How To - Lowrance Hook Reveal - Sonar Tutorial Pt.1

[@UltimateGuidetoWoodworking]

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.

[@nedcarter6553]

So glad you are doing these videos, helps me out a lot ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tassosmanolas5344]

Tasos Manolas GREECE.Very detailed and understanding video for the beginners. Thank you so match .

[@SaltyBottomOutdoors]

I like the videos, very informational. but there is one thing you should add. With the range on the 2D scan, I like to set mine to show underneath the bottom. you will get whats called a "second echo" which makes it very easy to distinguish hard bottom from soft bottom. the darker and thicker the second echo, the more hard bottom there is. even if you dont get a second echo, being able to see below the bottom line will help find hard bottom, the thicker and darker colored the band is, the harder the bottom. fish love hard bottom in the winter.

[@dretfan]

Hello! Great videos! But i cant find the part 2 hook reveal sonar video?

[@pepajelito1979]

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

[@dkat1108]

Hi I tried to view your part 2 on the website and its not working correctly could you post it here on youtube for us thanks!

[@patrickderoche5779]

The sonar goes from right to left. How do you determine how far the fish is from the boat. Like is sonar just straight down or is it 10ft to the left 10 ft to the right? I'm just not sure how to determine where the fish is when I see it on the screen. I know the depth of course just not how far from the boat like is it behind the boat to the left or to the right. Thank you

[@troyvondeylen5186]

I can not find your website for more in depth training videos?

[@monstertrophyhunters898]

Hi Great video I have the hook reveal 9 triple shot and I set it just as you did and I couldn’t see my jig go down?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

How big is the jig your using? It can't be too small otherwise it won't show. But if it was big enough you can try increasing your sensitivity a little and make sure your surface clarity isn't too high

[@robertmoffitt9843]

Great video. What happened to the website? I can not get part 2!

[@joshmckown7778]

Nice work on the tutorials! Question... Is it possible on the Hook Reveal unit to customize chart color shading? Thank you in advance!

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Hey thanks for the question. I don't believe they do but I will check on that tonight and get back with you on it. I can't remember off the top of my head.

[@jacobknippel8296]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 can the hook reveal pair up to the motor guide trolling motors?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@jacobknippel8296 no it cannot. You gotta have an Elite TI or HDS to connect to a trolling motor

[@jacobknippel8296]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 that’s a bummer I liked that hook reveal to and didn’t want to spend a ton.

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@jacobknippel8296 ya I understand. The Elite FS isn't a ton more than the Reveal. I think you can get an Elite 7 FS for about $800ish. Which is only about $200 more than the Reveal

[@dominicdecaro506]

Help please. Does your HooK Reveal control buttons on right of unit illuminate at night? Mine never did having a brand new unit.

[@joelor6626]

Hello, I have the hook reveal 7xss. It came included om the boat I bought, my screen shows fishes. Am I in demo mode?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@joelor6626 maybe. If it's showing them when out of the water then either the demo or simulator is activated. I would recommend doing a hard reset on it to restore everything to factory setting. Turn it off, press and hold the + and - buttons. Then press and release the power button. Hold the + and - till u hear a double chirp sound and release. This will fix your issue.

[@georgedrager-bluewaterdreamer]

Good vid. Question I turned my sonar on parked on trailer it gave no picture just said stopped Is this normal ? Or am I going to have that crap when I am anchored. How do I fix it ?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

That's pretty normal. If it still shows stopped when u get in water, press your power button, then then find where it says stop sonar and turn that off.

[@georgedrager-bluewaterdreamer]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 thanks for getting back to me so quick I’m gunna hit the subscribe

[@haroldlee952]

Great video but you immediately went to a Color Visio He did you get there !

[@Day12My]

HOW DO YOU TURN THE DAMN THING ON? EVERY TUTORIAL STARTS OFF WITH IT ALREADY ON

[@lincolnprojectnemesis3253]

Try telling it how much you care for it....if that doesn't work, push the power button on the lower right hand side. Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[@montehibbert3606]

Did you hook up the battery first of all?

[@Day12My]

@@lincolnprojectnemesis3253 I laughed..well done

[@Day12My]

@@montehibbert3606 well yea

[@frankvanwinkle3037]

I've heard said that if you forget to turn off this unit before pulling your boat out of the water that this will "fry" your transducer. Is that true?

[@skpilot7]

All transducers will overheat if activated out of the water, it won't damage them straight away (takes a while for them to heat up) but just remember to turn them off first

[@Mckillax]

So, I took my boat out the other day after sitting in the garage for about a month since the last time I fished. I took the cover off the fishfinder and it was ON!! It had been on for a month! Now it seems to lose bottom all the time so I switched it to medium chirp. Works fine with that so I must have burned up its ability to high chirp? Anyway, always make sure your fish finders are off when in storage....

[@annetonywaycaster4909]

How did you get there

[@ipok77]

hi, iam small fishermen but doing catching in wide sea, which type you would recommend, budget price only please, .... appreciate your info details.

[@johnbavin4080]

The reflections on the screen of the sounder are a little maddening!

[@Terasl6vi]

Hi, I have a hook reveal 9 tripleshot and problem whit sonar log. Was on the lake and loged the sonar. One file was 1,3Gb and so on. But if I wanted to view sonar log. Then it says, no data or corrupt file... What can it be. I think the structure was off. Can that be the problem? Thank's from Estonia

[@richardyanez5438]

I'm having problems with my hook reveal 7 ts can I get a manual on how to operate, frustrating

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

U can download the manual from the Lowrance website. Altho most of my videos will teach you far more than the manual will

[@ugabd57]

I have a question please. Is this sonar capable of being stopped, select a structure using the crosshairs and mark a waypoint? Thanks

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Absolutely. Just press the crosshairs and arrow over to the place you want to mark and press the enter button.

[@ugabd57]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 Thank you, I just bought my first fishfinder and am learning so much from your videos. Just in time for those Florida Specs. 😀

[@vikingslayer34]

What setting do I have to change if I lose sonar when Im going 10mph and over? Is that an issue with my transducer placement? I installed it according to the manufacturer, but still lose readings after 10 mph.

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Yes, most likely it has to do with your transducer alignment and placement. There is always the small chance that you could simply have a bad transducer, however if the image is nice and clear when it IS working, then its going to be the placement. What kind of boat do you have? Different boats can require different locations.

[@vikingslayer34]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 It’s on a 20’ pontoon. The manual says at least 3 feet away on the port side. Mines about 3’6” on port side, perfectly level.

[@skpilot7]

@@vikingslayer34 Try tilting the transducer down a degree or 2 so it shoots the beam ahead slightly, than try it. if you get some improvement but not enough tilt it down some more untill you're happy with it.

[@vikingslayer34]

@@skpilot7 Hey I will try that thanks a lot for that!

[@darthjar9117]

How do I know what area of the water the device is showing me?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

It depends on what screen your using and your frequencies.The 2d sonar is showing a compressed cone shapped area directly under the transducer. The down scan is basically the same area except its a thin slice only 3 to 5 degrees thick that goes around 30 to 60 degrees left and right.

[@AusCharlie]

Sitting still but those fish might be 10M away from the boat because of the huge lowrance tripple shot beam right?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

It depends on your depth. Would have to go at least 20 to 30 meters deep, maybe more, before a fish could be that far to the side and show up on the screen. If you take the depth and multiply it by roughly 0.35. That will give you the diameter of the sonar beam.

[@dukeitsk9624]

Can you map uncharted lakes and rivers with this unit??

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Yes you can. The Genesis Live will allow you to map out any area you want.

[@dukeitsk9624]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 thank you

[@andylin5618]

great video. i just got my reveal 7ts as well, but my frequency option only showing 200khz and high chirp? do you have any ideal?

[@Mckillax]

In the main settings you will see a "sonar" tab. If u go into that you can set the type of transducer u have. If you put it on "unknown" for the transducer then it will give you all the frequency options shown in this video. If you set it to "trippleshot" then you will only be able to use high chirp or 200khz since the tripleshot transducer is only designed to use those frequencies.

[@ManBoncroot]

​@@Mckillaxhow to chose best sonar tab for any situations.?

[@eddieboswell6068]

How do you get these units to start up?

[@Terasl6vi]

Yeah, same here, great video, but can't view on the web. Internet to slow(all people at home and using) In youtube you can set lower quality or let it buffer.

[@matty7901]

I'm confused... I watch you lower that jig 10 times & still couldn't see it?

[@MrAdobediaz]

i have an off topic question for a hook 2 7 triple shot, how can i change out my sd card from navionics for a larger one and still keep using the navionics interface thats already expired two months ago...cuz it wont show me all the contours and sand bars for my region...oh its in south texas,,,thanks

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

If your asking if you can move the mapping data from your current navionics card to a SD card with more memory, you won't be able to. The mapping files and copywriten to that card specifically. If it's expired, then you would have to sign up for another year of service and update your current card that you have.

[@MrAdobediaz]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 I wanted more memory to save the side imaging ...is that possible

[@showautsuri2101]

how do i find the thermocline hook 5 HDI?

[@MrCl4y]

Does have here experienced or owned hook reveal 5SS with 50/200 hdi transducer where the lower custom range is not configurable greater than 300meters ? i tried it on 400 m depth of water and my screen goes freeze.any input to share is much appreciated. much love!

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

With that unit, I can't imagine that it would read much deeper than 300 meter. Even with the 50/200 transducer. It doesn't output enough power to go much deeper. It's only a 500w unit and that's a 600w transducer you are using.

[@MrCl4y]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 thanks for the information sir. I supposed to choose with higher power before i made the purchased but it does not even mention in any website or in lowrance itself about power output of their fisfinder products so i thought the combo (5SS with 50/200) will reach deeper as advertise. What lowrance unit do you think will match my transducer sir. thanks!!!

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

If you have the 50/200 hair transducer with the 7 or 9 pin connector then I would recommend the Elite FS or HDS Live. Those with both output a full 600w and give you the deeper depth you are looking for. It also depends on where you are located. Pacific is much denser and harder to read deep water but the gulf or Atlantic is much easier. Especially the gulf. With a 600w display you should get to 1200-1500 ft. Tho in the Pacific I'd say your lucky to get much past 1000ft without a 1KW transducer.

[@nikosanagnostis]

good morning A question between simrad cruise 5 and lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 which of the two is better and why? Thanks

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

With my experience with the 2 units, they arw both fairly similiar but the cruise seems to be more focused on Navigation and the Hook Reveal is more focused on sonar.

[@nikosanagnostis]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 I need it for fishing and I will focus on that I just want to know if it is worth the money; The old hook I heard was not so good!

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@nikosanagnostis honestly I would get the Hook Reveal instead. I was really impressed by the Reveal. I have pretty high standards for the capabilities of my displays but the Reveal was better than expected. The sonar and structure imaging is really clear. Significantly better than the Hook and Hook2.

[@nikosanagnostis]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 Thank you bro I will look forward to Hook Reveal- Sonar Pt.2

[@maddog3467]

Can you put the time in the corner on hook 7

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Yes you can. Just have to set an overlay for it.

[@kobiefletcher3563]

how do i set up the arches all i see is fish can u help

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

If your seeing fish icons then you need to turn off the Fish ID menu. I believe I cover that in my sonar training part 2 video.

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

When you pull up your menu on the right side of the sonar screen, I believe you go to the More Options menu and it's at the very bottom.

[@eldukenumero1]

Are my setting off? I never see arches on my screen

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Do u just get a blank screen?

[@eldukenumero1]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 No it does work and see bait fish. Thinking I just don't have any large fish nearby. How bid do they need to be to trigger an arch?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@eldukenumero1 it's just depends on the type of fish and the size if thier swim bladder as that is the part of the fish that reflects the signals. But they don't have to be large by any means to create an arch.

[@almartinez8440]

What is the difference between the 7x and this one?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

The 7x does not have mapping and you cannot add mapping. It can only do genesis live mapping. Other than that their pretty similar

[@almartinez8440]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 so with the hook Reveal 7 can you add Navionics?

[@juliuslawrence6355]

Does this reveal have pre loaded c-maps? Or Nav

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

It has some preloaded cmaps in it. There is an option to select navionics on it but you have to have a navionics card in it for that to work.

[@juliuslawrence6355]

Night and Day Marine thanks because I am new to these kind of fish finders I just brought the hook 7 reveal so I will purchase the c-maps Card to go inside and then I can use my features thanks!

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@juliuslawrence6355 I would actually look at the Navionics+ card. It usually has more detail than the cmap for that type of display. You can go onto both website and look at the level of detail each card will give you. So check out Navionics.com and then look at gofreeshop.com.

[@stephanehrlich7295]

Thx 👍🏼

[@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs]

Does anyone know how to do a hard reset on this unit

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

Ya you should just simply press and hold the + and - buttons down and then press and release the power button. But continue to hold down the other 2 until you hear a double chirp sound.

[@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs]

Thank you, I just purchased a bass tracker with this unit and would like to get it to its factory settings.

[@billhaese7451]

Hook 9 settings

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

They are the same as the 7"

[@terrivideo1]

My screen is black and white!!!

[@vtxdaryl]

I wanted instructions from the start, turning it on, et,c. I am not getting a sonar signal and I don’t think you are going to help me in this video. Sorry, need to know how to go from A to Z.

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

There is also a full unit tutorial as well on my channel

[@vtxdaryl]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 Thanks, I will watch it. Sorry, just frustrated with not getting a signal.

[@danaschnewitz8996]

Fairly good video, talks to fast, to many shadows on video

[@grr7196]

Don't buy a lowrance unit very poor customer service want never be another on my boat

[@ДенисКруглик-ъ6р]

Нихрена не понятно

[@trevoranderson8429]

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[@eddieboswell6068]

How do you get these units to start up?

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

How do you mean? Just press hold the power button for a few seconds if that's what ur referring to.

[@eddieboswell6068]

It comes on but it doesn’t page to graphing fish.

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@eddieboswell6068 what page comes up on the screen when it turns on?

[@eddieboswell6068]

@@nightanddaymarine8823 8 windows come up but none with sonar

[@nightanddaymarine8823]

@@eddieboswell6068 oh so your on your Pages screen. Ok well I would go into your settings, then go to System, then to Advanced, then Features, and look and see if Sonar is turned off. If it is, highlight it and turn it back on. If this doesn't work then turn off the display and I would make sure your transducer is plugged all the way in. There are 3 rubber rings on the plug. Make sure all 3 are pushed all the way into the back of the display. Then hold down the pages and power button to turn it on and wait for a double chirp sound. This is a soft reset. If none of this works then u will probably need to call Lowrance tech support cuz something is wrong with either the transducer or display.