Fishing Electronics: Entry-Level Forward Facing Sonar for the Masses

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Typically, one of the biggest barriers to entry for forward-facing sonar is its cost.

No question, you can drop a chunk of change on this tech if tournament competition and/or guiding pays your bills. However, that’s not the case for much of the angling public, so it’s difficult to justify the expense.

Thankfully, Lowrance has brought the newest technology to the masses with the new budget-friendly Eagle Eye 9 Live, an ideal entry-level package that bundles a lot of functionality within its $999 price tag.

Users will enjoy the same live sonar resolution that Lowrance builds into its top-tier ActiveTarget 2 units. Additionally, the Eagle Eye 9 Live’s transducer supports popular Lowrance technologies, including Focused Forward and Down live sonar views, CHIRP sonar and FishReveal DownScan. The Eagle Eye 9 Live also includes detailed C-MAP charting on a tack-sharp IPS display.

Key Features

• 4 sonar views from a single transducer with no module needed (Live Forward, Live Down, CHIRP Sonar, DownScan Imaging with FishReveal)
• Autotuning live sonar with focused down and forward views
• Detailed C-MAP charts feat. Genesis Live
• IPS screen, viewable from all angles, even in polarized glasses
• New reliable twist-lock connector system for easy installation in any boat or kayak
• SD card slot for software updates, Genesis Live recording and charting add-ons.
• See fish hiding in cover with FishReveal mode
• Increase contrast and viewability with all-new Imaging color palettes

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This article was featured in the February 2025 issue of Game & Fish magazine. Click to subscribe.

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