Behind the Console – BFE Tech Talk
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BFE Tech Talk: How to Update Your Lowrance HDS & ActiveTarget Firmware
We get a ton of questions about keeping marine electronics up to date. Today, we’re going over a quick tutorial on how to run a software update on your Lowrance... -
BFE Custom Gem BFE Tech Talk: Minn Kota Ultrex Quest Routine Maintenance & Quieting Guide
If your Minn Kota Ultrex Quest is getting a little noisy, we’ve got you covered. Today, we're going over some quick, routine maintenance tips to quiet down your Ultrex Quest... -
Minn Kota Trolling Motor Setup: Essential Settings You Should Check Before Hitting the Water
Installing a Minn Kota trolling motor is only part of the setup. Learn how to check your Humminbird connection, setup and calibration settings, and Minn Kota stow orientation to make sure your trolling motor is configured correctly before hitting the water.
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Customizing Your Lowrance Layout & Overlays
BFE Tech Talk: Customizing Your Lowrance Layout & Overlays Hey everyone, Steve here from Bass Fishing Electronics. Today, we’re diving into a quick Lowrance tip to help you get the... -
Charger Check! MillerTech's Dark Speed vs Dual Output
MillerTech’s New Dark Speed Charger vs. The Classic Dual Output Whether you’re tournament fishing or just grinding on your local honey hole, your batteries are the heartbeat of your boat.... -
Don’t Lose the Juice: How to Export and Transfer Your Lowrance Waypoints
We’ve all been there. You just spent three seasons finding the perfect brush piles and offshore rock veins, and now you’re staring at a new unit—or worse, a blank screen—wondering... -
Do Lithium Batteries Actually Make Your Sonar Clearer?
BFE Tech Talk: Do Lithium Batteries Actually Make Your Sonar Clearer? If you spend enough time around boat ramps or tackle shops, you’ve heard the rumor: "Switch to Lithium batteries and... -
First Look at the Lowrance ActiveTarget® 2 XL
What’s up, guys? Steve from BassFishin Electronics here. While the Northeast is currently locked in ice and we can’t get on the water just yet, that doesn't stop the gear... -
How to Run Garmin LiveScope on a Lowrance Unit (Step-by-Step Guide)
You’ve probably seen some of the pros in the Elite Series running a mix-and-match setup on their rigs—maybe a Garmin unit up front for that LiveScope action, and a Lowrance... -
BFE Tech Talk: Dominate the Water with the Fish Obsessed Dominator Mount
Today, we're talking about one of the sneakiest but most impactful upgrades you can make to your boat's setup: the Fish Obsessed Dominator Mount. This mount is designed to enhance the... -
How to Get a Crystal-Clear Live Sonar Image: A Simple Fix for Interference
Live sonar has revolutionized how we fish, but nothing is more frustrating than a screen full of interference. You're trying to spot a fish in a brush pile, but a... -
The Side Scan Showdown: Choosing the Right Frequency for Your Fishing
One of the most common questions we hear from anglers is, "What's the best frequency for my side scan?" It’s a great question, and the answer is more nuanced than...