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.

[@texasaggie1974]

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

[@kevinmolloy6244]

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

[@dewaynewilson8937]

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

[@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

[@elvisdeangelo8482]

This is one of the best tutorials yet! Thank you

[@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!

[@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!

[@nawinchester]

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

[@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?

[@butchfarmer9131]

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

[@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!

[@coachdavidconstant4386]

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

[@1MoreFish]

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

[@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.

[@jamesb.hallmd9899]

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

[@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!!!

[@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!!

[@JF71951]

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

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

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

[@OrilliaFishing]

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

[@RandyMartin-ff7nb]

Great info for side imaging. I see a lot of videos about down imaging and side imaging and all the other imaging but not many explaining how to set a way point and how to get back to the rock pile of lay down that you saw and have passed it by. Maybe I'm just the only one that doesn't know how to set a way point and get back to where I want to fish. I'm not real tech savvy but if I can find the fish I can put them in the boat.

[@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!

[@FishingLongIsland]

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

[@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

[@edpelkey7798]

Great video Tim, very easy to understand 👍

[@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.

[@TheTfmitl]

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

[@yakfishingus1819]

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

[@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.

[@haroldclark2190]

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

[@jefbrewer]

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

[@alanaho4915]

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

[@cmarineproducts1924]

nice

[@ddm62571]

Nice break down! Really helps! Thanks TacticalBassin!

[@PaintballShyguy]

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

[@dunpeal71391]

What a teacher. I learned so much. Appreciate you

[@tacticalbassin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayvang33]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@garylukas3476]

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

[@henrybudipranoto7198]

very useful explanation, bro. Thanks

[@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??

[@roygallop9459]

Great explanation of frequencies nice video

[@jeffwilliams5096]

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

[@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.

[@jimknowles5483]

Thanks, excellent clear instructions!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Jim!

[@witterhemi]

This was very helpful thank you!!

[@carltonlandry1972]

Nice video, saw many, but yours is understandable

[@FishingLongIsland]

Hey brother. How do you get the square when you zoom in on something you find? I have a helix 7

[@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!!

[@seancurley7954]

The best explanation I've heard. 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.

[@sirronbailey3109]

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

[@thebasswicker6294]

Awesome video Tim

[@FrankvanVliet]

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

[@sd0753]

I use sidescan in saltwater looking for reef stricture in water from 40 to 110 feet deep water. I was frustrated with the sidescan until I bumped it to the 455 frequency. Even when i go into shallow water i end up leaving the sidescan on 455 and i use the mega setting for the down imagine.

[@doyleshaw3063]

Appreciate the info brother. Much help

[@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.

[@angleratlarge6787]

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

[@kolczatr337]

Great video,please continue!

[@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.

[@melcase8153]

Lots of info for old guy... I bought a Helix 7 three - four yrs ago, then added a Helix 7 Chirp. I put the Chirp on the trolling motor. Now trying to coordinate which transponder bow or stern??

[@mcaetano2000]

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

[@BlueLineFishing]

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

[@MrTNBassmaster]

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

[@brentturner9574]

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

[@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.

[@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 👍😎

[@OscarSerrano-b2g]

question, when the units are integrated into the one-boat network and you are making changes to the unit on your console unit does the setting make the changes to the bow unit as well?

[@BradHouston95]

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

[@timtullio1210]

That was great. Thanks. I finally get it.

[@guitarhvac]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@MrJp318]

Thank you, great video.

[@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.

[@bruceprange2998]

Great pointers

[@jefferywine6249]

GREAT INFO...thanks a ton

[@hanypall]

Thank you a lot for sharing.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

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

[@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..

[@outdoorsadrenaline]

Subbed! Thanks for all the knowledge sharing.

[@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!

[@TONYCOOLSFISHING4X4TOURING]

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

[@johnpetrea]

Thank You for your explanation

[@bassslayer7724]

Great video!

[@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.

[@billwest5330]

I have a Lowrance Elite 9Ti on my side scan I get no picture. It’s just blank, I’m paired with internet on my phone hot spot, my unit doesn’t recognize my transducer.... how do I fix?

[@ReelAZMatt]

What is the big black block down the middle? Directly under the boat?

[@blazenbasser3095]

Thanks for the great video always helpful!

[@danhixon7806]

Thank you for the tips i haven't learned to put my Garmin sv to work correctly yet but this was very helpful

[@reddawng43x91]

Garmen has the worst side view of all companys

[@danhixon7806]

Strange I've found it to work mutch better then my old Lawrence ever did to each there own i guess. The big thing for me that separates garmin from there rest is customer service. They stand behind there product's and i have hawg zero failures. Lawrence also stood behind there product but being a kayak angler fishfinder often gets wet and Lawrence fried over and over again. Which they did replace it but after 3 times of that happening i switched to Garmin and will never go back. I've flipped the kayak and submerged there unit and it's continued to work perfectly.

[@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

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent info. Thanks

[@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

[@jeffmount8435]

If I'm in 20ft of water, and I see structure off to the side at 60 ft on the graph, is that object 40ft to the side ( 20 ft down plus 40ft ) not 60ft?