Garmin Striker 4 Sonar Frequency Explained |Tutorial

[@1Cast1Fish]

All those weird nerdy pieces of info you always wondered about your sonar and what the frequency options really mean.

[@TexasBowHunter]

1Cast 1Fish sonar is beyond me. Keep doing these because it helps. Thanks.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks

[@wg7644]

The problem is I do not know how to use the Tangent on a calculator.

[@jaycrouch9138]

These videos are really well done. You are gifted at explaining things simply, and the way they should be. Thanks for your passion for fishing and helping others enjoy it more.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Wow...thank you so much, means a lot to hear such a awesome comment

[@profoundfishing1331]

I looked everywhere and I mean everywhere for a video just like this thank you. You are the man

[@1Cast1Fish]

You're very welcome!

[@ED2THEMAX]

Did not expect to have to pull out my high school algebra when i started this video lol. Great video man very helpful

[@1Cast1Fish]

LOL....yeah there is some real math behind the numbers...lol

[@DowntheWrabbitHole]

Great tutorial - I've never actually got to use a piece of sonar equipment over the water. It looks very cool!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you...hope you learned a few things...it can be pretty cool to use

[@PapaSmurfx93]

Thank you thank you thank you. These are the things I’ve wanted to know before I purchased.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome....stay tuned, I will be doing some more here soon

[@shamayim114]

Thank you for sharing Garmin Striker 4 video! you are so precious guy, God bless you!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@Ognatureboy]

Best video out on the garmin striker !! Your always helpful and you know your stuff 👍🏾

[@1Cast1Fish]

I appreciate that! Thanks a ton

[@dave-hm2pe]

Thanks for your help! Great explanation and walkthrough, diagrams were really helpful. Keep up the great work

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helped!

[@joycedimaggio8345]

Now the information is much clearer. Thank You! Thank you!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed it....I hope to do some more in depth with other features

[@daquotien]

Congratulation ,all your videos tutorials are by far the best one that I have ever see

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you for the comment and kind words, glad you enjoy them

[@rayhayden]

Dropping another LIKE on your video! Watching and Supporting!

[@mtrunk8570]

Great job friend really informative and well edited have a great day!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you...have a great day as well

[@NYZOutdoors]

Hey buddy. Stopped by to say whats up. Good information here. I like the way you presented it. Thanks for sharing!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....this was definitely one of my better videos...I am learning so much and hope they continue to get even better

[@AmericanPirate]

Informative and pretty professional looking vid! Nice job brother!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank You

[@CastFromTheHip]

Great tutorial video, I used a similar Garmin when I lived in Florida. Great products.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....they are great fish finders for the price

[@bethanyameyer]

This was very informative! 👏 great work!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@im-mike]

Awesome video. Garmin has always been my go to. You showed me some great tips that will make navigating the Garmin easier for me in the future. Thanks!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome....be sure to hit the subscribe button if you have not already...I will be doing more in depth videos in the future

[@jessaaslinger3750]

Thank you we've been trying to figure out how to use a fish finder and this helped tremendously

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome to hear, thank you

[@YourNextCast]

I don't have this equipment yet, but it will definitely come in handy when looking for new electronics. You have a new subscriber here. Great content.

[@1Cast1Fish]

You as well....cool to see some LOW content...I have caught some nice fish out of there

[@chip1020cg]

Absolutely amazing videos!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you :)

[@marceloguzman5187]

thanks mate! great job!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you liked it!

[@134rwa]

Very informative, I will have to go back and watch the other videos on that unit.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome....I enjoyed making this little series on fish finders

[@xkodiacx2]

thanks so much ive learned a lot with your videos

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are so welcome!

[@beeurbina3309]

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[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....and you as well

[@countylineoutdoors1724]

Very good tips and info! Love my garmin on my aluminum boat. Getting another for my kayak. Thanks for sharing

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...You can get it for 99.99 if you check the link in the description.

[@countylineoutdoors1724]

1Cast 1Fish sounds good man thanks for the reminder!

[@willhook8196]

nice tuto ! thanks for sharing !!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank You

[@bw120660]

Thank you for explaining this so that I could understand.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yo are welcome

[@Gottalovecarpetpythons]

Very interesting and l have been on a few boats fishing with them. The big boats equipement were amazing and showed so much detail in the picture.

[@1Cast1Fish]

When you get into some of the bigger units they can really show some amazing details

[@almighty3372]

master of Garmin strike 4 speaks!!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you, glad you have enjoyed the videos :)

[@MrHardcharger2]

Good to go! Some great info my man!👍👍👍

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@TheBiggerDavo]

Very consice and super useful information. Thank you for breaking it down.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....glad you liked it

[@jkgecko]

Very informative, thank you. Made myself a little chart to go on the device for quick reference thanks to this information. Subbed and TU to show my appreciation. Now to find your first vid on the Striker 4.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, it always makes my day to hear comments like this. Are you using a Garmin Striker 4 by chance? If so, here is a little trick...use the flasher as a portion of your screen on the right hand side, and look in the lower corner...it tells you about how big your cone is.

[@jkgecko]

@@1Cast1Fish Sorry for an extra reply, I forgot to answer your question. Yes I'll be using the striker 4.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Ok, make sure you have the flasher on the side enabled, and then look in the lower right corner, you should see a number and that number should be your cone diameter. The Garmin will tell you your cone angle, but many others do not. Hope you enjoy your Striker 4 I know I love mine, also be sure to check out my other Garmin Striker videos and as always if you have a questions feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer them

[@Weekendwarrioroutdoors]

Nicely done, great info you explained it very well.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you...hope to do a few more in depth videos like this one

[@altair458]

Glad I found this channel👍👍👍👍👍👌we subscribed

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank You

[@dpfisherman]

Very helpful, Awesome video bro, well done liked and subbed 👌🏻👍🏻🎣 keep it up 🎣

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome....great to have you aboard, glad you found this video useful

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

Good work. This is put together really well.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....hope all is well budddy

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

Just want to say i don't have this fish finder but man there is a ton of useful information in this video and well explained. Nicely done bro

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks a ton...this video turned out awesome, I am learning so many new editing tricks. The cool thing about this is the frequency info works for all fish finders regardless of type

[@HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

Nice information! Never owed a garmin. Did I see this before? Nice video.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yeah I made a small mistake on the other one and had to take it down ...plus added a few extra details. Thanks for watching.

[@seeitalloutdoors3381]

very informative, really enjoy your videos

[@1Cast1Fish]

That's awesome, really appreciate comments like that.

[@GoKartsorGoneFishin]

Great video 1 cast!..I'm sure this will be very helpful!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@JohnsFishTales]

Well done man. I have a Garmin unit on my G3, and love it.

[@1Cast1Fish]

They do make some nice units...I use this one on my kayak

[@robcaponesoutdooradventure8286]

I have a Garmin in my garage you just reminded me, I wonder if I could add it to my kayak why not right hmm..Great info on the Garmin 4 ,Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Sure you can...I got another video on how to mount the transducer in hull.....give it a go man

[@KohlOutdoors]

This is a great video I learned so much.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you picked up a few new things

[@TheGreatBeard]

Thanks for the information!

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are welcome...glad you enjoyed

[@WilliamRockseo]

Thank you :) I am still learning

[@1Cast1Fish]

Keep it up

[@Youdrone314]

Awesome info, great product nice work 👍👍👀

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....I hope this one helps others learn a few new things

[@crystall1563]

Omg your videos are on point

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you...glad you enjoy

[@fishwithoutfear8970]

Awesome explanation man. Really helps clear up a confusing topic.

[@1Cast1Fish]

It is pretty confusing, but one thing I find funny is we spend all the money for electronics to help us, but we never take the time to understand all they can really do.

[@fishwithoutfear8970]

@@1Cast1Fish totally agree man. I didn't wanna be that guy, but admittedly I was. Just couldn't find the time to learn it, but I'm rectifying that. I like my fish finder too much to not understand it.

[@jethrowomber]

Oh thanks dude for explaining all this stuff now I understand what I'm looking at and how I should be fishing with this on my yak and what kind of area around me to focus on..only sonar I was familiar with is my ice flasher...I got lucky and found a spot in my rear scup hole that sits the ducer perfect and tucks away from any damage...if it works I plan on making a video for my yak at least and maybe others can make it work

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome to hear this helped, and glad you are learning to make the most of your electronics, good luck out there

[@InfantryOutdoors]

Great video! Way to break it down simply.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....I hope to do a few more like this and break down some other stuff to, like setting the gain

[@InfantryOutdoors]

@@1Cast1Fish you really made it easy to understand. I will definitely look out for the future stuff!

[@BassBros8]

wow, this was very interesting🔥 thanks for the information

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks... glad you enjoyed

[@twinvideoproduction9662]

Very nice and explanatory video. Thanks.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed...hope everyone learns a few things from this one

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

Great video. Thanks for for the info

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are welcome

[@markdavies675]

Nice one guys , now I have an idea on how to use the bloody thing 😃👍🏽

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...love seeing comments from people that these video have helped.

[@ServingFromMyHome]

Wow-this was very informative! I’ve never used a fish finder. I don’t own a boat. I just fish from my little kayak. 😊 Wanted to stop by and show some support. Have a great day! *Lacy

[@1Cast1Fish]

Hey this is what I use specifically on my kayak...works great...glad to see you again....we have been running into each other a lot lately :)

[@michaelprevost1229]

I bought one for my kayak and love the unit..It's my opinon the striker 4 is the best 100 dollar fish finder. Next yr i'm going to mount it on my trolling motor on my Lund.Thanks for the information very helpfull..Tight lines

[@1Cast1Fish]

They are great for the price...if you wait it out I plan on a Striker 4 for my 2000 sub give away....hint...hint....be sure to hit that subscribe button if you have not already

[@ryanferris7841]

Great information here thanks

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rayhayden]

Grabbing more of your time, Watching and Supporting!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@marksalter6569]

That's helps alot...thanks for the info..

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helps...thank you for letting me know you enjoyed

[@BassFishingWithTKHeaven]

I’m not a Garmin guy, but if I ever am, I’ll refer back to this. Exquisite job.

[@1Cast1Fish]

The cool thing is this is not really Garmin specific...you can use this info for any manufacturer...sonar frequency act the same with them all.

[@BassFishingWithTKHeaven]

1Cast 1Fish hmm maybe I miss understood that in the video. I’m horrible about reading electronics it’s definitely something I need to invest some time in.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yeah...I just use the Garmin as a example

[@BassFishingWithTKHeaven]

1Cast 1Fish gotcha

[@WaynJul]

A lot of great information. Many people are using a fish finder to fill their ice chest.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Oh yeah, once you really start to understand it a bit, your success rate will go up

[@stevec2297]

good info....thanks!

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are very welcome...thank you

[@bobcrappies]

Great share!!!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks, I hope it clears a few things up with the frequency setting and what its actually doing

[@themedip]

fantastic video.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you so much...love hearing that people enjoyed

[@shorelinefishingmafia6133]

Thanks 1 cast 1 fish I was having trouble understanding the degree angle. Better understanding of it now.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helped!

[@FishingWithBottles]

Nice work bruh!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank You

[@OldLadyAngler]

great info!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you...I hope to do a few more of these in depth style videos in the future

[@drunkinone5969]

Great info. Thanks for sharing. =)

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@MrJosefley]

Thank you very much.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you as well for watching, glad you enjoyed and hopefully learned a few things

[@ColoradoMartini]

*Hey buddy, You are doing a amazing job on your videos and channel. We hope you have a wonderful and joyful holiday my friend. Thank you so much for coming by our channel and watching our videos. Your friendship means the world to us. oxoxox CM*

[@1Cast1Fish]

You as well, I have enjoyed the recent video you all have been posting

[@PAPATexas]

Good info

[@ChipsOutdoorChannel]

It's been since high school since I last calculated something using tangent. It was interesting to see kinda how a sonar works though. I learned some things or sure!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome....glad you enjoyed and learned a few things

[@ChromeArty]

Just ordered one of these the other day for my kayak... can't wait for it to show up and go after some big lings! I had to let 3 undersize go yesterday. Outfitted a Pamlico 120 my buddy gave me as a slayer 🤣 cheap and dirty... butbshe gets the job done!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, I am sure you will love it and it definitely will help you stay on the fish. Good luck on your next trip and hope you get some overs.

[@ChromeArty]

@@1Cast1Fish cheers brother! She just arrived... need to mount the sucker now. Going to use your putty idea... will probably use some plumbers putty I have here instead of the duct seal 🤷‍♂️. Oh! How long does that battery you use last!? Cheers man!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Sorry I missed this but it will last for days

[@user-oe9bi1ob6b]

Коротко и ясно!

[@DouglasSouza91]

Perfeito, usando nas águas de Florianópolis e a sua explicação foi a melhor possível. Obrigado pela legenda.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@Antoine-Zim]

Your content is really useful. Thanks for sharing. I’d like to use a striker 4 mounted on the transom of my 23ft sailboat as a marine electronics budget option. As an old boat, I don’t have electronic depth sounder. Will I’ll be able to know the structures like rocks ahead or it’s only able to see the bottom straight under the transducer?

[@1Cast1Fish]

It will only see what is under the transducer...If you want a better option for what's up ahead, I would buy a higher end Echomap model and add a updated mapping card. The mapping card will have local water depths and most hazards marked.

[@johndavid3114]

Thanks for the great videos, I bought a striker, it's great. One question, is there any way to get the quickdraw maps and waypoints off the striker and onto a PC?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Not really, you need a memory card capable unit for that....or some of the real fancy (AKA Expensive) new units out there.

[@originaLkomatoast]

Thanks.

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are very welcome

[@FougereFamilyAdventures]

Great video!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@bulldude56]

Thanks for this. I am getting my first Fishfinder and this looks like the one I will get. Your videos explain alot and answer tons of questions I had. one quick question. Is it worth the extra $40 to get the 4CV or just the Plus 4. I am just in a 14' jon boat and mostly fishing small lakes and streams. Thanks again for these videos. Keep up the good work.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Honestly If you got the coin....do it, I will be upgrading mine at some point. It will serve you best on the lakes

[@bulldude56]

@@1Cast1Fish Thanks for the info. Unfortunately money is finda tight so I got the plus 4. took it out on Monday and was able to understand what I am seeing better because of your videos. Keep putting them out. there are a bunch of us novice fishermen that need all the help we caan get. Again thanks for your help.

[@1Cast1Fish]

@@bulldude56 awesome to hear that you got a new fish finder...even better you are wanting to really learn to use it. Glad these videos have helped

[@b.p.906upliprippers7]

Sweet I use mine for ice fishing. Glad I got some extra info on it. Any tips on the flasher?

[@1Cast1Fish]

You know I do not have any ice to fish, but I do know a bit about flashers, so I might see about making a video with it...probably in time for next years ice fishing season though.

[@johnbbrown5750]

Thanks again Paul for these awesome tips. Which transducer would you recommend for the striker 4cv unit,I plan to fish at 1500ft max at sea. I don't have the resources to do a full upgrade but it would be nice to get a transducer that can go the depth or close to that dept.

[@1Cast1Fish]

So I always want to be as honest as possible with my opinions on questions like this. I personally would use the GT20 that comes with the 4CV, it is a upgrade over the standard transducer already. The truth is, even though the transducer may say a max depth of 1500ft, that is perfect conditions...that never really exist. Normally transducers are functional to about 1/2 to 3/4 of the advertised Max Depth. Sure they will go deeper, but I think performance starts to suffer. As for a new transducer, you will spend 200+ on a higher end transducer, more than the fish finder itself. I would save for a larger unit with a bigger screen for those depths over a new transducer. The bigger screen will help much more IMO for seeing targets, especially at those depths.

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

I still have one of those. I'm probably going to have to put it on my Hobie because I stole the Lowrance for my boat now. 😂

[@1Cast1Fish]

They work great on kayaks....that's where this one goes

[@BravoBassin]

Jusr picked up a Garmin striker 4 on black friday looking foward to using it.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...great little unit for the money...I have a few how to vids on them

[@BravoBassin]

@@1Cast1Fish ya I have already been watching them lol!

[@jelly_fishing]

Great information - is there a setting you use or recommend ? When do you recommend the split frequency?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I don't run split frequency to much, but it is a good choice when trolling, or over deeper water.

[@JamesChung2000]

Great video! A quick question...does it matter which way the transducer is facing? Also, what's the recommended depth for the it? Thanks in advance.

[@1Cast1Fish]

With 2D sonar, nor so much, but when you get into down or side imaging transducers, then yes it will. I have my depth set to auto, so the it will follow the bottom.

[@TheFrogfeeder]

How do you only have 14k subscribers? I seen people with just the most ridiculous videos with outrageous numbers... Im fairly selective with my subscribing, watching this striker 4 series, 2 vids in, just gave you one more.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that. Hope you enjoy some of the fishing vids too.

[@trentlink2475]

Explaining how to find tangent would be a great help.

[@1Cast1Fish]

True, probably could have added some more info to help. Thank you

[@joshbrearley2846]

I’ve recently brought a boat and came with the Garmin striker 4, I have been watching. Your videos on how to use them and has been such good help but I’m now struggling to work out the formula you are using In here to see how much sonar is under my boat is there a more simple way I followed yours and not getting the same answer any help would be much appreciated... math is not a strong point for me 😂

[@1Cast1Fish]

If you have a Striker 4....look in the lower right corner....it will have the cone diameter there for you....it does all the work.

[@Gr8tLakesHuntnFish]

Could you do something on the Garmin GT8HW-IF Ice Transducer For us ice fishermen?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I would if I ever had some good safe ice here where I live. Unfortunately I never get to ice fish anymore

[@AD070983]

Hi there. I have the 5cv. This frequency I understand, I fish in a lake where the deepest is 120 ft deep, but I use CHIRP 77 khz for a bigger cone, but it’s the sensibility I have more trouble with. I usually set it to auto medium, but we get some parasites (lot a algae and weed in that lake)

[@1Cast1Fish]

Try Auto Low if you get alot of noise...you can also look into adjusting your noise reject settings

[@growl5110]

Great videos! I finished installing a Striker 4 on my kayak and I'm taking it out for the first test run tomorrow. I've reviewed all your videos and it's going to save me a lot of time, so thank you very much. This is my first time with a sonar fish finder, but I have over 35 years of radar experience so trying to understand the commonalities. The arch symbols and the time for the return in distance from outer edge of the cone to directly underneath, I understand. My problem is where is the outer edge? Let's say you are stationary. Is there anyway to tell if fish are approaching bow to stern or port to starboard? Thanks again, real good work to help us rookies.

[@1Cast1Fish]

That part is much harder with standard 2d sonar...if you are using more advanced units with side imaging and down imaging it is much easier to tell

[@subicbay100]

That is a good question. Do I need to buy a 4D Garmin? In order to get the proper location of the fish either it’s on the starboard, stern or port?

[@1Cast1Fish]

@subicbay100 side scan is good to help, and livescope is a game changer for locating fish exactly

[@liorgechmanfishingvideos]

Fifth like from israel my friend 🎏🎏

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...love seeing all my peeps from over the big oceans

[@TimberHillRedboneDogs]

Great tutorial 🖒

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@gtr319]

I'm new to this technology for ice fishing, so how do I determine the definition of shallow vs deep when I'm fishing on a lake? Or should I use duel screen to determine which mhz is right for me?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I tend to call 50-75ft deep. You can also use both and see which works for you best. The good news is that on the ice there are less variables such as boat or wave motion to fight as well

[@av8er79]

I primarily fish in a kayak small ponds, lakes, and rivers less than 20' deep with a garmin CV5. What settings on the traditional sonar and clearVu do you recommend?

[@1Cast1Fish]

I would say that one set of settings does not fit all circumstances...I would recommend watching my tutorial classes and learning about each setting and option, that way you can changes based on your needs at the time.

[@charlesg4736]

I just bought the Plus(my first and I'm a newbie ) I have been looking at videos for a couple of weeks and am still having trouble comprehending that most agree that when a fish enters the screen, it is behind the boat.(transom mount) It seems to me that in 30 ft of water and set on 77(24 diameter of cone at the bottom), that fish entering the screen would not have cleared the back of the boat unless it is very close to the boat. Also, how can you tell if the fish is below the boat or 8' right or left at a 30' depth? Like I said, I'm new....lol By the way, the video is full of good info. Thanks

[@1Cast1Fish]

Check out my video on fish and fish arches....I think this will help you understand a bit better....any questions after just let me know.

[@jobsearch5871]

so would for it to be less confusing , for me anyways , I want to mount this unit on the Port side . So the read out on the screen is showing new data on the right side of the screen. Old data on the left. Data displaying properly with boat forward movement?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Either side will work, same data will be shown...mount it whichever way is best for you

[@the-matrix-has-you]

Hi you were very informative thank you for your efforts man. But I Wonder if old CV-20TM transducer have better view angle than New GT-20TM transducer? I have Striker Plus 5CV but it includes GT-20TM and not the CV-20TM. I have heard that the old transducer have more angle of view than the new one. How can I improve my angle of view? Thanks

[@1Cast1Fish]

I don't thing they are compatible...sorry....you can double check with Garmin customer service...but I believe they are 2 different models.