Awesome start to this video. I bought that Bull shad a couple of years ago because of watching your video. I've caught some big fish on it. Great video. I might just have to get one of these Active Targets.
@@mikeybalzz Good. Kept it roughed in to make sure all cables were good in movement and could be adjusted. Had to watch a few more vids for settings and interpretation. Thanks again.
Good video! I love my Active Target! I do advise getting a seperate pole mount for it though, it drove me crazy not being able to have any control over where it was pointed when you're spot-locked.
Agreed. I got the one from Low Pro Rod Rack and like it ok. I ended up having to drill through the shaft so I could put a cotterless hitch pin in it to keep it still while I trailer the boat, but no big deal. Totally worth it to have something that deploys and stows with the trolling motor.
If installing this on an Elite FS unit the yellow wire will need to be connected with the Red power wire or to a switched 12V source such as the Power switch on the dash of many boats. Although the Elite FS power harness has a yellow wire it is not connected or used by the unit.
Great vid Mike, love your style an dog too (I have two on my boat:)). One question on active target interference, I use it a lot with forward mode, also mounted on ghost shaft with hds live 12, I have contrast way up and usually noise setting at medium, still I have lots of interference, wondering if that is not from regular sonar in the ghost or smthg else:/.. do you switch off that sonar maybe? Any other advice from you or Nathan?🙏, Best regards from Poland:) Robert
Robert I get quite a bit of noise as well with the contrast turned up. However I'm able to see more as well I think the trick is finding a balance between the contrast level and the amount of noise. I will tell u the active target 2 has definitely improved on quality and noise reduction.
Little tip on the remote wake-up wire. What's not mentioned here is that it had an issue with not working correctly at the time of release. The Active Target software update from 4/29/21 must be installed for the wake-up wire to work correctly.
Another good reason to use electric tape over zip ties...... 1.When fishing a lot.a grass. The tape won't grab the like zip ties will and the grass is easier to clear from the TM. 2. Zip ties can leave a sharp edge that could cut your line is the fish get around the TM.
I'm running my active target to its own battery, do I need to run 10g wire to that battery or can I just run the power wire it comes with to that battery?
Man it would be nice if they had a product to install a lowrance reveal (or any other) transducer to a minnkota ulterra with auto deploy it would be great! There's really not much of anything good out there!?
I would worry in stump fields they would knock the crap out of that transducer or break it off. People put so much crap on their trolling motor shafts that can so easily be destroyed. Not liking that !
Hay Mike it be nice if you would let the person that's installing the active target explain how it's done.... JUST LIKE THE TITLE OF THE VIDEO STATES....WTF
In the process of hooking up my active target 2 right now and this video has been a big help. Wish I could find those wire connectors you are using.
Awesome start to this video. I bought that Bull shad a couple of years ago because of watching your video. I've caught some big fish on it. Great video. I might just have to get one of these Active Targets.
Thanks for all the help. Watched this slowly during my install.
How'd it come out?
@@mikeybalzz Good. Kept it roughed in to make sure all cables were good in movement and could be adjusted. Had to watch a few more vids for settings and interpretation. Thanks again.
Can't wait to see you use this! They ALREADY can't hide from you bro!
Nathan is a nice guy. Good work 👍
Bought mine last month. U will enjoy it.
Looking forward to seeing you use this. I’ve been considering purchasing, so your input is well timed!
🎊🎉 CONGRATULATIONS Mikey,I absolutely love my unit on my 14 foot Tracker Topper,I only use Scout mode ,you’ve made an incredible investment ❤️👏👏
did you install a dedicated lithium for this set up?
Good video! I love my Active Target! I do advise getting a seperate pole mount for it though, it drove me crazy not being able to have any control over where it was pointed when you're spot-locked.
Agreed. I got the one from Low Pro Rod Rack and like it ok. I ended up having to drill through the shaft so I could put a cotterless hitch pin in it to keep it still while I trailer the boat, but no big deal. Totally worth it to have something that deploys and stows with the trolling motor.
Got an appointment Tuesday morning @ 8:00.
If installing this on an Elite FS unit the yellow wire will need to be connected with the Red power wire or to a switched 12V source such as the Power switch on the dash of many boats. Although the Elite FS power harness has a yellow wire it is not connected or used by the unit.
Mikey do you ever use your hydro wave anymore ?
Best video ever , on ya mate
Great vid Mike, love your style an dog too (I have two on my boat:)).
One question on active target interference, I use it a lot with forward mode, also mounted on ghost shaft with hds live 12, I have contrast way up and usually noise setting at medium, still I have lots of interference, wondering if that is not from regular sonar in the ghost or smthg else:/.. do you switch off that sonar maybe? Any other advice from you or Nathan?🙏,
Best regards from Poland:)
Robert
Robert I get quite a bit of noise as well with the contrast turned up. However I'm able to see more as well I think the trick is finding a balance between the contrast level and the amount of noise. I will tell u the active target 2 has definitely improved on quality and noise reduction.
Great Job Nate
Little tip on the remote wake-up wire. What's not mentioned here is that it had an issue with not working correctly at the time of release. The Active Target software update from 4/29/21 must be installed for the wake-up wire to work correctly.
Where did you hook up the ground wire for the black box?
You're gonna have fun with that!
Thanks for the awesome learning content. Always such great tips!
Mikey I used to be jealous of all the time you get to spend on the water now I’m jealous of your electronics😜
You learn more if you install yourself, that way you fix little problems
What happens to the taped wire when you want to lift your motor for shallow water?
Another good reason to use electric tape over zip ties......
1.When fishing a lot.a grass. The tape won't grab the like zip ties will and the grass is easier to clear from the TM.
2. Zip ties can leave a sharp edge that could cut your line is the fish get around the TM.
I'm running my active target to its own battery, do I need to run 10g wire to that battery or can I just run the power wire it comes with to that battery?
Most excellent
Great video
The video didn't show what batteries you used. How many batteries do you have? What voltage is your active target using? 24volts or 12volts?
Good stuff.
Mikey, how and what did you use to get from your front storage/rod box to the front bow plate?
I need Nathan to wire up my boat!
Does active target come with cables
What kind of connectors does he use?
Posi Locks. Search on Amazon for them.
No bass is safe now. Looking forward to watching u do it to em.
When i hooked up my yellow to yellow it doesn't power on my at box but when i run yellow to red it powers on
Nice
Hooked mine up got no source ant help?
Man it would be nice if they had a product to install a lowrance reveal (or any other) transducer to a minnkota ulterra with auto deploy it would be great! There's really not much of anything good out there!?
no. i'd like to see an independant rail on the ghost as well instead of mounting it to the shaft.
@@mikeybalzz yeah I hear you there. Either one would be a good option!
How does it cost to install
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Hey Bog!
I would worry in stump fields they would knock the crap out of that transducer or break it off. People put so much crap on their trolling motor shafts that can so easily be destroyed. Not liking that !
Who else thinks he sounds like Bill Clinton?
Uh oh😳
zip ties, duck tape and WD-40
Hay Mike it be nice if you would let the person that's installing the active target explain how it's done.... JUST LIKE THE TITLE OF THE VIDEO STATES....WTF
It’s ashamed the people don’t answer you if you have serious question
So I have had it for a month..... to be honest not impressed rarely works when it does cool but heads up to everyone buy garmin!!!!
Also wanna say there customer service is awful! Answered right away but they have zero knowledge just read the manual like we all do
where do you get those screw on connectors for the wiring?
It's my Sea Clear wiring harness bit.ly/3f1R9vq
@@mikeybalzz don't need a 300 dollar harness just want some of the connectors