Garmin Striker 4 Fish Arch Interpretation (How your Fish Finder Works) Understanding Sonar Images

[@Ed-wx1fe]

Who would give this video thumbs down - your X-girlfriends? This is the best I've seen, elucidating those colorful screens which made no sense to me till now. Great job!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much....loved this comment, you made my day

[@KeptForJesus]

Ed Somebody who doesn’t like to learn new information lol I don’t get some people

[@stevenconnors6762]

Great video

[@Dogatemyhomework927]

🤣🤣🤣

[@simonblonda1449]

You are born to teach! Thank you!!!

[@thomasgarven129]

This guy should be getting paid by Garmin for providing a service they can't even begin to match. He knows his stuff and can relate in a positive way with Garmin owners. Not only that he is a wonderful spokesman for the company.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much...I am glad you enjoy the videos that much.

[@timkinkead7829]

By far , the best explanation on how to interpret fish arches and sonar images I have ever come across . I understand this tool much better now. Sincere thanks for taking the time to create this video .

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you

[@980kc]

Agreed, great video indeed

[@PondsSoloFishing]

The way I figured it out was by tying on a LARGE swimbait and watching how it shows up on the fishfinder. This allowed me to see the "radius" of the finder... and gave me a better understanding of where I need to place by lures to hookup with a fish based on where it appears on the fish finder. This was an awesome explanation. This took less than 8 minutes but really explained what was going on and why... which makes my test make even more sense.

[@1Cast1Fish]

The swimbait idea is a awesome idea...glad you are out there learning your electronics....sure it will pay off

[@antonandersson8524]

How did you do? Did you just drop it straight down or did you cast it away from your boat?

[@DIYerFamily]

Geez, finally a clear, non convoluted answer! I don't need 15 lessons, just one that explains how to read it. Thank you!

[@1Cast1Fish]

You're very welcome!

[@jackmanjls]

I watched this 11 months back (see comment below) and decided to come back for a refresh. I'm still amazed at the detail and clarity 1C1F put into this. These are truly excellent vids.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much, I love seeing comments like this knowing these videos are helping others

[@texasslimoutdoors4960]

You sir are the true MVP, you put customer service and all those damn prostaff members to shame. Thank you very much!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Well thank you a ton man...you made my day...glad it was easy to understand...be sure to be on the look out as I have a few more of these types of videos planned.

[@joerob3449]

Finally someone explains how a fish finder works so even I can understand it! Thanks sir

[@1Cast1Fish]

Happy to help!

[@skunkedagain]

Great job. I'm an engineer and your explanation makes all the sense in the world. Thanks for sharing. Tim

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...to see it is engineer approved :) Glad you enjoyed, thank you

[@claytonlehrian6736]

Absolutely fantastic explanation! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. Always grateful for generous youtubers like yourself.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed and found this video hepful

[@JamesChung2000]

I am blown away! Your video is amazing and exactly what's needed in the damn manual. No matter. It's better you get the credit and monetization. Please keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Well thank you very much...I love seeing comments like this

[@sailboatbob3969]

Very well done. I've been around fish finders for the last 20 yrs and NEVER!! understood why they looked like an arch. now makes perfect sense.....again. GREAT JOB!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad this cleared it up...thank you

[@bvh619]

Thank you thank you thank you, I’ve just bought my first fish Finder and your videos have helped so much!! You’re clear and concise, graphics are great for easily explaining all of the information you’ve put together for us, and you’ve made it very easy to understand, I’m Feeling a bit more educated now! Thank you!

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are so welcome!

[@Leo-fv5gq]

Jesus! I probably watched docens of videos on how to interpret basic 2-D sonar and no one was able to make the concept clearer than you did! thanks 👍😊

[@1Cast1Fish]

WOW...thanks a ton, glad you enjoyed

[@juslikewater]

Wow I was pleasantly surprised by this video. So simple and easy to understand. I watched about 6 other vids that just made things way more confusing. Your illustrations were clear and it reminded me of presentations in college. Thank you so much for posting this. It’s helped me out a lot

[@1Cast1Fish]

Super glad that this was a video that you enjoyed...I hope to do another one similar with even more info over the summer.

[@jasonatkins1095]

I bought my 1st fishfinder and your video really helped shed alot of light and helped me understand my screen

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it has helped...thank you

[@zeylnrowles8391]

Awesome info that actually changes the whole view of how I have ever used a sounder knowing that the blurry step before the clear screen is the actual real time over the structure or fish those seconds when casting and anchoring in position makes all the difference cheers great knowledge and info thank you safe journeys to you and all infinity

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you so much...glad this video helped you out...good luck and tight lines

[@-Saulgood-]

I sure hope garmin is giving you free gear because your videos are VERY IN DEPTH, and easy to understand! Great videos I’m watching everyone.

[@1Cast1Fish]

I wish lol....nope I just do it for the love of teaching at the moment...glad you enjoyed and found it helpful

[@mdavis4930]

Finally, a video that explains what the hell I’m looking at and how the read it!! Thanks for this

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are very welcome....thanks

[@arkadiuszmackiewicz9974]

i don't understand why garmin does not have this kind of information on their www. thanks a lot for your time and professionalism. you are the best :)

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you so much, glad these videos have ben helpful

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

dude I love all the striker 4 videos you wanna share!!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Got a pretty good number of them now in the playlist...they are awesome units for the price

[@KeptForJesus]

We just picked this up and you were so very helpful! Not only did you provide the perfect amount of info, you even have links in the comments section on how to mount on a kayak and batteries. You’re the shit!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the videos...I love when they are able to help others become better anglers and enjoy the sport

[@Sportsman101]

Well done on the presentation man, you explained all that really well! 👍

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much buddy

[@steveanderson8882]

I have this Garmin and I'm a complete idiot on how to use it and how to interpret the data on the screen. This was the exact video I spent all winter looking for. Thanks.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome and thank you....keep at it and learning plenty of good Garmin videos here...with practice you will get better and better

[@damianevans7245]

Can I confirm that a fish showing as an arch could be swimming through the sonar cone in any direction?

[@1Cast1Fish]

Yep....I think you got it

[@FlyfishermanMike]

This is by far the best explaining I've ever seen/heard!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@jerryorca7723]

Great video buddy...

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed....thank you

[@GlamSN]

WOW you explain things really REALLY well while keeping everything to the point and simple to understand. If anyone is looking for a clear concise information about Garmin Striker 4, your videos are it.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Appreciate it...thanks a ton

[@fire71man]

If a fish is under the boat and neither is moving, does the fish show up as a straight line 🤔

[@1Cast1Fish]

I think you are on to something....you are 100% correct ...I hope to go over those scenarios in one of my next videos.

[@johncal9403]

My question too! Great video.

[@joelh3544]

yea a thick red line, ice fishing you get to see this alot.

[@coyotesmile8972]

Dude this is a great tutorial. I completely understood the arches concept as soon as you gave the example of the shorter and longer lines and showed the fish moving into the cone. It all just clicked... thanks!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helped! Love seeing this help others

[@RealisticFishing]

Oh man, the fish finder is intimidating 😅

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome for you to stop by ....they are pretty tough to get the hang of at first, but so many of us spend tons of money on fancy fish finders and never even truly know what they are showing us.

[@runningwithscissors3280]

Excellent graphics / video showing fish moving out of the cone and into 'history' That's a major PITA to make and I appreciate it. Now I see why the 'A' scope is important!!!!!!!! Subscribed.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed this video...and yes A-Scope is the most important piece of data you can have IMO once you learn to use it.

[@JoeReptilian]

Love the visual animation to explain what’s happening under the water with what’s on screen. Great video. Feel like I can actually use my Garmin to find and know where fish are.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...go out and catch some fish...good luck

[@crapanzanocarmelo]

This video is by far the clearest, easy to understand video. compared to all the other videos, with all the useless unwanted info. That left me still confused on how to understand the fish views. Thanks for a perfect video!! Only a clueless moron would give a high quality video like this a thumb down. Very well done. Keep up the good work, my freind. And thank you!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you for the kind words...glad it was helpful and you enjoyed it.

[@louivii509]

Just got one and didn’t no what was going on ,this is gonna help me a ton when I go back out there fishing thanks my man !! Cheers

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it will help and good luck

[@caseysullivan6751]

Best explanation bar none. Subscribed not only because of the great info, but the info:time ratio is damn near 1:1. Zero BS here so pull up a seat and learn!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Appreciate that...I try to keep the excess to a minimum

[@Allyourbase1990]

My grandfather is giving me his boat soon and he has a fish finder already in it but wanted to get the striker 4. I never knew how to read one since I’ve never had a boat . I always thought all the fish in the screen were the fish under the boat . I really needed this video

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful, and enjoy the boat :)

[@pf5723]

Learning to fish, never heard of a fish founder but you explained it so easy! Much appreciated!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, thank you!

[@salehcan]

Ohhhh man you are the best I was using my sonar to know my depth only 😭😭😭 I was in the darkness man and you took me out to the light in this video 👌

[@1Cast1Fish]

Keep on learning....they are amazing tools once you understand them

[@lotsofducks6234]

The graphics, the explanation, everything is so crystal clear. Subbed.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad to hear it! Thank you

[@lppierre52]

The pinnacle of Fish Finder explanation.Brilliant please keep posting these tuitions

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks, will do! Glad you enjoyed

[@oscarserrano7340]

This is by far the best understanding sonar video i've found on here. keep up the great work.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks a ton...hope to have more in the future

[@preachercliff2091]

GREAT VIDEO, never used a fish finder before, and love my Striker 4. This video tutorial obviously helps me even after all this time has passed by since you made it! Thanks so very much for taking the time and making it...

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you, and glad it has been helpful

[@masterbaric]

You sir is amazing!!! I just became a master sonar operator. Garmin owes u bigtime. So far the best tutorial video of all Fishfinder there is.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you so much...be sure to check out the latest classes on sonar as they will definitely help too

[@dtrn750]

Great tutorial. Glad I found your video. I now have a better understanding so when I pick up my first sonar, I know what I’m looking at.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful! Always keep learning

[@byronsherlock2502]

This fella is the best just spent hour setting up plus 4 farming thankyou

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....Farming?

[@randyvalimont4006]

I've had the Garmin 4 Striker for quite some time now. Used it when I was able to hit the water and enjoyed it. Now, I understand it thanks to you. I can use its full potential, plus I just retired. You give an excellent presentation on this little but powerful device. Now, just maybe I can catch more than my wife. Thanks! Gotta get more to more of your videos.

[@1Cast1Fish]

HINT....never out fish the wife....it's just better to let her win sometimes :)

[@edbrown3047]

Thank you for your videos.im just now at 50 yrs old learning to use fish finders..your very very helpful

[@1Cast1Fish]

Never to old to learn, glad you enjoy the videos

[@raybly6613]

I'm new to fish finders, bought a 4 cv this video was very helpful Thank you! subscribed to your channel.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome I am sure you will love it...any questions let me know

[@krazykarlton21]

Yea Garmin should hire you just off of these videos alone. I had no clue what any of this meant and you've turned night into day! lol thank you so much. now I can make this purchase with way more confidence.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome to hear...maybe one day they will notice...lol Good luck on the water

[@eliasnavytanga]

Great video. I wouldn't have understood my fish finder without your video. It was all confusing to me, as I got used to see the fish image, not just curved image.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome to hear this helped....I love hearing that

[@amigo439]

This is the best explanation of Fish finder screen

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@TheSusieChannel]

Sure beats just chucking some bait in the water and hoping for the best!! It’s amazing to me how hi-tech fishing can be!! This was very interesting! I can tell you did a lot of research and planning for this video... you did a super good job explaining the tech!! I enjoyed watching ! Big thumbs up

[@1Cast1Fish]

Oh yeah....I am that nerdy type of high tech fisherman....lol

[@studioatkinson6210]

Hey 1Cast 1Fish, can't tell you how excited we are to see such smart analysis! I especially loved you tackling the math problems (and later making fun of it). Thanks. but, you're killing me... Your explanation assumes the boat is moving? and at a consistent speed? Why not say that? And what happens if your boat is in one place, and a fish swims by? Arrrrghhh. Could you tell me what a fish looks like if you're parked and waiting for a fish to swim by? So confused, and grateful at the same time. All best. Very inspiring.

[@donrazorlandon1826]

I lead workshops for leaders and have learned a lot about adult learning principles. Your video was excellent and followed almost all those principles to make a great and memorable lesson. Thanks!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Well thank you very much....I always try to do my videos in a easy to follow and understand format....glad you liked this one.

[@befrankpls]

Perfectly explained. Thanks from Antonio, Goa, State of India

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome and thank you

[@YourNextCast]

Wow this makes so much sense. I have often wondered why fish show up the way that they do. Incredible job explaining

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...glad you learned something and enjoyed...it's the reason I keep doing these types of videos

[@syntheticvocalist-p472]

Can’t wait to get this for my dad. Thanks for helping me understand this gift better so I can help him set it up and explain it. I’ll definitely also have him watch this video.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome...be sure to check out my recent classes as they are going through the unit in depth

[@harrisonu]

How did I just find your channel? Your explanations are excellent! Great content

[@1Cast1Fish]

Don't know...but glad you did

[@kingofbratz3626]

Holy shit. Finally a video that CLEARLY explains everything. Well done.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Guess I did good on tis one then :) Glad it was easy to understand and was helpful

[@geraldgrandfield2031]

I have never heard this explained that way. Perfect!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you

[@rjbassfishingtravel2041]

Good basic info on the transducer and how to interpret what your seeing. Nice job. Tight lines Rick

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you and glad you enjoyed.

[@judee00]

This is the most well put together tutorial I've ever seen. Most videos I lose interest because of to much jibber jabber. Spot on bud!👍

[@1Cast1Fish]

Very much appreciated, thank you

[@Rafiki506VaDeRide]

Greetings from Costa Rica, this is precisely the explanation I was looking for, thank you very much!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much. I hope to go to CR one day and catch my bucket list Rooster Fish :)

[@MrBrady5885]

The best explanation I've seen for this

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@MajorSmartBassFishing]

Wow...probly the best video I have seen on how it really works!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@everyman2580]

Thank you for these videos! Super helpful. I think I understand that if a fish enters the cone from ANY direction, it will show the same 2D image in the screen. So if my boat is stationary, and if a fish enters the cone, and makes a 90° turn directly under the transducer, it would paint the same image as if the fish swam straight through the cone. I wouldn’t then know which direction to cast but would know there is a fish near by that just left the cone width.

[@1Cast1Fish]

In general that would all be correct, some things could alter the results some as there are always other variables at play as well. However this would be a good basic understanding.

[@Peter-zg3em]

this guy is a good teacher.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@lennydarko5125]

Great video. Super informative. Best video I have seen on a fish finder.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicklawes3266]

Just what I have been looking for simple clear explanation thank you from the UK

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome to hear....glad it helped

[@nghnino]

The Explanation is as clear as a crystal water thanks for the video (by the way I subscribed)

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jamesgardineer1016]

Great job! Your explanations are clear and very helpful. Thanks 😊

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@countylineoutdoors1724]

That’s one of the best videos on how the sonar works! Awesome video man! Thanks for all the info! 👍

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome and glad you enjoyed it. How's the Striker working out for you?

[@countylineoutdoors1724]

1Cast 1Fish it’s great on my hobie! Awesome unit and very accurate too! Thanks again!

[@1Cast1Fish]

@@countylineoutdoors1724 thats awesome to hear.

[@farmdude2020]

Hey highly informative presentation brother. I'm gonna buy one of these Strikers after watching this video.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you

[@kenm9292]

Given that the sonar is a cone, how do you know if a fish is swimming Starboard to Port or Bow to Stern.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Age old question, and the reason we now have side and down view sonar along with 360 imaging and live scope. It is extremely difficult to know with only 2D sonar.

[@1Cast1Fish]

One thing that is useful is with 2D sonar knowing your cone size, you can at least get a general idea of how far the fish maybe. Generally actual cone size is kinda shocking how small it may be especially in shallow water.

[@kwaterskier2738]

Great explanation, as an Engineer it all makes sense to me now. Thumbs up

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you

[@MrHeresyoursign]

Best explanation on the web!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thak you very much...glad you liked it

[@konedog55]

Terrific explanation! Thank you for these series of videos. Very helpful!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you like them!

[@bobman3991]

Tremendous. I never would have figured that out. Thank you.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad you enjoyed it, that’s what it’s all about!

[@shrinermac]

Great Information, Just bought a boat with the Garmin already installed, now I have a better understanding of what I am seeing. Thanks alot!!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

That's awesome....and glad you enjoyed and liked the video

[@paulcasadio]

Excellent description, best I have viewed - thanks for creating. Liked and subscribed.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, thank you

[@thatonebeone]

simple and shows pics to easy understand... all you need to know for a fish finder in this video

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you....I like the name as well....did alot of JDM import stuff back in my younger days :) like when the 1st fast and furious came out...lol

[@richardhall8924]

Great video, solid info. First time I've fish fish swim backwards.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Is the fish swimming backwards or is the boat moving forward :) Glad you enjoyed thank you

[@wms7004]

Ive been slaying Erie walleyes for 30 years, NEVER once owned a sonar. I moved to northern Michigan to Burt Lake and didn't know the lake, so I bought this....NO CLUE WTF I was looking at.....THank you for this. Much appreciated.

[@1Cast1Fish]

You are very welcome and I am glad it has helped you....good luck

[@breezy0037]

I guess I had not thought about it but makes total sense to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helped

[@nullbucket9842]

Best explanation. Simple and Easy. Nice job!.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks a ton

[@DMVWhiskerKing]

Man when the video started all I could think is 1Cast Weatherman lol Great information on what everything means with the finder I have a very cheap one for my kayak and never owned any others mine doesn't show it like normal fish finders just shows a picture of a fish where it thinks a fish is or a few fish or brush kinda information like that . Nice vid man .

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome glad you enjoyed...be sure to check out these little Garmin units if you ever want to upgrade, they are pretty slick for about $100

[@simonblonda1449]

You are born to teach. Thank you!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Wow, thank you!

[@apis444]

Thanks bro for this educational lesson. Really helps me in understanding sonar

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad to hear that!

[@mastermouaable]

Good in depth video explaining about the fish archs.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks a ton, glad you enjoyed

[@aaronclarke6070]

Great video! Really helped me know what I'm looking at and why!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped

[@natehouse8122]

Well this makes sense dont know why i never thought of thay well explained and very Thorough thank you

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helped

[@r.bouth.6457]

This video has what I was looking for yet for more than 30 years. You explain the truth as Jesus educate there apostel..

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you very much :)

[@r.bouth.6457]

Do you have a video made for fishing in 600 to 800 feed deep saltwater ?

[@1Cast1Fish]

No I do not, honestly if that is the depth I was fishing I would want a larger stronger unit than a Striker 4. I would be in the Echomap or GPSMap series.

[@r.bouth.6457]

@1Cast1Fish as I don't live in the US its you that I can ask for such a defails as you did make this video you can also know more

[@hudsont231]

EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks!!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Great to hear!

[@Deckardrick007]

Perfect! Exactly what I needed to know. Such a great breakdown 👏👏👏

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it was helpful!

[@outsidelife5411]

awesome illustration and video. Very informative!

[@1Cast1Fish]

Thank you kindly!

[@Kayceesoutdoorliving]

Awesome explanation, I knew a little about what to look for but now I know why. And that's a good combo with anything. Thanks so much.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Definitely….glad you found this helpful and helped put things together.

[@angelroman7631]

Man! That was good info. Very well presented. You've earned a new subscriber. Thanks.

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, thank you!

[@josephfitzpatrick8510]

Thank you so much for your explanation. Great video, I’m glad I stumbled across your channel. Keep up the great work, and again thank you for your simple yet informative video! Looking forward to more!!🍺🤙🏻

[@1Cast1Fish]

Awesome, thank you!

[@noujaiyang1513]

Very helpful. Now I understand so much better. 👍

[@1Cast1Fish]

Glad it helped!