How To Mark Fish at 30MPH - Settings, Transducer Placement & Examples

0:00 Intro
1:07 Sensitivity and Power Settings
2:28 Sonar Screen Examples
8:10 Optimizing Transducer Placement
10:36 Clean Power Source
In this video we show the secrets to finding Lake Erie's prized walleye while cruising at high speeds using your sonar. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a newcomer, this video is packed with tips and tricks that will up your game
By optimizing you sonar settings you can pinpoint walleye hotspots even at 30 MPH
Transducer placement is key to unlocking the full potential of your fish finder. We'll demonstrate the optimal positioning for capturing crystal-clear sonar images, allowing you to track walleye schools with unparalleled accuracy, even at high velocities.
See real-life screen examples, showcasing exactly what to look for when hunting for walleye in the vast waters of Lake Erie. From distinguishing baitfish from gamefish to identifying underwater structures and thermoclines, you'll learn to interpret sonar signals like a seasoned pro.
Capt. Ross Robertson has made his complete living chasing walleye as a full time professional angler for more than 20 years. Through the years he has worn many hats including time as a fishing guide, boat salesman, TV host, outdoor writer, product designer, tournament fisherman, speaker, radio host and podcaster to name a few.
Ross fishes ice-out to ice-up on the Great Lakes. He spends the majority of the year walleye fishing on Lake Erie’s Western and Central basins.
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[@dillonrowley9461]

I followed all your tips in your videos and from an educational trip with you…. It’s been awesome. For me the biggest breakthrough was getting enough confidence to know it was working as intended. It’s hard when you drive for 1 hr and don’t mark anything. It makes you question your setup and you loose confidence. You feel like you are burning daylight and your buddies think you are wasting time! You just need to trust the process and keep searching. Last weekend I had to go about 10 miles away until I found a good pod of fish. Good on you to keep informing and getting the message out. For whatever reason this topic is hard for some to believe. Thanks for all the info! For someone that is 100% self taught you have significantly shortened my learning curve.

[@Bigwaterfishing]

nice

[@jeffreysather1821]

Thank you for the in depth information. That makes it so easy to understand it's better than the walleye insider back in the day.😊

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joelkoricich1771]

Your most comprehensive video on high speed marking. Thanks Ross.

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Thanks

[@coreywilley396]

Great info! Thanks!

[@philporter7076]

Very informative! God Bless!

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Glad it helped

[@transamguy9073]

Great vid wonder how my transducer will b its glassed in the haul

[@geraldvillarreal1630]

You answered a lot of my questions, thanks.

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Glad to help!

[@jaymcclure5438]

That was very helpful Ross. I have the same setup with a high speed transducer, but I need to tweak it a little. The double depth setting with the sensitivity turned up is something I’m going to play around with and see if I can get mine working properly while running 25-30 mph

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Good deal

[@christopherjulvezan7567]

Excellent video, very informative!

[@Bigwaterfishing]

glad it helped

[@JDPMN1]

Great video Ross. Thanks Very Much! 👍

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Glad it helped

[@JDPMN1]

@@Bigwaterfishing Have you tried an Airmar transducer with a Humminbird unit?

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Haven't seen a need

[@Walleye_Warrior]

Awesome job! Very well done

[@Bigwaterfishing]

thank u

[@tomsalzwedel4049]

Good video. You did it simple. Taz.

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Thanks 👍

[@SALMONSLAYER06]

thank you. thumbs up

[@Bigwaterfishing]

No problem 👍

[@JeremyReger]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@benthomason1487]

Hey Ross, do you turn up your chartspeed when you go on plane?? Great info and thanks

[@Bigwaterfishing]

I generally run it faster and leave it since I rarely look at it while fishing, just on plane

[@richardhawes5156]

When running the 2 different transducers, are you using a Y cable, and do you have to go into settings and switch which transducer when running VS trolling.

[@Bigwaterfishing]

y cable...but y doesn't let you use 2 toally diff ducers but use one for 2d only and si for other

[@richardhawes5156]

@@Bigwaterfishing Do you have the model or order number for your 2 D transducer. I would like. To set that up.

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Just get a basic 2d only skimmer that is compliant with your unit

[@vtwinaddicted5852]

Ross did you fish out of port Clinton sunday?

[@Kelly-wp3dt]

More!!

[@Bigwaterfishing]

🙏

[@rawbsworld6604]

Easier than diving down to the fish with a sharpie 🥹

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Sharpie under water bad😉

[@rawbsworld6604]

Hahaha 🤦‍♂️ thought they were water proof! No wonder I couldn’t find em after I marked em 🤷‍♂️

[@baylis26]

Hey Ross, what chart speed do you recommend when marking fish at speed?

[@Bigwaterfishing]

I keep mine faster to see info as it's coming

[@baylis26]

Thanks Ross, should we be running Switchfire on max or clear when running ?

[@Bigwaterfishing]

I use max....but u have to have clear power and ducer just right

[@baylis26]

@@Bigwaterfishing thanks Ross! I’m slowly starting to tune it in.

[@twocluelessfishermen902]

do you use switchfire?

[@Bigwaterfishing]

Often yes

[@randymiller5008]

If this video doesn't help you. You can't be helped 😅 🎣🤙

[@Bigwaterfishing]

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