How to LiveScope

[@mattpetersen9521]

I think that is the best view ive seen on livescope. Thats what ive been looking for when watching videos on the size of a good size crappie. Thanks for posting this video. I got into some nice crappie this last weekend and they were about the same size on my screen. Been wondering what good crappie looked like on livescope since i got mine. Thanks again for this video.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Awesome! Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@Flex0822]

Best vid I seen so far on the step by step and visual of catching crappie. ❤ it 👍

[@GrandLakeGuy]

thank you!

[@everythingoutdoors5356]

I’ve heard of live scope but this is my first time seeing it used, that awesome how you can hunt down the fish like that

[@tinastaley625]

this is a pretty cool gadget AND it is easy to use

[@art7art19]

Got livescope late last summer. Immediately started catching crappie in deep water around structure but haven’t tried locating loners like you just did. Been busy trying to finish masters degree but almost done and I can’t wait to try this. I have found lots of structure to fish since I got livescope

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Nice! You are probably a pro by now!

[@martyepperly5803]

I really appreciate the tip about controlling the Xi5 with the remote. I knew you could scroll speed up and down, but never thought of utilizing it like that. Thx!

[@jtharden1935]

Great video on showing the difference of how to tell small crappies from giants. Loved it.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thank ya sir!

[@don-magiclivescope-juan8752]

hello i love the video but can you tell me the screen set your using i like the blue thanks a lot sir keep up the good work

[@jeffreyneal9775]

Do u have video or pic of how livescope transducer is mounted on the xi5?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I had a corn field crappie mount on my xi5 at that time.

[@tonymcleroy6729]

I have a minn kota torovva, can you mount the transducer to the shaft of one of these new trolling motors, if so would you be so kind to show how, because all I have heard is I would have to mount on a separate shaft. Thanks

[@scottcozart8950]

I can't wait to use my live scope. Just got it hooked up!!!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Have fun! It's just an expensive Xbox. Learning curve is steep but short. You'll be a pro in a month

[@scottcozart8950]

@@GrandLakeGuy I hope so. I just wanna learn their patterns during the seasons. Where the boogers go in winter. Mainly. Lakes too crowded in summer. Tight lines buddy!!

[@donculpepper8279]

What trolling motor do you have and how did you mount the livescope to it

[@GrandLakeGuy]

This was a motor guide. Had it for 4 years. used the cornfield crappie Livescope mount

[@chosenone1004]

Wow that’s awesome being able to see the fish the lure and then being able to actually watch the fish turn towards the lure and hammer it ! Great video ! One question , do you prefer 2D ? I know they have others out there and in 3d . Is that just your preference?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I've just have livescope and basic sonar, downscan, 2d.. I don't use hummingbird 360 if that's what your talking about

[@danayo8852]

Do you feel them bite, or do you set the hook by sight from the screen?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Mostly by feel. But sometimes both

[@jones10121970]

Great video!

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

Awesome video bro but the scope is not as clear as I have seen on other videos so not sure if it is your set up or settings. keep up the great videos!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Old video. Everyone is making videos with livescope now

[@mikejackson4055]

I have a 93sv also but my picture is no where near as clear as yours. Wish I could see like that. Awesome video.

[@geekelley8761]

Hi back in guntersville alabama lake I was fishing at night by they call pump house off a hyw fishing in the dark with latern and two guys trolled motor up slowly to us out to where we was throwing our jigs they had green lights under there bass boat as soon he showed up we started catching crappie one after the next with those green lights shinning down in deep water we caught as many as we could until they trolled off from us then crappie stopped biting!! Use greens lights under your boat at night you will catch whatever is out there💯👍

[@borfishing7690]

Great footage 👍🏼

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thanks!

[@MrJcbuilder]

Livescope is awesome - thanks for the video

[@GrandLakeGuy]

you bet! thanks for watching MrJcbuilder!

[@FezOutdoors]

Hey have you ever had an issue with your GoPro blinking really badly whenever it videos your livescope screen? Mine just randomly started doing this and I can’t figure out how to fix it.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

nope, mine as always worked

[@ikstrucking3289]

Wow that was an awesome video! That livescope is a must have. You Sir prove it very clearly!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

thanks Everything Life!

[@tide1212]

Really why not just net them , I can see using something to find structure but to in all practical purposes you’re spotlighting fish lol your not fishing

[@MitsuriKanroji_Loveforever]

What settings do you have your livescope on for your screen and fish to show up like that? I'm new to livescope and have only had it out a couple of times

[@darylmccall4629]

Do you have a video that shows how to you set up your live scope? You refer to "how I have my gain set" (talking about the red dime). I would be interested in learning how to get those changes in color. Thanks

[@GrandLakeGuy]

i did a basic one, its in the playlist somewhere, livescope settings.

[@rickyvanlandingham2680]

What’s the best brand and size braid for crappie in dingy water.?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

i like the fle-fly micro braid 10+ lb test and spiderwire invisabraid

[@wyldeshot]

What do you have your LiveScope gain and settings at for crappie?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I did a video about my livescope settings.

[@scottwinkler9810]

How did you attach livescope transducer to Motorguide trolling motor?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Cornfield crappie mount for xi5. Installed it as recommended

[@kenthayer6255]

What settings do you use that makes the fish appear red on the scope? Great video

[@GrandLakeGuy]

blue color scheme

[@samthompson1270]

That's EXACTLY why I love my livescope. It's totally a game changer.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Yes sir! it's a lot of fun!

[@ralphglover2906]

Show how u got transducer mounted

[@rodmaciva]

What length crappie stix u like ?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

dock shooter to 11ft

[@brianbailey4540]

I wanna know how you got it to work on 9 volts lol. Mine is running off 18v and shuts down under 11volts.

[@johneichler2366]

Can you help explain how you set your gain to show the larger crappie in red?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I use the Blue color scheme, this is what gives you the red dots. I then turn the gain up just to the point where its starts getting grainy. I also turn the color gain up just a little.

[@PureLivingForOutdoors]

So the 20 degree is what that thing shoots forward and at 50 foot your beam is actually 18' wide and at 25 foot its 9' So it actually scans wider then you think. I didn't know this till I seen an ice fisherman make a video on it and literally spray painted the snow and drilled holes with his ice drill! Pretty sweet video and really puts it in perspective on how wide that 20 degree actually is! We are headed to catch some giants in the morning so stay tuned for that video! I will set a new PB with the scales tomorrow! LOL

[@GrandLakeGuy]

sweet man! good luck!

[@PureLivingForOutdoors]

Crappie Fishing TV I’m packing up and heading south 😂

[@GrandLakeGuy]

@@PureLivingForOutdoors just wait a day or 2, it will be 70 again lol

[@PureLivingForOutdoors]

Crappie Fishing TV that ain’t no doubt! This weather SUCKS bro!

[@leo8505]

Makes it look easy. Buts really hard to have that kind of boat control especially in wind

[@themasseyway2724]

One of the better livescope videos good deal.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thank you sir!

[@rodneypennington5572]

What set up far as boat for crappie fishing would u give

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Set up for Electronics on a boat? or are you asking what kind of boat to buy?

[@rodneypennington5572]

Both

[@GrandLakeGuy]

For sniping crappie like in this video. I would recommend going with the Josh Jones setup. 24ft fiberglass bass boat (Ranger, Skeeter, or Phoenix). The bass boats hug the water, are heavy, and are extremely easy to control even in heavy wind. This allows for great boat control, which will be way easier to stay on top of brush piles. I would then put a 16 inch Garmin on the front and put the Livescope transducer on your trolling motor. I would get the Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor. Main unit. Lowarance HDS biggest unit you can get - I like Lowrance but, they are all good (Hummingbird, Garmin, etc) Put a Lowrance HDS9 up front too and use it to look at your GPS and 2D sonar

[@rodneypennington5572]

Ok dose the lLength matter for the boat

[@rodneypennington5572]

We moved from south Arkansas to north Arkansas that why I was asking it just different kind of fishing on big lakes than little lake an I was lost on what to do up here to fish

[@joeydeborahelkins1780]

Which transducer did you get the 12 or 32

[@GrandLakeGuy]

32

[@mikegardiner3934]

One of the best live scope videos I have seen. Good job! One day… One day I’ll get one. LOL. New subscriber here. Mainly spotted bass fishing on Lanier, But love crappie fishing as well. Glad I found your channel. God bless!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Awesome Mike! I love spotted bass, and thanks for the feedback!

[@joes.1945]

I really enjoy your videos. Also I really appreciate your editing. It flows very smoothly and easy to watch. Just like I am watching a TV show.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thank you sir!

[@thetom101]

This has to be one of the best explanations of how to use the livescope system. Thanks! Keep pumping these types of videos out and I will keep watching. Sub'd

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thanks!

[@carlroberts2297]

What type of reels are you using.and line size ?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Those are the bnm reels, I was using 10lb invisibraid Spiderwire

[@marcfacunla3549]

Can livescope be used to catch other fish?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Oh yeah

[@jeremiahpowell6129]

How heavy of a jig are you using? Having trouble seeing 1/16

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Half ounce jig. 15lb braid line.

[@davidredding7694]

Luv the videos! What length acc rod do you use ? Also noticed you use a fly reel. How come ?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

This was an 11ft acc rear seat rod with a bnm reel. I use this style of reel because it's super light and it complements the super light acc rod really well. You can hold this setup for hours and your arms wont get tired

[@shawndavidmorgan7854]

What setup do you recommend? I am doing research before i buy one.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I currently have the 16 inch screen. it's expensive. but the 12 inch echomap series is the best screen for the price, by far

[@jgredy7]

how can you fish in the wind with livescope when its mounted to your trolling motor? i think its impossible

[@GrandLakeGuy]

it isn't my friend. just like driving a skid steer. eventually you can do it in your sleep

[@rocksandoil2241]

Do you ever fish Eucha? We used to catch a lot of crappie there and Lower Spav too.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Nope, I'm planning on making it there sometime though.

[@dannylang7971]

Man that boat needs a washing.😊

[@twiceayear]

What model Garmin unit is that?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

93sv

[@Jerry-xx8dx]

so when fishing like this can you feel the bite to or are you just relying on the livescope?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Yes, I can feel the bite. Depending on what rod you're using, you may or may not be able to feel it. These ACC rods are so light that you can feel the thump

[@travischristians4835]

I may have to try that I been using amber setting and it shows to much baitfish

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Yeah, give it a try. Let me know how you like it.

[@tide1212]

You can also use dynamite or nets or an old electric phone yo shock them up .

[@carlosbenitez6827]

great video, I've never had an understanding on livescopes but wow they are great! Hoping I can get a kayak and put one on there soon!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thanks Carlos! You'll love it!

[@blaneartip535]

What are your settings and color on livescope?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I use the Blue color scheme. My color gain is turn up just a little bit. I turn the gain up till I start to see it turn grainy.

[@stevemoody1103]

Look at buying one are they as good as they look

[@timfaulks745]

Good stuff !!!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thanks bro!

[@crappieman11]

Love your video God Bless

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thank you sir!

[@stevecompton1343]

What are your live scope settings?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I change them all the time. depends on the water clarity. I'll try to talk about settings in future videos.

[@steveking8548]

@@GrandLakeGuy That's my 1st question too. I know they change but every situation gives a little more experience if you just lay them out - we can see the depth and forward range but give the color, gain, tvg, etc. Thank you for the video!

[@Tokes_Outdoors]

This sure does take the fun and skill out of this sport. You might as well light sticks of dynamite and sink them... After the explosion you can start netting up the floaters. Thus is the exact same saying every Fishman has but it's completely ass backwards... because "this is catchin, not fishing!"

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I hear ya. its a love hate relationship with me

[@kevinwill8542]

that is so cool..

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Thanks Kevin! Good to hear from you again

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Your trolling motor doesn’t have soft-start???? I thought they all went to that in the 90’s!

[@jaqualiawatts2204]

What is the name of the live scope that you are using in your video?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

That was the 93sv

[@jaqualiawatts2204]

@@GrandLakeGuy Thanks

[@MP-cx2rh]

Pittiful...this isnt fishing. This is something else. This has completely removed the art of crappie fishing. For $3,000.00 you can take whatever you want. Ive been fishing crappie for 40yrs now and this isnt fishing.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I hear ya. I guided way before livescope and it is definitely going to change things.

[@leestrickland937]

That was Speck-tacular!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

thanks Lee!

[@robertlove4913]

More vids paul

[@hoggs1]

Is this still fishing?

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Video game fishing

[@paulgordon9368]

He should hang out at the mall with the kids and catch trout in a wading pool.

[@chesterjohnson4504]

Just me but so far after 9 months of using Live Scan not thrilled with the results. It is Nov 2021 in MS and will be trying once again. I am fishing in a challenging lake South of Crystal Springs, MS not a large lake and competing with lots of natural bait.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

it's easy to use, but finding crappie is still the most important. just keep looking. we have all been there

[@Slaeadventures]

There’s no sport or skill in this. It’s like bright lighting deer.

[@Tokes_Outdoors]

EXACTLY!!! I personally can't call this fishing.... It's straight up cheating. Yeah, I can afford one of these units.... BUT, it takes the fun and skill out of this sport!

[@guineapigmomma53]

I don’t agree with this. It is definitely different but there is still skill involved with this. It’s a little more complicated than just dumping boat in the water and catching fish!

[@jeraldprice234]

Build ur own boat out of wood and make your own rod line and lures if it's sport your worried about.... if you use any depth finder or anything bought for that matter no SPORT in that .don't hate just cause its not how your used to fishing

[@Joecms]

I call it catching. I’ve been fishing for 50 years now I’m catching. 👅

[@JeremyReger]

Try it one day.. lol you are wrong haha

[@PointBlankCHL]

If you have spot lock on your trolling motor you do not want to mount your livescope on it...

[@connordover2215]

My grandpa taught me how to crappie fish every year we go we catch hundreds and fill up the freezer with slabs we could be a guide on our lake lol

[@EE-js1wz]

You call yourself a fisherman? You might as well be playing a video game!🤦🏻‍♂️

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Lol. It is a video game. Just in real time.

[@GSLAIN]

Big crappie, and it's a cool concept, but I'd like to politely say, I just don't think you can call this fishing.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of what it has turned crappie fishing into

[@davidtreichler5616]

Not everyone has a $70,000 boat to fish out of much less can afford livescope love to see some more how to catch crappie without having to have all them big bucks thank you

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I post a video a few months ago on how to find Crappie without electronics

[@scottcozart8950]

Then watch kyack crappie fishing videos not these thank you!!

[@ryanperkins3047]

@@scottcozart8950 watch yo mouth boy

[@dharbertr6]

Then go watch other videos. Or quit smoking and drinking and you could probably afford a livescope setup.

[@jszorc3488]

Boo who😢😢😢😢

[@ToNYxModzZ]

Am I the only one who gets angry when people use live scope? Like stop fucking cheating… go catch fish using pure skill for once instead of fishing through a fucking screen.

[@williamnytes9726]

How is this fishing anymore….

[@GrandLakeGuy]

It's a love hate relationship

[@OzMan9989]

Nobody needs livescope. We’re sick of seeing it. It should be banned from tournaments.

[@GrandLakeGuy]

agreed, it's a love/hate thing for me

[@paulgordon9368]

So sad these so called fishermen need to use Livescope to catch crappie!

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I was a guide way before Livescope. It's just a tool, I use mine to help others catch fish. I don't pick up a pole on my guide trips.

[@tide1212]

Live scope is really not fishing

[@NormanCantrell-t2q]

Don’t like livescope don’t use it !!

[@Machoman-ct]

...lmao, this takes the cake, there's virtually no challenge to fishing, and that my friend was the whole art of fishing, THE CHALLENGE...some just gotta have instructions...it ain't fishing

[@bradyabfalter4068]

don’t make them bite.

[@Machoman-ct]

@@bradyabfalter4068 lmao...yeah but now you can follow them until they do...just don't see the sport in it, and that used to be the reason to do it, but to each his own...

[@GrandLakeGuy]

Yeah, I don't like what it has done to the sport, but not much we can do about it

[@art7art19]

Got livescope late last summer. Immediately started catching crappie in deep water around structure but haven’t tried locating loners like you just did. Been busy trying to finish masters degree but almost done and I can’t wait to try this. I have found lots of structure to fish since I got livescope

[@stevendavis2674]

What is the hose you have your transducer cable routed through

[@GrandLakeGuy]

I currently use a rubber hose I bought from auto parts store. just cheap rubber hose you can buy it by the foot. then just slice it down the middle to put your wire inside it