Garmin Striker 4 ON THE WATER REVIEW!

Review of the Garmin Striker 4 on the water! I promised I would do a video where I review the Garmin Striker 4 while actually fishing on the water about a year ago in the last Garmin video. Sorry for the delay, but it's here now. I will do more in-depth videos on just features to really give you guys some great details on how to operate this fish locator.
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[@DNMEBOY]

For anyone wanting to learn how to read the sonar, put it on demo mode, look up a KZbin video explaining how to read sonar and then start picking out the fish on the demo screen. It helped me alot. Fish often appear as little arches on the sonar from what I've seen. Several large arches a couple of big fish and tons of small arches crowded together would be a school. I've only used it on the ice but have had good luck with it.

[@keystonedcannabisreview4851]

I bought a striker 4 about 3 weeks ago and I've been buying parts and pieces to get it all mounted on my kayak. Yesterday afternoon the last part came so I mounted it all up and took the kayak down to the pond at my house. There was about 3/4 of an inch of soft ice so I paddled through all the ice and knocked a hole beside my kayak and dropped the transducer arm into the water and turned the unit on. What insued was some of the most exciting bluegill fishing I've had in years. Awesome little units very powerful tool for the money you spend on it.

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thanks for the good video. Just received and installed mine on my 1947 ducker. Can’t wait to try it here in central Texas. Your information has helped before I even get started. Fish On!🎣. Two thumbs up!👍 👍

[@SilencedByYoutube]

I wish you would spend a little time showing how to spot different sizes of fish and how to read the fishfinder (how to tell between fish and plant/debris etc).

[@nancyosborne-webb646]

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.

[@ryanfischer2889]

I mounted the striker 4 on my kayak. I love the fish finder. So many options and super easy to use. Thanks for the simple but yet informative I formation.

[@ryanfischer2889]

@Ryan John I purchased a transducer mount off of Amazon. And mounted it to a board I made for on the kayak. I mounted the fish finder and transducer on the board that mounts to the front of my cockpit. I have a sit in kayak. I got alot of my ideas off of pinterest

[@ryanfischer2889]

@Ryan John should be super easy to mount. Enjoy your time in the keys

[@jeffree6996]

I bought this in the portable version for ice fishing with the flasher but now I may hook this up to my kayak also. It's a great unit

[@billderinbaja3883]

This is what I was looking for... review of the unit in use. Brilliant kayak solution. All the advantages of fixed mount FF and XDUCER, in a completely portable kit. I'm buying one now.

[@johnsterne178]

any feedback 5 years later I'm looking to buy one to ice fish this season

[@sceneseekers1000]

Bought mine today. Thanks for the extra info! now Im really glad I purchased it.

[@ktgould]

Ordered mine! Thanks for the tips. Going on a sit-in kayak.

[@larrymartinez7358]

Love the video straight to the point very very good information keep up the good work bro and I will be a subscriber to your channel👍🏾

[@nickmenard6477]

I just ordered one because you provided all the info I needed thanks broham

[@plutoplatters]

ha..love that simple wood railing for attachments... perfect

[@chrisgore9700]

Hey thanks a lot I got one for my peddle boat I'm ready to install and take test it out thanks

[@rayholigrocki9583]

Thanks for the review I think I’m picking one up today

[@buclatjustryn2fish815]

Great video I’ve learn a lot on how you explain it. Thnx

[@BangzamChannel_UAE]

Amazing review , amazing boat and Amazing place.... thanks dude

[@wiillthebarbertv9415]

Thank you so much for this video!! I'm buying one.

[@rogerford9998]

One of the better videos out there

[@borntoping]

Great video, thanks! Questions: Is the 5" screen really worth the price difference? Do you feel your missing something with the 3.5" model? Also, can you use the route option without having the waypoint "map" on the screen, for exemple while having the sonar screen on without the waypoint screen? Will it bip if you deviate too much from the route and when you have arrived at the selected waypoint without having the waypoint screen on?

[@John-uj9zy]

I really like your entire set up. My jon boat is mainly for duck hunting. For fishing Im looking to go from a really basic modified kayak to something a little nicer. I need a better a seating position and propulsion for health reasons.

[@zdoutdoors9220]

Bro this was so helpful thanks I am going to buy one 😂

[@laurentklarenaar5436]

Thanks for your Video, very helpful an d clear explanations

[@muratbasarir6046]

Thanks for video.actually helpfull for us.salut from TURKEY

[@cjhoelmolina]

Thanks for the vid. Would be possible that you can do a video on sharing data from the Striker to a pc?

[@limperlunk7292]

Have a video of using this fish finder while catching fish? Thanks for the video!

[@jdguevara4208]

Great video thanks for the Info

[@Baseballfan19946]

Nice video, will come back to it once ive picked mine up

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Sounds good! Thanks for the feedback! I really do appreciate it!

[@Baseballfan19946]

Also does it show the speed of your vessel when in use, on the unit ?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Yes, it does. You can change to MPH or knots in settings.

[@bobbarker2515]

Great review. Can the GPS portion be disabled? If it can, will it remain disabled after turned off and back on? Thanks

[@ryanbernard6550]

Can you do a demonstration on finding the thermocline during warmer months?

[@crankingwithcristianfishin2542]

This is the one I was looking at for my Jon boat

[@bassaccoutant8131]

Appreciate ur time ty. Could u do in-depth between cover and fish on bottom.

[@oilheating214]

Dose it map out to see if there are anything in the way like depth rocks ext

[@lraffucci]

I am thinking of buying one. could you do a run down of all the features/menu options and just tell us what you think it does.

[@mullervolker9814]

I mean, what I do not know, what is most important, is it customisable?

[@gig2846]

Is it possible to display depth, sonar profile, and GPS coordinates on the same screen?

[@badluk1]

Great video! Thank you

[@Voodoo8648]

You should be a music conductor with hand movement like that. Damn boy

[@koltenkeltner8337]

Can you get video of the brush piles with crappie on them? I’m having a hard time identifying unless mine is not calibrated right

[@GhoolerHunter]

Thanks. Wife got me one for Christmas. I put it on the boat this summer. Love it so far but wondered if there are maps you can download for the area you are in?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Unfortunately, this unit is not compatible with maps.

[@michaeltrottier5429]

Thank you for helpful video.

[@huntinglover2002]

Hi, I was just wondering how you mounted the transducer to the boat?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Hello! I mounted the transducer to my Minn Kota trolling motor via mounting hardware included with the fish finder (mounting block, heavy zip tie, and anti-slip rubber sleeve). The transducer was mounted around the circumference of the prop housing, behind the shaft and in front of the prop. Very little interference from the prop.

[@olskoolbk]

How can I set the GPS to bring me back to my original start point?

[@ccook905]

Hey Carlson....great video. I like the top rails you have on your boat. Any info or plans out there that you used to build and mount them?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

The rails are simply made from a #2 pine 1x4 coated in polyurethane. They are bolted to the oarlock holders via zinc bolts, nuts, and washers. No tutorial at this point. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[@tcb069]

i have a striker 4 also , can you do a video explaining the different marking on screen , like whats fish ,schools , objects, ect would be helpful , also what to look out for when fishing . thanks

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

I sure can! I'm planning on getting back out soon (weather permitting) to do a video on the Garmin. You should see one very soon!

[@pancakeonmefacep4276]

Carlson the Outdoorsman have you upload said video yet?

[@shughalonly4724]

@@CarlsontheOutdoorsman thanks for the detailed video ...m also waiting for the video as requested above ...

[@NURSENOMADICRx]

very nice video very informative planning to buy one. Can we use this anywhere in the world or need to buy a additional map thank you

[@JakeCharles_thechattychippewa]

Great video. Can you share how you installed it?. I have 2 boats can I use it between 2 boats?

[@hunterschaferoutdoors0219]

I have this and I use it for ice fishing primarily and am gonna try the boat this year, can you see fish come off the bottom for your lure trolling?

[@stephaniespickard8008]

Does this fish finder show underwater structure such as ledges, humps, and holes?

[@howiemoth3847]

Great vid., does it have bottom contour (chart) split screen option?

[@brandon071194]

What would you recommend getting today I was looking into this one. Not trying to spend 300 but I will if it’s the right one

[@hulkhuggett]

I had no idea there are so many options on this thing. I've had one for a while but I don't know what half of the shit is. Thanks for the video. Can you show us how to find fish on it or what they look like? Thanks again!

[@lamontgray6015]

Haha that's how I feel about em and I just got one in in Winter so I'll see when spring comes

[@adamrichardson9160]

I just bought one for my hobie compass. Hope it helps me catch more crappie and bass.

[@pearljameric]

What did you think of it? Did it help you?

[@dougrichardson1980]

Will the navigation still show a straight line between you and your waypoint even if it is not possible to travel in a straight line to get to it? For example, if your way point is around a corner it would not be possible for you to go straight to it because you would have to follow the contour of the land.

[@jbehzad]

Hi , on the side of traditional view ,you have a vertical view too .How can I set my Garmin to have the same column on right side to see my lure when I do jigging ? Many thanks

[@browntrout611]

Great video, Absolute! Any chance you can try some deep jigging or still fishing at 40 feet or so and show what's happening on the screen? thanks.

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Thanks! Yes, you can vertical jig at that depth with this unit and still receive an accurate reading. One thing I have noticed is tiny jigs don't read very well, but if you're fishing at that depth I'd assume you're using something moderately heavy/large. In my experience, an 1/8 ounce jig or larger reads out very well at those depths.

[@browntrout611]

@@CarlsontheOutdoorsman Thanks for the replay.

[@browntrout611]

@@CarlsontheOutdoorsman When you're spotting your 1/8 oz. jig at 40 foot plus depths do you remember your frequency, gain and scroll settings? I'm guessing 200 khz, auto or manual high gain and ultra or fast scroll, but lower settings might work too.

[@motavice3499]

What did you use for audio? Your audio is fantastic

[@jblackmore78]

when you use the fish id feature what does the number mean i was told it was size of fish i was told thats how far it is from transducer don't really believe either but would like to know also i have a kayak and its mounted to the side so where is the cone straight down or shooting to the side?

[@theplowboipodcast6469]

hi Carlson when you use your waypoint map.. how exactly do you start the track im having trouble navigating back to my waypoint

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

When on your waypoint map, toggle over the waypoint you want to go to. Press the "options" button, choose "navigate to", and it will guide you to your waypoint.

[@theplowboipodcast6469]

Awesome, thanks for the reply. I'll try that next time..

[@amrelsoussy5838]

could you please tell us how you reconise the small and big fishes? and is better to set it on fish symbols or arches symbol? thanks& regrds.. great video

[@sawyer_3759]

Are you using the ice transducer in this video? Thanks!!

[@mrmeangunz4246]

good review.

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Mr MeanGunz, thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it!

[@mrsmartyg122]

great video; thanks! can you explain how the flasher works? We don’t understand the screen.

[@johnoutram5969]

Hi Marty,I live in Queensland Australia . I have a Garmin 5 that is a slightly bigger unit but the basically the same . There are plenty of good Utube videos that cover all facets of the unit.just dial in what you need to know

[@buddhaakara131]

Here's one for you Carl. The mode you use for ice fishing or straight down fishing. How would that work if I wanted to do a little drift fishing in 60-80 feet?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

You can use the flasher or the split frequency. I prefer the split frequency, but you need to keep your jig within range of the transducer in order for it to pick up. Once you see it on your screen you should be able to see all your movements you make. I would recommend that you turn the A-Scope on, this ensures you can see any movement just before it shows up on the screen.

[@chiragtandel4385]

how much price

[@turdsandwicher]

Random question. Do you know of any fish finder or other device that would be able to locate a boat motor I dropped off the back of my boat? I have a real good idea where it is. It is in about 40 feet of fresh lake water but bottom is very dark and muddy. Any ideas?

[@GarysOutdoors]

Great video. Can you mount the transducer inside the kayak hull? Thanks

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Yes, you can. I actually have a kayak and have done this exact thing. All you need is some E6000 adhesive and water weld to secure the transducer to the inside bottom of the kayak. The only thing is you won't get an accurate water temperature reading.

[@SFLRailFan]

Great video. Very informative. I just installed my Striker 4 in a trolling motor mount configuration. How do I set it to display correct depth since the transducer is about a foot and a half below the surface. Any help would be most appreciated. Ted Marshall Sanford, FL

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Hi Ted! I am unsure of any settings that would change the depth readout. I simply measured the distance from the transducer to the top of the water and added that to the depth readout on the sonar. Good luck!

[@ConsumeYourSoul619]

Can i mark multiple coordinates on the map? trying to mark some points around a marine reserve area

[@daviddevine1757]

Question I've same fishfinder has a lot of disturbance in the top foot and half of water could it be air trapped in silicone or settings all the rest of dept is perfect. Transducer is inside kayak thanks.

[@ppjolla]

Hi i have just bought a second hand kayak with garmin four fishfinder. my depth display reads the top as the deep part and teh bottom as one or zero. please how do i reverse this. thanks in advance. Tokolosh

[@TheRealJoeyB]

So where is the sensor to view the fish...how do you mount it.. Guess it can be removed too

[@chrisgore9700]

could you show us when you get over a school of fish what it looks like thank you

[@ants00]

I plan to use this with a jet ski in the river. Does the depth update quickly and will the depth indicator work under 1 ft? Also how fast does the speed update? My speedo broke and would like to use this instead.

[@tomgaudette4597]

Great video. I do have a question. I'm on the ocean mostly and I'm in the market for a gps/fish finder like this. Do you know if it shows ferry tracks on the waypoint map or if you have to create your own?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

You would have to create your own. The maps come completely unmarked and allow you to create them from scratch. Good luck!

[@andreasjohansson8528]

Hi good video! Have you tried the a-scope when vertical fishing? Use full? Tnx for reply ( sorry if the English is bad I'm from Sweden) 😂

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

I haven't used that feature yet, but I will be sure to do a video on it sometime. Normally I will vertical jig directly under my transducer while in flasher mode. The unit itself is excellent for vertical jigging. Very little lag and lots of detail on screen.

[@bluegill2030]

Found this video again! 😁 How does the transducer read out? Meaning does it read more out to the rear of the boat or front? If you were to troll for fish, is it going to read what you already went past or what’s coming up ahead of you? I think I’m going to get one because it sounds like this finder is well worth the money

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Depends on where the transducer is located. If it is mounted towards the bow, your readings will be directly underneath you. However, if you mount the transducer at the stern of your boat, your readings will be directly behind you.

[@tationrommel1336]

What does the brown and blue wire do and if they do something then does blue go to negative and brown to positive or blue to positive and brown to negative?

[@stevenfarmer1214]

Hi Carlson, I just rigged up the Striker 4 CV. I'm on a southern Ontario lake with is quite tea stained so I do get a lot of interference. I'm having trouble locating the thermocline on the Striker. Can you comment on the best frequency/settings to see this? What would it look like on the Striker? Thank you!

[@deesabird6799]

Any response to this question?

[@tonyjones9057]

How do you set the time on your Garmin Stryker 4 or the dv?

[@robertmenzel5580]

Carlson great video I’ve got a question on striker 4 . How do I record my own route . The lake I fish is full of stumps . I’m lookin to record my route so I can come back same path hopefully to avoid stumps. Thanks for you’re time .👍

[@jesuslovesmejustsaying4778]

sorry, i'm on my kids account so disregard the name. On my garmin I go to the gps waypoint map, from there I hit the menu and there is an option to record route.

[@silverstuddedsabertoothdream]

I just bought one, but, having problems finding fish, can you do a demo for finding fish,then marking that point for future trips ?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Yes, Zane, I am planning on doing a demonstration video shortly on how to locate, mark, and come back to fish on the Garmin Striker 4.

[@SilencedByYoutube]

I just commented above then read this comment. Any updates? I just bought one too and I'm going to install it on my Kayak. I've never used a fishfinder before and would really like a nice detailed tutorial. I'm sure many anglers would appreciate it. All the videos on youtube are unboxing and basic reviews.

[@zipzip8239]

great overview. whats the wood railing? i assume you made it, any tutorial or close up look at it?

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

Thank you! The wood railing is just a #2 pine 1x4 that I coated with polyurethane. It is bolted to the oarlock holders using zinc bolts, nuts, and washers. Unfortunately, I cannot do a tutorial on it as I no longer have the canoe in this video. Hope this helps!

[@KrucialFishing]

Do you have any pics of what fish look like on this unit

[@Titan-zz5km]

I’m not sure if you said this but what is the minimum depth it will read?

[@donsgotmoney]

Great video, is the GPS built into the unit, or do you have to purchase something separately to operate it? Thanks,

[@CarlsontheOutdoorsman]

GPS works right out of the box. No additional parts are necessary to operate it other than a battery.

[@Lambert-hr7sm]

I want to get a fish finder for rental skiffs since I don't own my a boat. Would the striker 4 portable kit work without having to drill holes? ( I don't think my skiff rental place would appreciate that )

[@Brett523]

is there anyway to get ClearVu on the portable one?

[@rafaelduraes42]

Hi, how are you? Well, you did some video catching fish through Sonar. Gramin wanted to see how it works.

[@keepitreelcatfishing5883]

You have it mounted on a ball or directly to the kayak ?

[@stevenelliott3444]

How do I put in a location where I want to go from Google earth map ?

[@K8lin19]

I saw that you had reviewed the portable kit. Would you not want to use this kit as it comes in a kayak or canoe? Or it too inconvenient and need to be mounted?

[@shakeelsonde3423]

Sir the camera is built in the GPS or have to sepret fix under base?

[@rocketappliantist4969]

I just wish this came with an SD card slot to load charts from Navionics. It already has GPS so it doesn't seem like it would be too hard for them to integrate

[@davidhazen2394]

My Garmin striker 4 show fish shapes and labels them by number such as size 1 through 9. I am assuming size 9 are the bigger fish. What I am curious is how do I know how big each fish size is according to number?

[@SnapBackCollector211]

Where do you have to setup the transducer for a canoe ?

[@mariobeauvais6123]

would the flasher mode pick up a downrigger ball?

[@zachelliott632]

How does the battery work? Does it need to connect to a 12V like a trolling motor or does it charge?

[@matomitrovic6502]

Is it possible to put whole fish finder inside the hull of the boat

[@scot3176]

Are you able to increase the size of the speed reading? Thanks!