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?

[@user-fd9vc3dd1e]

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.

[@vicdelange507]

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

[@fedeharald9512]

Not a Dummie anymore! Thank you.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😁😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏👍👍

[@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!

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

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

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother

[@cindywhitehead7461]

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

[@navxnavomodele3161]

I am glad that I have found your video! You explained everything so clear and with a lot of details! Thank you a lot! I have a deeper pro+ sonar and now I am learning how to interpret the readings from it!

[@tkaykeshaw7746]

Ive been searching all day for info i was a dummy on the lake this past weekend didnt have a clue what i was looking at that changed in 47 minutes thanks for this video you gained a subscription from me!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you!!! I’m glad you liked it. 😁😁. I have a few newer versions with added lessons on the end. Appreciate the subscription!

[@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!

[@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👍👍

[@bobseward7651]

The videos are superb Mike, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us. Your explanations are excellent, you are a natural tutor, well done and keep up this great work if you can. You have me hooked.

[@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!!!

[@niklas7215]

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

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Love back to you Niklas!! 😁😁👍👍

[@markryan7048]

Thank you so much!!! I have a Lowrance in my kayak and have been searching for awhile for help reading it. This video is amazing. Really explained everything in a clear concise manner and covered a variety of topics. Super helpful!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother 👍👍😁😁

[@allenskaggs6567]

I will try to put this knowledge to good use the next time I am out on the water. Just got a new hummingbird fish finder for Christmas. Thanks.

[@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!

[@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

[@stevengill7285]

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

[@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!

[@SethDunbar123]

This is an awesome series - you’re really good at teaching this and it seems like you enjoy it!!

[@donalddefeojr776]

Thank you Mike , I think you’re video’s are the best, I just found your website very informative on a wide range of topics,that have to do with Striper Fishing.

[@jimlatorra2693]

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

[@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!

[@michaelcountssr.8445]

Dude, I needed this. What a great set of videos just wish i had a setup like you!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! Im a Dallas fan too 😁

[@alexnovak6408]

Thank you for clear and eloquent explanations. I just bought a Helix 7 and appreciate your clarification of sonar operation. Very much appreciated and very professional!

[@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. 👍👍

[@tiredofit1429]

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

[@nicholasdunn6158]

Getting a boat and fish finder chart plotter to go with it. Been using fish finders for years on other people's boats, never quite knew what everything meant real time. This series has been the best at explaining it. Thanks for the videos.

[@Gator_Bait_Motorsports]

I just ordered my first fishfinder/gps. I watched hours or videos about every conceivable product available and I still didn't really know what I was looking at! Your video taught me so much in a short period of time. I finally feel like a have a firm basic understanding how to use my new fishfinder. Thank you!

[@thelm0014]

Helped a lot

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Glad you like it

[@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!!🙏🙏🙏😁

[@robertlinva9503]

Great job with the explanations, Mike. This set of videos really helped me to understand what I was looking at and helped take the mystery out of what was on the screen.

[@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.

[@georgepretnick4460]

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

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I appreciate that brother!!

[@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!

[@jwestfishing3229]

Thank you!!! I just purchased my first fish finder. This has helped me!!

[@smokin_sam]

Love the explanation! I have a new unit with down imaging would like to see a video on it. Great job!

[@timhintzsche]

Use the split screen with sonar and down imaging and compare the two at the same time and you see what it looks like in both. It help me learn what I was seeing

[@FishinwithSquirrel]

Mike, I enjoy watching your videos. This is a really good and informative series. How about some more of those lake breakdowns. 👍Thanks Brother

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Sure! You have a lake in mind?

[@darrinhaight3514]

Thank you for helping us dummies! I’m new to using a fish finder and now I have some valuable knowledge keep them coming!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Will do brother!! Thanks!!👍

[@youdunknoeme702]

Great vid Mike! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience for new anglers like myself

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother 👍👍. I appreciate that.

[@paulotto2345]

Hey Mike, Awesome video! I’m learning a lot more about how to read my sonar. Thanks!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@christopherball9227]

This is very helpful. Appreciate you grouping these together in one video. Really like your explanations of artifacts, like double bottoms, surface noise, speed effects.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Christopher!! I appreciate that brother!

[@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!

[@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!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@Johnny19668]

Great videos M. Although I have an older Garmin Striker, really old, this info really helps A LOT!

[@johnwhite2174]

Probably one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Thanks for the info!

[@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!!! 👍👍

[@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!!👍👍

[@spearageddon3279]

Great series Mike. You are very clear and concise in your explanations and in pointing out the small details. Super helpful. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you!! I’m glad you like them!! 👍👍

[@brianwright874]

Loved it. Learned a ton and I have had FF for years.

[@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.

[@billmoylan2864]

Great series, thanks! Have a GO XSE that I have only used for navigation and depth thus far. Your series has really helped this dummy. I have noticed in some places you point out the baitfish and identify them. Is that something you can figure out from the sonar image or do you already know and are noting their location? Thanks again!

[@robcollins687]

hey Mike, That there was really really good, well explained and described, thank you so much, champion effort folks!!

[@rickbrown8865]

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

[@paulchristian2515]

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

[@keithdetter8776]

These have been the most informative sonar videos with screenshot illustrations that I have ever watched. You did a class A job of explaining the details and I have learned far more than I will probably ever retain, but rest assured this won't be the last time I watch them. I look forward to seeing more as well. Thank You for the information

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you brother!!! I really appreciate that!! 😁👍👍

[@thinklab4598]

Great video mate, I learned a whole lot. Thanks for putting in the effort.

[@mfalleur233]

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

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!

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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. 😁

[@TwoFishermenfromisrael]

Thank you so much, I learned a lot of new things about my new fish finder and how to use it.

[@cliffvaughn7378]

Thanks for this video it is one of the most informative ones I have watched, have an older lorance do and a smal that gives the arches, been a while since I used them because sold boat when retired and moved to Florida and on a lake and jabbed caught so many huge bass it’s not a challenge any more, mostly fishing salt water now

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother

[@byronheath5979]

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

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

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

[@SteveRuppert]

Thank you! This really helped me.

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Steve Ruppert 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@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.

[@marlin123ish]

I've been using sonar for years and I still learned something. Very good videos and those simrads look like a very good tool. I'm running the furuno 587 with a tm275 lhw but I'd love to see my transducer hooked up to an evo 3 and see the difference in picture quality. From Australia.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! Simrad plus 275 wide is DEADLY. It’s basically what I use every day. The high band anyway. 👍👍

[@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.

[@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.

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😁😁👍

[@jimvona8132]

This is a great set of videos! I am new to sonar fishing but now I see the value. I especially like the real time video returns. It brings the returns to life and fills in the gaps in my understanding from the stills. If you get a chance please provide additional real time footage. Thank again Brother!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!! Will do.

[@danalutes2621]

Awesome series of vids start to finish, thank you, Im sure it helped a ton of ppl understand whats under their boats

[@iPsychlops]

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!!!

[@irvingcaldwell4352]

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

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

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

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

[@Frireballz]

Completely agree

[@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. 😊

[@TennZen77]

Mike, thanks so much for the great content. I understand so much more about my new fish finder than ever before. I feel like I can go out and know where they are and what's going on under the surface now. Subscribed!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s great Delous! Thanks!

[@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.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@chexlemeneux4907 thanks for replying. Much appreciated.

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@@joshuagibson2520 No worries!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@kenbowler3410]

Fabulous series - really has given me a much better understanding of what I’m looking at and how to interpret it! Thanks Ken

[@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]

I appreciate that brother!! I use the Simrad Evo3’s and absolutely love them, but Simrad has such great combo deals on these units here amzn.to/3zmWWTV I find myself recommending these over anything else. You won’t find a better deal with any other brand.

[@williamgwynn6624]

Outstanding video

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks William! I appreciate that brother!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Affordable version of my Simrad fish finder used for this video including side scan and CHIRP sonar amzn.to/3IwLhsl

[@kevinsnyder-jl9ph]

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

[@waynekeylock]

Hi Mike I have just got a deeper castable sonar for fishing lakes and have watched many videos on how to read it etc and then I found this video and all I can say is thanks for sharing this with us you have made a incredible video with so much detail at a great pace which makes it easier to understand and have learnt more from this one video than hours of others, subbed.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Wow Wayne!! I really appreciate that brother!! Thanks!!

[@johnseck4394]

Great series! Thanks, Mike. You've inspired me to not give up fishing yet. Hopefully my Garmin Striker 7CV, which I've never learned how to use, has some of the same capability. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That’s awesome John!!! Go catch em all brother!

[@vancecamper2099]

I'm new to fishing tech. Need to buy a fish finder and sat nav. And there are to many. Can you advise me on this purchase. I'm wanting to stay around 1000. Or less.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

There is no doubt, for any system in the $600-1200 range this is an incredible package. It’s has everything you need in the box to be up and running immediately. You get Chart Plotter/GPS. CHIRP sonar high and med CHIRP as well as 200khz/83khz. The best side scan I have seen, and down scan. The transducer is included with this package. amzn.to/2J6OIXi

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

This is an incredible system in your price range👍👍amzn.to/2J6OIXi

[@thelm0014]

Love my Lowrance Elite-9 and 7 sdi

[@ashleywynn4923]

All the systems now a days are pretty close as far as technology. The difference comes from their customer service. I’ve heard bad reports for lowrance. Humminbird has good customer service as I have 2 older units-1198 & 998 both side scan. The other brands I’m not familiar with as I mostly freshwater bass fish and these two brands happens to be the first ones with side scan.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

The charts are are all pretty close, and Humminbird has good side scan, but that’s where the comparisons end. The Simrad Evo3 is miles better in every other category. The sonar and radar is insane. I test other brand against the Simrad. The other brands look pretty good on their own, but When you have them side by side it’s a huge contrast in performance. No BS.

[@jaytheangler]

I'm looking to buy my first fish finder and wanted to get a sense of how these things work. Your videos are exactly what I needed so thanks a lot. Very good explanations!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you!!

[@coffee3million714]

Excellent video Mike, really helpful. I’m crew on a rescue boat and it’s good to know what it all means, although we don’t fish it’s still helpful to know. Thanks very much

[@bransonchriscoe1611]

Man this video was amazing it really was an eye opener for how useful 2d sonar can be, I’m purchasing a lowrance ti2 9 inch in February. I’m hoping I can get that good of clarity out of that unit as you do with your simrad. I’m a bass fisherman but all this information was useful. Thanks for posting. #likedandsubscribed

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!

[@Johmersimpson]

Love that last video ❤️. U went over that ledge and all them fish were just hanging out at the top....fish on...fish on.... lol. That’s awesome when that happens. Love when u can see that on the screen 👍❤️

[@H3ath]

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to put all this together it was incredibly helpful.

[@keithscott9774]

Thanks very much Mike, great videos. I'm only up to the start of the 5th video but I think you've already made my chances of finding/catching fish a whole lot better. Good luck with your fishing.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Keith! I appreciate it brother!

[@stevemiddleton1699]

Mike...Thank-you for putting this series of information and learning together...you explained things clearly and in a way that everyone can understand...Time to put this new found knowledge to use! Keep it up mate...thanks again.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you brother!!! I really appreciate that!

[@joshisaacs8107]

This honestly really helped me. New to owning a fish finder, thanks man!!!!! Great content!

[@XhemiheadX]

Very good info here. Thank you for this! I plan on getting my first bass boat soon and this will definitely help me out being that I've never used a fish finder of any kind so this will help me out tons

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Awesome! Thanks brother!

[@peoriaos6627]

Incredible series of videos! Thank you so much. I learned a lot today. We love your videos!

[@marklyons9418]

Thank you Mike, what a great tutorial. I am a trout fisherman trying to get a grip on the finer points of reading these sonar images. Episode 3 kinda drug on but the rest were outstanding. I look forward to the side scanning "for dummies"

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Mark!!

[@u06364]

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

[@albertthomas7295]

Mike, thank you for putting together an outstanding presentation. There is alot to learn when using the latest locators and you put together an excellent presentation and made it K.I.S.S.

[@amazingvideollc246]

Extremely impressive, just what we have been looking for!! Keep up the great work!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you brother!

[@douglashammon1]

I definitely needed this video. I just bought a new tritoon with a Lowrance mainly for the GPS mapping, etc. but now I feel like i can use it to find more fish. Thanks and keep the videos coming. I was definitely a Sonar dummy....lol.