Sonar for Dummies! Fish Finder Explained for BEGINNERS! FIRST 6 LESSONS TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE.

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Fish Finder Screenshots Explained for Dummies is a series in my Sonar Screenshots Explained collection helping those new to using sonar. I will slowly increase the amount of information on each screenshot moving forward. How to read a fish finder. How to use sonar. What am I seeing on my fish finder. Understanding sonar
THIS IS THE FIRST 6 LESSONS ALL IN ONE PLACE.
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@mikemitchell7505 2 жыл бұрын

In 47 minutes you taught me more than I’ve learned in all my years combined. Unless your an expert on sonar do yourself a favor and invest your time in this series! It just might be the very best time investment you can make! It’s rare to find someone who will share their life long learning with you. Thank you! My day at the lake will be much different now!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!!! I really appreciate that!! 👍😁😁

@nihprodne 2 жыл бұрын

@rcajun8902 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!! Absolutely Awesome videos!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

@@rcajun8902 thanks brother!

@joec1212 Жыл бұрын

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I have a Garmin, and a simrad. Both are not working on depth finder. They both just up and quit. Both are hull mount transducers. Any idea what may be causing it?

@user-fd9vc3dd1e 10 ай бұрын

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzfaq.infoUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.

@TLJx2REPTILEPARTIES 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Everyone wants to show you how to set up your system but no one wants to explain the screen. I can read instructions. Great video, I now feel that at least I know what I can look for on my screen. I haven’t turned it on in 2 years

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks brother!!!

@alanchun-gn9bj 4 күн бұрын

I'm getting ready to buy my first fish finder and came across your video.Not only did it answer all my questions about what you see on the screen but it was described in a clear and concise manner. Great video!!! I also don't object to the title. When it comes to fish finders I am a dummy.

@paulchristian2515 2 жыл бұрын

Best fishfinder/sonar instructional iv seen. Thanks for breaking it down. Ive Learned so much.

@thefloridaredneck 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. I went into this video with zero idea on what I was looking at and now I feel like I have a good idea. Thank you so much.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome brother. Thanks!

@keith58ism 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the same boat love your comment.

@hassanhammoud2243 2 жыл бұрын

You and I the same. Definitely learned a lot and now being on the water looking at my fish finder and what it shows I will be able to analyze exactly what I need to be doing in order to be more successful on the water.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother!!! I love hearing that!

@mitchellperritt7829 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Lowrance hook 2 x4 and really didn't have any idea how to read the thing. We do river fishing here in our area. So I want to find the deep hole's for big cat fish. After watching your videos I think I am more prepared for our next trip. Been a awesome series. Thanks.

@MrEwisenbaker 11 ай бұрын

Most Comprehensive video on using a “fish/sonar finder” I’ve ever seen!!! Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to do this video! Incredible!!!

@jimlatorra2693 3 жыл бұрын

I never knew what I was looking at. Great video.

@SecondChanceOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible content and knowledge thank you!! I've watched almost all of your videos since the beginning of this year's striper season and I can tell you 100% your the reason I caught my first!! Thank you!

@lindsayjoyce608 2 жыл бұрын

Mate, thanks very much. Finally know how to use this properly.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@gcurreen Жыл бұрын

Hello from New Zealand. I'm very much an amateur fisherman who has bought a good quality Garmin and Have no idea how to read it properly. Absolutely love your tutorials. You've taught me so much. I can't wait to get back onto the water to put all my newly acquired knowledge into practice. Thank You. 😊

@tiredofit1429 3 жыл бұрын

Man that was the best video on anything i've ever seen on KZfaq. Thank you, Dummy

@joeestradajr5139 3 жыл бұрын

Great video series for a "dummy" like me. I'm buying my first boat and was curious on how to use the electronics. This series made it easy to understand, and know what I'm looking at. Thanks for doing this!

@fedeharald9512 Ай бұрын

Not a Dummie anymore! Thank you.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Ай бұрын

😁😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏👍👍

@lou67411 20 күн бұрын

Thank you for your insight has helped me understand the sonar so much better. Cheers from australia.

@niklas7215 3 жыл бұрын

Love from Germany!! Thank you so much for the series

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Love back to you Niklas!! 😁😁👍👍

@TonyGingrich 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this series, especially joined together as one video! I recently bought my first sonar ever: a cheaper Garmin with CHIRP. But I wasn't naive, and already knew I had a lot to learn--which is why I went the low-frills route. My first time out yesterday, I did learn a lot, but also walked away with many new questions. This series has so far proven VERY helpful. Thanks again!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I’m glad you liked it👍👍

@navxnavomodele3161 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad that I have found your video! You explained everything so clear and with a lot of details! Thank you a lot! I have a deeper pro+ sonar and now I am learning how to interpret the readings from it!

@donalddefeojr776 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike , I think you’re video’s are the best, I just found your website very informative on a wide range of topics,that have to do with Striper Fishing.

@georgepretnick4460 3 жыл бұрын

This video goes right into my Watch Later file. Thank you for posting.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that brother!!

@markryan7048 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I have a Lowrance in my kayak and have been searching for awhile for help reading it. This video is amazing. Really explained everything in a clear concise manner and covered a variety of topics. Super helpful!!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👍👍😁😁

@nicholasdunn6158 3 жыл бұрын

Getting a boat and fish finder chart plotter to go with it. Been using fish finders for years on other people's boats, never quite knew what everything meant real time. This series has been the best at explaining it. Thanks for the videos.

@mikek860 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. I’ve been a serious fisherman for 36 years now and have been using sonar for the last 25 years. In spite of that, this video taught me a ton and I will put it to use tomorrow!

@markdalton3834 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorials. No stone unturned. I appreciate the comprehensive presentations and the way you tie it all together.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!!! I appreciate that brother!

@daviddaigrepont9485 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This is just what I needed!!!! Can't wait to get out on the water with my fish finder!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Glad you like it brother!

@TwoFishermenfromisrael 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I learned a lot of new things about my new fish finder and how to use it.

@jwestfishing3229 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I just purchased my first fish finder. This has helped me!!

@jim7smith Жыл бұрын

Certainly appreciate your teaching and kudos to you for two other things which are important to me. You do not feel the need to obscure your graphics with a pip of yourself, and you do not feel the need to make the narration difficult to hear by overlaying any kind of music. Just the information, clear and concise. This got you a like and a sub, I will be back to watch more often until I absorb this great information.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I really appreciate that!! 👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@joeralston8252 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. He Mike gets to the point, and doesn’t belabor it. This past weekend I was looking for a simple explanation for engine trouble codes, found a video (different guy) and filtered through a 45 minute video with a dozen tedious stories, and anecdotes. Not sure that particular vlogger got out much, and I don’t mean fishing.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!! I appreciate it brother!!🙏🙏🙏😁

@rickbrown8865 3 жыл бұрын

You Wizards need to advertise classes!!!!! I learned so much on this vid!!!

@bobseward7651 2 жыл бұрын

The videos are superb Mike, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. Your explanations are excellent, you are a natural tutor, well done and keep up this great work if you can. You have me hooked.

@johnwhite2174 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Thanks for the info!

@waltertx.6020 3 жыл бұрын

I know I've commented several times already. That was an awesome review and learning experience 👍 Thanks so much Mike!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I appreciate that. 👍👍

@darrinhaight3514 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping us dummies! I’m new to using a fish finder and now I have some valuable knowledge keep them coming!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Will do brother!! Thanks!!👍

@Johmersimpson 3 жыл бұрын

Love that last video ❤️. U went over that ledge and all them fish were just hanging out at the top....fish on...fish on.... lol. That’s awesome when that happens. Love when u can see that on the screen 👍❤️

@SethDunbar123 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome series - you’re really good at teaching this and it seems like you enjoy it!!

@yngwieday2775 Жыл бұрын

Good job on explaining everything from 2D to sidescane. Also appreciate the live videos that show the screen in real time especially when catching fish. You’re gonna teach a lot of people how to interpret their sonar units including me. I’ve been using sonar for years and have watched several how to/sonar schooling videos on here and so far have learned the most from your videos. Keep it up buddy. You’re doing good things.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!!! I really appreciate that!

@andrewbazeley6057 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for taking the time to make these great videos. I’ve been using sonar for 30 years and after watching this I realise I didn’t have much of a clue, I feel so much better informed and will be practicing my new learned techniques. Thanks again. Liked and subscribed.

@andrewbazeley6057 2 жыл бұрын

Having said that, I’ve had a chance to use my chirp sonar and only been able to see the lead jigging one one occasion. It certainly helped me to target the fish that time but I’m left wondering if the ability to detect the lead and fish is dependent on depth of water or maybe salinity/algal blooms?

@poubs_entertainment Жыл бұрын

@@andrewbazeley6057 that live scope panoptix or active target you need for that

@stevengill7285 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, just saw one of you other videos explaining this very thing.

@danalutes2621 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome series of vids start to finish, thank you, Im sure it helped a ton of ppl understand whats under their boats

@Music-lx1tf 3 жыл бұрын

Watched the whole show, THANK YOU.

@shawnrichards2265 3 жыл бұрын

I had so many questions about what I was looking at on the fish finder and how to utilize the data. Your videos have increased my knowledge immensely. Looking forward to putting this to practice this year. Thanks!

@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole 3 жыл бұрын

Great series. I just got my Lowrance Hook Reveal, so these are awesome! Roger, The Smiling BassHole

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

@cindywhitehead7461 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS do I need an sd card for my fish finder

@robertlinva9503 2 жыл бұрын

Great job with the explanations, Mike. This set of videos really helped me to understand what I was looking at and helped take the mystery out of what was on the screen.

@alexnovak6408 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clear and eloquent explanations. I just bought a Helix 7 and appreciate your clarification of sonar operation. Very much appreciated and very professional!

@thelm0014 3 жыл бұрын

Helped a lot

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@mikec9241 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. This series is phenomenal! I/we really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and perspective. Your attention to detail is top notch..you answered every question I had on each still shot. ..have spent countless hours searching for someone who can thoroughly explain exactly what is happening. Again, Thank you!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great brother!!! I’m so glad you like it!!👍👍👍👍👍

@winndixie6361 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the most educational demo on the entire internet on how to read sonar feed..thank you so much..you took your time and you explained every detail beautiful.. excellent job!!

@kenbowler3410 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous series - really has given me a much better understanding of what I’m looking at and how to interpret it! Thanks Ken

@stuartdavies78 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for having the good sense to post these, and giving us newbies, all your time and effort, in putting these together. Bless you. Stay safe yourself!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much Stuart!! I appreciate that brother!

@markporebsky4768 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I watched about 50 videos on fish finder and was still dummy until I found your channel now i know what iam looking at . Thank you 🙏

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I appreciate the comment!!👍👍

@the45er 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! An educational video on the subject!

@peoriaos6627 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible series of videos! Thank you so much. I learned a lot today. We love your videos!

@jeffrichardson8466 3 жыл бұрын

Great series. I have been fishing for 20 years and used my electronics to get depths, temp, and maybe look for structure. Now I can use my electronics more effectively and hopefully increase my catches.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!! 👍👍

@jaysedgwick9033 3 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome. Much appreciated. I watched all the ads so trying to do my bit to give back. From down under 🇦🇺

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!! I appreciate that brother! For real. 😁

@Cartduckmann 3 жыл бұрын

these videos are super helpful thank you for taking the time out of your day to put this out to the new users

@douglashammon1 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely needed this video. I just bought a new tritoon with a Lowrance mainly for the GPS mapping, etc. but now I feel like i can use it to find more fish. Thanks and keep the videos coming. I was definitely a Sonar dummy....lol.

@SteveRuppert 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This really helped me.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Ruppert 👍👍👍😁😁😁

@mikefischer3359 10 ай бұрын

Wow. I am only half through this full video and feel a strong desire to tell you how much I appreciate that you have linked this series together and the quality of your selfless content. I have watched so many videos trying to understand my finder and you have simplified this for me. Seriously! Thank you!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike!!! I really appreciate that brother!! I’m really happy that you found it useful!! If you look at my newish uploads you will see another version of this with 5 more episodes added. Let me know what you think of it if 🙏🙏you have time to check it out. Thanks!!

@paulotto2345 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, Awesome video! I’m learning a lot more about how to read my sonar. Thanks!!

@u06364 11 ай бұрын

GREAT instructional video with so much info pack in 47 min - love the live boat shots incorporated into the series. Thx Mike!

@FishinwithSquirrel 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, I enjoy watching your videos. This is a really good and informative series. How about some more of those lake breakdowns. 👍Thanks Brother

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Sure! You have a lake in mind?

@irvingcaldwell4352 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is the best video I've seen on sonar.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! I appreciate the comment!!👍👍 😁😁😁😁

@bigtezful 3 жыл бұрын

I gavel this’ll be be app the the on the doubt

@Frireballz 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree

@joshisaacs8107 3 жыл бұрын

This honestly really helped me. New to owning a fish finder, thanks man!!!!! Great content!

@MGS618 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike I appreciate all of your videos and time you spent to help us anglers out Tight Lines!!

@iPsychlops 3 жыл бұрын

Really love the compilation! I have never used a fish finder before, and this has so much useful information. Shared with my partner, she'll love it too!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I’m glad you like it!!!

@mfalleur233 3 жыл бұрын

I've been fishing along time but this was very interesting and informative

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@Johnny19668 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos M. Although I have an older Garmin Striker, really old, this info really helps A LOT!

@Gator_Bait_Motorsports 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered my first fishfinder/gps. I watched hours or videos about every conceivable product available and I still didn't really know what I was looking at! Your video taught me so much in a short period of time. I finally feel like a have a firm basic understanding how to use my new fishfinder. Thank you!

@garymeierhenry3223 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Watching them again and I head something in the first one I didnt remember hearing. About more arches you might see when in deeper water with the cone being wider with depth.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Love hearing that brother!! Thanks for the comment.

@vicdelange507 2 жыл бұрын

wonder when they will build a fish finder that actually says, hey dummy that's a fish

@cobytheq1718 8 күн бұрын

We used to have a monochrome unit on our old diving boat. I can’t remember the brand but it would beep and show a little picture of a fish with a number next to it to show the depth

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 8 күн бұрын

Actually, many of the color units today still have that option. You can select the fish icon next to the arch with or without a depth number next to it. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😁.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 8 күн бұрын

The new “live” sonars remove all doubt. You actually see the fish swimming all around the screen. They are shaped like a fish too. You can see tails and fins. Only down side is that it only shows a small section of water and you must move slowly. Check out some of my videos on it if you want. Simrad Active Target.

@jamesdobbs1559 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Mike!! I am always trying to learn and your videos make sense. Thank you!

@bobfishnut 3 жыл бұрын

Great job piecing these together. Now I feel confident!

@tankty6977 3 жыл бұрын

The live video is amazing. I will looking a lot closer at mine. When out in the ocean I can see our bottom rigs going down. Looks like a long line on the screen. Great video!!,

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!

@byronheath5979 3 жыл бұрын

Love this series. Anything about fine tuning the manual settings?

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! The last sonar for dummies has all of my settings 👍👍

@Sydney-Ghumo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@H3ath 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to put all this together it was incredibly helpful.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

TECHNICALLY you see an arch for several reasons with ping deflection and cone angle heavily coming into play. I wanted to avoid ALL of that technical jargon in this SIMPLE video. The basic point I’m making is this: when the fish passes thru the “PINGS” you see an arch, when the fish stays UNDER the “PINGS” you see a worm.

@Marcus-uu6jr Жыл бұрын

If the arcs are the fishes airbladder, the sonar must be smart as hell ;) as far as i know, trees dont have airbladders, but we can still see them on the sonar. Jokes aside, great video.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Жыл бұрын

😁😁👍

@secondaccount6716 3 жыл бұрын

hey Mike i would love to see how to differentiate between a sandy and a weed bottom. i fish for squid offshore perth australia and at the edge of the weedbeds get whiting and flathead. thanks in advance

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll see what I can do, but that’s actually an easy one. If the bottom appears rough at all it’s usually weeds.

@thinklab4598 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, I learned a whole lot. Thanks for putting in the effort.

@pcedwards9594 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful tutorials! Thank you!

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Affordable version of my Simrad fish finder used for this video including side scan and CHIRP sonar amzn.to/3IwLhsl

@kevinsnyder-jl9ph Жыл бұрын

How does the sonar do in shallow water. 0-8 feet?

@christopherball9227 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. Appreciate you grouping these together in one video. Really like your explanations of artifacts, like double bottoms, surface noise, speed effects.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher!! I appreciate that brother!

@brentshaffer1891 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you for your expertise.

@chexlemeneux4907 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Incredibly informative. Thank you! As a novice with sonar, I'm running a Hummingbird Helix 5 off my kayak. I fish in a bay complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with a max water depth of about 6 feet but most of the areas I work are 3 give or take. Do you have any setting recommendations that may help me out like what frequency would be best in that depth? Thanks in advance!

@joshuagibson2520 Жыл бұрын

I'm a yakker too. It's been a year since your comment. How do you feel about the Helix 5 after a year of ownership? I'm looking to get a 4-5 inch unit and looking for input.

@chexlemeneux4907 Жыл бұрын

@joshuagibson2520 Personally, I like it. I don't use many of the features since I am barely in more than 5 foot of water but locating fish as well as structure is very easy.

@joshuagibson2520 Жыл бұрын

@@chexlemeneux4907 thanks for replying. Much appreciated.

@chexlemeneux4907 Жыл бұрын

@@joshuagibson2520 No worries!

@andrewwatson754 2 жыл бұрын

2 screen shots in and I've learned more than I ever knew. Thanks for making these. I fish from a kayak got it new in '17 with a RayMarine Dragonfly 5 pro and want to upgrade to larger screen and side scan. Also use GPS Motorguide Xi3 and want something compatible with motor. I've promised my wallet not to get one until I learn how to use what I have for something other than depth and temperature. Any suggestions on units to look at and how to learn more about what unit I'm using now? Also how do I upgrade charts haven't use feature much?

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that brother!! I use the Simrad Evo3’s and absolutely love them, but Simrad has such great combo deals on these units here amzn.to/3zmWWTV I find myself recommending these over anything else. You won’t find a better deal with any other brand.

@williamgwynn6624 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! I appreciate that brother!

@lesyoung9294 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanations of what's going on when on the water.

@coffee3million714 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Mike, really helpful. I’m crew on a rescue boat and it’s good to know what it all means, although we don’t fish it’s still helpful to know. Thanks very much

@vancecamper2099 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to fishing tech. Need to buy a fish finder and sat nav. And there are to many. Can you advise me on this purchase. I'm wanting to stay around 1000. Or less.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

There is no doubt, for any system in the $600-1200 range this is an incredible package. It’s has everything you need in the box to be up and running immediately. You get Chart Plotter/GPS. CHIRP sonar high and med CHIRP as well as 200khz/83khz. The best side scan I have seen, and down scan. The transducer is included with this package. amzn.to/2J6OIXi

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible system in your price range👍👍amzn.to/2J6OIXi

@thelm0014 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Lowrance Elite-9 and 7 sdi

@ashleywynn4923 3 жыл бұрын

All the systems now a days are pretty close as far as technology. The difference comes from their customer service. I’ve heard bad reports for lowrance. Humminbird has good customer service as I have 2 older units-1198 & 998 both side scan. The other brands I’m not familiar with as I mostly freshwater bass fish and these two brands happens to be the first ones with side scan.

@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS 3 жыл бұрын

The charts are are all pretty close, and Humminbird has good side scan, but that’s where the comparisons end. The Simrad Evo3 is miles better in every other category. The sonar and radar is insane. I test other brand against the Simrad. The other brands look pretty good on their own, but When you have them side by side it’s a huge contrast in performance. No BS.

@semabry1112 3 жыл бұрын

Just getting started with a fish finder - this helped tremendously on what things look like on the SONAR, thanks for sharing! Now to go use this knowledge . . .

@jellymanbeats5249 2 ай бұрын

Incredible video. Thank you

@danielhartman671 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a Garmin Striker Vivid 4 and I'm new to using the sonar fish finder. This sonar for dummies has really help me to know what I'm seeing. I can't wait to go back out and put this knowledge to use. THANK YOU