Side Imaging Tricks To Actually See Fish!

[@brianharrington5593]

I've found in shallower water turn Sensitivity down below 10, over say 25ft. of water turn sensitivity up just a bit at a time. This seems to clean up the image quite a bit on the screen. You guys are a wealth of knowledge. Keep up the fantastic educational information highway. Just don't go 4 lanes at one time.

[@shermanjordan589]

Thank You Tim for breaking things down for us newbies! Such a relief to actually see real world examples instead of stock pictures!

[@Askeyb2011]

What helped me with Si was being told to look for structure, pause screen and then adjust Sensitivity and Contrast. That has worked great for me.

[@razorbak6783]

By far the best fishing channel out there....everyone else is playing for 2nd and they always will. I have run out of words to describe how good these guys are but if you're watching them then you already know what I'm talking about.

[@lonniehall9006]

Next time, drive by and shoot docks. Have the solex units and love them 👍🏻 good show. What I like to do is go down the banks and just use one side of the side imageing to see full screen toward the bank, try it sometime. From Kentucky

[@CZCompetitor]

Finally, someone explains it clearly. Thanks. That’s the kind of channels I’ll sub to.

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

Great videos guys! I appreciate the time and energy you guys put into making these videos to help people out on the water! ‼️I have a video request‼️ with the way the water fluctuates so much during this time of year, could you guys do an in depth video of what you guys generally fish and how the fish set up/ react when they go from being up shallow in bushes, cover etc. when the water rises, to what they do and how to catch them when the water starts dropping again. It’s always been a tough time for me to catch/pattern fish under those conditions. Thanks for the fishing knowledge you guys share!

[@andrewwilborn4144]

Idk how this doesn’t get millions of views. This is a game changer. Wouldn’t mind more like this. Maybe more witch actually fish in it?

[@texasaggie1974]

Thank you ! This was the most comprehensive, clear explanation I have found. This is going to help me soooo much. Great job !!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Everyone need to "SAVE" this video to your favorites, Incredible job Tim,keep the information coming, I learned a ton 👍👍

[@jamesathendune9026]

Thank you so much . I have a Humminbird 1197 and you just improved my comprehension. Great presentation. We didn't have someone teaching us like this years ago, so I had to fumble along - again for too long!

[@안희창-l5t]

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.

[@Thebazzman]

Tim, I’ve owned my Helix7G2N over two years now and probably viewed two hundred videos on how to use the unit. However I must say your video is the first to explain How&When to use thoseures in practi features in layman terms! I don’t consider myself a complete idiot but I probably only get 20-30% of understanding other videos explaining the features in layman’s terms. I hope you go thru some of the other important features that are there also to explain exactly what you are seeing . . I think now i might have to upgrade my unit to receive the Mega imaging also!!!

[@larrylong3654]

Thanks I have never understood the new units this helped a lot. I was a pro with the old flasher units which was used before most of you where born. happy fishing from Pickwick Lake

[@epineh]

Great video, even an old fella like me can understand. First sounder I used was a paper scrolling unit...yes I'm THAT old. About to purchase a unit like this and go fish east coast Australia, great barrier reef, should be fun!!

[@kevinmolloy6244]

Been watch alot of SI tutorials. This is the best so far to help me run my new Humm. Helix 9 mega..Thanks

[@bryanlowhorn2736]

Dude, just stumbled across your channel and I've gotta say, this is one of the most informative and understandable videos I've watched on these units. I'm new to all this technology and really struggling to absorb all the material. Just bought a boat with 2 Helix 9's and I'm fixing to add a Solix 12 my dad gave me! Will definitely be watching more of your videos! Thanks a ton for dropping these here!

[@elvisdeangelo8482]

This is one of the best tutorials yet! Thank you

[@butchfarmer9131]

JUST GOT MY MEGA AND THIS HELPS VERY MUCH TO UNDERSTAND THANKS

[@turdferguson5300]

This makes me feel a lot better, I can't read yours either. I thought just mine was crap. My first Ranger had a flasher in the dash, I wish I had it back. I could find fish with the old stuff, I hate this new stuff. Usually never take the covers off.

[@rrrr635]

Thanks Tim. I run the Garmin units. You just GOTTA take time to learn your units. All units work well if you are willing to learn the settings.

[@danielsanders243]

I have a Garmin with side imaging, but haven’t figured it out much yet. It’s a small screen to stare at while driving near the bank or docks. I need to learn it.

[@rrrr635]

@@danielsanders243 I have the 93sv it takes some time.

[@1MoreFish]

Can't thank you guys enough for the level of information you provide us.

[@dewaynewilson8937]

Great teaching on side imagining and adjusting the settings. Thank you

[@nawinchester]

great video. Love to see a down imaging video similar to this one. Thanks for pumping out great content. We appreciate you guys.

[@JF71951]

Thank you for the information. You did a great job explaining something I need to better understand; when to use what frequency.

[@davidhidalgo5662]

You guys have the absolute best videos. I love these electronics videos. They are so helpful for those of us that are novices. Thank you for all you do.

[@kyleanderson9453]

I love side imaging in my 999/1199 units and have discovered to side image new spots and down image anything in detail. If not in shallow water you will identify structure and fish incredibly better than side imaging alone. Just my 2 cents.

[@OrilliaFishing]

As always, well done. I wish there was some screen recording but it didn't hurt the info - well done man.

[@jefbrewer]

Super rad, Tim! I have a Humminbird Helix 5 DI unit and I'm gonna definitely start working those different settings!

[@jamesb.hallmd9899]

Great video!! I forwarding it to everyone who needs it.

[@jscotttalley]

Absolutely an awesome video!! I always searched in Mega, but will try the lower bandwidths next time out. Thanks brother. Jeff.

[@WickedTooners]

Same for me. Only been out 4 or 5 times with my new Helix Mega DI/SI but will now try lower settings first to see what shows up. A big thanks to Tim!

[@mattchapman3221]

Wish you guys would have talked about transducer placement, how you run power to the units, ect. Theres a lot more that goes in to getting a good picture than just playing with settings

[@lonniehall9006]

I use an electronic bus to power my electric to front units, and power comes from one of my trolling batteries. My console unit power comes from the other trolling battery. I have good power on all unit, which is not disturbed by starting the motor. My wiring is heavy gauge

[@lonniehall9006]

I have two solex units, and I run little heavier wire running from each one of my trolling motor batteries. Use to start my big motor, and the solex units would shut down and re-start. Now when I start up, they run fine. These new fish finders use lots of power. From Kentucky

[@Mr318jones]

Will power effect the image? My unit come on just fine.

[@THESHITTTTT65]

Lonnie Hall never rig units of trolling motor batteries

[@lonniehall9006]

bowhunter65 why not??

[@FishingLongIsland]

Very nice video. I really need to get my hummingbird tuned in. I will use your tips thank you so much

[@coachdavidconstant4386]

best teaching video of the bird I have seen! Thank you!

[@yakfishingus1819]

Thank you for this video!! I went out the next day after watching the video and it made a world of difference!!

[@TheTfmitl]

Great video....excellent job explaining everything about side imaging and setting it up

[@alanaho4915]

I just watched this for the 3rd time and it clicked. Thank you for making and explaining it.

[@cmarineproducts1924]

nice

[@calebthompson4104]

Great, Great video sir. Best example of side imaging that I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

[@jonbain9216]

Go and watch i think hes called fish the moment he does great videos also

[@BradHouston95]

I just upgraded to Mega DI, super excited to add side imagining next. Thanks for the tips Tim 👍🏽

[@stevemcewan8129]

Thanks Tim I gotta tell you I finally understand my Helix after listening to your explanation of the frequencies I definitely will be using this info.

[@dennisrocheford2689]

Tim just a suggestion, when you are doing shortcuts on the screen like split screen or going from one image full screen and switching to the other I would appreciate you verbalizing how you performed that task. I have a Solix10 and would love to know the shortcuts. I am a visual learner as I don't like having to pick up a manual unless I absolutely have to. Thanks, good job!

[@ddm62571]

Nice break down! Really helps! Thanks TacticalBassin!

[@williameikner4690]

You guys always kill it on the instructionals! Once you used the spot light analogy, a light bulb lit up in my head and now I understand more how its getting its picture.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Great tutorial 👌 I don't know about anyone else, but I sure learned some things from this. Thanks

[@michaelpeck5547]

I picked up a Garmin 93sv with Panoptix Livescope. I spent the last 3 days doing nothing but slow cruising with my dogs in side vu 455 Hz just to mark waypoints on 2 different lakes. I sill have quite a bit more to cover but I feel like I'm going to spend a lot less time casting at nothing in the future. I also practiced flipping to a different chart to navigate to my waypoints. That seemed like it would be easy but it took a little more effort than I thought. The next time out, I will take a little time turning up to higher frequency and seeing if I can find fish with the side vu and the clear vu. I'm also going to experiment with he split screen 2d sonar to see if I can find the schools of white perch. Appreciate the guidance.

[@edpelkey7798]

Great video Tim, very easy to understand 👍

[@zekereed5990]

LOL....still learning with every vid....but I'm so far away from having electronics... someday! Thanks guys as always for what you do.

[@jaredkemperfishing]

Great job Tim as always! Thanks for the tips and reminder and tips of how my unit works bc I've not had it that long and still getting use to it.

[@haroldclark2190]

Very good video. These electronic videos are much needed! Thx

[@jayvang33]

Nice. Thanks for doing this video. I’ve been searching for a good Humminbird tutorial and this is great.

[@PaintballShyguy]

Thank you for helping me get more fish with my unit.

[@mcaetano2000]

Don't have a boat, but still like this video! :) I fish mostly from the bank and sometimes from a float tube.

[@jessiengeman1433]

Great video! What exactly do you mean by setting up your transducer, is that in addition to playing with sensitivity and contrast?

[@garylukas3476]

Appreciate the tips will put these to work for me. You guys are awesome !!

[@kolejackson2566]

You guys should do a series breaking down each main bass species. And then detail presentations and locations for each I think that would be awesome!!!

[@roygallop9459]

Great explanation of frequencies nice video

[@kevinbeaudean704]

Thanks Tim. Answering a question here and there would be nice.

[@tacticalbassin]

We get hundreds of questions and comments a day and respond to as many as we can. What is your question?

[@jeffwilliams5096]

Great Video Thank You for your time, really appreciate it. Helped me understand the settings better.

[@TGossOutdoors]

Thanks so much man I've hot a humminbird mega si 9 inch. Was really wondering how in the world all that worked! Love you guys.

[@bsbedingfield]

You should do a video on using 360. This is the perfect time of year to explore the lakes with electronics. At least it is here in So. Oregon its still pretty cold and lakes are filling up.

[@angleratlarge6787]

Wow! Great info. Will help me out on my new Helix 10's in 2020. keep em coming.

[@FrankvanVliet]

Great info! I'm just have 3 x solix on the boat. Best regards from The Netherlands,

[@tland3900]

Fantastic info I sure hope you will do more it would be really helpful some of us just don’t get enough time on the water to use our electronics effectively 👍😎

[@dunpeal71391]

What a teacher. I learned so much. Appreciate you

[@tacticalbassin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BlueLineFishing]

Still learning how to use our Helix but this definitely helps. Thanks!

[@seanyaffe5008]

you guys always produce excellent and informative videos! another channel that does well to explain tech stuff is "fish the moment". Great job TB for your work and efforts!!

[@michaelgleason3878]

Thank you for the great content. My son and I took out our boat on Merrill Creek in NJ. The depth at Center is 200 feet. We came up empty that day and met an older angler who pulled in 10 lake trout. His secret was downrigger. We bought 2 from Cabelas the next day and set them up on the back of the boat. We have a 20’ seaark Jon boat. The bow has a minn Kota ultrex and we have a hummingbird helix 8 MPI GPS G3N and the transducer is in the back of boat. Only problem was, when the minn Kota was connected they used the transducer from the front of boat. I felt we were missing the fish because by the time we saw the fish on hummingbird they were at least 20’ back plus the distance we let line out, close to 50 feet. Is is better to use the original transducer that was on rear of boat or is there a way I can use both? I see In your video you have 2 hummingbirds. Sorry for the long post. Any help is appreciated

[@teddycapozzi1425]

Maybe turn ur viewing speed all the way up, might help a little a bit

[@MrTNBassmaster]

thanks for the video ! can you make one to show what crappie look like on SI and DI ? I sure appreciate it .

[@danielduran5276]

Great video. Now I know how to start a fishing day. But I have a new question. When you get the spot, do you keep using fishfinder? Thank you from Spain guys. I enjoy your videos and I can improve my English too.🤟

[@henrybudipranoto7198]

very useful explanation, bro. Thanks

[@tylersweet3554]

Two questions, 1 - How does CHIRP play into the entire frequency thing? And 2 - A very important setting you didn't go over is "Chart Speed"? I know you're supposed to adjust the chart speed based on the speed of the boat, but if you could shed some light on that. I saw yours was set on 5, but what speed are you running with that chart speed? Any advise on adjusting that vs your travel speed? (I have a Humminbird).

[@straightwhitemale5753]

Chirp just gives a clearer views. The sonar beams are more like waves instead of chirps so it gives a crisper image. The chart speed, I'm not sure what you're asking. I have a Humminbird also.

[@kolczatr337]

Great video,please continue!

[@barbenfischen]

Thanks for the video. Looked it yesterday and once more today. Helps to understand the strategy. Can`t wait to try it tomorrow. Possess my Helix 9 for a long time, but never used SI that way (only standart view and settings).

[@andyoreilly6919]

What speed do you travel at when doing the 455 khz scan. Thanks for the awesome vids.

[@sirronbailey3109]

Thank you so much for the tips are greatly appreciate it you have no idea👍🏾

[@carltonlandry1972]

Nice video, saw many, but yours is understandable

[@stephenmcintosh6742]

When searching in 8' of water, what frequency would you recommend for SI? What distance left and right?

[@benwilkens6289]

I think the point of the frequency changes was how far out he wanted to see. If you’re searching a large area and want max range, go 455. Once you know your target and have gotten closer to it(within 75-100 feet), switch to 855 or mega. I think this should work in 8 fow, just my thoughts though, cheers.

[@chuckthecontractor]

Low frequency = higher range and less detail

[@brentturner9574]

One day I'll get me a nice unit. Great video as always

[@chrissitzman2801]

Love the vid. What Hummingbird would you recommend for a big kayak? I'm peddling a Titan 13.5, it's massive but I love that I can stand up and fish.

[@dtdionne]

Any bird with 1.2mhz should work great on ur kayak...especially if u ever get a minn Kota as they’re autopilot is compatible with hummingbird.

[@outdooradventureswithchris8051]

I just started Kayak fishing. I know this isn't kayaks, however I have the Hummingbird Helix 5 Chirp SI GPS and would like to know if you have some tips to help me set it up to use it best. Great vid and thanks in advance.

[@chuckratcliff2429]

Outdoor Adventures With Chris I hate that these guys never answer a simple question! I guess when they get so many subs they no longer give a fuck?

[@tacticalbassin]

@Chris the stock settings on that unit are actually very good. We have a series on electronics that will dial you in further but to just get out there and fish, I wouldn't change a thing. @Chuck We respond to comments throughout the day, every day. Unfortunately we can't get them all but we sure try and we read every single one. This comment was less than a day old, cut us a break. If we didn't care we wouldn't be here at all.

[@chuckratcliff2429]

Just to let you know I wasn’t just implying just to you guys I’ve learned more form your site than any other I watch,I also you guys are going through a move and I’m sorry if I offended you.thank you very much for your very useful information..

[@witterhemi]

This was very helpful thank you!!

[@melcefai2247]

Great video, clear explanation. I have been running mega in shallow water 15-20ft and find schools of fish. When I come back over them they move around 60ft away. With an older garmin unit with lower frequency the fish follow the boat. Do you find 1KW too high? I feel like I'm cooking the fish! Is there a situation in your experience where you would drop the frequency to trigger a bite?

[@jimknowles5483]

Thanks, excellent clear instructions!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Jim!

[@outdoorsadrenaline]

Subbed! Thanks for all the knowledge sharing.

[@myrnagonzalez6170]

Great video, would like to see too the down imaging and how to identified fish

[@bruceprange2998]

Great pointers

[@seancurley7954]

The best explanation I've heard. Thanks

[@doyleshaw3063]

Appreciate the info brother. Much help

[@auburnfan1985]

Tim, Thanks, great video. Please reply with the bib and jacket you are wearing in this video. I visited the Aftco site but can’t find what you are wearing. Thanks!

[@decoyn-7782]

Can you do a vid on Down Imaging too with the new units. Show how to better read DI and interpret between 2D and DI.

[@guitarhvac]

Thanks for the video! I learned something useful today!!

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

I need to "trick" my wife into getting me side imaging LOL!

[@sherrywilliams808]

My favorite for finding structure i would have cranked those rocks and maybe throw football jig in to also or throw a jerk bait depanding on water temp

[@gregc2621]

@@sherrywilliams808 I would've got 100lb test steel leader with a 1/16oz weight to a 5/0 heavy wire flippin hook with a 2.5" ned bait. Pitch it out in short pitches and let it hit bottom then work it in like a jerkbait, reeling as fast as you can. Once I catch a few like that, I grab my old school anchor and swing it around like a lasso, being sure to release it so it drops precisely on top of the structure. That hard impact will crash into the cover on the structure, banging around and kicking up bottom sediment, attracting fish from all over the lake to come running to your bait. Works every time.

[@sherrywilliams808]

Lmao thats great

[@stevetoms6978]

Great information, just got Helix units and still trying to figure them out. Where can I get more information on the helix mega si

[@tomleard3915]

If fishing in depths 10-25 feet is it better to use the 455 or the 800 setting full time? That's the average of the ponds and lakes we fish.

[@bassslayer7724]

Great video!

[@timdare0831]

I am a total newbie. Does it mess up my transducer if im at home trying to find these places that your describing ? To try and be ready for the lake this weekend ? Thank you for your help and great video

[@vinosfinostapasandwinebar5109]

Tim, do you use a screen protector on your Solix? If so, what do you recommend? Glare can be a problem. Thanks for the informative video. More please!, of special interests in 360 mega imaging and Mega Live., I think a whole video of using side imaging and showing fish that are "hidden" in shadows and "white rice" on the bottom would be helpful. Using Down imaging and 2 D are easy but actualy seeing fish on side imaging that are suspended and near the bottom are what I would like to see more of. Show the graph, give people a chance to identify what they are seeing na then point them out. No one has done a video like this. If you are not fishing an area that has fish, you are wasting your time. Help us find fish!

[@TONYCOOLSFISHING4X4TOURING]

Thanks Mate great video I love learning tune ups for the bird thank you again.

[@timtullio1210]

That was great. Thanks. I finally get it.

[@rickcorrea5225]

Great video, do you need to trim your motor up to use side imaging?