Alas, I thought I had found my dream set up in the lowrance elite x4 dsi. It is a very sweet depth finder which can distinguish bait even in sunken tree tops.

Last year I used it on basswood where I had a good fishing trip indeed. The x4 was crucial. I had powered it by a small atv 12 volt battery and all was well.

On my last trip, which was more a regular travel trip, I used the more conventional 8 double A lithium set up. Even thought there were no full days of usage I still went through 2 sets of batteries. Ouch!

I know I recommended the unit but thought I had best post my results lest anyone else have the same fate. Perhaps some of you techno types can evaluate why this unit uses so much juice?

Thanks, MT.
Btw.....I was unable to determine if I was able to turn tithe backlighting off. Was. Wondering if it is permanently on.

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