Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - February 2024

Garmin continues to change the game with the new Panoptix PS70 live sonar for deep-sea fishing. New Garmin RapidReturn sonar is the first to deliver live images up to 1,000’ below the surface Garmin, the world’s most innovative and SEE FISH LIVE, CATCH FISH DEEP

recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today unveiled the Panoptix™ PS70, the latest addition to its award-winning live sonar lineup. Powered by Garmin RapidReturn™ sonar technology, the PS70 gives anglers a real-time view of what’s below the surface at greater depths than ever before. The fastest live sonar at 1,000’ on the market today provides a smooth, video like view that updates a minimum of 10 frames per second – 6 to 8 times faster than the leading competitor at 1,000’ depth. See it in action here. “Anglers have never seen live sonar images at depths like this or at this speed. Its wide sonar beam covers more of the water column at once and enables a quicker survey of the ocean floor in greater detail and can even show you where the targets are located, so it will take anglers less time to find bait, fish and structure – truly a game-changer for deep-sea sportfishing.” –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Garmin RapidReturn sets the standard for offshore live sonar – from small baitfish to target game fish – in real-time at depths up to 1,000’. With an 800-watt power output, the PS70 gives anglers stronger sonar penetration through the water and delivers four unique sonar modes that can be easily adjusted to fit a wide array of fishing techniques: LiveVü™ Down – Anglers can see small baitfish and target game fish in real-time up to 1,000’ below the boat, while the wide 120-degree beam angle covers huge areas of water. Traditional Sonar – Crisp, clear fish arches with excellent separation of targets under the boat. Triple-Beam – A three-way traditional sonar split that gives returns from the port, straight down and starboard in an easy-to-understand traditional sonar view. Adjust the beam angles to