Side Imaging Explained | On The Water Examples | Electronics Series

This video will cover all brands on how to interpret Side Imaging (Side Scan) (SideVu) to get the most out of your electronics. Austin goes into detail about how they work and how to determine exactly what you're seeing.
Intro 0:00-0:59
How It Works 0:59-2:34
Screenshot Explained 2:34-4:03
Shadows 4:03-6:04
Visual Demonstration 6:04-8:45
Range Lines (Slant Range) 8:45-12:00
Water Column & Shadows 12:00-15:59
On The Water Basics 15:59-23:20
On The Water Graphing 23:20-25:15
On The Water Floating Dock 25:15-27:02
On The Water Crappie 27:02-27:45
On The Water Brushpile 27:45-28:15
On The Water Sunken Boat 28:15-28:45
On The Water Shad & Creek Channel 28:45-29:50
On The Water Bluff End 29:50-30:59
Condo Dock With Crappie 30:59-32:49
Outro 32:49-35:23

[@marksmith9889]

Absolute best explanation of side imaging on KZbin! Thank you.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JamesJames-jt3ts]

What is really the "best explanation " here? Is funny when people don't understand anything and pretend they've got it. I think this video can be greatly improved

[@marksmith9889]

@@JamesJames-jt3tsThat’s the point exactly. I’m trying to learn all I can on this subject to become knowledgeable and this video explained it in a way that made sense to me. If you can do better, post a video instead of tearing down another person’s work.

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[@DilltheLegend]

Best tutorial ive ever seen on any fishfinder

[@magicmountainpercussion3336]

great visuals which helped me greatly with side imaging! I mentally understood this, but to see you carboard cut outs and the description of where the fish would be if maybe 15' away from the boat is helpful.

[@russellmcgarrity]

Well done. Well explained and well illustrated. Finally got an overview with clarity. Thanks for your time putting this together.

[@TR4zest]

Your is the best explanation I have found. Thank you. Really well explained.

[@stephenpayne7519]

This is the best video explaining side imaging I have seen. Great job

[@marcmargolis1289]

I fish with my son, not in tournaments, just for memories. I have watched so many videos to try to make my 93SV more than just a map for me and this is BY FAR, the most informative and understandable side imaging video, I have watched..... I am a subscriber now and will be sharing this with all my friends

[@CapnDanTreasures]

Wow! I finally have a better idea of what I'm looking at on the side imaging display. Thank you for taking the time and energy it took to put this video tutorial together. It is by far the best and most informative video I've seen yet. Tight Lines!!!

[@richardbushey4134]

Super clear explanation and demonstration of side imaging. A must see even if you think you already a decent understanding of what your seeing. Thanks for providing this! 👍👍🎣

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@turdferguson5300]

This was one of the best videos I've seen on what fish and structure look like. I live on Chickamauga Lake where we don't know what fish look like on a graph. There aren't any left. Electronics are the only way to go. If you fish likely places where fish should be you're screwed. If you want to catch any you have to go to desolated areas with good electronics. They'll be fish there somewhere and when you find them they won't be scared to strike. Docks no longer hold crappie, they did and would but the fish are gone. I've caught a 30 fish limit under my dock but today 2 or 3 is it. Guys if you have a good lake shut up! When word gets out you'll have 5 to 7 years left. Then every sob with two friends will be raping and pillaging. No one will be a local.

[@JoelAckerman99]

This is the best sonar tutorial I’ve ever seen. Really great job explaining side-scan. I had seen others but never “got it” til now. Thanks!

[@winchestermodel7044]

I’ve watched dozens of side imaging videos and this is by far the best I’ve seen in explaining it. Subscribed!

[@realthoughts6952]

Thank you for taking the time to teach us! I understand because you did a great job!

[@PickinPins]

Damn bro! This really is the best I've seen yet, and believe me I've watched A LOT of Vids! Good job buddy... I subbed

[@emoutdoors5661]

Excellent video and explanation. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@user-cj7ec3wo8z]

thanks for making the video, i really enjoyed all the info and the way you explained the interpretation of what you see on the screen.

[@johnstanley6819]

Great video. Best tutorial I’ve seen on KZbin!

[@dougnice67]

this is the most comprehensive explanation on KZbin! Thanks for sharing! I'm thinking about getting a Lowrance reveal splitshot 5

[@danasampson818]

Great information! I am in the process of installing a 93SV and live scope on my boat. There is a lot to learn about these systems and interpreting what you are looking at. Your review is very helpful.

[@TriCSyndicate]

I've watched several videos about this topic and this one has helped the most. Thanks for taking the time do make this one.

[@nybbhUSA]

Absolutely the best explanation of side imaging I’ve watched on YT.subbed.

[@garypeters8806]

Very thorough explanations. Your hand made model was very helpful.

[@user-em1oq5bi5j]

This was really great information and the way you broke it down was easy to understand. Thanks for the video!

[@henryreiss3539]

Well done in explaining side imaging. Best video yet.😊

[@garysword5073]

Fantastic job! I hope you continue to produce more. I’m going to take your advice and leave my rods at home so I can concentrate on learning my unit. Garry Swords.

[@stevehess65]

The BEST tutorial of understanding sideview i've ever seen!!!THANK YOU!!!!!

[@herbertwheeler2438]

Man I'm so glad I found this I've almost stopped using my side image but now I'm looking forward to using it again

[@nathandavis3389]

Been trying for a long time to figure out what I'm looking at. Now I understand. THANKS,!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad to help!

[@Thehungryfisherman897]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. Really helped me understand my side image function.

[@lavonodom5703]

Thanks for the video! Very well explained and truthful. Now to see if I can put this to work in down here in Georgia!

[@W.O.P.R]

I have been watching a lot of AWP and this explanation of side scanning sonar really ties it all together nicely…well done sir. Amazing technology and imagery

[@tdflooringtd]

The Best explanation I've watched, thank you!

[@jeffo8078]

Excellent. Very informative. Thank you!

[@russellfiore7412]

Thankyou!Thankyou!Thankyou!You are the best.I’ve seen many SI videos and was still in the dark until I came upon your very explicit and detailed video.Five star video man.👍

[@user-oj2gv7il7n]

The BEST tutorial of understanding sideview i've ever seen!!!THANK YOU!!!!!. Excellent video and explanation. Thanks for taking the time to make this..

[@davidyoung6387]

A very good explanation and most helpful. I learned a few things from this.

[@badmood722]

This video was awesome. By far the best explanation I have ever seen. Well done and thank you

[@DCA001TUBE]

I just bought a Lowrance Elite FS 9 and you have answered every question I had about side imaging. Brilliant explanation Thankyou.

[@PistolPete3322]

Finally someone explained the actual distance an object is from the boat using slant range and the range lines. Thanks!!!

[@christopherlanter6671]

Outstanding. ! Lot of work. Well done 👍

[@jimcole5387]

Great video with lots of information. Thank you sir.

[@mikeyr615]

Awesome explanation of side scan. Thank you

[@RobertRodgers-ue5vy]

I've seen other videos on side imaging and didn't understand the issue of water depth and distance from the center line. Your cardboard display was a great visual tool!! Thanks

[@tstoute82]

Best side image video explanation ive seen yet. Great job!!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jackydodson]

Now I understand side imaging a lot better. Good video

[@timothymason8779]

😊 Thank you for your valuable time and information. Look forward to seeing 👀 more videos. God 🙌 Bless you!

[@JimWellman]

Fantastic explanation. I just ordered one of these units. After watching your vid, I think i have a grasp of what to look for on the side imaging. I fish 90% saltwater inshore and nearshore in southwest FL. This is gonna be a game changer. Thanks for the clear explanation. Much better than anything I've seen from the Lowrance "pros".

[@stuartgilbert3969]

Thanks for putting this Great video together. An Awesome explanation of how side imaging works.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@a.b.robinsonjr.4301]

Great vid. Very insightful! Thank you for sharing.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eric4946]

The sonar measures how far away something is from the sonar is. People seem to accept that but then have some trouble with the ramifications. The side scan is measures how much return you get at a given distance. So what you really see is how obstructed an arc a certain distance from the boat like you said.

[@Teal8137]

thanks and well done. Really put a lot of time in and it is evident.

[@jimwhite9616]

Great job! Best I've ever seen.

[@PettyFishing]

Subscribed just because of the explanation and the time and effort! Well done.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fishingwithbrian5069]

Great job explaining the side imaging!

[@letun3481]

Best explanation! Very helpful! Thank you!

[@XHARLEYupX]

Thanks for your time for putting this together, this is great

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffbeauchamp8285]

I agree you explained side imaging very clearly. Thanks

[@Dlezman_fishing]

great detailed explanation, thanks for taking the time to create this content.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheVikesfreak2]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@treyroach2259]

Great explanation! Thank you for the time that you put into this video!!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@walter992]

Great editorial. I have had Sideview for a few years and still working on interpretation . Very helpful video.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patrickschooley4357]

The best explanation I’ve found. This was a huge help!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it helped!

[@johnybigbravo]

Thanks. I believe I'm going to interprete this better now.

[@shurthang-juddshurley9397]

Excellent job breaking it down

[@HarlyGuy13]

Damn I’m excited I found you. You really have a great way of explaining things.

[@MichaelDavis-dj7xc]

Great Video Thanks! I’m definitely subscribing!

[@user-wo3op9fq3e]

This really helped me alot .Great presentation

[@johnhanley8708]

very good demonstration Thanks

[@timdare0831]

Thank you for such a great explanation of side imaging. I have learned so much.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bcallisjr]

Great explanation!! Thank you!

[@BStavFishing]

Absolutely excellent tutorial video!! Thank you!!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

You're very welcome!

[@leecanady6749]

Great explicit info. Great footage!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you liked it!

[@rhyllested]

Great video - Thank you!

[@larrymoss9954]

Thanks great video and very helpful.

[@paulbfsfishing]

Best Sonar teaching lessons on the whole internet so far…

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Thanks!

[@hankvana2149]

Been fishing with depth sounders for decades and know that the units display the target distance based on the time the echo takes to get back to the transducer. Side-Imaging confused me until your video reminded me that the whole image is painted based on the direct distance (the straight line of sight) from the transducer to the target. The distance numbers are accurate (relative to the transducer "beam") the its the bottom and the water surface that is "slanted" (again, relative to the transducer). My confusion is that I'm was thinking in terms of my horizontal reference (the water surface) rather than the "slant" distance the depth sounder works in. Yeah, going to draw a bunch of arcs and triangles to help visualize the hypotenuse and base distances. Thanks for the video!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Yep, same concept just change the angles and the shape of the beam from a cone. I’m sure they have the technology now to have the craziest detailed 3D like side image where you can rotate around (like lowrance SS3D, but way better). Eventually it will get to the consumer level and all of this will become a bit dated.

[@user-hz7xk7of3n]

Thank you for the explanation!

[@RussOniPhone]

Good job, thanks for you good description, it help

[@glennnewell2786]

Thanks for your time, You helped me a lot

[@EricBUCHHOLZ-dk8ey]

Now at mad! I didn’t know how many crappie and bait balls I have passed up until I watched this video. Lol. Thanks for the great SI explanation.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you enjoyed

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

Awesome video bro🎣🙌🏼

[@Mancavedweller1]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial, thanks very much. I've learned quite a bit.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Great to hear!

[@TheFritz423]

Glad I stumbled across your video. Very well done!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Thank you kindly!

[@klukzgaraze]

Very well done! Nicely explained! I will recieve my reveal 7ts in two days :)

[@drakebenelli2]

Great video, this really helped me understand my new side scan unit.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Awesome!

[@DerekRC]

Thank you for the video. Helps alot

[@pomexfishing5061]

such are great tutorial! thank you so much for posting this vid!!!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ptpatrickusmc]

Well done! Very helpful.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lowen7214]

awesome explanations!

[@valcomm5]

Stellar video. Great job

[@dirtball6003]

best i have seen also. helped out a lot !!!! thanks man many fish to you

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it helped!

[@skipkrueger8694]

Outstanding! Great teacher...

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad you think so!

[@airsoftobsession2823]

Thanks for the great content!

[@nickrobinson5352]

Great video, thanks!

[@dennisspivey4985]

Excellent! Great job.

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Thank you very much!

[@rickyrishel8198]

Very good information ty

[@quint2117]

Nice vid. on side imaging .TY

[@foneyboy01]

Great example thank you

[@markhuff6659]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gsguz9702]

Thanks for sharing, great video tutorial...

[@MidwestOutdoorExperience]

You are very welcome

[@hobonickel840]

learned how these work watching a ll the missing person found, vehicle scans on bottom of ponds, lakes rivers, etc.. few years back ...great tech