How To Use FOWARD FACING SONAR To Catch CRAPPIE!!! (Secrets Revealed!)

In this video we will look at how to use forward facing sonar to locate and catch crappie. I will explain how it works, mistakes I see people make, and give you my exact settings for success. We'll catch a few fish along the way. Thanks for watching!
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[@dannylang7971]

Brandon it took me at least 1.5 years to learn most all the things you pointed out in this video. Expecially when you cannot see your jig to move your transducer so you can see it, that’s the most important thing I got out of this video.😊

[@JaySunfish]

Hey, thanks a lot for this. I don’t even have a boat yet, but this was really interesting to watch

[@JeremyThompson21]

A 7" screen was all I could afford and it's worked great. Live scope changed my fishing capabilities a ton. I can tell if a brush pile is full of crappie or bluegill and move on to more productive spots.

[@broderickalmy3658]

the way you have your set up now is going to help you next year in Elite!! love the fact that you have your sonar on your trolling motor! at least its on the angler for boat positioning. Nice video!

[@markhendon]

Great video Brandon, I appreciate you taking time to make it. I love forward facing sonar, it’s a great tool

[@davidjenkins1984]

I’m a year in and I’ve gained a ton of confidence crappie fishing with at1 but bass fishing is still hard😂 all I’ve really figured out is getting my bait right on structure and hoping a bass comes out

[@williamjenkins3720]

My favorite bass pro!👊🏻

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@williamjenkins3720 thank you sir

[@jasonwilliams8875]

Great video bud love watching you crappie fishing I learn a lot.

[@mikewiles463]

Thank you brandon, i bought my live scope last year and i enjoy it every time i go out!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@mikewiles463 thanks for watching!

[@jameshorn6848]

Thanks for this, Brandon. I’m trying to learn before I purchase, this video really helped. Good luck in your tournaments

[@ronknight779]

Love this format!!! Headed out tomorrow to apply this for a mess of crappie with my megalive!

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@ronknight779 good luck! Thanks for watching

[@ronknight779]

Minute 18 advice is golden. I’m guilty of making my cast and not having my foot on the trolling motor to allow feather scanning to locate my jig as the boat drifts.

[@ronknight779]

Caught 21 big ones! Thanks for the tips!!

[@malcolmzoll7613]

a lot of good information,thanks for sharing 👍

[@routerbob]

Enjoy your videos Brandon. I have Livescope and an LVS32 on the trolling motor and an LVS34 on a Fishing Specialties pole. I usually spot lock and use the 34 on the pole. Think I will try your setup on the next trip. I thought we fished the same lake but when the camera turned while you were explaining the rod setup, a bank feature popped up that allowed me to confirm the location. Keep up the good work!

[@joedavis2928]

I have found that scout mode works well in shallower water. Thx for sharing the thoughts and settings on Active Target.

[@leestrickland937]

Great video,, like all of your videos! I have garmin live scope I love it! It saves me time, not fishing dead water!! Keep'em coming!!!

[@nickburmer5229]

Thanks for sharing! Love your videos.

[@Riverats51]

Good job Brandon good info I use Garmin and I live it I just fish crappie. again good job.

[@carlreed9357]

What is it about new technology. I'm 64 and I have seen the battles over traditional archery vs compound, flasher vs 2D, long range hunting vs standard distance shooting. I love what you said use what suits YOU!!!! I would love to have FFS but I am disabled and it just is not within my reach but I am not going to belittle anyone from using it. People have forgotten what fishing is all about FUN and fishing ain't much fun when you are not catching them!!

[@CBGRTR]

Exactly I ask the people that don't like it I say haven't we ALWAYS bought things to help us catch more fish? cause for most of us id say it's about CATCHING !! Not so much fishing

[@shank1862]

Excellent video Bro!

[@caseysutton2673]

Keep these videos coming!

[@slabhappylures]

Well said my friend. I am a convert have been for almost 3 years .

[@kdsoulrice]

Very informative!

Thanks a lot for this video, I run a 9” Elite FS9 and was wondering if you had any recommendations for better visibility on the smaller screens

[@elbertfarley374]

Great show

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@elbertfarley374 thanks

[@bill7949]

Thanks for information.try to put to use.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@bill7949 thanks for watching!

[@spikesb1]

Good video!

[@jamiecobb3549]

Just pulled up the video on forward facing sonar. I just installed my mine. That was a great learning tool. I’m looking forward to adapting to catch fish using forward facing sonar. Do you use the scout mode much? What is it best used for? I can tell it seems to have a wider cone to get a wider view.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I don't use scout mode hardly at all. I have played around with it some but haven't found a situation where it has really helped me. I would definitely spend your time trying to master forward mode before playing with scout. Thanks for watching!

[@TinDeez]

Great video....thanks

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@TinDeez thanks for watching

[@Corey-th4hc]

Appreciate the tips. The Blackbox and the LVS 34 is not in my budget yet so I just use a Garmin 73SV and still catch plenty of fish but my buddy updated last year and has Garmin Livescope and I’ve set in front of his boat at used it some. It definitely takes using it and practice but It definitely helps me save time because there’s times I would just fish a spot but using it I can say nah let’s move onto another brushpile. Im not for it of against it. I fine with using it or not. I hear you I just wanna fish! I’m taking from your information you provided that you like to keep the profile of the bait smaller and up your split shot size to help you catch more fish?

[@KennyPattersonFishing]

Learned more about crappie behavior in 1 year after getting FFS than I learned my whole life.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@KennyPattersonFishing me too!

[@garyscott9539]

Awesome info I agree 💯 %. If you don’t like ffs move on and enjoy what you do. Still can’t make them bite just because you have Ffs. Thanks for the video and information.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@garyscott9539 exactly right. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreypuckett9470]

Do you know anything about the new Eagle Eye 9?

[@darrenelliott8822]

Hello Brandon , The Name Of Your Transducer Mount On Your Trolling Motor & Also What Do You Run Your Gain % On ? Thanks

[@johnhalverson4114]

The cove shape on top of motor can help to tell ya where you’re looking.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@johnhalverson4114 I don’t use it but yes it can

[@CBGRTR]

Heres my question how the heck did you find a day the wind is not blowing lol i cant go unless the wind is blowing at least 10 mph cant remember when ive been and it was that calm !! ....anyway good vid man 👊

[@johnhalverson4114]

One of these days I’ll have live scope … cause in times like you right there you would never know those fish were there.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@johnhalverson4114 it definitely helps you find fish faster. Thanks for watching!

[@tedguillory7787]

What the best line setup for seeing your bait easier?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@tedguillory7787 you can see any line if your unit is setup properly but I like braid with a flurocarbon leader. It shows up best.

[@JoelDemmel]

How do you tie your fluorocarbon leader to a braid main line?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I use an FG knot. There are lots of tutorials on how to tie it on KZbin. Thanks for watching!

[@ronknight779]

How do you keep your light jig from wrapping around your heavier split shot?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@ronknight779 I don’t have that problem but you may try more of a lob type cast instead of a whip cast. I can see where that would happen if you whip the cast too hard.

[@ronknight779]

@@BrandonLesterFishing That makes perfect sense. Thanks!

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Brandon do you think setting your foward 2 clicks from down is why you see your jig falling so good ? I run my AT 1 at 1 click and it’s tough for me to see my jig a lot of the time. Maybe I should not have my foward view set so far out.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@glenndaugherity6187 you should be able to see all the way to the top of the water column. How far out do you have your forward set? I personally never went past 70ft with AT1 but could see good out to there

[@glenndaugherity6187]

@@BrandonLesterFishing Brandon I have mine set at 100’ I’ll try setting it out less and try 2 clicks. I run mine on a pole so it’s a little more challenging finding that bait and staying with it with a pole. Great video by the way 👍👍

[@Greg-Howell-outdoors]

Don’t seem to be able to see my jig past 30 ft. Good up until then

[@shurdenfishing]

For crappie…do you feel like 40-50ft out is best for being able to see your jig and also not spooking the school?

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@shurdenfishing I do yes

[@Geoonthegrind]

What lake are you fishing?

[@CollierSimpson-i9h]

The ones that don’t like technology can keep walking to their job and using wood for their rafts! Seriously, it’s way harder than anyone thinks.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

I agree with you. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffduncan2942]

It’s funny, I caught around 1200 crappie last spring with no FFS and this year I have it and all my school are not producing. They will follow and turn away. Idk what’s going on. I stay back off of them and everything I can think of

[@CBGRTR]

I swear I think last 3 months I've caught more crappie before i had FFS these fish are getting educated its probably FFS doing it to... I said to the people that dint like it we gonna fish the lakes outta fish I said NOPE it won't it just make them harder to catch

[@elkbow]

Stick a micro SD card in that lowrance and use screen record, can see what you're talking about. Lol

[@rodneygreen9968]

Brandon, wait until the Next Technology of New "Live Time" is released. It will reveal the species & size of fish on a screen. Your mind will be blown away with the help of AI Intelligence.. Mark my Words.

[@BrandonLesterFishing]

@@rodneygreen9968 it’s headed that direction I’m sure. Thanks for watching!

[@rodneygreen9968]

@@BrandonLesterFishing Brandon, I heard that from a Great information. With the technology of AI & Sonnar, it will be possible.

[@CBGRTR]

And only thing it will do is educate thse fish even more I already see it these fish are getting smart mature nature takes care of its self 100%

[@819phoenix]

Yes. Livescope isn’t going anywhere.

[@leestrickland937]

Add a cash app? Or donation app, i support this channel religiously!! Brother!!

[@leestrickland937]

You might wanna add donation $ or cash app?