Side Imaging Tricks To Actually See Fish!

Is your depth finder too confusing? Not with Tim's help! He'll teach you everything you need to know so your unit reads with picture-like clarity. His quick tricks for adjusting your side imaging units will clear everything up and provide a picture with real detail so you can find fish and structure more easily.
The tricks to side imaging are a combination of sensitivity, contrast, and frequency. Many anglers fail to understand the importance of changing frequencies in different environments. Tim goes in depth about the differences between the 455khz, 800khz, and Mhz (Mega) Frequencies and what each can do for your overall image quality. Regardless of the brand unit you're using, switching between 455 and 800 kHz will completely change your picture.
For anglers looking for a starting point, Tim recommends setting both your sensitivity and contrast to 50%. This is an excellent starting point on virtually any unit. From there you can begin following his advice and making adjustments to get the most out of your unit. Below is a breakdown of the unit Tim uses as well as some of the other great options on the market at different price points.
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[@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.

[@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.

[@shermanjordan589]

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

[@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.

[@CZCompetitor]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@texasaggie1974]

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

[@jayvang33]

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

[@yakfishingus1819]

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

[@elvisdeangelo8482]

This is one of the best tutorials yet! Thank you

[@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.

[@OrilliaFishing]

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

[@jeffwilliams5096]

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

[@TheTfmitl]

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

[@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!!

[@seancurley7954]

The best explanation I've heard. Thanks

[@jefbrewer]

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

[@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

[@angleratlarge6787]

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

[@JF71951]

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

[@coachdavidconstant4386]

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

[@bradleyhouston9037]

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

[@jamesb.hallmd9899]

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

[@PaintballShyguy]

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

[@ddm62571]

Nice break down! Really helps! Thanks TacticalBassin!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

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

[@butchfarmer9131]

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

[@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?

[@sirronbailey3109]

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

[@haroldclark2190]

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

[@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

[@cjdoss7453]

Love the videos! Keep'em coming.

[@kolczatr337]

Great video,please continue!

[@blazenbasser3095]

Thanks for the great video always helpful!

[@guitarhvac]

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

[@edpelkey7798]

Great video Tim, very easy to understand 👍

[@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.

[@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!!

[@BlueLineFishing]

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

[@alanaho4915]

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

[@cmarineproducts1924]

nice

[@JohnNKa1027]

Great tips Tim! Keep up the good vids!

[@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 👍😎

[@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

[@FrankvanVliet]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@TONYCOOLSFISHING4X4TOURING]

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

[@witterhemi]

This was very helpful thank you!!

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent info. Thanks

[@doyleshaw3063]

Appreciate the info brother. Much help

[@jefferywine6249]

GREAT INFO...thanks a ton

[@henrybudipranoto7198]

very useful explanation, bro. Thanks

[@MrJp318]

Thank you, great video.

[@brentturner9574]

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

[@dobbscmd]

you guys are simply awsome!

[@timtullio1210]

That was great. Thanks. I finally get it.

[@cedargroves]

Thanks for the video !

[@johnpetrea]

Thank You for your explanation

[@rickshipley7232]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@roygallop9459]

Great explanation of frequencies nice video

[@carltonlandry1972]

Nice video, saw many, but yours is understandable

[@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.

[@jimknowles5483]

Thanks, excellent clear instructions!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Jim!

[@outdoorsadrenaline]

Subbed! Thanks for all the knowledge sharing.

[@timsmith7822]

Nice info. Thanks man.

[@jasonelmes1836]

Great video. Thanks

[@bassslayer7724]

Great video!

[@drewwilson145]

Thanks for the good info

[@3DHUSKER]

Love these videos... Want more.

[@SeanClark-um9sl]

this was helpful. Thanks

[@sergeitsukovits9205]

Good lesson. Thanks.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dylanadams9264]

Love the electronics videos!

[@theojo65]

thanks for the info, good stuff

[@19chris74]

good info, thank you

[@bigfishbennett7836]

Good info right there !!!!

[@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?

[@CarlKahler]

Great vid thank you.

[@bruceprange2998]

Great pointers

[@joekososki2655]

Thankyou, very helpful

[@johng-5536]

Great explanation

[@edwardhayman2282]

Great video..im new to the high end graphs, have Helix 10 on dash and Helix 9 at bow. How can I adjust my sonar to read depth while on plain ??

[@Caper1960]

EGreat introduction video. I bought a Helix 7 G3 for my kayak, it is pedal drive and obviously not fast. Is there a recommended chart speed for say 2mph? Am I still getting full details at low speeds? Thanks

[@jessiengeman1433]

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

[@30minfisherman40]

Wow great info thanks

[@donnhanshew1419]

Great video.

[@andyoreilly6919]

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

[@brettduncan7867]

best video ive seen so far

[@jimknowles5483]

You guys are awesome

[@Dustbust84]

Great video