telescoping pole mount as of yet. Hope this helps. There website is less than user friendly. Was just looking at probably a RAM arm with a ball mounted on the rail. I figured for 10 bucks Id try them out. Poles can either be mounted on the gunwhale or rail mounted. Constructed entirely out of 6061 Aircraft Aluminum and 304 Stainless Steel, it is not only indestructible in normal fishing conditions but will take pretty well anything you can throw at it!! Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. I dont want anything permanent like the fishing specialties plate that I am seeing used due to cover issues. Chris Messerschmidt wrote:
ie: moving the pole from one boat to another or moving the pole to an ice fishing application. For those with Pole Mounts of a different size inside diameter, customadapters (RTM3660). Fishing Forums When you say out there do you mean out there on the market or out there on the water? Smith Marine ABN 21 632 297 664, Boat Hydraulic Steering Parts and Accessories, Panoptix & Active Target Anodised Pole Mount, On order with supplier, awaiting delivery, RAM Universal Double Ball Mount with Two Large Round Plates, 189 Grange Road, Fairfield Victoria 3078 Australia, Can be mounted on the gunwhale or rail mounted using RAM components. BBCBoards is the leading online community for Bass Boat connections. If you're still having problems resetting your password, http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.2#post12402142, Mercury - 2.0/ 2.4/ 2.5 Liter High Performance, Mercury - 3 Liter & 3 Liter High Performance, Wanted to Buy - Other Than Fishing Tackle. *****, *****If you are using a "Turret" style trolling motor mount, you will need to figure out the amount of swing distance from the center of the turret pole to trolling motor shaft. Fittings for Garmin, Lowrance, Humminbird, N.T. In this case if I read it right, there are plenty of options. The color coordinated indicators also allow you to run the transducer at angles other than the "factory" settings which is especially useful on Scout View! LifetimeWarrantee for any of the machined aluminum or stainless steel parts!!! The other major feature of our ActiveTarget Multi-View mount is how quickly it candetachfrom from your pole mount and either store separately during transportation OR quickly mount on your Trolling Motor in conjunction with our Trolling Motor Connecting Rod (purchased separately OR can be purchased in Kit form with both the Transducer Mount and Connecting Rod). You will also need to review the amount of "degree's of travel rotation" and make sure theActiveTarget Multi-View Mount will not make contact with your pole. TheActiveTarget Multi-View Mount requires 5-3/4" of "Swing in Forward View and aprox 7-1/4" in scout view.If you are running the mount on a Turret style pole you will need to make sure the Trolling Motor shaft is in the "dead zone" area rotation (call me if you need to discuss your application! The 3D printed parts appear to be functional but the finish is coarse. FWIW; Im not looking for one, the OP is the one looking. Most boats I would use it in are similar to mine.