Does Technology Help You Catch More Fish? Humminbird Mega 360

[@zachshott7833]

This goes without question, if for nothing else but to know when there aren't fish around.

[@tacticalbassin]

That is true 👍

[@fly_yaker]

I just recently started researching fish finders for my kayak and was curious how the 360 worked, now I know. Thanks for the great video.

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

I'm glad you always say do what you can afford. I loves the video, but don't have the money for the technology. I have to go in and break areas down with my eyes and rods. It's "old school" and I don't want to get "left behind", but hopefully what I'm learning will make me as good as you guys are. I'm having fun fishing my swimbaits and ultimately that's what it's all about, time on the water. Anyway, thanks Tim!

[@ScuffedEngineer]

You have to remember they've fished years without a boat and even years without electronics even though they had a boat. The last decade that they've shown is just when they've been able to have both.

[@tagg946]

you dont exactly need it i would say.... it just seems to make finding where you want to fish faster and less of a hassle, as opposed to hitting points/edges or grass lines with a basic sonar system until you find a loaded one. i mean hell, you really just need a 200 dollar sonar system, an up to date depth chart, and some knowledge of the lake, assuming youve fished it before.

[@BarkingRugers]

Buddy, you're doing great. If fishing for your own enjoyment it is an overpriced toy that offers amazing insight not visible in other ways. If you are a serious tournament fisher who's goal is to be competitive for tournament purposes, then it's an indispensable tool that all the other guys are using and in order to be competitive it is a necessity. That being said, few people actually seriously chase the tournament circuit because the prices make it a lifestyle and a career... even if you're fishing them locally. If your budget allows, it is cool as hell. I'm an old retired bastard, so for me it's a gadget that I added to my boat just because I like to see whats down there. If it was safe and efficient I would dive the areas I fish just to see the wildlife, its just not safe where I fish nor do you have the visibility. This is a tool that gives me a little vision into the environment around me.

[@teds9896]

The technology is a heck of a lot of fun that's for sure. But then again, it's great to go by the basics too. After all, why go fishing at all with any level of tech when commercial fisherman supply grocery stores with way more than you'll ever catch. Why play cards or a board game or have a conversation with friends when the lastest PC games the graphics are so good they're surreal instead of lifelike. And why go fishing when you got all that stuff at home. A: Cause often nothing beats the real thing!

[@TismFishing]

I totally understand, if you can’t afford it you’ll never be as good as someone who can. There is no way those of us who don’t have all these gadgets can compete with the folks who do. It doesn’t matter how much time is spent working on your skill, seeing underwater isn’t a luxury a lot of folks have. I try to fish with others that have similar equipment to me, or fish in creeks and areas people can’t take the electronics to. It’s never fun being the guy feeling out the bottom with a search bait and then someone pulls up next to you rips up some fish and flys away leaving you behind.

[@guyb5333]

Mega 360 is great, accurate, detailed, stable. If the unit shows a stump is 40 ft away at 45° and I cast there I will hit that stump.

[@jasonvenesky2438]

Just starting my research for fish finders. This is the best video I’ve seen and really highlights 360

[@FishMD]

For me, I absolutely love my M360. Knowing exactly what’s around the boat at all times is invaluable. Especially for fishing offshore smallmouth. I would feel blind without it

[@jimk4267]

What is it's effective depth?

[@FishMD]

@@jimk4267 I still have good readouts in 60 fow, just gota zoom out a little

[@jimk4267]

@@FishMD Wow. That's great thanks for responding

[@joeturner1195]

Thanks great job just got 360 have not had it to the water yet tomorrow will be the first time

[@justinhorst8803]

Great point about the back off the boat I never thought of that I've had guys on the back and told them to cast off the back corner and had them 15 ft off the cover

[@Choffa09]

Matt & Tim - can you guys do a video on how to troubleshoot interference on your Humminbird units? How you do have your electronics run - wire gauge, fuse setup and battery connection.

[@brianharrington5593]

Great video. Have had a mega 360 on order since last Sept. may see one start of 2023 if Lucky. Pro's get them but the paying customer has to wait.

[@edpelkey7798]

Thanks Tim great info 👍

[@m14hh5]

Good side imaging is still king especially on a new lake while exploring.

[@johndominguez7404]

Great video I got a lot of insight to the 360 just waiting to get a new hummingbird fish finder and the 360 just trying to get my hands on the Minn kota ultrex everything's being held up from the chip shortage been watching all your instructional videos so when I get the equipment I can use it

[@frankcarter3361]

Guess I am going to have to get some electronics, my transducer fell off of my pontoon

[@mattjohnston9131]

Technology is obviously great and yes it helps *find* fish, indeed. For me, I prefer looking at and reading nature over computer screens all day (which is what I do for during work) and not ruining my natural instincts by being dependent on technology in order to find and catch fish. Technology has its place but it is not for everyone and really destroys the intrinsic nature of fishing and at the same time diminishes our ability to perceive, decipher, understand, and relate to the natural world with our human minds.

[@MikesWorld1]

Great video. I’d have one if I could afford it but I’m going to have to stick to old school fishing and my Lowrance Hook 2

[@brucebroadwater8198]

Thank you for the insight. BTW, when did you switch to Raptors?

[@tacticalbassin]

I switched a couple of months ago. So far I love them!

[@thekidfishing5745]

From this video it seems like 360 is good. Would it be that much better to skip 360 and get live? There seems to be a big price jump

[@normanwisbaum2157]

I have the 360 trolling motor setup. I have to use a lower sensitivity setting eg. 3 or 4. I am curious about the settings you used for your 360 settings vs your Mega 360 which you use a sensitivity setting of 12

[@ronaldraymond7037]

How many sensors can you connect to your control head? Can you put mega live and mega 360 on say a 12 inch helix? Or would you have to have two separate control heads. Also say you wanted a separate side image could you mix them?

[@bobbymason3420]

I have the mega 360 it’s awesome really can see underwater grass lines and other structures. I also use the garmen live sonar up front. It helps me find structures and fish quickly. What they won’t do is put those in your boat. I have tossed a lot of stuff at fish dots to only shake my head and move on fish less. Then I go to another spot toss one cast to where I see them and bam fish

[@c_geary]

I'm trying to figure out if i either want live or 360. I don't really want both

[@bobbymason3420]

@@c_geary If i only had one I’d do the 360. Especially if you already do hummingbirds products. Garmin is really cool but it only covers a small pie shape out in front. The other gives you awareness all around and let’s you use your skills to beat the fish. That’s my thoughts

[@c_geary]

@@bobbymason3420 yea I sort of think that too. I see myself over using the live technology as well.

[@bobbymason3420]

@@c_geary hope that helps. The livescope is a live picture of the fish the 360 will show where they were the last time it swept by. So a faster scan speed more likely on 360 to give a reasonable accurate location of fish but may not be an up to the second location. I will say also running lots of electronics eats battery life so I do have to think on that.

[@TonyGruber2009]

Great video! Could someone please tell me if the Solix is worth the extra cost over the helix units? Thanks, Tony

[@MatthewsFabrication]

Can this be added to a Bowrider type boat without a trolling motor?

[@jamesathendune9026]

Tim what is the depth limitation for mega 360?

[@primelegend9504]

Just fyi, that support rod you added voids the warranty on the 360.

[@FNGfishing]

Just a note on this, I had my first Mega 360 and my head broke off in rough waters with NO BRACE. I called humminbird and they do not warranty a broken head. All they warranty is if the unit stops working electronically.. So I told them I might as well have the brace on my next one. Humminbird is good, but this is really sub-standard for a great product..

[@piratestudiosproductions]

How about some tips and tricks to ledge fishing without spot lock. It's pretty impossible.

[@tracyneely103]

10 dollar anchor

[@jimmcculloch5825]

What were the dark or black areas on the screen?

[@tracyneely103]

shadows.. think of it like shining a flashlight

[@brianjones3618]

Tried watching the last vid and it said private ? 😭

[@chappychap7447]

8:20 How tf can you tell that those are baitfish, rock piles, or stumps? To me it doesn’t look like anything, just a screen of black and yellow shapes

[@chappychap7447]

Do you think it’s because I’m color blind?

[@tracyneely103]

@@chappychap7447 30 minutes of on the water playing around with it and you can tell. Now the difference between bass drum cats is a little tricky. and no on the colorblind ?.

[@upthecreekyt]

I was totally against livescope for the longest. Finally broke down and purchased it. I can honestly say that it has helped me catch fish in places where I didn't think there would be any. I now have a love/hate relationship with electronics for multiple reasons.

[@c_geary]

Did u skip mega 360? I'm trying to figure out if i either want live or 360. I don't really want both

[@upthecreekyt]

@@c_geary I haven't bought the bracket for it yet, but livescope has the perspective mount that's very similar to 360. You just have to pan around with it a little. I can't say one way or the other which one is better. I feel like they both have their place. And yes, I did skip 360. It seems like an excellent tool though.

[@83jbbentley]

There he is with millions of dollars of equipment and getting beaten by something with a brain the size of a walnut. - some fisherman - I do think it makes a difference

[@guyb5333]

Great video. There's not too many good videos for 360 connected to a solix. There is a feature that I use once in awhile and that is to put the 360 transducer into Side Imaging mode. Works great. I suppose it just stops the rotatoin of the 360 transducer so the sonar beams are only shooting out to the side and it works just like conventional Side Imaging transducer. I've used that if I want to move a little faster and look under/around docks for fish or brush piles.

[@kyleyeupell6145]

I grew up fishing lake erie and still do quite often. Electronics are a MUST to locate fish on that big of a body of water. You could be looking for fish all over and all day and still NEVER catch any unless you have electronics

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Not a fisherman that uses any electronics, but I really appreciate vids like these. Thanks Tim

[@kolbie6909]

I absolutely don’t have the budget for this but still love to learn electronics

[@johnstarcevich2734]

I'm actually getting ready to purchase one of these and want to know your thoughts on Helix vs Solix for the 360 and in general. Thanks

[@jacobowens749]

On my helix, I don't have that zoom feature like he does on the solix. I think that zoom feature would be good to have.

[@guyb5333]

There are a lot of advantages to solix units. Recommend checking out the manual online online. But what I've found is 1 map card like lakemaster or smartstrike can be seen on each unit once they are ethernet Network. The touch screen is awesome but you can still use the manual push buttons and joystick. I've never had a problem seeing the screen even in bright Sun with polarized glasses.

[@guyb5333]

Another big plus is you can add one GPS/ heading sensor and take either the GPS or the heading or both to any of your network units. Put the puck as as close to the rear transducer as possible. Wire to the console unit. Take the GPS and heading sensor from that Puck into your console unit setup. I'm about unit setup select compass on the puck, and use that unit's integrated GPS receiver 4 position. This will reduce Waypoint position error pretty much by the length of your boat when it comes to marking waypoints from one unit to the next (that is, from the rear transducer versus the front transducer). The idea is received the GPS signal is close as possible to the transducer being used to Mark a Waypoint. There's other advantages of solix vs. Helix also

[@guyb5333]

Correction, not "I'm about unit" I meant to say 'On the Bow unit'

[@Jessica-gp5cg]

@@guyb5333 Thank you, that information is really helpful and in-depth, much appreciated!

[@TheMichiganFisherman]

Absolutely it does. Especially on the Legendary Lake St. Clair. Find the rocks…find the Smallies. Period. 👊🤨🎣 On a small lake though, all I really need is a Garmin Striker 4. 99 bucks. Done.

[@calebheck7949]

What settings do you like for st Clair?

[@greenpighunter6930]

Rely on my 360 Imaging more every trip. Allows me to recognize and precisely fish grass edges, rock piles, wood, drop offs, and fish.

[@TexasAirGunner]

I have mega 360 and I can say that it is better then the live units. I've been on 2 other boats with livescope and no mega and I can tell u also that I'd rather have the mega 360 then a live unit...

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🔥🔥The greatest thing about having (Tools) like this is that it gives a fisherman (Confidence) great job Tim 👏👊

[@tacticalbassin]

Absolutely! Thank you

[@joeyborawa3806]

Please help!! I bought a new 16'6 deep v boat that came with a helix 5, transducer rear mounted, bought a helix 9 SI. To mount up front. Should I keep the SI or upgrade to the 360 mounted up front ? Thank you for all you guys do!

[@buddymccormack8668]

having only down vision sucks.

[@acescalemodeling]

Personally i think fish finders arent needed in small bodies of water but in the ocean or in a big lake its a must

[@maxcole3930]

Saving for solix10 & mega 360 now. Will b a killer set up for my PA12 360! Definitely not a cheap investment though. I think will b a powerful tool to have on the yak

[@brandonpoff9878]

Please do more videos showing examples of fish on the screen. Also fishing deeper water 30’+ do you typically turn the range higher?

[@williamreed6107]

Please stay safe and dry through all the violent weather in TN.

[@Fishin-mission1]

Wait.... dont go into debt because of fishing gear!? Looks like I got left behind on that one.... no one told me.... but I love fishing gear....ugh the struggles.

[@helotaxi]

Patrick Walters, who is pretty much the master of 360 and forward facing sonar and using them to catch fish, said point blank that if he could only have one, 360 is by far the more valuable.

[@ryanprellwitz8565]

Definitely looks like it's the way to go.

[@frankgilroy3189]

Use a polarizer on your camera to get rid of the reflection.

[@lmslasher8570]

How much area on the screen does it cover? 360/Side Imaging? From the stand point of the transducer? I mostly focus on depth and structure, im still tackling it and understanding better, i use a heilx 7, thanks for presentation and breakdown on this video

[@420RyanBruce]

I'm using a Helix 7 too and so far I love it but unfortunately we can't use the Mega 360 with the Helix 7.

[@brianrobinson9979]

Are you guys going to upgrade from the Solix to the new Apex?

[@DrGargani]

just for the record, so that the terminology is correct and uniform: rocks, stumps, etc. are COVER, not structure....structure , in fishing, refers to changes in the bottom contour....with that in mind, the most ideal thing a fisherman can find is cover ON structure.....go back to your basic Buck Perry, who coined all of these phrases originally.....

[@tallcip65]

I’m a kayak angler so most of my time is spent up shallow but 360 would take my game to a new level fishing offshore.

[@irod7]

Great tips 👌

[@JoshuaBFishing]

I love my mega 360. It crazy useful in a kayak. The natural speed of a kayak, even while moving, pairs perfectly with the mega 360.

[@txg1275]

Do you have details on how you installed mega 360 on a kayak?

[@JoshuaBFishing]

@@txg1275 I just use a ram claw mount. I have a couple videos on my channel showing the setup.

[@drbilldavidson]

Recognition of structures could have been explained better.

[@joeys7519]

Livescope perspective is sweet too

[@1badEK]

Crappies worst nightmare since livescope

[@gregsmith3623]

If you're humminbird graphs are over six years old they won't repair then.

[@chad220]

🤙

[@frstysnowman]

hahaha i hate going to a fishery and just fan casting blind.. haha awww poor bud, fishing like us peasants.

[@paoslee]

how well does 360 do in deeper water and how deep does it scan? I can see this being great for shallow water though.

[@ronaldraymond7037]

I think Humminbird should make a drawing of a fully loaded control head. G4N with what’s allowed and not allowed

[@kennyhaworth9606]

Florida lakes is this worth the investment

[@jerryice4696]

Good video

[@projectfishinchannel33]

Appreciate this video thanks brother

[@NoSkunkNation]

Technolgy helped me win my first kayak tourny. Ppl who says a real fisherman doesnt need it, are just missing out.

[@jimjohnson1944]

Great vidro, anxious to see the new live comparison. Not very good ratings on the forward facing sonar from comparing the three different manufacturers units. Hope to see them at the Knoxville show in January 2022

[@Jeff-rn5tr]

I think another Great topic would be Batteries for Electronics? I see so many posts about guys having issues, including me. Do I run Lithium, AGM, Starting, Cranking HUHUHUH. Everyone has input, what does one believe??? This would be HUGELY BENEFICIAL

[@kipw.5420]

With 360 you obviously read the bottom, which is knowledgeable in orienting structure. My question: Will running 360 also give you the horizontal placement of fish in the water column? In other words, at what depth is the fish?

[@bolck454]

Looking to upgrade my trolling motor and electronics. What would you purchase first. Looking at getting a ulterex or a fortrax. I'm looking for something dependable. Then mega 360. Which trolling motor do you think would be best

[@seanwood4032]

I really want 360, the issue is I don't have spot lock, and wind and current Cosntantly push me around. I feel like the image I would see on the screen (if I had a graph up front need that also). Would have to immediately be cast on or it's going to be a coin toss. Does anyone use 360 offshore without spot lock or powerpoles offshore? Hows your experience or should I just stay old school and drop my marker bouy, and throw at that

[@finmanpoozie4756]

Another thorough vid & a huge thumbs up (again)!! I'll echo other posters about also being budget sensitive!! Way more than hawking product. Kudos!!

[@rodneychandler82]

Awsome Vid Tim . We , my baddies and myself busy looking at adding Mega 360 along with contour mapping to the rig . This is going to come in real handy . Thanks 👍

[@RIPAUBREIGHWYATT355]

I’ve had my mega 369 for two years. I haven’t used it very much because I don’t know how to use it. How do I learn how to use this unit efficiently? I loved this video.

[@patrickh.5435]

I love my mega 360 I haven't really established fish on it but for finding structure it's amazing

[@ryanpotts9934]

Mega 360 will totally change your offshore fishing. No more guessing and if u run a dedicated graph for it I find that running your casting rings on let's you get yourself within the rage u need to hit that brush pile or cain pile with Precision accuracy every time. Been running mega 360 for over a year and I can not have it not turned on when you are offshore it definitely will put extra bites that u need on a tournament day in the boat.

[@mikefurness1598]

Not sure that I need 360 or Mega live on my kayak. But I do want to upgrade my helix generation 2 to a new generation 4 Helix 7 or 8 side Imaging GPS

[@rosssummerell7999]

I can't decide what to get, Mega 360 or Active Target ( Scout Mode )

[@mikedaley2882]

I've had both my friend and the mega 360 is superior for the way I fish. Panning around to see a 15 degree view is irritating once u have had 360 imaging. I'm mostly an offshore guy tho

[@rosssummerell7999]

@@mikedaley2882 But scout mode is 135 % to Pan around ?

[@mikedaley2882]

To be honest, I am a fan of forward facing sonar as well. I've ordered the mega live system already if it ever gets released to the public. My partner (tournament) , runs all lowrance including the active target and its impressive as well. I think it depends on your budget and what's more important to you.

[@c_geary]

I'm trying to figure out if i either want live or 360. I don't really want both. I feel if i get live i wont get off the thing lol

[@stephenbadley6939]

When you added 360 did you have to upgrade your batteries or does it pull additional amperage from your batteries?

[@sportsmansclinic3036]

🔥🔥🤙Very helpful video.Thanks

[@ryanprellwitz8565]

I'm just trying to decide if I want to splurge and get SI for my kayak.

[@rogerloydmccoy]

Can you please do a video on electronics for kayaks also? More electronic please

[@rodneydryden6902]

Adjust your 2D split narrower so you have more screen on the 360.

[@Scottrz28]

Just got my new mega 360 today! Epic !

[@quintriggins6557]

What is the maximum depth the 360 can read?

[@micuda623]

Love your passion!!

[@LycaonsMemories]

wondering if this would be useful for a dock fisherman... i go down so often and throw lines, dont catch anything and just wonder if theres any fish in my range at the moment lol

[@justinhorst8803]

I haven't really used it on docks yet but the mega live he talked about would be vest for docks

[@slonefactor]

Can you do a video on setting up the Solix Gen3?

[@thomasunderwood1906]

Very informative

[@bduboutdoors1777]

what color pallette

[@keith_turner44]

Can we be best friends?

[@grhodes3536]

Thanks been waiting on this one. I have 360 and Live it’s amazing but there is an art to balancing your time fishing vs using the tools.

[@highdefinition3529]

Do you have both on your trolling motor?

[@joeytheelectricman6182]

Rumor has it that split screen will not show Live and 360 on same unit. Tim love TB! Joey @ Fishin’ Chronicles

[@jasonpierce1118]

It works 360 sonar//mega live ethernet

[@treyferguson2965]

Let's gooooo

[@nealatthecrossfishing]

I’ve sold my Lowrance unit and will be buying a Bird in February. I will only be able to afford one right now, as my budget will be $1500. What would you suggest I buy? I was thinking a Mega SI Helix with an extra transducer and power cord and move the unit back and forth as I’m fishing and idling. I eventually want Mega 360. I’m just gonna have to work my way to it.

[@ronaldraymond7037]

Mega 360 requires ultrex or fortrex trolling motor unless you buy universal mount. All 1500+

[@greghurdle4021]

Can the mega 360 be used offshore in 25-40 feet of water effectively?

[@tracyneely103]

Yes absolutely, I fish gville 3 to 5 times a week and 360 is a game changer, I mostly fish offshore now .My buddy worries about guys seeing where we are fishing and hitting those spots but I've proven to him it almost never matters . I can fish right behind ppl and catch fish when they can't and it's all because I find micro spots on general area spots(community holes) that the fish will use off and on all day. Feels great to pull up on a spot right after a guy pulls away with little luck and then we load the boat.