Garmin Striker Plus 7SV On the Water - First Time, Lessons Learned

[@dukeduke3599]

This is literally the information that MOST IF NOT ALL other videos don’t explain. Thank you.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Sweet man. I need to do a follow-up to it. People seem to like this info a lot

[@dukeduke3599]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing I couldn’t find this information on forums or other KZbinrs. You made it very clear on how much the distance were from the graph and real time.

[@BrandonHughes-g7m]

Can’t wait to order mine. My next purchase for my kayak. Will be my first fish finder

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Nice. It's great to know the temps, the structure, and see fish. Don't forget that the standard 2d chirp is awesome for the dropshot or roadbeds. People sleep on it now with DS and SV.

[@BrandonHughes-g7m]

@ I’ll keep note of that for sure. What fish finder and transducer mount do you recommend for it?

[@LowellFrancisco]

Me too, still learning to use my fish finder.😀👍

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

It's seriously not as easy as plug and go 😂 I have been trying to pay more attention to it right now so I can learn what I am seeing on the screen.

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Definitely on my list of upgrades is to get a fish finder unit for the kayak, probably wait until next year though. Some good info on this unit, I've looked into this one before.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I am enjoying this one way more than my Garmin Striker 4.

[@backyardfishing1]

Just picked up a display model for 225$ 7sv plus. Going to try to install it this weekend

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

That's a really good deal. I recently started using my electronics a little more, and a good down scan (clearvue) really does make a difference. Are you putting it on scotty rails? If you need the part numbers for the mounts, I can send them.

[@backyardfishing1]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing I am thinking about something like that so I can put it on and take it off easily. Would the scotty rail do that?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

@@backyardfishing1 I do the same with mine. A Scotty mount transducer arm and a Scotty mount flush mount for the find. Sending over the links .. one sec

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

@@backyardfishing1 okay, not a shameless plug, but this video description has every part and links to most. Scotty mounts, battery, nuts and bolts. It should have everything. I did a little something different with the battery box after a while, but you get everything you could need to start in that description.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Helps if I put the video with the links in here 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqrEZKSvqM9si6M&ab_channel=TravisDoesKayakFishing

[@mangodoc10]

Better video than the others. Thanks.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I appreciate it. I have never been able to recover the same interested in my videos.

[@mangodoc10]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing question for you- when the unit maps the bottom does it save all that data when you power it off or do you have to remap every time you go out?

[@PeterRanieriII]

Great video man, just got side scan and am learning how to use it so this is helpful. I remember you commented on my early videos, never realized you had a kayak channel as well man, great stuff and congrats on getting past that 1k!

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

No worries man. Yeah, the 1,000 sub is an accomplishment for me. I have never shared anything like this before anywhere. Very exciting. I need to do a follow-up on this, but being completely honest, not a lot has changed. I still use it the exactly, and really exclusively this way.

[@Zellamo1]

Got the same unit on my yak. Also had same reaction about the mapping lol. Good explination and video bro. 👍

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Thanks. It's about time to follow-up on it now that I have used it bunch. It was almost too early to really know lessons, but I do now lol. No kidding man. The maps I want way more than I realized.

[@chrisfountain856]

Are you using a Pelican Kayak? I was nervous how the fins would hurt the transducer or clarity, but it looks perfectly clear? Thanks for the awesome review!!

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Yeah, I use a Pelican Catch 110 HD II. I don't get any interference with mine. I have started using it heavily this year. The clearvue-down scan is where it's at on this unit for me.

[@AngryFisherman]

Just the video I was looking for I have the same sounder time to start recording

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Thanks. Wish I could recapture this video. People really like this one.

[@WeretheRoberts]

yea, man that was a great first impression... I don't have one on my kayak yet (still lol)... Talking to some guys though, it may be better to not have a touch screen because they have a tendency to go all wonky and there's no manual override to turn off the touch screen feature. I'm not sure how true that is, but it's just what I've heard from a couple guys. Again, you have chosen wisely... lol Nice review, Travis!!!

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I never thought about that with the touch screens but it makes sense. I know for navigation it would be nice, but the zoom buttons help out a lot with that. If you get one, I would recommend staying away from the entry models. I didn't like my Garmin Striker 4 at all. This one is mid-range and I love it.

[@WeretheRoberts]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing cool. Great advice.

[@andysmith6686]

Great video explains alot thanks

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronnasonjr4857]

Well done! I have the same unit and have had the same issues learning as there is not much tutorial out there for this unit.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I need to go back and do a final thoughts on this. I have learned a lot on it, but still feel lacking so much just because of the maps not being on it.

[@ronnasonjr4857]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing I agree, kinda wished I had spent a little more and went with maps and an SD card option... Tight lines!

[@iamalemontree]

Great video! Is it just one single transducer for both down view and side view brother?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Yup. Just a single transducer does the side, scan, and chart creation.

[@AnglingSpiders]

Looks great, might need to upgrade at some point.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I never liked using my Garmin Striker 4. This one is fun to use. I do wish it had the contour maps already, but there is also something fun about mapping it yourself.

[@reelfeelfishing]

Sweet video and solid setup. I'm learning electronics on my kayak this year for the first time. It is a process hahhaa

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I hear you. Before this, I used my Garmin Striker 4 twice. This one has way more of a learning curve.

[@BrandonHughes-g7m]

Hey Travis how do you like your striker? Been thinking about getting one for my kayak. How’s quality for the price on side scan?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

The sidescan is amazing on it actually. Way better than I thought it would be. The only down side is it does lake maps but if you plan to relay sidescan and down scan to find fish and structure, it rocks.

[@BrandonHughes-g7m]

@ thanks for the info and good depth on this fish finder. This will be my next purchase after my trolling motor battery comes in this week. How much more for the NAV version?

[@jasonhiatt2426]

Curious. Have the same kayak, do you notice much drag from that transducer arm and transducer?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Not really. I can normally do about 3 - 4 MPH which is what I was doing before that.

[@CALIBEAR]

Very nice amigo!

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Thanks man!

[@gnvnew4170]

Wow, 30k views!

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Yeah, this one is lightening in a bottle. I have a few that go into the sounds, but this one still gets between 60-120 views every 48 hours. Not really sure why though.

[@Shunya0101]

I have my eye on this fish finder for my kayak. Did this get in the way of casting?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Not at all. I still use the Scotty mount on my Old Town PDL 106, just without the transducer mount.

[@Shunya0101]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing thanks for the reply and info.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Man I like that that is awesome. I don't have a fish finder but I keep saying I'm would like to get one. Just saying all the different views with cool & seeing was below you too. What I really love the most is how it tells you how deep the water is underneath you. Question does it give you any speed mileage? That is an awesome Fish finder that you got man. I know you are happy about this toy.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

It sure does. I have gotten up to 3mph. for me that is a good pace. I am enjoying it but still have a bunch more to learn.

[@topchannel1279]

are you using a GT52HW-TM transducer?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I am. GT52HW-TM.

[@troycostin294]

I have the same one . I’m struggling for decent settings - your settings alot more clearer then mine . What’s your settings

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I would have to set the gain manually pretty much every trip. Settings> Gain. I went down I think two maybe three. This allowed me to see soft vs hard bottoms more easily. I would adjust my noise settings each trip too. I would want less interference at or 1 in muddy, 2 in stained, 3 in two foot of visibly, and 4 in ultra clear. Turn surface noise off and just leave it there. No need to see that IMO. That's really it. I know someone else had a similar issue and it was their transducer cable having a problem, but it's likely just needing a tweaking or two as you are thinking.

[@josephmartin249]

What mount are you using for the fish finder and transducer ?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Great question. Scotty 141 and Scotty 368 adapters. Both are on amazon. You will have to go to Lowes and get some bolts and nuts to use, but that is easy. Take the 368 part and get one that fits the hole.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

368 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FPQZ95K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

141 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0174X6T5A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Excellent dude

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Thanks ✌️

[@Chaos10691]

Is that the Striker Vivid series? Thinking of getting the 7sv

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I am not sure if it is part of the Vivid series. I don't think it its. It's 499 for this one but the imaging is awesome. The only downside to this is not having built in maps. It's can take some time to complete contour mapping from a kayak. Everything else is fire.

[@drewhil23]

is the sv worth the extra money? do you use it alot?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Most trips, I do. I think it's great for discovery structure, depth, suspended fish, and temperature. All the things most units do. I love the side scan. However, if I could do this again, I would spend a little more. I know that sounds crazy, but MAPS! Unless you have a motorboat, it takes forever to get contours mapped and it will never look the same as premade map. Let me say this, I would take this over any other sonar. I have tried in the sub 600 range. Hands down.

[@twopassionsfishing386]

Nice 👍

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Thanks.

[@ryancorcoran6011]

can you scroll around the screen and mark waypoints while using sidevu?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Not with the side view. I like this model, but I probably would have invested another couple of hundred in something with built-in maps and marking features if I were shopping for a unit knowing what I know about doing my own.

[@perttusoini902]

Hi, you can scroll the screen and mark waypoints: 1. From a sonar view, use the arrow keys to select a location to save. 2. Press ”Select” symbol. 3. If necessary, edit the waypoint information. This information is located in the Garmin Vivid manual under the topic ”Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using the Device Keys”.

[@garymoore4045]

How come screen isn't bright, hardly see it.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Out of the 30,000 views, you are the only one to mention this, it's pretty clear to me. I might check your eyes or electronic device.

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Just so you know, I keep an eye out for your uploads 👍

[@ulydoingthings]

I'm interested in this Garmin unit. A year or so later do you still like it?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I ended up selling it because I wanted maps that were built-in. Making your own takes forever. If you are looking to fish points, humps, ledges, or ditches, you might want to get one with maps. Good unit, but maps are a big deal.

[@ulydoingthings]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing which unit did you get? I was thinking it would be better if it had maps. And I want something I can take in fresh water and coastal inshore fishing

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

​@@ulydoingthings I picked up the Lowrance Elite 7FS. It's not the most pocket friendly with maps, but it has taken my offshore fishing to a new level. I was looking at the Hummingbird 7CV. It's also "livescope" ready so if I ever get some more change, I can get the ultimate in sonar.

[@ulydoingthings]

@Travis Does Kayak Fishing Awesome thanks for the info!

[@LowKeyAngler]

nice i am looking into getting this fish finder. and congrats on the channel growth since we first found each others channel. love the info by the way make my choice easier

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

This is a good one. I wish it had maps but the contour mapping provides it's own fun. Yeah and thanks. You still rocking the Nucanoe?

[@LowKeyAngler]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing i am but in moving and all i haven't been able to get it out till this last weekend got on 3 bass easy. made me miss the kayak ill drop that video soon. but i have a way i can help with maps on this issue. shoot me a message ill explain. don't want to say out loud lol. As i plan on making a video explaining how to get maps

[@LowKeyAngler]

with the 7sv since it doesnt have maps or sd card slot

[@philelrod603]

What settings do you use to see your drop shot as it falls under the boat?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

The setting where you buy a 1200 fish finder. In all seriousness, downscan would probably show it if you were right on top of it.

[@acexayaphet786]

Battery set up for it?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

I ran that most the day on a 9 ah battery. It's very little draw. The unit is about 1ah draw.

[@acexayaphet786]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing perfect! Looking at the exact fish finder for the Jon boat. I appreciate the reply man.

[@brianfoulks9023]

what size screen is it again?

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

7 inches actual screen size, 9 inches total. It's pretty big on the kayak but not crazy large.

[@jpslupik]

use maps on ur phone man. thats what i do.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

That was my workaround until I upgraded. The maps are different. The location n the phone is off just a little, the direction doesn't hold right, and it doesn't have the overlays. I did upgrade for maps and don't regret it but think this is a solid unit it self.

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

Why you buying a graph when you need to buy a trimmer 😂

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Why buy a trimmer when you can buy a camera.

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

@@TravisDoesKayakFishing I already have both.

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

@@FranklinHicks-qs4gs then you are back to sonar 🤣