Sonar Basics: How To Find Fish

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5 жыл бұрын

Ever wonder what Fish look like on your sonar? In this video Tim takes you along with his Humminbird Solix and shows you what fish look like. He breaks down the basics of today's Sonar units including; Understanding your unit's transducer, how it works, and the "Cone Angle". All of these factors are important to painting a complete picture of what is below your boat.
Most default frequencies of today's transducers are 200kHz. At this frequency, the bottom area that the sonar is covering is approximately 1/3 of your overall depth. An easy number to remember is at 30ft deep, your sonar is scanning 10ft wide.
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@breedingbubbles 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an actual demo of the unit in action, not just demo mode as most other YT channels.

@trt7979 5 жыл бұрын

That was great! You answered a lot of my questions, especially how wide the cone is. Reading sonar is a learned skill. I have found that reading it then catching fish has made a huge difference in my confidence. I hope this video has helped me break into that second level of understanding.

@djoldspin1930 5 жыл бұрын

I have been fishing since 12 and at 51 finally got a boat and fishfinder. I didnt now much how use it and this has opened my eyes!!..Thank you so much and keep them lines droppin'!!

@danhanselman7431 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. My son and I just got our first sonar unit and this is the first video I have seen that gives clear, concise definitions of what we are seeing on our basic 2D sonar.

@MrDgruebel 5 жыл бұрын

please keep the sonar videos coming. I was so excited with the first one, and have been waiting for more. Thanks for all the info you guys share, it has helped out a novice fisherman alot.

@paufishing3782 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a solid no BS video on how to read a fish finder. When I was first starting I couldn't find a video like this. Great job as always TacticalBassin!

@PSBADDIE5095 5 жыл бұрын

Every time I am looking for information about fishing I type my search in and no matter what you guys have a video on it. I know its gonna be good cause they are all good. No BS just good info. Appreciate you.

@TheSilverSurfisher 5 жыл бұрын

The intro/outro music score alone gets me to keep watching....so the awesome plethora of knowledge bestowed is unquestionably some of the Best!😉

@danielmcgarrah3669 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU‼️ Although the video was from a year ago, it answered many questions I had about how to read my Solix 10 SI G2. Please continue to do more informative videos like this! I'm now a subscriber to your channel.

@BM1620 3 жыл бұрын

Never owned a fish finder in my life until now, just got a Hummingbird Helix 7 MEGA SI GPS G3N for my new 17’ bass boat and I must say this was a very helpful and intuitive vid, thank you and happy fishing!

@derekdgarcia1 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Tim. This is exactly what I needed to learn. I am still new to running my sonar and I've never had an in depth look at this. These small pointers are key! Thank You

@waynebeaver4096 5 жыл бұрын

Well I haven’t looked at the comment section yet, but you answered a lot of questions I had. I’ve been to several major fishing schools and no one talks about sonar ... except for the offshore guys that say “look for that 6” rise on the bottom.” Then I feel stupid asking questions like I’m driving a Corvette and asking someone how do I put it in gear. Any rate - thank you for your time making this video.

@greenminnowbassfishingtips6883 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a used boat that came with all the high end Garmin Stuff including Panoptix. Man I been fiddling and looking at screens and catching less fish. I can't wait to get past the learning curve so I can utilize this stuff. Thanks for the video's watching them all. You guys channel is amazing. Has taught me so much in a short time as a new angler!!!

@fishing4happiness610 5 жыл бұрын

Please do more of these in this same manner. I've always had a tough time trusting ....and understanding fish finders. Thanks!

@seanlavery8660 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video guys. Can’t wait for more of this series. I have a nice lowrance for my kayak but I find myself ignoring it kinda more often then not because I can’t tell what I’m seeing all the time.

@tfisadog5260 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for showing the unit screen clear and pointing at it and not just talking.

@frankjohn2211 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍👍👍

@tylerpeters1181 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for starting with 2D sonar! My dad and I don't have a nice graph on his boat so it's nice to see some better tricks that we can do with his basic unit.

@alanwhitsitt5196 3 жыл бұрын

This was exactly what I was looking for. Always wondered how to tell what was fish and what was structure laying on bottom...

@everydayimbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I just purchased the Garmin striker 5dv and really needed some tips like these ! DI coming up next in a split screen with the sonar

@kyleyeupell6145 5 жыл бұрын

Keep doing what your doing guys. Love the channel and the content. Most informative fishing channel on KZfaq. Nor afraid to say that something doesn't work and there are days when the fishing is tough and 10 lbs is a decent bag. Thanks for keeping it real and not selling out over the years. It comes from a love for fishing more than a love for money and that's hard to find now a days.

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Kyle, Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate it bud. Tight lines!

@SanJoseBassDude 5 жыл бұрын

Your comment on buying expensive things and not knowing how to use them sums me up perfectly. Got a helix 7 chirp/di/si/GPS and have no idea what I'm doing. Videos like these help a TON. Thanks Tim, please more electronic videos soon

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

We will get you dialed in 👍

@kyleragan1457 5 жыл бұрын

People say u Learn something every day but I say I learn a lot on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings 😀😀👍👍

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad the videos are helping 👍

@gregriba6896 4 жыл бұрын

i dont get it...

@francorossi5966 4 жыл бұрын

@@gregriba6896 on those days he put videos.

@BPFlures 5 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining this. I’ve been trying to figure out how to read and understand my fishfinder for the last little while.

@williej.allenjr.510 5 жыл бұрын

Great information, Tim. Please continue to add these electronics videos. It's needed!

@ultraspinacle 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent channel by the way. This is the best thing I have seen anywhere. Thank you so much for what you do.

@FirstClassPirate Ай бұрын

That was awesome. I got one of those Deeper Pro things to keep track of all the ponds I fish and learning how to read the sonar is what they recommended. Nice work.

@parkergriffin5984 4 жыл бұрын

Helped so much, you have no clue. You answered almost every question I had and no one could answer them clearly till now.

@syahriarariessaputra3014 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't see any fish 🤔

@scottclark1168 5 жыл бұрын

That was well put,great video,more please...it helps a lot hearing it from someone who really knows there electronics

@sukigsxr750 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful video for me. I’m new to boat fishing this year and have been struggling trying to figure out my helix.

@christopherpettersen2359 5 жыл бұрын

Great information. I'm extremly new to reading and interpretation of boating electronics, and this was as simplistic as it could get . Learned what a few of the images are, and whay to look for and also confirmed what I interpreted on the water. Thanks again for the time and effort put into these videos.

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Christopher!

@douglbe 5 жыл бұрын

I've been using electronics for a few years now and always wondered what the lines were, sometimes several of them going in every direction, thanks to your video, I now know I was sitting on top of fish and better stop the next time and get some lines in the water. Thanks for clarifying what we are seeing.

@hunt2033 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a series of videos with one of you fishing and the other narrating the video and going over the sonar and why you stopped there to fish. I think you guys do a really good job of breaking it down piece by piece and explaining it but I would like to see a video of everything put together you know like the whole thought process from the night before you go fishing to put the boat back on trailer and going home. It may take 10 videos to do but it would be the closest us the viewers would ever come to fishing with you. We have all of this awesome content to watch in pieces. I would like to see you both put it together and put your own advice to work in a series of videos like maybe a pov type video in the head Matt or Tim or you both!!! So glad to see both fishing again keep up the good work

@johnleu2090 5 жыл бұрын

Like this style of tutorial. First - Sonar 2D, then DI imaging, then SI, then combo 3 maybe 4 scree simultaneous. You could throw in fine tuning to adjust an compare images / and how that relates to fishing - prep and actual bait selection.

@myonts1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for taking the time to post this it was very helpful

@alpaca7886 5 жыл бұрын

Today's electronics are so good I can see the fish laughing at me

@southside6924 5 жыл бұрын

Al Paca kmfsl

@tiredanddepressed 4 жыл бұрын

Dude !!! You made me laugh so hard thank you!!

@CocoaThunda 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@trevorbraden5448 4 жыл бұрын

😀

@max2icyy746 4 жыл бұрын

Ricardo Alvarez it’s not that funny

@Cammo-vp1gl 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I always wondered what the long line was, now I know. Thanks for a great learning session👍🏻

@djackson9987 4 жыл бұрын

I learned more from this video than from the others i watched. Good job and Thank you !

@D2theLEO 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great, informative video. I also still dont understand some things, most of my questions are being asked in recent comments. But it is a great vid

@MrEricdgreat 5 жыл бұрын

Great information so divide your depth by 3 and one of those parts will be the area the sonar is covering and that depth. Great information bro I learned something this morning.

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad the video helped

@shorelinefishingmafia6133 3 жыл бұрын

Damn probably the best explanation & break down of what the fish finder sees:) Thanks bud learned alot. About to purchase the Garmin striker plus 4cv

@dtech1224 5 жыл бұрын

Dang good info and I like your statement that we buy expensive tools but don’t fully understanding they work.

@oldhickory3028 5 жыл бұрын

Correctly reading electronics can be the single biggest game changer in catch more fish and learning more about the the way bait and bass move through out the year. The single biggest fish catching investment you can make. Thanks Tim.

@shortyintexas1142 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Easy to understand and looking forward to putting it to work next time I go fishing

@PhilosophyDaily 5 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for more like this!! Keep making these!!

@MSRsoftware 5 жыл бұрын

good tutorial, kept simple, nice stuff and greetings from sunny Scotland.

@michaelcandel4209 5 жыл бұрын

Make a video on how to fish based off what u see on the graph. Are the fish straight down, to the left of the boat , right of the boat. Where do u cast based off the reading on the graph

@tjo-outdoors8514 5 жыл бұрын

OnTopFishing as soon as you see a fish come across the fish finder he is directly under your transducer. I don’t use a fish finder for bass fishing but deep dropping in the Gulf of Mexico i can find a single fish in 1000’ of water and catch it. Best thing to do is learn all about your set up get out on the water and practice. I have now been able to distinguish the difference from snapper and grouper offshore. And you should be able to do the same for bass fishing. But I must say quality electronics make a world of difference in open water fishing. The transducer itself is just as important as good display.

@michaelcandel4209 5 жыл бұрын

Hays Harmon thx for the input!

@FishOClockSomewhere 5 жыл бұрын

With 2d sonar you can't really tell if the fish is to the left, right, in front, behind, etc. All the signal is telling you is that at some point the fish was inside the cone of your sonar. However, as he said if the fish shows up as a solid line then you know that it is right inside the cone. Depending on the water depth you're in your sonar cone may be pretty small though, so that narrows down the area the fish may be in. Using the 1/3 rule, if you're in 15 feet of water then that fish was within 5 feet of being directly underneath the boat. All of that said, even if you were able to locate exactly where the fish was they could have swam away already by the time you make the cast!

@fongvang935 5 жыл бұрын

U can see them on ur side imaging which side they are. Everything u see on the screen is behind you already, unless you have a 36o ducer

@r.l.o.646 5 жыл бұрын

@@FishOClockSomewhere agree when I see the solid lines that's when the catching starts, mostly drop shot or just something that gets down there...even caught them on spinner baits in 25 foot of water. When I see arches I usually throw a spoon, crank bait or something top water (if they're busting shad especially)

@V1Sim 5 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! been looking forward to this video!

@bigkahunainbama8184 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! I just learned something, I always thought a full arch meant a fish was underneath you, but from the cone diagram shown its moving out of your cone. I would like to see more on how to tell the difference on shell beds, mud, hard and grass bottoms etc! Many thanks Tim!!

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We will cover it in the series 👍

@mikelepori707 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for doing an electronics video. I cant wait to get on the water again and learn more. Keep up the good work!

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you

@benjohnston1994 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Finally someone who can explain it properly.

@20mm1 5 жыл бұрын

I would pay like $20 for an hour or two video of idling over different locations and describing what you are seeing. good spots/ best times a year for different spots/ different types of fish and moods, etc

@salmessina9884 5 жыл бұрын

Tim that's awesome I have the Helix 12 I need all the help I can get looking forward to more videos

@Smalltechguy 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again from your channel. I'm always wanting to learn more of what I'm looking at. Most times I can tell but there are other times that I find a big object and it's very hard to tell exactly what it is. I'm running Helix 12 DI/GPS/Chirp. I don't have it at the console though. That unit is connected to my 360 as well...

@dan8402 5 жыл бұрын

Another great vid. I guess the logical follow up would be you see some blips, now what do you do? Good to see you back out on the water again. It’s funny with all this technology my best fish finder was my Uncle Edwin. 😁 He could find them anywhere.

@concordroofer1073 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks....New sonar users really enjoy. would be fantastic if possible if you could show the entry units too, I have hook 4 and striker and both are different than the really nice units like yours. learned alot thanks again. happy fishing. Ken

@Hiei1029 5 жыл бұрын

I used my electronics Saturday fished for 16 hours straight had a blast. One of the best days I’ve had actually marking structure and fish and catching some of them. It’s not as easy as it looks. There is a learn curve. I do notice a difference between and old helix 5 and my new helix 7 si G2. Gotta pick up another for front of the boat. Can’t wait for the other videos of DI and SI.

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! DI and SI will help you dial em in even better 👍

@jerretsexton5143 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. You guys should do an in depth livewell video. How you take care of your fish and how you keep the livewell clean. Keep up the good work!

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We will add it to the list 👍

@watchinthebobber Жыл бұрын

Great vid and great shots of my home lake! Thanks!

@philippselectri 5 жыл бұрын

Best explanation i have seen yet. Thanks

@ThueyOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Great Demo, definitely bringing these tips out on the yak!

@rigobertovargas144 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , great info, will try some of your suggestions next time out.

@Madmok128 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this helped me so much thank you for posting this I just started using a fish finder and today was my second day out

@doc2936 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bud. Keep them coming.

@stevetucker7230 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. THis is a series I will watch to the end.

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve

@aaronfortner6582 5 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man! More more more on electronics! Love you guys channel!!!

@drewfarmer4088 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Tim!! I learned a ton. Much appreciated brother

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

@brianthomas944 5 жыл бұрын

Love these vids on electronics keep them coming!

@jacobishii6121 5 жыл бұрын

Good video,a video on how to read bottom terrain would be good.Lots of different environments on the bottom in Washington fresh and saltwater.

@natehershberger2227 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, lots of gr8 info!Thanks! 👌

@olympiawashdrummer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I came across these partial lines a few days ago. And saw similar images.

@SOLDIERx4xCHRIST 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I just bought my first fish finder. Get to test it out on Thursday. Can’t wait.

@TaterChip91 4 жыл бұрын

Well how did it go

@mikemoultrup9537 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. How about this. When you find them on the bottom or wherever you find them. Could you do a video on what you start with and your technique to getting those fish in the boat. I know angle is critical and the bait selection... Basically, breaking down the steps of when you find them on the graph and catching them. There are times I find em and can't figure out how to catch em.

@paulmaguire8720 5 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I really learn a lot from you guys. Now, to show you how much of a newbie I am, I am trying to determine whether or not the transducer must be submerged under water or can it operate attached to the bottom of the sonar pod. I have the lowrance hook4 2x with a small plastic bullet scanner. I can't understand anything I am looking at. I asked in one of the kayak groups I am in, but got pretty much ridiculed, but still no definitive answer. Thanks again.

@hitman4u222 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help. Info was really good

@drested1793 5 жыл бұрын

Great comment on the cone and view at 30’. Hadn’t heard that before.

@mkel3504 4 жыл бұрын

Finally!!! I understand! Great video! Thank you !

@lockedonbass9336 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys you don’t understand this little bit if information change, the Way I look at my sonar. Thank you guys do more videos like this one.

@tacticalbassin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry!

@terrydoner5957 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro that helped out a lot Can’t wait for more videos like this one

@terrydoner5957 5 жыл бұрын

Larry Doner I think we’re getting better I just hope we can learn how to find them deep using a contour lines

@jerrycraft7738 4 жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks for the tips!

@micshtr 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info I'm new to fish finders and anything helps.

@f75digger89 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video even though I use a Lowrance on the front. Basics are the same. Again thanks and keep um coming.😎

@andrewferguson9521 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Basic info for a dummie like me. Thanks Bud.

@codybieker4924 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Thank you!

@AlteredState76 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome going to clearlake in April. rented a fishing boat from disney . Never used a fish finder before hope it's similar to this one

@timdavis4532 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for the help.

@JoseMartinez-dq4km 5 жыл бұрын

Great video I understand a little more from each video

@ZZ430T56 5 жыл бұрын

The diameter of the cone on bottom is 1/3 the depth if you are using 200mhz or high chirp. If using 83mhz or low chirp, the diameter is equal to the depth.

@matthewkitch1 4 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot. I appreciate the info.

@davidatkins5575 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO ON READING SONAR, THANKS!

@jamesrdallas04 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thought it was going to answer the question I’ve been wondering. How do you identify a shell bed? I’ve been trying to figure that out now for a couple months, I understand where they form, what do they look like when you run over them with the sonar? Any help would be appreciated.

@teamv1ru5 5 жыл бұрын

Love these videos on electronics!

@rossmartens 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy new to this and great info

@elvisrickey4625 3 жыл бұрын

This might be the best interpretation explanation I've seen yet...and I've watched a lot of them. Thanks. Is it possible you can tell us your scroll speed?

@jfarmer4860 5 жыл бұрын

Tim great start... I fish the area where you filmed this.. but my HD7 never looks this clear. looking foward to seeing how you fine tune your electronics.

@lucianocorvelo7374 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and clear. Thanks.

@Bait2Bend 5 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you for the video. Do you just go out scout sometimes or do you make passes and then fish then? Thank you -Scott

@russellmcgarrity 7 ай бұрын

Well presented. Cheers

@kenwindsoron1399 Жыл бұрын

Gees thanks man I just started using my helix 5 and I had a very hard time staying positive with it used it for depth only lol now I can use it with faith

@straightwhitemale5753 3 ай бұрын

Your description on the cone size was top notch. Better than anyone I've seen on KZfaq. I even emailed Humminbird about the cone width and I don't think they gave me that good of a description. They only mentioned the 20° and 40° angle. Not a 3rd of the depth. That's awesome. What Humminbird are you using?