Garmin Striker 4 Portable kit Unboxing and Assembly!!!

[@angelomisterioso]

Hey, thanks a ton! This really helped me a lot. The instructions included with the Striker 4 were about as much help as a hole in the head.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that. It always amazes me that I still have people that come and use this video. I wish I had been monetized for this but I am still waiting on that. Feel free to come and follow me on Instagram @reelkillerfishn 🙌 I'm super glad thr video helped you

[@angelomisterioso]

@@BrandonBReelKillerFishn Thanks for helping me. Now I'm gonna ''pass it on''. :)

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

@@angelomisterioso 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@topwaterhits7212]

This actually helped me put mine together. One thing I noticed and confirmed- everyone else used the front threaded bolt hole while you use the back; seems they both work the same only you can't slide the GPS out easily using the front bolt (as the base is turned backwards). Anyways thanks for the help bro.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

No prob , I was new to edit ,but I glad I helped Thank you

[@srosenwinkel]

Im finding that the back set of bolts prevent the battery from sitting in its spot.. makes more sense to use the front set of threaded holes for the reason.

[@brendana5174]

Where does that Black rubber washer go?

[@TrackOneBatavia]

Yeah that's what I'm wondering too

[@alangrossmann3687]

@@TrackOneBatavia Seems to fit next to the plastic spool that the bolt goes through to connect the transducer to the suction cup and transducer mount. They don't show the spool at all in the drawing but you can see the black washer on the arm.

[@johnshutt3357]

I like the way you showed it helped me out. Thanks

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

No problem and can't believe how long ago I did this and that it is still helping people so much 🙌🙌🙌

[@ItsInova]

*Looks good even in daylight **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it was exactly what it was described to be , works awesome , overall happy with product*

[@mraimwell]

Great job well done, helped me greatly !!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Thanks! This is such an older video. I can't believe it still gets watches a fuse. I'm just glad it is still there to help people

[@joehemenway3491]

Saved the day on Christmas- thanks!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. Glad it helps you out, but as you could probably see in the comments, I did put that one spot a little too far and had to move it. But at the time I made this video I did not know how to edit so well. I'm on Instagram too

[@armytruck08]

You forgot to mention , you had to move the the screen display mount from the first 3holes you screwed in . The battery will not seat in its place in that position. I noticed you corrected that later in the vid and did not mention your correction. The display mount goes to the front 3 mounting holes . Good job though.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

😂😂 you my friend are a clever one ... I meant to have words saying I did that but forgot at the end of edits

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

You win the day🏆👊 . I need more subs like you.

[@armytruck08]

I found that the assembly instructions for this unit were an absolute joke . Shows how to attach the handle, and halfway assembled transducer mount , wtf . I’m still left with 1 extra small rubber washer ? . I think it goes on the transducer. Can’t wait to get out to use this.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

@@armytruck08 yeah they were not very helpful I originally made this just to have some content but later was glad that I did

[@mikematousek6239]

I caught that too, Mark. One question...what is the black rubber washer for?

[@williamkeith8875]

How did you the battery in the compartment so easily

[@emmaleighwilson4986]

He put it on backwards that's why it's so hard

[@macussa]

The kit brings everything, baterry and all?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Yes charger, all of that.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Yes click the link in the description below and it will take you right to it

[@jorgehidalgo9480]

Your video saved me. The instructions for this were horrible. Thx for posting!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

your very welcome

[@bobnay6241]

Can you show how to set. Thanks Bob

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I have a couple of videos to put out before I leave for Tennessee tomorrow I will try to get to it when I get back from that trip

[@BrockVale]

Awesome video!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Thank you this video is doing far better than I ever hoped.

[@Aooxnqq]

Thanks for making the video, it sure helped me out. The comments and answers help too. What is a nocqua battery, and how does it help?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

The company is awesome and it is a small battery about the size of a Rubik's cube and it runs my down scan. Side view 71sv for 2 days It comes in a really nice carrying pouch charger and is completely waterproof

[@eriknorton8127]

Thanks for the video! I have one question: if you were to use this in a kayak (mostly on calm lakes, but sometimes the occasional rain or 20mph winds that cause waves) would you consider the bag to have enough protection for the battery? It’s tempting to use this setup since it’s portable and convenient, but things getting wet is a concern of mine.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

The only thing you want to make sure you keep dry are the actual connections. Use a heat wrap seall if you need to.. I have this on my 12 ft Hobie outback.. Don't use it anymore because I got the Garmin UHD SV but there's no problems with it getting wet. They are made too

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Feel free to hit me up on IG Reelkillerfishn

[@RickMeister64]

The bag with the succion cup assembly parts comes with a 1/8” thick black rubber washer for some reason. No clue where this goes. The plastic spacer seems to be 3/16” too short. Looks like that black rubber washer should go there but it’s too thick. Any idea what this rubber washer is for? I called Garmin and they don’t even know.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Lol 🤣 No I really do not know. I don't think I even used that and now I have this hooked up on my Hobie

[@user-yb2kq5xe9g]

Lots of questions here on that black washer! Ultimately, it goes on one side of the plastic spool spacer, although it's a bit too wide to just slide in easily. It requires some fussing and delicate mechanics! I sprayed the washer, and one side of the plastic spacer with a bit of silicone (use any light lube), then held it with needle-nose pliers, across the washer hole so I was dealing with only one edge, so it wouldn't bend. I put the spacer in place with the bolt (not protruding on the other side), and holding pliers with washer in one hand, I inserted a flat blade screwdriver between the plastic spacer and the frame and twisted, to create a tiny bit more space. Boom! Slid right in, with a bit of finger adjusting to align the bolt with the washer hole. That's my hack! There may be others, but it would super helpful if Garmin was to address this really minor engineering design issue. As to the instructions, I looked at them for like a half hour, hurt my brain, and eventually just puzzled it out (before I saw this video! Good one, dude). Vastly improve the instructions, Garmin! Otherwise, it's a great piece of fishing kit!!

[@user-yb2kq5xe9g]

I should have said it goes on the rotating transducer mount, where you'd figure it ought to go. It does!

[@gaetanmainville7770]

How do you fix the transducer on a boat if you do not use your own

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I used to use the suction cup that came with it but now it is mounted on my Hobie

[@behzadzahraei7393]

Thank you so much amazing 🙏🙏🙏

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

👊👊👊

[@martinrodriguez83668]

Thanks for tip

[@kayakbassaholic4545]

thank you for this . More helpful than you know . the instructions Garmin sends with these kits are atrocious

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Your welcome man thanks for checking itI have some fishing videos if you wouldn't mind checking out and liking a few of those it would help me with my channel 🙏🙌🙌

[@topwaterhits7212]

SERIOUSLY LOL it skips a ton of steps.

[@rubyli1739]

Thank you very much for this video! It really helps!😊

[@testpptestppvz2555]

Just got one, but charging the battery can be hard since the connectors are not easy to be unplugged, any suggestions?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Completely change to a nocqua battery ..very easy 🙌 If you order it offline it should get to you very quickly or you can go to a local place that sells Yak attack and be able to find them. That's what I ended up doing because I didn't like the way the battery attached either. I am by no means any type of electrician and I actually hate wiring but it was so simple with the kit. I felt like such an adult 🙌

[@henrycarlson]

Super helpful thank you

[@strnto8967]

Thanks man! Do you still have this fish finder? What do you think of it?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Yes I do and I love it to death it has seriously been one of my best investments

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I like to use it just to find my depth sometimes when I am in my jon boat and I'm definitely going to be using it on my kayak

[@markvenasky7714]

Good video. How long is the transducer cord?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

A few feet

[@daved3570]

I just bought one of these and mine came with a foam block to put the transducer in. I'm not sure what this is for. Also, I want to use it for ice fishing but not sure how to put it in the water. Since the suction cup will be useless.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Just stick a bundle of the cord in or around the foam piece and it will make it float you can even put that one piece inside of it to hold it that's about as much info as I can give you cuz I am in Texas and don't ice fish lol

[@armytruck08]

The block is for the bottom of a kayak. You stick it to the floor of a kayak then set the transducer in it and it will work through the hull .

[@AJ-vd8hn]

Does this kit come with the trolling motor mount for the transducer? A suction cup mount wouldn't serve much purpose for me as I have an inflatable pontoon boat.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I believe so I'm at work right now so I don't really have too much of a chance to see this but I wanted to respond to you as fast as I could but I am pretty sure click that link that is in the description below and it should get it to you

[@parmesean7584]

does the battery come charged in the box?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

It does have a little charge but not a lot but charges fairly quickly

[@parmesean7584]

@@BrandonBReelKillerFishn thanks, how long do you think it will last out of the box

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

@@parmesean7584 maybe a couple hours out of the box. Last ya all freaking day when it charged though 🤘 One of my best investments

[@AddictedAngler]

I had an striker 4 and I sold it and I regret it every day . Was great on my kayak and great on ice

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Def my fav toy of year 🏆🏆

[@Joeyskitty]

very helpful, thanks.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

You're welcome ,please be sure whenever you screw it onto the platform that you do have to move it forward from where I had it

[@josephhutter7100]

How do you remove the handle from the mount?

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

There is a screw on the backside of each one of the handle entry areas you unscrew them and pull out the handle

[@josephhutter7100]

ReelKillerFishn thanks for the reply. Mine must be different. You pop on the handle and then screw it on. I’ve removed the screws, but the handle remains stuck on the mount.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

@@josephhutter7100 ohhhhhh ,yeah mine too just never tried to pop the handle back off 🤔 I will try later

[@josephhutter7100]

ReelKillerFishn appreciate it! Let me know if you figure it out!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

@@josephhutter7100 for sure I'll check it out after I'm done making this KZbin video I'm making right now I have plenty others if you want to check them out

[@larryblanchard8410]

you never put the rubber washer in with the spacer on the transducer mount

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I've never needed it , this was one of my first unboxing videos I done I'm still always surprised I have people coming over to watch, but I do always greatly appreciate it, since then I have gotten a lot better and so have the video quality please feel free to go check out some of the other videos and comment on them

[@Chulkov89]

I also had it left over. Doesn't seem to make a big deal. Great video.

[@justinstewart437]

This helped me. Thanks!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

No problem Im just glad that for such an older video of mine that it's getting such good views and that it's helping people so much It has me so stoked 🙌🙌

[@hoodcountysbaddrivers8413]

Great Informative video! Thanks!

[@RaulGarciaFishingandOutdoors]

Was so close to get one of those this year!!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

If you get one definitely look at the affiliate links in my description it is the best freaking deal ever comes with literally everything you need

[@RaulGarciaFishingandOutdoors]

@@BrandonBReelKillerFishn ya is cheap in the states!! Here the cheapest even amazon is about $250 Canadian, i will definitely get one in the future.

[@joeysimons02]

whenever i press traditional or flasher it just says transducer disconnected when everything is brand new and i know its all plugged in correctly

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Hmmm I've never had a problem like that I would call them or message them and have them take care of it I just put out a whole nother video showing me using it to this day I actually used it to catch my first 2021 fish on Saturday

[@FishingWithBottles]

Thanks for this! Helped me out!

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

No problem man I'm glad it did I hope you noticed as some others did that you have to move it a little bit to actually get it into that spot I at first put it a little too far back and at the beginning I did not know how to edit videos as well as I do now

[@fishing_ct7522]

This helped a lot

[@OptimizedOutdoors]

We definitely need to look into one of those! Thanks for sharing bro!

[@notblazedfordays9536]

You ain’t even gonna mention that you switched the gps brackets to the front bracket on account of the battery not fitting in the holder with it in the way back mounted?! Not classy to mention you switched it to the front

[@bobbybirdfishing8008]

my graphs are soo key would feel blind without them.

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

I love this thing I swear it's the best purchase of this year . It is super portable and works great on my Jon boateverything about my boat is removable and I want to keep it that way unless I get a bigger one

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

😎👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@petercrocker3637]

decent video. much better than the instructions you receive from Garmin (who I give a D-). However, learn to use the editing function in your video recorder. Could have shorten the video by 10 minutes and removed all the clumsy drops and missteps

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

This video is 2 years old now I have learned a lot since then and use Adobe Pro premiere now. I greatly appreciate it though I should actually do another one showing where else to actually mount from where I originally did 🙌🙌 I give your comment an A+ Very nice and constructive critiques

[@keng5458]

THANK YOU without this video I could not put this darn thing together! There are a couple questions remaining. The purpose of the small black rubber donut. I think it’s a spacer for the wing nut assembly. Also the wing nut adjustment. What is the best angle for the transducer? Like an “L” in the water?

[@Jackbp08]

Yes it is supposed to be parallel with the surface of the water

[@archergcwa]

If you use the three back screws to mount it, then you won’t be able to put your battery in the battery well. There aren’t two ways to mount this. There is only one way and that’s using the front three screw holes. If you’re going to do a video it’s important that you know what the hell you’re talking about

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

You are correct this video is supeeerrr old and I was doing it on the fly .

[@altair458]

👍👍👍👍👍👌

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Thanx

[@frankcafolla328]

Why do you need the annoying music?

[@DerekRamsey-c4q]

He had the transducer wire on the wrong side of the mount but the video helped as the instructions it came with are horrible

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Your camera is waaay too close...

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Yeah so sorry I've gotten better, this was quite a while ago that I did this

[@chargerfish1]

Very obscure instructions on this thing

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

Yeah They weren't that great. Hopefully I helped some even though then I didn't know how to edit very well. I really do hope it helped