GARMIN STRIKER 4 - Best Budget Sonar? - Full Review - Settings - On Ice Demos

GARMIN STRIKER 4 - Best Budget Sonar? - Full Review - Settings - On Ice Demos
How to get the most out of your Garmin Striker 4. The most comprehensive review of the Garmin Striker 4 on KZbin!
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This Video Includes:
- Full Review
- Basic and Advanced Settings
- Fishing Modes (Flasher, Graph, Zoom and A-Scope)
- Live Action Demos of all Modes!
- Transducer Options
- GPS\Waypoints
- Advanced Tips!
See the OUTLINE and TIMESTAMPS below for each section and settings!
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Favorite Ice Fishing Gear:
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Other Video Links:
Garmin Striker Review - Part 1 (Shallow Water): • Bluegill Bashin’ - Gar...
Garmin Striker 4 Reveiw - Part 2 (Deep Water): • Jigging Lake Trout - G...
How to Jig Lake Trout Through the Ice: • How to Jig Lake Trout ...
How to Jig Lake Trout - Advanced Techniques: • How to Jig Lake Trout ...
How to Find Lake Trout (Reading Topo Maps): • How To Find Lake Trout...
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TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 0:00
Quick Overview - Best Budget Sonar? - 0:40
Basic Settings - 2:58
Range (Depth) - 3:49
Gain - 4:11
Overlay Numbers - 5:24
Scroll Speed - 6:04
Fish Symbols (Turn Off) - 6:40
Color Schemes - 7:10
Noise Rejection - 7:21
Fishing Modes - 8:37
Flasher - Shallow Water (LIVE DEMO) - 9:29
Flasher - Deep Water (LIVE DEMO) - 11:14
Basic Graph - 12:30
Basic Graph - Shallow Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 12:47
Basic Graph - Deep Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 13:11
Zoom Mode - Settings - 14:19
Zoom Mode - Deep Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 16:10
A-Scope Mode (USE THIS) - Settings - 17:22
A-Scope Mode - Deep Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 18:18
Split Frequency - Settings - 20:39
Split Zoom - Settings - 22:15
Transducer Options and Setup - 23:11
Transducer Settings - 26:26
Transducer Frequency Settings and CHIRP - 29:25
GPS-Waypoints - 31:13
Advanced Tips & Tricks - 32:57
Battery Options (Lithium Ion) - 33:03
Sonar near Drop-offs - 33:57
Reasons to Change Beam Width - 35:09
Braided Line Disturbance - 36:18
Wrap Up - 36:56

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

OUTLINE and TIMESTAMPS Quick Overview - Best Budget Sonar? - 0:40 Basic Settings - 2:58 Range (Depth) - 3:49 Gain - 4:11 Overlay Numbers - 5:24 Scroll Speed - 6:04 Fish Symbols (Turn Off) - 6:40 Color Schemes - 7:10 Noise Rejection - 7:21 Fishing Modes - 8:37 Flasher - Shallow Water (LIVE DEMO) - 9:29 Flasher - Deep Water (LIVE DEMO) - 11:14 Basic Graph - 12:30 Basic Graph - Shallow Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 12:47 Basic Graph - Deep Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 13:11 Zoom Mode - Settings - 14:19 Zoom Mode - Deep Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 16:10 A-Scope Mode (USE THIS) - Settings - 17:22 A-Scope Mode - Deep Water - (LIVE DEMO) - 18:18 Split Frequency - Settings - 20:39 Split Zoom - Settings - 22:15 Transducer Options and Setup - 23:11 Transducer Settings - 26:26 Transducer Frequency Settings and CHIRP - 29:25 GPS-Waypoints - 31:13 Advanced Tips & Tricks - 32:57 Battery Options (Lithium Ion) - 33:03 Sonar near Drop-offs - 33:57 Reasons to Change Beam Width - 35:09 Braided Line Disturbance - 36:18 Wrap Up - 36:56

[@SB-qh8ps]

Thank you so much for this.

[@justincammidge]

I bought one of these units a couple days ago, I took it ice fishing today and had some problems. Anyway I will try to explain this the best I can. So I dropped the transducer and float down hole, the ducer was just below the ice pointed straight down. I identified the red hard bottom, but then above that were 3 -4 yellow/orange lines suspended a few inches off bottom. So I thought "that's great looks like fish". So i started to drop my lure down, ( was using a fairly big sized jig) and I saw nothing on the screen, so I turned up the gain so that I could see my lure. All was good there, but then the marks near bottom got really big and took up a good 4 feet of water on the screen. Also the marks didn't move at all, they do change color quite often. I would have thought maybe the fish would have moved to check out the lure, I'm thinking maybe they were not fish?? Any suggestions on what I might be doing wrong??? P.S. I was fishing 10 ft of water Thanks.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

@@justincammidge Were you fishing in weeds? My guess is there was some sort of cover (logs, sticks, weeds) on the bottom. Weeds will definitely make things look very cluttered and make it hard to use sonar. Especially if you're in 10 feet of water... that is the weed zone where they like to grow. It is also a good area for fish :) Fish marks do not sit completely still... they will move. I have fished in weeds with the sonar... to be successful get used to what is not moving and then look for anything that moves. That is likely the fish in the weeds. Play with the gain to minimize the return from the weeds but still be able to identify your moving jig (and therefore moving fish). Good luck!

[@justincammidge]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany Thank you, now that you mention it, I did pull up a couple weeds, I didn't think that's what they would look like. Thanks again. Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@rye1906]

Hi! I have a new Garmin Striker 4 plus. Is the setting for transducer are the same. I used Dual Beam am I right or I need to used the GT8HW?

[@recoveradventures3728]

Garmin should hire you my friend. This has been the most useful video/info that I have found for this unit. Thanks so much.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

LOL... Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@JuanJDumeP]

Not playing around white dog you have the best review on this unit on youtube. Believe me I've been looking for a review like yours for months.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

@@JuanJDumeP That's awesome! Thank you!

[@gscfishingoutdoors]

I just bought a Stryker 4 and I agree, best review and reason I ordered mine....plus the sale price! 😆

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

@@gscfishingoutdoors That's awesome! I love to hear that it is helping people! Thank you for letting me know!

[@hoangthang8772]

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzbin.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.

[@cyjonzjones2762]

Great video, thank you! Got one of these from my son for Christmas and just now unpacking it because we are leaving in 6 days to head north to go fishing. We take our kids and grandkids every year. Being disabled and have younger grandchildren we always rent a pontoon to make it easier for all. They normally come with a depth finder but usually not the best but wouldn’t expect anything great on a rental. After watching your video I believe I can half assed figure it out. Thanks again great video!!

[@yourmomsdildo3938]

Wow man. You single handedly made the other 50 hours of "fish finders for dummies" videos I've watched with your video. You explained it perfectly and showed live images which were so helpful. Thanks

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thanks!

[@benbourgon4980]

I have been looking for a video about this sonar that would teach me everything. Found it! Thank you! Love all the content.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! A big reason I made it is that I didn't see a video that covered more than just a few things (including my old ones). It is such a popular device (rightfully so).

[@becomingminnesotan5288]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. Helped me decide to get this as my first sonar. I used it up in the BWCA this past summer and am using for ice fishing this season and don’t regret purchasing.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Yeah... great device for the price! I don't think any one has ever regretted buying it 😂

[@kylemadisonsdaddy]

Awesome information! I hope Garmin is supporting you for this! Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

LOL... No support from Garmin. Just really like this device for the price. :)

[@deannaking1042]

Absolutely the best video I have seen on this unit so far! I have two of these because I love them so much, and after watching your video and learning things I had no clue it was capable of, I love it even more!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

LOL! That's awesome! Glad it helped! :)

[@j.a.langley70]

Really awesome tutorial! I just bought the ice fishing bundle and watching your video really got me excited - so happy I purchased this now!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Yeah... you made a good choice for sure!!! Enjoy it!

[@leesuschrist]

By far the best tutorial about this unit that I've been able to find. This is my first fish finder and I'm just starting to get into ice fishing. This answered all the questions I had.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad I could help

[@trailbossx2]

Just assembled my 4, from basspro, and literally, you just walked me thru the ENTIRE setup,,,doing it this way, hands on, in real time,,in sync, with your vid, is way more comprehensive,, and is much more effective, than reading the manual, over and over,,,I totally recommend this, to anyone new to this unit,,,and you sir, COMPLETELY nailed the instructional aspect, in relating the many, many, subtle features of this unit, in such a comprehensive manner,,,, your communication, and teaching skills, breaking this stuff down, in layman's terms, are EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!,,,by far, MILES ahead, of any vid, on the 4, to date!!!,,,,REALLY A GREAT, GREAT VID!!!!,,,,explaining the potential, of this sonar,,,,,,THANKS SO MUCH!!!!TIGHT LINES!!!!😎

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Wow! Thank you so much! 😀 Definitely appreciate it and glad it helped you out!

[@trailbossx2]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany YW,,,,,,,NOW,,,on to some TACKLE BUSTIN' FISH!!!!!,,,,,,,,BRING IT!!!!!😎

[@coz594]

This is clearly the best best review/tutorial on this unit in all of youtube land. Thank you kind sir. I have had my Garmin for over two years and have just now learned tons of extra info on it!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thanks! It is an awesome little unit packed with functionality and at great price! I'm glad the video helped! :)

[@westmichiganangler5419]

Without a doubt the most in depth video on this finder, packed full of information and straight to the point. Awesome man, definitely appreciated. Really helpful to figure some things out before I get out on the ice

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you for the comment :) Hope you have a good ice season!

[@jkorol5]

Amazing overview thanks so much! I actually encountered the exact 2 glitches you pointed out in your last section (braid and steep drop). Love your videos

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! There are a lot of things that people can run into on the ice that can be confusing.. I know because they've confused me until I figured them out. Hopefully it helps people.

[@jeremycarlson376]

I’ve been looking at the Striker Plus 4 as my first fish finder for ice fishing and this is by far the best video out there on the Striker series. Thank you for making such a detailed video, you’re great at explaining things too.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! You can't go wrong with this device as a starter device! Good luck!

[@MrWhiteboy573]

Really looking forward to using mine! Got it originally for my kayak and came across this video right when my friends wanted to start getting into ice fishing this year.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

They're great for both! I have a video where I set it up on my solo canoe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6vRY3SJjLeLa68

[@docholliday87]

Picked the ice kit version up on Boxing Day, used it for the first time last night, this video cleared up a TON of questions I had with it. Thanks for all the fantastic in-depth information

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Absolutely! Glad it was helpful! One little thing can make a big difference sometimes with these devices!

[@JM-po4hm]

Just received one of these for xmas and this video saved me tons of learning pains. Thanks for the excellent info!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

You are very welcome! Enjoy the device!

[@kustombilt]

Thanks. Got one of these for this season. I love it but you’ve shown me some cool things to switch up on it. Awesome job.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Cool! Thanks! :)

[@shanebarbeau4557]

Just picked up the ice bundle for my first sonar unit and I'll be trying it out tomorrow. This was super helpful, thank you!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! This is the perfect device for your first! Good luck!

[@gleach88]

Thank you for such great info! It really helped me understand the settings and what this sonar is really capable of.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! Glad to hear it! That's why I create videos :) Hope it helps out on the water!

[@dwag303]

Thank you for the info ! I was so confused on if I needed a ice transducer for this or not to ice fish and finally someone explained it all in English instead of mumble jumble

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@maineexperience1265]

Very good instructions that allowed me to set up my Striker quickly! Great work

[@davidspeicher4890]

Great overview. I've used the GS4 lots but the advanced tips like dual screen and manual zoom are definitely helpful.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad it was helpful for even an experienced fisherman!

[@jlkidd25]

Definitely the best informative video i've seen on this. It's explained some things i've seen or dealt with while fishing a slope. Learned some new tricks as well.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

That's awesome! Glad to hear it :)

[@jrlundman]

This is a fantastic video on exactly how to use all the functions of the Garmin Striker. I go to this video when I go out fishing to figure out how I want to set it up. So I want to thank you very much for your awesome review.

[@n.k.2083]

Exceptionally helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to do this. It's educates on so much more than just the Striker 4.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! That's the idea!

[@jayandrusiak]

I don’t leave comments much but this is one of the best, most well thought out, and detailed video on anything. Cudos my friend

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! :)

[@clarkman23]

Excellent review! I've had mine for almost a year, and this was extremely helpful (This is literally my first fish finder for fly fishing for tiger muskies out here in Washington). I've played with some of the settings while on the water, but it's tough when all I want to do is keep my fly moving. I don't know that it's really helped with specific fish (I never jig for them), but for structure and baitfish schools, it's been great. Also, it should come in handy this Spring when I try to get after some lake trout in Oregon with flies. Cheers!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! I usually only use my sonar for depth and structure when I'm in a boat although it will certainly show you fish and bait. But when I'm on the ice and I'm jigging they are sooooo important!

[@RawRawly]

I just got this unit and can not wait to get out on the ice with it. Great video, very informative & very well done! Thank you very much

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Sweet! Good luck on the ice this winter! You won't be disappointed with it.

[@mtainculture]

Thanks! By far the most comprehensive review and how to. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and passion.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

You hit it on the head... it is a passion! Thank you!

[@oldpolak5203]

I bought one of these for 99 bucks a couple years ago, but it was just the summer bundle .I works great . It was on sale at Cabelas . I wish I bought 5 of them . I had to buy the ice transducer separate , but you can use the summer one for ice . Great lesson on the settings you did on this unit . I am pretty sure I understand , but its a lot to take in . I had to re watch the A scope part afew times because there is o much there so fast . GOT IT ! Thank you

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Yeah... there is a ton of information in there. I put timestamps in the top comment so you can just click the time for the section you want to watch and it will jump you right there. I did that because you may want to pick out certain sections or watch certain sections over and over until you're comfortable with it. Good luck!

[@FreedomFishing]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@ikrunic23]

By far the best review on this unit! Nicely done!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! :)

[@dynablade_1336]

I picked up the striker 4 plus ice unit a few years ago and I absolutely love it. I live up in Canada and it was a little more than 200 bucks. It's such a great unit for being cheaper than an ice-35 with way more features

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Best bang for the buck for sure!

[@joshschwarzbauer8155]

I just pulled the trigger buying this guy, with both transducers for Ice Fishing and for my Kayak. I am pumped!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Sweet! Enjoy!

[@lawrencegarcia6717]

Great video!! My good friend got this same exact unit and today after striking out at both Sportsman’s Warehouse and Cabelas in Albuquerque, I’m ordering this exact unit this week. In the words of my friend Francisco, this is a game changer for ice fishing!!Best review vid on KZbin, thanks for taking the time.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

I agree with your friend... it is a game changer for ice fishing! Thanks for the kind words. Happy to help people!

[@lude3645]

Thank you for such an in depth video. VERY helpful for a nube to flashers and sonar. I have an older 1987 or 89 garmin Fishfinder 240 mounted on my 87 Sea Nymph boat. I use a small Garmin Etrex with with 2011 lake contour maps on it. Iv adapted to these because they're better then nothing. I want to get a Garmin Striker 4 for all seasons. I see yours is real nice but they have Newer or more featured ones. I am getting a few different models to choose from Striker 4 Portable (Basic Package set which gets all the extras), Striker 4CV (Clear View) and the STRIKER Vivid 4, I think both have Quickdraw Contours which for my area would be nice for the 5 to 6 lakes I fish. I dont know the difference between 4 CV and the newer 4 Vivid. Screen clarity is very important. Not having a pixely screen high on my list. Sorry if I am rambling but I just want to get more bang for the buck and use it all. Thank you again and Have a Great Day

[@browntrout611]

200 khz frequency and fast scroll for deep jigging, ice or summer. Got it! Sometimes the 77khz shows my spoon or jig deep with good clarity, but it's erratic. I can't always count on the 77khz for deeper water if I want to see the lure.

[@benjaminlaroche7864]

The Split Zoom with A-Scope is a lot of information on a small screen, but I love running it this way! One reason is we have a healthy rainbow population in my home lake, and have been able to cruise up into a few passers by, same with some, albeit, smaller lakers. The other is I can see fish that chase above the zoom area, or those that start up on my bait as I am dropping it. Great videos, too. Have added a lot to my Laker knowledge from them in the last year! Now we just need some ice.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

YES! I totally agree! I bought the Humminbird Helix 7 this year and had it out for the first time this weekend and I settled on that split zoom with A- Scope and really liked it... although that was a much bigger screen which made it awesome!!! Glad to hear the videos are helping.. that's what it's all about! 😊

[@electricblue3827]

Great video. I've used the 4+ for three years. Two points I will make. The 4+ has a bigger screen than the 4 and includes quickdraw for mapping. The bigger screen is actually taller than many larger finders. The height with A-scope is more important than width of the screen. I prefer the 4+ screen to the Echomap 7cv I use with livescope. Second, fish appear to come up from the bottom may be coming in from the side. They are shown as depth, but in reality, it is the distance from the transducer. This fact was apparent using the livescope. Livescope always shows the depth of the target. Regular transducers show only the distance from the transducer. With the 4+ I use the quickdraw feature on my boat in the summer to map my favorite lakes that aren't included in lake chips. This allows me to image the bottom as I move across the ice.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Agree with everything you said! I have a buddy with a 4+ and he used it to map the water outside his bay.

[@jkane1341]

I had my unit for 4 years now, I have been using it for years and barely scratched the surface of what the unit can do. I used to use dual screen mode all the time because I had no idea what the settings did or how to use them. I jigged over 60 fish this weekend, which isnt abnormal for me, but I watched so many fish eat my spoon, great video. I like chirp 77, ulstrascoll mode, and the A scope. I got my transducer to lay flat with a couple zip ties in the screw hole and wrapped on the cord too.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Perfect! LOVE the A Scope for jigging!!!

[@Sthestarfish]

Amazingly helpful video. Covered just about everything. And yes Garmin should hire you. This is my first fish finder and you made it super helpful thanks to this video. Thanks for taking the time to make and share this video. Cheers.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Wow, thanks! :)

[@SamsShed]

Wow you killed this review. Thank you explaining this in a way that someone who is new to fishing electronics can understand!! Been fishing a long time but thinking I’d benefit from a fish finder. This really helps me out as I didn’t want something that would cost me a lot of money that I wouldn’t understand. This would be good for me! Thank you!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

It is the perfect entry sonar. Great for use in all situations (boat or ice). Good luck!

[@TSniper79]

I use this unit all the time for ice fishing. The best value out there bar none. Really liked your video. You explained everything really well. You sir have earned a sub.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

I completely agree and thank you for subscribing! We try to share as much information through our videos as we can! There are a lot of "How To" videos on the channel.

[@Noocher]

This was awesome!! Thanks so much for all the detail

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful! 😀

[@ifishadk9357]

Just got the striker ice bundle for Christmas, thanks for the in depth review! Couldn’t seem to find a good one. Now we just need Lake George to freeze haha.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! Good Christmas then :) The lack of ice is killing me right now. I had 2 weeks off and had no ice to fish... was really frustrating. Now I'm back to work and the cold is coming... bad timing. gonna have to be a weekend warrior.

[@tommathews3964]

Fantastic video! We've done extensive bottom work to our 15 acre lake, mucked out the bottom, added a ton of humps, channels and ridges, new shorelines (you've got to do something with all of that dirt!), etc. Our bass are now reaching the 5lb range and it's time to get back after them! I've just recently purchased this unit and look forward to learning our lake all over again, with your help! I have 2 units on my big boat but wanted this portable for the small lake. Thanks so much for taking the time to do a thorough demonstration/explanation video! Truly one of the best I've ever seen!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Wow... it's always been my dream to have some private water like that and manage it. Sounds soooo cool!

[@tommathews3964]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany Well.......if you get down around Eastaboga Alabama, holler! You're welcome anytime!

[@harrybates5545]

Great review! You covered a lot and quickly. Well done. I appreciate it

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad it was helpful!

[@quincyreb]

Great video!! You explained things about my unit I had no idea existed! The A-scope is great and will come in very handy jigging for crappie!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

A-Scope is awesome for any jigging! You will love it for crappie!

[@popsfishing]

great review! This probably the most comprehensive review I watched so far about garmin striker 4 😎👍

[@davidwoodward1682]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you!

[@simeonmccune2316]

10/10 super helpful video I just bought this unit and the instruction manuals were not all that helpful so thank you for explaining it, can’t wait to catch some monsters

[@michaelamato1431]

Great video Brian...Very informative ... Hope to see you on Lake George this season.. Keep the videos coming..

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thanks... this one was a lot of effort but glad it is done. Couldn't ice fish so might as well make something useful...Hoping for cold, dry weather. If the forecast sticks I should be on the ice somewhere next weekend.

[@zackw1821]

I ended up buying the Striker plus 4 ice package because of this video. I used it a handful of times and I already love it. The plus 4 ice package actually comes with a dual beam ice transducer. I think if you buy the 4 in the ice package, you need to buy that separately. All depends on use though. I plan on using this in I'm kayak or in my boat with my Down Imagining, so I'll need to buy the other ducer anyway. But just an FYI if you are going to just use it for ice fishing. Great video, great product, thank you for the in-depth lesson!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

You're welcome... Glad it is useful!

[@riverboyd946]

I am really excited to use this device after this video. I just got mine in the mail yesterday. OMG😁

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

That's awesome! You will definitely like it!

[@mikestetler9289]

Unreal video, just got my unit yesterday fished 8 hrs today you have taught me more than l would have learned in a week fishing wow thanks again may GOD bless you

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Perfect! Exactly why I made the video!

[@Jeremydoingstuff]

SUPER helpful video, thank you! Can’t wait to get my new Striker 4 out there with me!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the Striker!

[@kasbien4485]

Thank you! Very helpful information for decision making.

[@alvinking22]

Awesome video. So informative, I'm glad I came across it!!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thanks. It just launched last night. Hope it helps you out this season.

[@mycatumz640]

You helped me with my unit. I have the DV7 and the split screen is awesome. My son has a Hummingbird and I sure liked the Ascope feature he has and now I have it .Thanks

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

A-Scope is awesome!

[@CatchLastCast]

By far most complete tutorial. I own the garmin and this is very very helpful! Thx

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dakotawalker2881]

Excellent guide just what I needed can't wait to get out on the ice this weekend

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad it helped! Good luck and stay safe!

[@hxspace5455]

One of the BEST and most informative video out there. Thank you!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank You!

[@dhbfpv]

Top notch video!!! just pulled out mine after a couple years of not using it and found everything I needed answers to in this video..

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

That's great! Good luck with it!

[@Grimey_Fishing]

An excellent video. It's helping me figure out if I can do what I want to do on my kayak and on the ice with a smaller budget.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

I did a video where I set it up on my solo canoe as well. There is a good RAM Mount for the unit you might like. That video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6vRY3SJjLeLa68 and there are links in the description of that video for the mounts.

[@georgemarchesi8506]

I can’t thank you enough for this amazing and informative video on the Garmin Striker4. Now finally I’m able to understand and make use of the many features you’ve explained in clear easy to understand detail. Even an old fart that has trouble with the tv remote can now work the unit successfully. I also loved the live videos of the unit working and seeing how the fish appeared and followed the lures. Brilliant. Once again many thanks and happy days 👍

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! I though it was important to show the setting and modes but that the live action would show people what they would see in real life situations. Thanks for your comment!

[@XZZHANGXZ]

Great video, helps me a lot. Thank you for your great video. I can’t wait to try my new striker 4 on the lake.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

That's great! Good Luck!

[@DingerOutdoors]

Best video I’ve seen so far great job man!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! :)

[@A.C._Taylor]

Thank you for creating this video. I purchased the Striker 4 package and an ice transducer from Cabela's (Bass Pro), for $10 cheaper than the Striker Plus 4 package, which only has the ice transducer. I really don't need to live map any lakes I'm on in the summer, so it was a pretty good deal that I couldn't pass up. I knew it was fairly feature rich but not in a way that you show. Should be arriving any day and can't wait to see if it makes me say "How have I fished for the last 42 years without one of these!?". Regardless if it does or not, I figure it is a good entry level unit for me to see if using a fish finder is for me or not. Tight lines!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Great entry level unit. You will not regret your purchase!

[@Steven_louis]

Great tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it!

[@philtroskey7942]

I’m getting this thing in the mail tomorrow and this is the best video I have seen and I’ve lost all these they’re showing the actual fishing on it awesome awesome video you’re great

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesblackledge4009]

Good tutorial on the Striker 4. One useful thing I can ad: With your A scope on, at the bottom of the A scope graph is a number. This is the diameter of the cone at that depth...

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

I will have to check that out... I never noticed it!

[@AmericanaWoods]

THANK YOU! I have this unit and this has been very helpful.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! That's why I made it!

[@6030jdr]

Great video man. Learned a lot on my new striker 4

[@titodelao443]

Going to buy one for my kayak and man u helped me decide on it before i buy it!! Definitely coming back to this video when i get it to set it up! Very helpful!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

That's awesome! I have a video where I set it up on my solo canoe. There is a good mount you can get for it that you can attach to your kayak too. Check out this video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6vRY3SJjLeLa68 The mounts I used are linked in the description of that video.

[@titodelao443]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany i just ordered it online no more than 10 mins ago and i can pick it up tomorrow at cabelas!! And will be sure to check that video out now!!

[@sergiotrinidad7006]

Thanks, I was looking for 3 other videos before and you explained just everything right this is a very useful video thank you so much!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad it helped!

[@markhanson2157]

Extremely helpful, Thank you.

[@elicierto]

Really helpful video and review. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad it was helpful!

[@northofdetroitoutdoors7404]

Thank you! So happy you made this video! I bought my unit a couple of seasons and have had good but not spectacular results. I tried to figure things out myself but found it hard to obtain good info. You provided everything I needed and more! I followed along with my unit as you “taught.” The A Scope is a game changer. You made my day!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

That's awesome! I'm glad it helped! A Scope is the bomb!

[@mikeleemon]

Good job. You really have a gift for explaining this without a lot of extra noise. Thank you for the video.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thanks! It actually took a few takes and edits to get there. After watching things back I realized there was soooo much to cover that it had to be quick and to the point for each section. You can see by the time displayed on the sonar that the final take was actually around 1am-2am. ugh...

[@mikeleemon]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany So the one I watched was for ice fishing. I want to take the device out on a kayak and fishing raft soon. What video should i watch for that?

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

@@mikeleemon I use a lightweight solo canoe.. It would basically be the same or similar setup. This video may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6vRY3SJjLeLa68

[@mikeleemon]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany Thank you.

[@dailybaglimit]

Excellent video on this unit. I don’t use it for ice fishing but most of this information applies to jigging Kokanee and Trout from my kayak in the deep lakes near me in California. I appreciate the content.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Yeah... I use this unit in my solo canoe for both trolling and jigging! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@bobjackman8654]

Awesome job. Just bought my Striker 4 and feel like I'm ready go go. Thank you.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! Good Luck!

[@pg981]

Answered any questions I had and more. Great job 👍

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Sweet! and Thanks!

[@RJZS1]

Great video, amazingly helpful!

[@bazbbeeb7226]

Wonderful review/tutorial, i noticed youre at 42 degrees north, im at 42 degrees south here in southern Tasmania, no ice fishing here though but plenty of trout, sea runner season is not far away.

[@gysbertdeklerk]

Very detailed and I learned a LOT.

[@presacanariokw8943]

I wanted a fish finder for awhile now but they are all expensive and I thought the cheaper ones were no good. This video changed my mind. Awesome video thank you!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Yeah... I know your pain. I had the same problem until I found this device!

[@gradyritchie7148]

Best review on KZbin . Thanks so much for the review and setup help!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it is helping a lot of people! :)

[@kevinfisher1070]

What a awesome demonstration thank you

[@preppersaurusrex1088]

That was Great. Clear and Concise. Thank you.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@christianlaidlaw6346]

Expertly put together. Thank you for this!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

My pleasure!

[@nickhansen129]

Good review! I purchased one after I watched this. Thank you

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! You'll like it!

[@adhdandme]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany I have one on my boat and kayak and you showed me a lot of stuff I didn’t know. awesome video

[@sawdust4383]

Thank you!! Great job that helped alot.

[@MikeMike-eq7ic]

I came here knowing nothing about fish finders but wanting to buy one for my kayak. That was absolutely everything I needed to know about this product and will be buying it. Thanks, subscribed!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Awesome! It is really a great device for both ice and kayak. I have another video you might like where I set it up on my Solo Canoe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6vRY3SJjLeLa68

[@MikeMike-eq7ic]

@@WhiteDogTrailCompany My Striker 4 arrived today, I watched this again while sitting in the kayak going through the settings with you. Thanks again.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

@@MikeMike-eq7ic No better way to do it! :)

[@fredbarny7247]

Excellent video! Thank you so much.

[@_wyowild_]

Love mine! Had it for two seasons as well. open and hard water.

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Love mine too! I use it for both ice and open water too. Had mine probably 3 years at least... maybe longer?

[@K3Flyguy]

Excellent content and well presented! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChaoKaet]

I just watched your review on Garmin Stiker 4. It was very helpful. Thank you so much for taking your time to make this vdo. God bless!

[@WhiteDogTrailCompany]

Thank you! It actually took me several takes over a couple of days. I just wasn't happy with it (mostly my camera settings). You'll notice the time on the Garmin said 1am or 2am... that was accurate. I did my best take on this in the wee hours of the morning lol. I'm glad to hear it was helpful. :)

[@thebarnyard5633]

Great video man, thanks!