Sonar for Dummies! Fish Finder Explained for BEGINNERS! FIRST 6 LESSONS TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE.

Fish Finder Screenshots Explained for Dummies is a series in my Sonar Screenshots Explained collection helping those new to using sonar. I will slowly increase the amount of information on each screenshot moving forward. How to read a fish finder. How to use sonar. What am I seeing on my fish finder. Understanding sonar
THIS IS THE FIRST 6 LESSONS ALL IN ONE PLACE.
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[@mikemitchell7505]

In 47 minutes you taught me more than I’ve learned in all my years combined. Unless your an expert on sonar do yourself a favor and invest your time in this series! It just might be the very best time investment you can make! It’s rare to find someone who will share their life long learning with you. Thank you! My day at the lake will be much different now!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Mike!!! I really appreciate that!! 👍😁😁

[@nihprodne]

+1

[@rcajun8902]

Agreed!!! Absolutely Awesome videos!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@rcajun8902 thanks brother!

[@joec1212]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I have a Garmin, and a simrad. Both are not working on depth finder. They both just up and quit. Both are hull mount transducers. Any idea what may be causing it?

[@druzyquartz2189]

As of today June 19, 2022. I will officially be the 1,242,872 dummy to watch this video. This was a great video for people like me wanting to get properly educated on a $500 piece of equipment from which I have no idea how to use it.. good job Mike. Look forward to more videos.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! I’m glad you liked it!! 😁👍

[@MrEwisenbaker]

Most Comprehensive video on using a “fish/sonar finder” I’ve ever seen!!! Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to do this video! Incredible!!!

[@joshhowell8654]

2 year old video and I've learned so much. I'm 37 and just got into a fishing boat of my own for the first time. I bought a hook 2 7x hdi. And this video has taught me so much. Thanks.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome! Glad you like it brother!

[@paulchristian2515]

Best fishfinder/sonar instructional iv seen. Thanks for breaking it down. Ive Learned so much.

[@thefloridaredneck]

Damn. I went into this video with zero idea on what I was looking at and now I feel like I have a good idea. Thank you so much.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s awesome brother. Thanks!

[@keith58ism]

I’m in the same boat love your comment.

[@hassanhammoud2243]

You and I the same. Definitely learned a lot and now being on the water looking at my fish finder and what it shows I will be able to analyze exactly what I need to be doing in order to be more successful on the water.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you brother!!! I love hearing that!

[@douglasgroom6317]

this is by FAR FAR FAR the best explanation of sonar i have ever seen. Mike you are a rock star and i THANK YOU for taking the time to do this. Happy fishing brother. Doug Groom

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Doug!!! I appreciate that brother!

[@gcurreen]

Hello from New Zealand. I'm very much an amateur fisherman who has bought a good quality Garmin and Have no idea how to read it properly. Absolutely love your tutorials. You've taught me so much. I can't wait to get back onto the water to put all my newly acquired knowledge into practice. Thank You. 😊

[@johnsheehan7770]

Never been fishing on a boat, never had or seen a fish finder. I watch this out of curiosity and really enjoyed the lessons. Excellent.

[@davidjohoson8397]

I can't thank you enough!!! I haven't been fishing in 20 years.. I'm originally from Florida but I lived in Indiana for the last 40 years.. I just recently moved back to Florida 3 months ago.. When I lived in Indiana all I ever did was fish off the bank of creeks, rivers, ponds and lakes.. I recently just bought a feelfree lure 11.5 V2 and a Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74sv Fish Finder/Chartplotter with GT54 Transducer and I literally know nothing about sonar/fishfinder.. your video has helped me out so much and explain so many different things that I knew nothing about... Again Thank you!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks David!! I really appreciate the time you took to comment. Thank you brother!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@jim7smith]

Certainly appreciate your teaching and kudos to you for two other things which are important to me. You do not feel the need to obscure your graphics with a pip of yourself, and you do not feel the need to make the narration difficult to hear by overlaying any kind of music. Just the information, clear and concise. This got you a like and a sub, I will be back to watch more often until I absorb this great information.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I really appreciate that!! 👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joeralston8252]

Agreed. He Mike gets to the point, and doesn’t belabor it. This past weekend I was looking for a simple explanation for engine trouble codes, found a video (different guy) and filtered through a 45 minute video with a dozen tedious stories, and anecdotes. Not sure that particular vlogger got out much, and I don’t mean fishing.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Joe!! I appreciate it brother!!🙏🙏🙏😁

[@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.

[@tiredofit1429]

Man that was the best video on anything i've ever seen on KZbin. Thank you, Dummy

[@Twilightzoneisreal]

4 yrs l8ter I have to give thanks to you for making this series. I'm a ff dummie. I've Never used a ff while fishing so this helps me out when I decide to get one. Bravo 👏

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I’m glad to hear that!! Thank you!!! 🙏🙏

[@brandtjustsayin]

Best 47 minutes invested in fish finder education ever! Thanks!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate that brother! Thanks!😊

[@andrewbazeley6057]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to make these great videos. I’ve been using sonar for 30 years and after watching this I realise I didn’t have much of a clue, I feel so much better informed and will be practicing my new learned techniques. Thanks again. Liked and subscribed.

[@andrewbazeley6057]

Having said that, I’ve had a chance to use my chirp sonar and only been able to see the lead jigging one one occasion. It certainly helped me to target the fish that time but I’m left wondering if the ability to detect the lead and fish is dependent on depth of water or maybe salinity/algal blooms?

[@poubs_entertainment]

@@andrewbazeley6057 that live scope panoptix or active target you need for that

[@Survivoratallcosts69]

Thanks Mike, just saw one of you other videos explaining this very thing.

[@TLJx2REPTILEPARTIES]

Thank you for this video. Everyone wants to show you how to set up your system but no one wants to explain the screen. I can read instructions. Great video, I now feel that at least I know what I can look for on my screen. I haven’t turned it on in 2 years

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome. Thanks brother!!!

[@stuartdavies78]

Thank you Mike for having the good sense to post these, and giving us newbies, all your time and effort, in putting these together. Bless you. Stay safe yourself!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks you so much Stuart!! I appreciate that brother!

[@elonmust7470]

I watch some big channels that put a lot of time into their stuff but I still end up browsing jigs on amazon instead of listening. This video felt like 10 minutes. Excellent!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!!! I appreciate that!

[@dragonetdancer3397]

I'm only 9 minutes in to the video, and I have already learned so much!! Great stuff!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome! Glad you like it!! Thanks 🙏

[@markdalton3834]

Awesome tutorials. No stone unturned. I appreciate the comprehensive presentations and the way you tie it all together.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Mark!!! I appreciate that brother!

[@TonyGingrich]

Thank you for this series, especially joined together as one video! I recently bought my first sonar ever: a cheaper Garmin with CHIRP. But I wasn't naive, and already knew I had a lot to learn--which is why I went the low-frills route. My first time out yesterday, I did learn a lot, but also walked away with many new questions. This series has so far proven VERY helpful. Thanks again!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I’m glad you liked it👍👍

[@jeffrichardson8466]

Great series. I have been fishing for 20 years and used my electronics to get depths, temp, and maybe look for structure. Now I can use my electronics more effectively and hopefully increase my catches.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! 👍👍

[@CTRadventures]

Cant wait! Just settling in. Bought our first boat an 88 ranger 393v have a lowrance eagle 9. We have tried to place the trans in several different spots and got mixed readings. The one spot that seems it would be correct is blocked by the live well in/outlets we have it close. The boat not only has a V bottom but a step setup I guess you call itm I can't get arches alot of times, most of the times it's just dots, blobs and some times half arches. Can't wait to see what I will learn. One person said I would have to build a bracket special made to fit the trans where it's supposed to go. Don't know if I want to go through all that. I'm just a hobbiest and that's my only electronic on the boat. Mainly use it for GPS and bottom scanning

[@stoneygreek]

i can thank you enough! Im a59 year old man that got back into fishing as i have more time. i have never really been confident in my fishfinder. Now I am WAAAY more schooled.

[@markporebsky4768]

Thank you very much I watched about 50 videos on fish finder and was still dummy until I found your channel now i know what iam looking at . Thank you 🙏

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I appreciate the comment!!👍👍

[@joeestradajr5139]

Great video series for a "dummy" like me. I'm buying my first boat and was curious on how to use the electronics. This series made it easy to understand, and know what I'm looking at. Thanks for doing this!

[@mikefischer3359]

Wow. I am only half through this full video and feel a strong desire to tell you how much I appreciate that you have linked this series together and the quality of your selfless content. I have watched so many videos trying to understand my finder and you have simplified this for me. Seriously! Thank you!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Mike!!! I really appreciate that brother!! I’m really happy that you found it useful!! If you look at my newish uploads you will see another version of this with 5 more episodes added. Let me know what you think of it if 🙏🙏you have time to check it out. Thanks!!

[@paulwintuska3222]

This will be my first time using a fish finder ever ! I really appreciate the time you have taken the time to help us dummies ! WOW !

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!!! Glad you like it! 🙏🙏😁

[@gregp7948]

Bro, I have been fishing for over 40 years. By far the absolute best video description of how to read your fish finder. Thanks much.

[@yngwieday2775]

Good job on explaining everything from 2D to sidescane. Also appreciate the live videos that show the screen in real time especially when catching fish. You’re gonna teach a lot of people how to interpret their sonar units including me. I’ve been using sonar for years and have watched several how to/sonar schooling videos on here and so far have learned the most from your videos. Keep it up buddy. You’re doing good things.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Brother!!! I really appreciate that!

[@mikec9241]

Thank you Mike. This series is phenomenal! I/we really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and perspective. Your attention to detail is top notch..you answered every question I had on each still shot. ..have spent countless hours searching for someone who can thoroughly explain exactly what is happening. Again, Thank you!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s great brother!!! I’m so glad you like it!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@SecondChanceOutdoors]

Incredible content and knowledge thank you!! I've watched almost all of your videos since the beginning of this year's striper season and I can tell you 100% your the reason I caught my first!! Thank you!

[@robertmartin1396]

Thanks 60plus year old fisherman 1 st time using sonar great help for beginners

[@kevk33]

Just bought this unit today for my Kayak. I've never owned one, and to be honest I hesitated because technology and I haven't always been the best of friends. I can't thank you enough for doing this video! My confidence level has just soared from watching it through one time! Mine will be here tomorrow, and I'll watch this again with mine in hand...thank you Sir!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Kevin!!!👍👍

[@jaysedgwick9033]

This video was awesome. Much appreciated. I watched all the ads so trying to do my bit to give back. From down under 🇦🇺

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Heck yeah!! I appreciate that brother! For real. 😁

[@rickbrown8865]

You Wizards need to advertise classes!!!!! I learned so much on this vid!!!

[@jimlatorra2693]

I never knew what I was looking at. Great video.

[@rodbendfishing4835]

Really informative. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. I’m up in Canada, fishing smaller lakes and the way you worked through everything very thoroughly is a huge help. Much appreciated!

[@mikek860]

GREAT video. I’ve been a serious fisherman for 36 years now and have been using sonar for the last 25 years. In spite of that, this video taught me a ton and I will put it to use tomorrow!

[@fedeharald9512]

Not a Dummie anymore! Thank you.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😁😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏👍👍

[@georgepretnick4460]

This video goes right into my Watch Later file. Thank you for posting.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate that brother!!

[@waltertx.6020]

I know I've commented several times already. That was an awesome review and learning experience 👍 Thanks so much Mike!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I appreciate that. 👍👍

[@richardjohnston-oh4vo]

Finally ... incredibly helpful video to this sonar noob. Really nice job, Mike. Can't wait to get back on the water and start applying all this helpful info in real time.

[@SlimGoodie70ate]

You almost lost me with the length of the video, but I really couldn’t stop watching from one video to the next. Thank you for taking your time to do this and it really taught me a lot about fish finders.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! Glad you liked it!!! 👍👍

[@shawnrichards2265]

I had so many questions about what I was looking at on the fish finder and how to utilize the data. Your videos have increased my knowledge immensely. Looking forward to putting this to practice this year. Thanks!

[@irvingcaldwell4352]

Thank you. This is the best video I've seen on sonar.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I appreciate the comment!!👍👍 😁😁😁😁

[@bigtezful]

I gavel this’ll be be app the the on the doubt

[@Frireballz]

Completely agree

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

TECHNICALLY you see an arch for several reasons with ping deflection and cone angle heavily coming into play. I wanted to avoid ALL of that technical jargon in this SIMPLE video. The basic point I’m making is this: when the fish passes thru the “PINGS” you see an arch, when the fish stays UNDER the “PINGS” you see a worm.

[@Marcus-uu6jr]

If the arcs are the fishes airbladder, the sonar must be smart as hell ;) as far as i know, trees dont have airbladders, but we can still see them on the sonar. Jokes aside, great video.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😁😁👍

[@brentwalthall9690]

Super good video. I’m a total newbie and only use my sonar for sailing, which is to say not often. But learning this stuff means I will use it more often, and maybe even for fishing!!

[@alanchun-gn9bj]

I'm getting ready to buy my first fish finder and came across your video.Not only did it answer all my questions about what you see on the screen but it was described in a clear and concise manner. Great video!!! I also don't object to the title. When it comes to fish finders I am a dummy.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😁😁🙏thank you!

[@nuklsairsoft]

Love from Germany!! Thank you so much for the series

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Love back to you Niklas!! 😁😁👍👍

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Thanks so much! This is just what I needed!!!! Can't wait to get out on the water with my fish finder!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!!! Glad you like it brother!

[@ronaldwood6324]

Where have you been ?? I'm an old school 72 year old who has never understood these sonars. Love what you showed ,I give you a thumbs up on all 6 and will be looking at your other videos later . I will be sharing this with friends .again a big thanks from Indiana .

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! I really appreciate that!!👍👍

[@brentshaffer1891]

Awesome, thank you for your expertise.

[@secondaccount6716]

hey Mike i would love to see how to differentiate between a sandy and a weed bottom. i fish for squid offshore perth australia and at the edge of the weedbeds get whiting and flathead. thanks in advance

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I’ll see what I can do, but that’s actually an easy one. If the bottom appears rough at all it’s usually weeds.

[@RogerFordSuperRog]

Great series. I just got my Lowrance Hook Reveal, so these are awesome! Roger, The Smiling BassHole

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother

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@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS do I need an sd card for my fish finder

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[@kevinsnyder-jl9ph]

How does the sonar do in shallow water. 0-8 feet?

[@rbmcdonald1977]

I have never actually seen the screen of a fish finder before. And certainly didn’t know they were in color! Im 68 and my 1st for dummies book was eye opening. “Computers for Dummies! It broke everything down in tasty bite size portions that I could savor, enjoy at my leisure. It’s a term that has come to mean a non critical non condemning approach to basics on a subject. Thank you for sharing this in a way for me to feel confident that I could watch and learn in an accepting environment. I subscribed while watching lesson 1. I could tell right away that I could learn a lot from you. If you could or would want to, share a little about you, the waters you like to fish. And what are your reacurring patterns that you find to be most favorable for fishing? Water depth temperature, time of day? Thank you sincerely!

[@aquamerle]

My Wife is convinced that all those little cartoon Fish and alarm beeps on my Garmin are just for show to get our hopes up. ;-) Excellent presentation in every way. Liked and Subscribed.

[@DrPsychlops]

Really love the compilation! I have never used a fish finder before, and this has so much useful information. Shared with my partner, she'll love it too!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!! I’m glad you like it!!!

[@andrewwatson754]

2 screen shots in and I've learned more than I ever knew. Thanks for making these. I fish from a kayak got it new in '17 with a RayMarine Dragonfly 5 pro and want to upgrade to larger screen and side scan. Also use GPS Motorguide Xi3 and want something compatible with motor. I've promised my wallet not to get one until I learn how to use what I have for something other than depth and temperature. Any suggestions on units to look at and how to learn more about what unit I'm using now? Also how do I upgrade charts haven't use feature much?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

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[@williamgwynn6624]

Outstanding video

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks William! I appreciate that brother!

[@chexlemeneux4907]

Amazing video! Incredibly informative. Thank you! As a novice with sonar, I'm running a Hummingbird Helix 5 off my kayak. I fish in a bay complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with a max water depth of about 6 feet but most of the areas I work are 3 give or take. Do you have any setting recommendations that may help me out like what frequency would be best in that depth? Thanks in advance!

[@joshuagibson2520]

I'm a yakker too. It's been a year since your comment. How do you feel about the Helix 5 after a year of ownership? I'm looking to get a 4-5 inch unit and looking for input.

[@chexlemeneux4907]

@joshuagibson2520 Personally, I like it. I don't use many of the features since I am barely in more than 5 foot of water but locating fish as well as structure is very easy.

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@@chexlemeneux4907 thanks for replying. Much appreciated.

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@@joshuagibson2520 No worries!

[@paulrichister6557]

fantastic tutorial. I've been trying over a year to learn and understand my fish finder. finally I can enjoy my fishing with grand kids.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!! Thanks Paul!

[@davidhoffmann9809]

Great video. Learned more than in last 25 years of using sonar. Thanks, good fishing.

[@byronheath5979]

Love this series. Anything about fine tuning the manual settings?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! The last sonar for dummies has all of my settings 👍👍

[@tankty6977]

The live video is amazing. I will looking a lot closer at mine. When out in the ocean I can see our bottom rigs going down. Looks like a long line on the screen. Great video!!,

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!

[@garymeierhenry3223]

Nice! Watching them again and I head something in the first one I didnt remember hearing. About more arches you might see when in deeper water with the cone being wider with depth.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Love hearing that brother!! Thanks for the comment.

[@bjornarsteine3922]

I have been using sonar since 1976. long before it was digital .. and i am obviously still a beginner. I learned a lot from this. Thank you.

[@mitchellperritt7829]

Just bought a Lowrance hook 2 x4 and really didn't have any idea how to read the thing. We do river fishing here in our area. So I want to find the deep hole's for big cat fish. After watching your videos I think I am more prepared for our next trip. Been a awesome series. Thanks.

[@thelm0014]

Helped a lot

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Glad you like it

[@mfalleur233]

I've been fishing along time but this was very interesting and informative

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!

[@vicdelange507]

wonder when they will build a fish finder that actually says, hey dummy that's a fish

[@cobytheq1718]

We used to have a monochrome unit on our old diving boat. I can’t remember the brand but it would beep and show a little picture of a fish with a number next to it to show the depth

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Actually, many of the color units today still have that option. You can select the fish icon next to the arch with or without a depth number next to it. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😁.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

The new “live” sonars remove all doubt. You actually see the fish swimming all around the screen. They are shaped like a fish too. You can see tails and fins. Only down side is that it only shows a small section of water and you must move slowly. Check out some of my videos on it if you want. Simrad Active Target.

[@caseysheafer7044]

It’s called live scope. Base model 2500$

[@outdooraussie6355]

Excellent vids mate. Thank you! No Stripers down under... but your info is still fantastically relevant. Subbed. Cheers 🍻

[@ncsandman8468]

The term dummy is exactly why I watched this video, which by the way is very informative, I truly appreciate you spending your time to put this together. I feel like lm well on the way to knowing what I’m looking at now instead of just guessing. You’ve gained a new sub sir!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you sir!! I really appreciate that!! I had reservations about using that term, but I know I always look for it myself. 😆👍👍👍

[@David-fv7zg]

I cant tell you how helpful this was. There is nothing out there of this quality, I feel like I can catch anything out there now. Thank you so much!

[@cmbubner]

Bloody AWESOME video. Especially love the jigging section around the 28 min mark. Still learning after 60 years. Thanks

[@MrDavuus]

*explains things in literally the best way possible* "I hope that's not too confusing" wow you are a phenomenal teacher/explainer!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I appreciate that!

[@bjornsvalling1066]

Best fishfinder tutorial I have seen on the net! Thanks, Mike.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I appreciate that!

[@wlynnb]

ME TOO!

[@Nativetuna123]

Got a fishfinder as a gift and now I am confident I will put it to good use out of the box. Never used one before!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!👍

[@flakop8790]

I just bought my first fish finder for my kayak and this was the best video i have watched for any type of information in a really long time man 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! 👍👍😁

[@p3t3rmax]

Magic series, I'm a fishing dummy with a 30 foot sailing boat in the mouth of the Medway in Queenborough, UK. I needed a chartplotter for sailing but like some part time fishing as well, although I never get anything:-) so I figured to get a combo fishfinder & chartplotter. Have a Garmin Echomap arriving tomorrow, can't wait. Your video is amazing, thanks so much!

[@pedromelendez4233]

Mike, thanks for putting this together. Really helpful. Watched in my tv but opened my laptop just to type my comment, cause these take time and I wanted to show my appreciation!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Pedro!! I really appreciate that brother!!

[@alanwhitacre1676]

I have been fishing sonar and DI for a long time. These are the best educational videos I have seen to date! Great job.. love ya and I mean it.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Alan!!! I appreciate that brother!!

[@KenBudzien]

Wow! I'm going from a LCD Lowrance to a Lowrance Hook2 and these videos couldn't be more informative! Thank you so much, I'll spend more time fishing than obliviously staring at the locator!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@KenBudzien thanks Ken!! I’m glad you like them!!!

[@lulugarriott5672]

30:11 hey man. I’m new to using sonar and fish in key west. This video was the best ever!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@lulugarriott5672 Thank you!!! I really appreciate your support!! Check out my sonar fishfinder playlist, it has lots of sonar stuff 👍👍🙏🙏

[@adventures223]

This is the best explanation on how to read a sonar i have seen this is all you need to know this is golden very very well explained thank you you just changed the way i fish from now on

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s awesome! I really appreciate that!! 😁😁😁👍👍👍

[@adventures223]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS i really appreciate you for taking time to make this its hands down the best video on KZbin on how to read a sonar love catfishing

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@adventures223 I’m very happy that you like it!! Thanks for the kind words! 😁👍👍🙏

[@JollyGreen79]

That was an awesome video. I haven't used a fish finder since I was a kid fishing with my dad and his early 90's Lowrance pixel screen fish finder. Sonar makes a lot more sense to me now. I'm certainly a dummy when it comes to these new fish finders. Thanks to this video I don't feel so dumb. Much appreciated!!

[@carlcasey4177]

With 0 experience on fish finders. I actually feel confident after this video with buying my very first one and knowing what I am looking at. Thanks mate 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome!! Thanks!!

[@russellhoguephd7925]

I can’t wait to get back out this weekend. Until watching this video, my “fish finder” was just a tool to see depth and to find my way back to the dock. Now, I feel like I understand what I am seeing.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@russellhoguephd7925 that’s awesome brother!!! I’m glad you like the videos.

[@askip7]

A good friend recently gave me his old fish finder. I’ve never used one. After 25 years I’ve finally moved back to the gulf coast and one of the main reasons is to be able to fish again like I did when I was young. Thank you very much for contributing your knowledge!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

You’re very welcome!!😁😁👍👍

[@MF_Funkzz]

I just got my first kayak with a trolling motor that has a built in transducer so I’m looking into fish finders because I’ve never used one. I’m only halfway through your video and had to like and comment because already this has made so much sense of a device that seemed so confusing

[@joegreene2731]

I'm 71 years old and thought I knew enough to use these electronics. I was wrong. Thanks for putting these out there, I'll be going back and reviewing them again.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate that Joe!!! Thanks! I have another video up with 5 more lessons added. “Sonar for dummies all 11 lessons.” 🙏🙏🙏😁👍

[@fartherstill]

I bought a used boat last fall and plan to replace the Fish Finder. After a few frustrating hours looking at reviews on Amazon and Cabela's and those "5 best" or "10 best" web reviews that send you to those sites anyway I came across this great series of videos. Never having used one of these things I was totally unaware of what I was looking for or what to do with it when I found it. This is some really informative and useful information. Will help immesurably in knowing what features to look for while shopping for and how to get the best use out of it when I'm finally on the water. Thanks!

[@kevinsweeney8914]

Hi Mike - new subscriber here. I just bought my first fish finder, a Lowrance FS9, for my new fishing kayak. I'm so grateful I found this video series - a powerful education-filled video packed with valuable information. THANK YOU! I learned so much in such a short amount of time.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Congrats on the new Kayak brother!!! Catch em all!!!😁😁

[@u06364]

GREAT instructional video with so much info pack in 47 min - love the live boat shots incorporated into the series. Thx Mike!

[@winndixie6361]

Absolutely the most educational demo on the entire internet on how to read sonar feed..thank you so much..you took your time and you explained every detail beautiful.. excellent job!!

[@JemKay-h8i]

Thanks so much for sharing this video. This Is very helpful. My in-laws bought about three fish finders, but have never actually used them correctly😂😂😂. Thanks once again❤❤❤.

[@adammera4129]

Thanks Mike. I am from Papua New Guinea. We hardly use nor own Fish Finders. Been thinking of investing in one. Your lessons are invaluable.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!🙏🙏🙏🙏👍

[@mikelabelle420]

Ok I may have commented too early as I was only half way through the tutorial and did not properly express how great this video is and what an easy and intelligent way Mike explains everything. Now that I've seen the live video my mind has been totally blown! Not only have I learned so much but I feel confident that I can achieve simular results with that knowledge. Thanks again Mike. Love ya bro!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Mike!!! I appreciate that brother!! Love ya!! Mean it!!

[@mdpatton2]

That was by far the most helpful video to me. I have zero experience and I’m looking to get my first fish finder. Thank you.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@mdpatton2 Thanks brother!! 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@collinmc90]

My dad and I just got a new boat and a fish finder. It was SO much fun going out and learning all about the lake and the honey holes. we found an amazing spot for bass and slayed. I also caught a Northern Pike which is invasive here and a mandatory keeper! These things are amazing tools. Thanks for this video I really enjoyed learning more about these.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! Congratulations on the new boat! You are the reason I started making these videos. Fishing has a way of bonding fathers and sons like nothing else I’ve ever seen. 👍👍👍👍. Please keep me posted on your trips.