HOW TO LEVEL A TRANSDUCER For The Best Picture Possible, Ep 6021

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Today we are talking about getting the best possible picture from your unit by leveling the transducer. If the transducer is not sitting level with the boat when it is in the water, you will not have a great picture when using SI, DI or 2D. Using these simple steps you can find the perfect angle for your transducer! #ACCCrappieStix #BoneHead #Asleepatthereel #Thumpgel #SniperMarine #CrappieCove
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[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you for checking out this video. This should take you about 15-30 minutes, it is not hard at all, but very important. Let me know in the comments what you think of these steps. Thanks for watching.

[@JETMECH401ST]

Great video brother. Ty also for serving our country and for praying & giving the Lord Jesus honor & glory. 🙌🏻

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

My pleasure!! thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. It means a lot! Have a blessed day Sir!

[@KM.130]

Thank you for such a simple to understand video. And thanks for your service to our country and biggest thanks for not being afraid to openly pray. This country and world needs all we can get! God Bless you.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you for the awesome comment. I appreciate it. I saw your other comment about the knife and making a line. I have never thought of that. Great idea. Have a blessed day my friend and again, thank you for the awesome comment. God bless you brother!

[@tobbyabshire1211]

Thanks for the video, I just install my Helix 10 on console been searching for something on KZbin on how to level my transducer. This was def. the ticket. Again appreciate the video.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Awesome!! I’m glad the video was a help. That is my goal. Thank You for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@bluehundo]

Glory to God brother! Thanks for the help leveling my transducer!!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Any time, glad I could help. It is amazing how good of a picture you get once it is level! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@timdare0831]

Really enjoyed the video. The only thing that could have been better was at the end when your showing the drop-off, the camera was to far back and could not see what you was pointing out on the screen. But the rest was great. Thank you

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you and sorry I had it back to far. I will have to go back and watch the video so I can see where it is that you are talking about and see what I can do about explaining it. Thanks so much and happy Thanksgiving!

[@jeffbaker8883]

Great information. Loved the prayer at the beginning and thank you for your service.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Glad you enjoyed it and Thank You. Glad you liked the prayer. God allowed me to do this so I need to take every opportunity to glorify him!

[@Halfdead211]

Best video I’ve seen by far only bummer was not being able to see the difference at the end cause the camera was so far..Thanks for the video

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you Sir. Sorry about the distance in the camera angle but glad it helped you. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@jmrose60]

Good helpful info. Thanks Sarge!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Glad to help!

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Luv that you start with prayer and prayer on your video, Thank you! Encouraging and bold. And thank you for this simple transducer leveling. Just got two Garmin….video right on time.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to not only watch, but leave a comment. I try and answer every comment, sometimes takes a little longer like this when I am out of town, but Thank You and have a blessed day!

[@makinwavestv6659]

Great video Sarge, first time I ever did this I dropped my level in the lake lol good info. Keep them coming my brother.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Ha ha I worried about that. I had to buy a new one for this video because I can not for the life of me figure out where my old one is. Thank you Sir!

[@derrickdaniels9947]

Thanks, I have been eyeballing each time before entering the lake. Can't wait to see the difference.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Should help you out a lot. Let me know!

[@richardbushey4134]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank You, Glad it was helpful!

[@C.Fowler]

Transducer, leveling, made easy, thank you, sir!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank You for watching and the comment. Hope it helped you!

[@jerryleespeights5227]

Good helpful information.thanks you Sarge

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@kfred]

Good information brother!Well done!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thanks for watching

[@yardleykennedy9689]

I check my transducers every six months or so to be sure they haven't somehow been jostled and become even slightly unlevel. Great video my friend!!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Good tip! I probably should do that but don't I just go by my picture but probably need to check it. Thanks for commenting my friend.

[@KM.130]

Once you have it level and image is where you want it to be, take the very tip of a knife and make two slight scratch marks directly in line as reference points. One mark at pivot point and one on the transducer. Or, use a white permanent marker if scratch mark would bother you. Then, you’ll always have a means to visually confirm angle has not changed.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

@@KM.130 awesome idea!!!

[@mikebartolini2918]

That was awesome information thanks

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank You, Glad it was helpful!

[@robertjohnson7926]

Great Video, you made it look easy, I am going to check mine tomorrow

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

ha ha, it is not hard. The hardest part for me is being old and having the get on the ground and back up after working on the transducer! 😂 It is not hard and really takes not time. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@DerekRC]

Good tips thanks Chris. I was just going to level the boat then the transducer.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Glad I could help! When that thing is level the picture is amazing. Hope it works out for you Sir and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@randyjenkins2710]

did what you said and the fish showed up real good. thks

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Awesome!!! glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@jhawk738]

awesome tip, great video.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Glad you liked it! Hope it helps

[@randyjenkins2710]

thks. Can't wait to do that tonight and try it out on the lake tomorrow

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Good luck! and let us know how it worked for you. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@horacelee880]

Thank you so very much for that instructional video Chris! I never knew it would make such a difference on my Lowrance HDS but it was like Night & Day how the images popped out after doing the leveling trick. Thanks again and continue making GREAT Videos my Bro. HE aka Fishbonz

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

I am so glad to hear that. Thank you for letting me know. I know it worked for me, but not many people let me know afterwards if the information on the video helped them. So glad it helped and also one thing that I did not say on there is this is something you might want to do every 6 months to a year, especially if you are fishing areas like I am in where you get a lot of standing timber. One jolt can mess it up, so not a bad idea to check it. Thanks again for watching and commenting. We lost my father-in-law yesterday so life is a bit hard right now and knowing that something I put out helped someone makes my day. Have a blessed day my friend.

[@horacelee880]

You`re welcome Chris. I absolutely love your Videos because you not only video your success`s ,but Failures as well. Not everyone does that. Also your sound track "Find A Way" takes me to another place. I salute you my brother You`ve done it right.I`m so sorry for your loss my friend & Prayers Up.

[@moali1169]

Good man for praying first!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you, that is the way it should be each time. I appreciate it.

[@awfoutdoors6299]

Good information, I need to do this soon.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

You should, it makes a world of difference!

[@KidBako]

Best video explanation I have come across! I'm installing a Stern Saver on my 16' aluminum Lund today (original screw holes are leaking like crazy), so this will be the perfect opportunity to use your leveling method - simply and easy. Thanks so much for the video. PS - Think i will tie a cord to my level - lol!

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you and yes a cord might be a good thing!😃

[@IgorLjevak]

Awesome video, learning so much. In the instructions it says mount the trancducer next to the motor but I see you have your right under it?

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you. Yeah honestly I did not read the instructions when before I did it. Technically it should be on the side. The reason for this is so the motor does not create static or fuzz on the screen. In my case it worked. What ever you do, make sure that you measure it and keep the thing straight. That is why I did it there because I could measure from the bottom, instead of from an angle. I hope that helps. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment. Sorry it took so long, been on the road and came home to a dead computer. More videos coming soon as i finish building this one. Have a blessed Day!

[@bthompson101202]

This makes sense why my sonar never seems correct on my 18ft pontoon. I go out this weekend so this is great info.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Glad I could help!!! It seems like a lot of work to do, but it really is not. My picture is better and I get a consistent depth even running 65 MPH where it used to blink after a certain speed!

[@crappiexpress5633]

I had no idea. Now I know

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

ha ha, give it a try and see if it helps any!

[@mtareila]

Great video, thanks.. I used to listen to John Schlitt when he was in the band Petra back in the day.. Never checked out his stuff since those days - I think I'll do that..

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Man he is an amazing singer and a great guy. Has become a personal friend. a quick story how we met. I wrote to Petra when I was in Afghanistan to buy some music, this was before digital downloads. I did not hear a thing for about a month, then one day I get a package with every Petra CD and a personal note from John. Fast forward to about 4 years ago, I found that card and contacted him. We talked on the phone for about an hour. He has become a good friend now. Check out www.johnwschlitt.com and then check out the Jay Sekulow Band. Here is a link to one of the songs. Has him, John Elefante (from Kansas), white Heart and more. They do cover songs that are simply amazing. This is a cover of Boston's "Lone Time". kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ6QoIBjnL2De9U Thanks for the comment.

[@mtareila]

@@AsleepAtTheReel That is a great story and thank you for your service!! I'll check that music out for sure. I grew up listening to Whiteheart, John Elefante, Petra, Rez band, Degarmo and Key, Phil Keaggy, and all the rest of those Christian rock artists.. Thanks again..

[@harveyt9205]

I sorta did this awhile back. If I remember correctly don`t think the boat was moving though. So guess what I`m gonna be doing when I get back out on the water. Thanks very much for the video. Greatly appreciated.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

yes to get the right angle, the boat needs to be moving. I tried to demonstrate that, but the bubble was all the way back to the top and did not move much. It makes a huge difference. Basically level it when the bat is at the speed that you are going to use your graphs. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@FCPFishing]

Saw you on Dark 30's stream. Subbed because of the clever channel name.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Awesome man. I appreciate it. I have your channel pulled up as well and subbed during the live. Need to catch a live show, Mondays at 8:00 pm CST. This coming week giving away a lot of stuff for my 4500 Subscriber give away. Thanks for joining and welcome to the "Reel" family!

[@BringItOn31124]

Not only important to put the level in the same place on the boat but also to place the change on the exact place on the level. On a short level it could change the whole angle if you put the change 3/4 back on the level on the water and all the way to the end of the level on land.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Agreed. Thanks for mentioning that. I know at one point I said to remember the spot, but I do not know if I explained why. Thank you!

[@awfoutdoors6299]

Congrats on the 4500👍🏼💥

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank You, send some of yours this way so I can make 5K! 😂 I think you just made 5k also, congrats!

[@awfoutdoors6299]

@@AsleepAtTheReel I shared your channel, I hope some already came over. I want to do a veterans trip next spring also. I know you have a lot going on, but hit me up when you get a chance.

[@awfoutdoors6299]

Just finished leveling mine, I used the water mark on my boat lol.

[@Laserwurks]

Thanks

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Welcome Sir!

[@Pelagic_Hunter1204]

Very informative video of transducer's angle placement. Only one question about this method. Is that only for transom mounted transducers? What about "in hull" transducers in some "smaller" boat counterparts like a kayak, Jon boats and similar watercrafts.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

That is correct, I am not sure about in hull transducers, I have never used them.

[@kristimccann8382]

Great video, thanks. Say, I noticed that in viewing your side imaging, that you had a series of vertical lines in the starboard side of the water column while side imaging. I have the same situation in the port side of the water column in my side imaging returns. Do you or does anyone else know what is causing this interference? I don't believe it's the jackplate in my setup, but not sure. Any ideas, bad transducer, bad transducer cable? I'm at a loss. Anyway, love the prayer to begin and thank you very much for your service.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. that is a great question and one that I do not know the answer to. I would have to go back and look, but the lines that I normally see are lines from going faster than the unit is set for. You can set a speed in the unit itself. If it is set for 2mph and you are going 3 you can get lines. I will rewatch this video and see if I can see what you are talking about and maybe get an idea. Thanks again, great question and have a great Thanksgiving!

[@joepodunk284]

I'm mostly trolling for Salmon and Walleye in river current, will this technique still work for leveling at say 1.8- 2.6 mph. up stream or down? I'd like to have crisper image's while trolling so I assume I just need to match the speed to duplicate the fishing situation right? Although on windy day's this all goes out the window, so to speak? Thank You for this info it gives me something to think about and try! Just bought the HDS12 Live by Lowrance and want it as accurate as possible. Thanks again and for your Service!! God Bless.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Yes. The slower you go usually the better image you have. My when put into gear goes 3.5 mph. If on a trolling motor instead I go slower. I have the speed set for 3.5 on the graph so as long as I am not going faster the image should be much better. Although this is a totally different type of fishing that I do you should get the same results. Thank You for watching and taking time to leave a comment. Great question.

[@brianbrown9102]

Great video. One question, does this affect the transducer returns at anchor since it will now be angled up?

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

thanks and good question. It should not affect that, but at the same time I do not use an anchor. It is not really angling up though, it should be flat with the water. Your boat will angle, but the point to this is to figure out the boat angle and make the transducer flat with the water giving a better return. Thanks for watching and great question.

[@GmGarlo]

i am not getting a good picture on the left side but the right side is good . do you have to trim your motor a bit so the left side can get a good picture. because i find the motor is blocking the view?

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

if the motor is blocking the view yes, you will need to trim it. If at all possible, I would move the transducer. Mine is below the motor, so it will not interfere.

[@timdare0831]

So you have to be going the same speed as you were going when you was leveling it before or it will be off again right ?

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

For the most part. Basically put the boat in gear and use that speed. I like to go a little faster, say 4 mph, so that is the speed that I will use. Where speed is important is two things. First it will change the pitch of the boat causing fewer or more coins to level it. Second is there is a setting to determine your speed in the settings on the map. I have mine set for about 4 mph. What that does is tells the computer to send out more sonar waves or less If I am set on the graph to go 2 mps, but I end up going 6, my picture will be terrible. Hope that helps.

[@WolfKillerLestat]

Do you not need to level it horizontal as well..

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

No as that should have been done when installed. Your left and right is going to change depending on if you are alone in the boat or if you have a passenger. The biggest thing is front to back.

[@greg_s9707]

FYI. You can do all of that stuff with that thing almost everyone carries in their pocket called a Smartphone. Just install an angle finder app and do the same thing without fumbling around with a pocket full of change. Just saying! Have a blessed day.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Good point! Personally I have so many apps on my phone that I do not want to download one more that I will use once. Quite honestly I never thought of that either though. Thanks for watching and for the great tip! Have a blessed day!

[@craigsager9660]

Shouldnt you use the coins on the transducer as well. Just wondering why, i havn't a clue. thank you. Craig

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

You can but really not needed. If you put the level back on the boat, in the same place and make it level by raising or lowering the tongue, that puts the boat in the position of how it would be while driving. After that you simply need to put a level on the transducer, do not need the coins at that point because the boat is in the position of driving so all you are doing at that point is making sure the transducer is level with the bottom. Great question. I guess you could put the coins on the transducer with out lowering or raising the tongue, but I have not tried that to see if it gives a true level.

[@skipro3]

what makes you think your side rail is level to the lake water surface? It isn't on my boat. I use the scum line on the boat left after a day on the water. I then proceed like you and level that scum line with a level and my trailer jack. Then level the transducer and lock it down.

[@AsleepAtTheReel]

Nothing makes me think it is level, it is not especially when moving. That is why I use the coins. This is the flattest surface I have. If you get the coat level using the jack plate, you have failed to add in the factor of the degrees that the motor pushing adds. Yes, you will be close, but it does make a difference. When I do that same thing, putting the coins under to make it level and take the boat out of gear the level shows that I am off. If you want to view downscan and side scan not moving then ignore what I showed. Thanks for watching and the comment. Happy New Year!

[@skipro3]

When moving, can you adjust trim and get the same effect as coins under the level? Maybe permenantly mount a bubble in the rail area and use trim to set up for level at any (reasonable) speed. Maybe not fuel efficient, but would keep the transducer level to the water surface. @@AsleepAtTheReel