How to Read Fish Finder Sonar Technologies

[@mksouthon9508]

I don't know how someone hit the dislike, this was amazing, i learned more in 14 minutes than I've learned in probably 3 months of reading information on sonar technology

[@BasilFJ19]

prob a bunch of kids

[@fwilsonable]

H

[@bmzaron713]

@@BasilFJ19 or recent 2d sonar purchasers

[@backtogodyougo3103]

Some immature sadist I suppose. My thumbs up will fix one of theirs.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

My guess would be because not everyone can afford electronics of this level....

[@timothygrahn7545]

Finally a video that explains what I'm looking at. I had no clue and all the other videos didn't explain a thing

[@carlpaquette4687]

this is the first video I've watched of fish finders and I'm pretty sure I won't come across anything more detailed than this video. Such an awesome video. Thank you!

[@loumadeza1160]

Awesome video on how to read your fish finder. It really helps me figure out in my mind what I’m looking at on the screen. I am looking forward to getting back out on the water.

[@BenFourman]

Best video by far on how to read a fishfinder. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!

[@trojan28]

The best video I have found on sonar technologies.

[@Wired2Fish]

Valuable feedback for us content producers (good or bad, just nice to hear what's working too). We appreciate fresh content ideas on anything you'd like to see in the future.

[@cecapfishing9882]

AvidSportsman ohh wired2fish, we got a Beauty and the Beast fan here! did you edited the answer?

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

Wired2Fish how about how to fish a mojo rig?

[@arkmod]

AvidSportsman jjigae

[@wazup3333]

Wired2Fish do you have any videos on saltwater and fluke? How to differentiate fluke from a rock or bottom structure?

[@rinotardssuck5747]

Well, it sees fish great, but it didn't seem to see a 6 foot scuba diver. Speaking of which, I think you got distracted and forgot to pick up Kyle, and I bet his wife is wondering why he isn't home yet. Is he OK?

[@changinglivesinfo]

Nice job, but I’m still having trouble trying to figure out where I am in relation to the information on the screen as it scrolls past. In looking at structure scan I understand I’m seeing straight down on left/right of keel... and the distance out to whatever structure. But where is it on down scan.... and echo. Is subject matter just as the boat passes over and shows on the right coming left across the screen, then out behind the boat as the subject matter disappears from the left side of machine? And then what’s best, make a waypoint, and gps spot lock off to the side and fish.... or throw a marker out , come around and fish toward it? Trying to learn this stuff. Thanks.

[@dpaulsen1]

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.

[@BigRigOutdoors]

absolutely one of the best sonar videos ever, please keep doing these. if you could please do a video like this with lowrance HDS Gen 3

[@davidjennings127]

Thanks for the layman's view of a fishfinder,great work.

[@Wired2Fish]

You bet, thanks for the feedback David. We're doing a similar shoot in the near future. Let us know of any questions you may have or general electronics topics of interest.

[@jinco1221]

just the explanation i was wanting. makes me understand it so much more

[@jodohead]

Brilliant. Now I have a starting point of what to look for in a fish finder and why.

[@basschasertv8615]

I've watched alot of videos about how to read sonar and this video is by far the best I've seen yet

[@dragmusicfishing772]

sub for sub

[@mikegriff8372]

I appreciate this detailed explanation, very helpful.

[@huantrahuongson]

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.

[@leepittsoutdoors5667]

Hummingbird has it going on. Love mine, really helps me in tournaments and finding fish for my clients. Great video!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks buddy!

[@greyhunter9287]

That was well thought out and very well done. I learned a ton. Thank you very much for the time and effort you put into this presentation.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks Greyhunter. Comments like this motivate us to keep generating electronics content.

[@gscompton1965]

Just an awsome explanation of the Graph to water and underneath Great job guys.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks Kentucky65. Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffcarter3624]

This is the best video I've seen so far for understanding this technology. Thank you so much! 👍🏻

[@bassdojo]

Excellent educational video. Need more like this to maximize technology and land more fish in the boat. User's manual is not as helpful. Thanks a million.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@terrytailor]

Thanks so much for that. A lot of effort and a great instructional video. I learned a lot.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for the comment Terry. We're happy and fortunate to have the opportunity to deliver content like this to an audience interested in learning more about electronics.

[@ibraheem3abassi579]

It's amazing however 'they've made a huge deal about the scuba diver where the the diver couldn't shoot as many photos . Loved the video though.

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Definitely needs to be more videos like this

[@archiemelton9777]

OMG...THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!🐟🐟🐟

[@Wired2Fish]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rdgsupafli]

Great vid man! I didn’t know anything about finders and been trying to figure it out and now I have a really good idea of how to use it. Thank you!!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Happy to hear this. Good luck fishing this year, and using/learning electronics!

[@sarahgb4909]

Great video, definitely sold me on the benefits of side imaging.

[@Wired2Fish]

Great to hear Adam, appreciate the input.

[@66kushy]

great video, best out here. awesome job guys. after watching this everything just clicked, much thanks!!!!!!!!!

[@kimcraig7172]

That is a great rock findeR!! glad it works for fish to

[@JeremieJ]

Very detailed and informative video! I'm going to be looking into getting a fish finder for a kayak in the joy not too distant future. This video will definitely help me with the learning curve! Gotta add it to my favorites for reference in the future!

[@jedidias7091]

So when you find the fish on the screen ..... Your readings coming from under the boat ?? How do you know where to cast ? Or how far left or right fwd or backward would you know where to cast. Or do you drop it right off the side of the boat ? Soon to buy a fish finder but a little lost there ?

[@gotgills4815]

Absolutely bar none the best video I have ever seen boys. I fish a deep reservoir that has no lake map, but I've been building my own with humminbirds autochart. I cannot wait to get out in this post spawn time frame and check out this new information you have provided. Thank you

[@Wired2Fish]

Awesome and thanks. Good luck on the custom map - Autochart Live is sweet!

[@TribalShark142]

Awesome explanation. I can leave work today a smarter person. lol Thanks guys.

[@Wired2Fish]

Well, we'll take that Monte. Appreciate the watch and comment.

[@canadiantrapper2702]

Thanks for the great video!!I have been looking at these and you by far have made this very understandable thx again!!Cheers

[@officialWWM]

Great video, really well produced. Would love to have seen you throw a bait at one of those fish :)

[@SK-ps1mo]

Just got my boat license to weeks ago new to boat fishing probably can’t afford the one you have $$ but $200- $400 i can for the fishfinder What a good brand I can get that money in Australia 🇦🇺

[@RadReelingFishing]

Awesome! What does the hard bottom look like on the sonar? Is it the red bottom?

[@johnpetrea]

Great info, Thank You

[@Wired2Fish]

Absolutely John, thanks for tuning in. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@northwoodsmechanic]

Fantastic video, keep them coming.... I really do need "training" on how to use my Helix and this is a huge step in the right direction!

[@TFA16]

Great demonstration on how to use sonar. It's amazing how people buy these expensive units but never take the time to learn how to use them.

[@gregglenhart7112]

Oblivious and stressed to learn my new Humminbird. Knowledge is Power, thanks guys AWESOME video!

[@Wired2Fish]

Good deal Gregg. Just keep consuming as much info you can then it's time on the water. You'll be an expert before you know it!

[@davehorn1422]

THANK YOU, this video has helped me so much..i'm ashamed to say I have been watching sonar type videos for about 2 yrs, your video has made it easy for me to understand. Thank you again

[@BitetheBaitFishing305]

Very nice product demonstration, I really like how clear and definitive the bottom is on that Helix.

[@double5bbq]

What a tremendously well-done video! I am back into fishing after several years and this really helped me catch up on the technology.

[@22interceptions]

Excellent! I want more! haha

[@cjohle]

This is by far the best video I've seen to tie the different sonar views together. Great job, guys!

[@tommyliu4683]

Excellent video. One of the best tutorial I've watch. Thanks.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks, James. Much appreciated-

[@stevegerber835]

That was awesome.

[@jasonharrelson83]

AWESOME video!

[@Wired2Fish]

Appreciate the comment Jason. There are several more educational vids on Humminbird and Lowrance fish finders on our KZbin channel should you be interested.

[@MrXxMCRxx]

Awesome video!! Very informative!! Kept thinking you were going to drop a line and pull one of them bad boys out lol. 🎣

[@bigbuck6256]

Great job and thank you!

[@billvet6]

Very informative. I have a Lowrance and an Eagle on my Tracker Targa from 2005 when I got the boat new. I want to get at least one with modern technology but, in 2005 I was able to pay cash for a new boat. Being retired now I am looking at the lower end units. I would like to see videos of some of the lower priced units. I watched this one more then once. Thanks for your effort to put out a very informative video.

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Bill, appreciate the comment and we'll cover down on some more of the price point units in the near future. The beauty is 2D, 2D w CHIRP, Down Imaging and Side Imaging technology has been brought down to many entry level units as well from all the major manufacturers. A lot of the cost is associated with big units is screen size and computer processing power, but 5-7'' screens are plenty good for a lot of folks, and price from as low as $350 - $700 and packed with the same technology as seen in this video.

[@ImSoAkai]

Wired2Fish off the top of your head, are there any new or used fish finders under $500 that you would recommend?

[@Wired2Fish]

The Humminbird Helix 7 G2 Sonar (goo.gl/4ZhHAz) packs a lot of punch for the money. There's 8 models with various technology combinations with prices ranging from $400 to $800. If you prefer Lowrance, their Elite 5 or 7 Ti Sonar is another good option (goo.gl/hh3U17).

[@frankypoo4256]

Wired2Fish I've been looking for a new unit I can't decide lowrance hds7 or Garmin chirp 94sv any other suggestions ?

[@JustJunction]

Helped me with my homework!

[@Wired2Fish]

Happy for this. Best of luck on the water.

[@yosuecaridad944]

Great vid. What i have not seen yet in a video like this, is where is that view from de boat. Is it in front? On the back, etc? I mean, while you are going forward you see the screen going from right to left. Those fishes, stuctures etc are going below de boat in the same direction, on a side, behind. If i spot a fish, should i cast to the front of the boat, just below the boat, to a side, to the back of the boat. I hope i expressed my self clear. Greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪 land of big peacock bass

[@sebastianbinapfl5659]

Thats just great video content! You guys just hit it spot on when it comes to educational fishing videos. Thumbs up!

[@bradmccall3291]

This is great insight

[@sirronbailey3109]

This was very well done..Thanks!!!!

[@jeremiahgiles3593]

PERFECT timing!! I was just getting one to mount on my kayak. Only thing it doesn't do is down scan and side scan

[@danielcartis9011]

QUALITY content, Wired2Fish. Finally got me to hit that Subscribe button. You also convinced me to go dig up my old sonar manual so I can better understand what it's doing

[@terribleatfishing]

I just got my first finder, thank you for the video, but after my Garmin Striker 4 shows me one, where do I cast? If it is a cone, that is a 360degree area. Thanks for the answer.

[@randl2000]

Best video ever..... why has nobody ever done anything like this before. All the research I've tried to do to learn to read sonar and downscan, it's almost like nobody starts at the beginner level. And what brand would be best or easiest for a beginner, humminbird or lowrance?

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks randl2000. We appreciate the comments and will be delivering more of this stuff in the near future. Our staff use Lowrance, Humminbird and Raymarine. All are solid units, so I'd recommend going to a nearby retailer and going through some of the menus yourself to see what feels right. The Humminbird Helix shown in this video comes in a 5'', 7'', 9'', 10'' and 12'' screen. The menu is the same for all the units and very simple to navigate.

[@jankydragon5756]

great you found them, now catch `em!!

[@SuperMasterMonky]

Anybody else think about Shrek when donkey first sees the swamp... I like that boulder, thats a nice boulder!

[@WoodenBoatGuy]

I'm looking at fish finders to add to my kayaks. Lots of good info here. Thanks. Great video. Check out my channel if you are so inclined.

[@aidanodonnell473]

this might be a dumb question, but does water clarity affect side and down imagining readings?

[@andrewkennedy9041]

Outstanding video!!

[@anthonyhill3771]

I’m so confused on imaging. If it’s side image how do you know where it’s at to the side of you? I can’t tell how far to cast if the log is showing on my right hand side

[@glennmcfarland2842]

Great info! Would've been fun to see the diver on side imaging.

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Glenn, we're going to film this soon, just need some warmer water up here in MN. Glad you found the info useful.

[@funkypotamus]

Thanks great video. But I just got a Garmin striker 4 plus cv and its very difficult to make out the fish on it. It's impossible to distinguish fish from debris etc. I'm not very impressed with clear vu (down vu) at all!

[@ImSoAkai]

YES YES YES! We need more vids like this!!

[@don.howard.lakeliving]

Excellent presentation ... thank you.

[@robertbennett6418]

Just took me 2 weeks to decide on the upgrade to my fish finding capabilities. Settled on Garmin. But without a doubt Hummingbird is the best. I currently own a HB with gps and the Navigation feature is awesome. Can't boat/fish without it. But I need DI. My problem with Lowrance and Garmin is that they say for inland waters you don't need a chartplotter. "BS" Being out on a lake with many twists and turns I want to Navigate back to boat dock safely after dark. With Lowrance and Garmin I must use waypoints to get back. NO! I want Navigation. I picked a Garmin for its cost and the DI display was very clear. So I'll use my current HB for Nav and my Garmin for fish/structure location.

[@ISCDESIGNAustralia]

I personally think the Humminbird is better than the Garmin and Lowrance models; the clarity is better in my view

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

but you still don't know what kind of fish is down there they could be huge brim crappie perch whitebass striper catfish garr or even carp my buddy always saying I see fish but don't catch nothing I said they not that smart to tell you what kind fish it is yet lmao

[@matchelite220]

this helped me out big time. thanks a lot... i'm having a hard time understansing what im seeing on my screen. next time i get out on the water im going to do a master reset to start from scratch.. i messed around with it last time i was out, got frustrated and turned it off.. lol

[@AndrewGarnerAdventures]

I cant say what others have said no better. Great infovideo. Best yet on graphics. 1000 thumbs up

[@garymeierhenry3223]

I have a older unit that is just down scan. If I would have waited another 4 month the option of both 2d and down scan would have been an option. Dang!! I am still not sure what I am looking at sometimes. And understanding what is a fish and what is just a dot of interference. Thank you Jeff for making this video. Seeing the 2d and down imaging side by side is very helpful. Now I want to get back out there and look at stuff and see if I understand it more.

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for the feedback Gary. Understanding the images takes time on the water. It's nice in clear water when you can see with your naked eye then reference to your unit. Logs, rocks, brush, etc.

[@brianjarosz403]

Great video. I would love to spend a day with you just understanding my finders and feeling more confident using them. Best I've seen in a long time.

[@jamalmohamed3365]

thank you very much. you don't know how many videos i have watched to learn about down and side imaging. By far the best I have seen. I have learned more from your video than the last 100's I have seen somewhere else. thank you again

[@Wired2Fish]

Good deal! Glad it helped and thanks for watching!

[@taskforceforce7458]

If someone fishs next to me with the same sonar,will our return signals be inaccurate in respects to readings

[@Wired2Fish]

They won't be inaccurate. You both will probably pick up noise and interference which will look like a lot of clutter on the screen. You'd both have to be REALLY close to it completely interrupt the other one's return.

[@daveellison4913]

A good presentation on the technology. However, I use my old FishEagle to find fish. The new tech is great for seeing really good pics of weeds, rocks, and the bottom but fish are a dot...hmmm. You demonstrated clearly how 2D clearly identifies fish and you made a point of confirming the dot(s) as fish in 2D. 2D being old school sonar. Coming from Silicon Valley, this new tech demonstrated offers very little incremental improvements. It is Tech for Tech's sake. A tech looking for marginal improvement. Like golf clubs or fly rods at the end of the day it is about delivering expectations.

[@Wired2Fish]

Hi Dave, we respectfully disagree on the value of down and side imaging. The technology defines structure and cover in much greater detail than 2D sonar, and that in itself is a compelling reason to consider using it. In addition, being able to count individual fish - literally putting a head count to a school can influence the decision to stay or go. Jason Sealock outlines this process in this outstanding interpretation video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4vHeYesbc2fm68 Side and down imaging have become vital tools for fishing pros and enthusiast anglers. Not necessary for all, but greatly enhance the ability to read water for those that choose to delve into the various technologies.

[@reerok]

This is top quality content! Thanks W2F

[@ihahahuhu3159]

hello, i'm from indonesia. may be you can explain about shrimp/prawn detect on my unit hb helix 12 mega si. how it's look at on my sonar screen.

[@rickblue7972]

Awesome video, the best one that I have seen so far. Super job, I learned a lot from this one. Thank you for putting it on You Tube!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks Rick!

[@Dmnazdaq]

Awesome video! I now understand what I'm looking at on 2D & Down Imaging. Very cool underwater look and what it looks like on the screen. Keep up the great work W2F!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks!

[@greenroomsurfer]

I wish my returns were that clear!

[@SwitchbackXThunter]

So with a transom mounted transducer, whatever is just starting to appear on the right side of my depthfinder is at the stern of my boat and I’ve already driven over? It doesn’t cone forward and scan towards the bow?

[@israelperez6678]

Best sonar video!! I've watched so many other ones and this is by far the best! I learned so much! Thank you wired2fish!!

[@Wired2Fish]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Boatflipit]

Ok I understand how you threw the marker bouy at the big rock because you could see it in the water. How do you know where to cast to when you can’t see the structure with the naked eye. Aren’t the images on SI past time?

[@jackherron7907]

Why doesn't my Humminbird 999 show me the bottom that good ? When I see some arches on the screen and flip over to fish image it doesn't show them . Why ?

[@georgelackey622]

Just fish! No time for technology!

[@mikdav6734]

That video was great. Thank you. I have a lot better knowledge now I will use. Great job

[@1heybulldog]

Surprised that the fish are just dots on the down imaging. 2500 dollars and a 12 inch screen. What do they look like with a 5 inch screen?

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

This video gave great insight into what the different screens were "showing"!! QUESTION: I know different water conditions dictated the various settings...BUT WOULD IT POSSIBLE FOR GENERAL/PRACTICAL CONDITIONS...to show the difference settings relative to FRESHWATER vs SHALLOW SALTWATER; contrast, sensitivity sharpness, etc etc...ect...etc Presently own the 898ci COMBO DI SI and wanting to upgrade but not until I thoroughly understand the different setting, etc...Thanking you in advance, John Castelluccio, Jr. Southern Louisiana HUMMINBIRD FOREVER...

[@dtorelli131]

THANK YOU THANK YOU!! This is why I run a bird, this was by far the most informative video i have seen on the unit as a whole and it has answered some side scan questions i had.GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@Wired2Fish]

Happy it was useful Dante. Feel free to pass on any additional content topics that would be helpful to folks learning these units.

[@cruisin682002]

I Totally AGREE ! I have a Garmin unit... and I know NOTHING !

[@kerner530]

This was hands down the most informative video for electronics ive ever seen! Thank you very much for this video!

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the kind words!

[@jeffreyboucher344]

What is the black line the runs down the center of the screen? Is this the area directly beneath the boat which the sonar doesn't see?

[@bubbaford8943]

great video needed that ....taught me alot of things i just could not figure out on my screen.... thanks guys

[@Wired2Fish]

You're welcome!

[@ryana2952]

A fourth grader could have explained it better than this. There isn't even an explanation of the screen

[@teweller]

Newbie question. Why does the image scroll from right to left at a constant speed? It seemed to go at the same rate whether you were traveling 0.3 or 3.6.mph Wouldn't it scroll faster when you speed up and stop all together when the boat is stationary? Trying to wrap my head around this.