This Can Make or Break Your Success with Fish Finders

[@TYE843]

To be completely honest. I went from knowing little to nothing about fish finders. I have watched almost all of his videos over them and have went from clueless to fairly confident and I appreciate it so much. No one else is this good at explaining. Thank you so much

[@ia6980]

Agree 100%%

[@motodemon-qn9wx]

I couldn't said it better ..this is by far the best explanation of side scan and clear view, plus how to use then properly to get the result from your fish finder......spot on!

[@0017Bulldog]

There is absolutely no one else out there teaching us how to catch more fish. Thank you, as always Jonny.

[@esmitesoro306]

How is it that you don't have 500k subscribers? You are the most clear and simple person that teaches proper procedures that anyone can understand! Respect brother

[@theultimatesteelshooter8610]

Because most fisherman would still rather just get in their boat and beat the bank for 7 hrs and maybe catch one fish …. Be glad he doesn’t have 500,000 subscribers … reservoirs are already way too crowded!

[@Porky186]

Thank you

[@garrettsmith6886]

@@theultimatesteelshooter8610 I’m in this comment and I don’t like it

[@dannybaker6627]

Finally!!! A video that doesn’t involve live scope. Reminds me of the good old days.

[@sirronbailey3109]

You are so correct!!!

[@team-d]

Right? 👌

[@keithknechg3217]

In my case the good old days was a classic " green box " build your own flasher kit my father and i built one winter.required soldering and stuff.portable ,used 2 lantern batteries and a suction cup transducer.perfect for summer fishing trip boat rentals as we didnt own a boat....holy crap i,m old.turning 62 this month.

[@hankvana2149]

@@keithknechg3217 Keith - been there, done that :) ...I'm old to!

[@keithknechg3217]

@@hankvana2149 you remember the old green boxes as well? Join the club, lots of free stuff when you join: aches,pains,wife yelling cuz your half deaf,spending way to much time with doctors,constant upgrades on eyeglass presciptions etc...big list ....oh yea forgot the need for bigger sonar screens cuz your eyeglasses are old.if i live long enough my sonar screen will be as big as a flat screen tv😲

[@patrickgazzara3992]

Best description of side imaging I've ever watched.

[@jessespurlock1]

Keep up with these. You’re my go to guy to find answers to my questions. I wouldn’t know how to utilize a fish finder to its maximum ability if it weren’t for you, Thanks champ!

[@jones1394]

Your are the best explaining everything about bass fishing.

[@davidhartwell4599]

I’m just gonna throw this out there that this may be the single most helpful fish finder video I’ve come across. Just got my first fish finder, a down and side imaging (helix 7) for my kayak and you literally described everything needed to go use it effectively. Consider me a fan of your channel

[@bentaljonick989]

My wife’s Grandpa passed in April and we acquired 2 of his boats. A small 12 foot very lightweight aluminum boat with an old 15Hp Johnson and a larger Lund with a 30Hp Merc. He used to take my wife fishing when she little. We took a bass fishing charter earlier this year and we both had a blast. I’m 32 and have never done much fishing. We plan on fixing up both the boats and are looking forward to getting out several times this year. I’ve been loading up on everything I can learn via KZbin. This is great stuff!

[@aarongreenlee7867]

Johnny the paint roller for signing a check is an awesome analogy!!! I have learned so much from your videos. I applied the information you have shared when I purchased my Ti2 Elite 9 for my kayak. I can't wait to get on the water with it after the ice is finally gone!!

[@RaySmithWeb]

These are truly the best fishing videos available today. Absolutely redefines the game. Jonny, we all salute you!

[@ICT_Anton]

Very very helpful video. I've been fishing for 35 years, but just recently bought my first boat/fish finder... Theres alot more to it then going out and using it the first time. This video was extremely helpful. Thank you

[@almojr84]

Ive been trying to better understand down and side imaging. This is honestly the most helpful video I've found.

[@Abe_Sinclair]

IDK if I'm getting smarter or if these videos are getting better, but I just actually learned how to graph!

[@ThumperSpinnerbaits]

I got my first Structure Scan the year Lowrance released them. Through trial and error, i eventually learned how to use them. This video was the best and easiest way i have ever heard this info presented. Wish i had this video available yrs ago.

[@chrisbarr5289]

I'm a new subscriber. I just got my "dream boat" a year ago this month. It has a helix 7 at the console with mega side and down imaging. Prior to watching your videos they were nothing more than something cool looking to me. I had no idea how to use them or what I was looking at. I am continually watching your vids on using side and down imaging. Thanks very much, very helpful.

[@gregcarbone1105]

This is beyond helpful. This should be mandatory for us beginners to the fish finder world!

[@narvelwilson4446]

thanks for being so patient and clear bro...learned more in a few minutes with you than 3 years trying to find someone using the right examples

[@benkeller3]

I continue to be amazed at how you can take complicated theories and make them simple to understand .... Thanks for what you!

[@hockeyguy3417]

Thank for the video. I've been using my side and down imagining for years and I learned something new today. Didn't realize that I was losing distance with the water column.

[@fredstockberger9894]

This is the best explanation and instruction for side and down imaging that I've found. Thank you for the time you spend putting these together.

[@jamescohn247]

I really like the way you explain things it makes it so much. Easier to follow for a beginner to understand. Thanks a lot.

[@timquist2996]

By far, the best video on how to use my Humminbird tech that's so much over my previously limited knowledge. Incredible, thank you.

[@mdr6024]

By far the most informative video I watched yet. Finally a video that gets to core of understanding Fish Finders. Thank you

[@HicksHooks]

Best 13 minutes I've ever spent. Great information! Totally changed the way I'll look at the sidescan.... I was way off! Tight lines!

[@richardzmayefski770]

By far, one of your best yet. I've been trying to explain why we use graphs to my father in law to find fish off shore and this is perfect. He's been a bank angler his whole life andive been trying to help him expand his options to be more productive on the days his go to bank spots are not productive

[@Irishfishingtours]

Hands down the best videos on KZbin in regard to proper use of electronics.. Respect!

[@jones1394]

You are best at explaining bass fishing world than anyone on earth. I mean it you're the best.😊

[@UJC1977]

You and your team are 'paying it forward'. This is another great learning video. Keep up the great work.

[@jakeferwerda1058]

I have tried to understand fish finders for quite some time now. Your videos have helped me 1000%. Thank you and keep these videos up!

[@ratking948]

Great video. Much appreciated. As a bass angler and saltwater salmon fisherman I can say that I’m embarrassed at how little I know about my using my electronics. Im watching all of your videos to get myself up to speed. Thank you.

[@waynebusby6525]

I recently purchased a Humminbird Helix 7; I wanted the side-imaging feature. I couldn't work out what all the marks were until I came across this channel. It is brilliant and explains the difference between SI & DI plus when and how to use both to find fish. One of the best instructional channels I have ever come across! Wayne B. Australia

[@leaveorlibertyfishing7670]

Your content has changed how I look at the middle of the lake I have so much more confidence away from the bank.

[@la5150hi-lophoto]

You're the most analytical fisherman...thanks for making this comprehensive video:)

[@gushowlett4161]

Thanks. I been trying to use the side vew to find fish lol. Now I know why I can not.

[@stevo3644]

This is by far the best sounder tuition video I’ve watched on KZbin. You sir are an absolute legend and I’m looking forward to trying out my new Lowrance sounder with some confidence.

[@trashfisherman8323]

as someone who is looking at a helix 5 - this is exactly what i am looking for. thank you for explaining this

[@CaughtUpCris]

This was an amazing video. I'm 3 weeks into big water fishing (just got my first boat) This is game changing information.

[@timothygarrett9372]

I know this video may be old but I thank you for your in depth video on how to better utilize the fish finder/sonar. I have never understood how to use side imaging and down scan and finally had to research more information and this is by far the easiest for me to understand. Thank you!

[@steveopfer5530]

I've spent thou$and$ to add DI/SI & M360 to my new boat, but I learned more about which to use and when from this video than I've learned anywhere else.

[@walterwest7457]

I just got side imaging on my kayak, this video helped a lot! Thanks

[@Hawgmaster]

My electronics investment just panned out, thanks Jonny!

[@derekp6636]

I feel the same way, might actually find some fish instead of just squiggles on the graph

[@retiredboxingref7620]

Hi all. I primarily fish a small Indiana resevoir for walleye. Where the eyes are totally structure oriented for the most part off the bank on deeper structure. Your videos are fantastic Johnny. Thanks much.

[@chrisw8259]

Johnny, great video as usual. I do want to remind you of Pythagoras, however. In side imaging, the distance scanned along the bottom is not the range minus depth, but rather something a little more complicated involving square roots. In most cases, the result is that the distance scanned along the bottom is usually only a little less than the range. See my reply for an example.

[@chrisw8259]

Given: scan range is 50ft, depth is 20ft (2:57 in video). Distance along bottom = sqrt(50^2-20^2) = sqrt(2500-400) = sqrt(2100) = 45.8ft. So in most cases, the distance scanned along the bottom is within 80-90% of the scan range, unless it is very deep relative to your scan range.

[@Charlie-lh4xb]

I'll be following you now, can clearly understand what you are explaining. I hv never used a FF & need one on my kayak badly. I look forward to learning as much as possible for this spring. Thank you

[@dmcdlj]

Your videos are some of the best I have seen !!!!!! I fished alot "back in the 1970-1980s", then job, kids, sports, house, etc. didn't leave much time. Retired now and got back into fishing about 3 years ago. Mostly from the bank, but bought a jon boat this past spring and it came with a Lowrance hook 2-4X finder. I have a little Deeper Start fish finder that I used to cast from the bank and bridges. Your videos have explained soooo much that I did not know. Do you do any videos about catching crappie? Thanks

[@ThePiitteri]

10/10 I'm going to come back and watch this multiple times. Great info

[@ronniewetherington509]

Interesting information. I spent time on the Tillery lake yesterday and today. For some reason I was under the impression that using side scanning was to locate fish and down imaging was used to scan the structure. So at least now I have a better understanding of what's what. Correct me if I'm wrong, I believe I've seen on some videos that you can see suspended fish by the sonar return and a shadow cast by the fish. At any rate, in the future when I'm using side scan I'll be focusing more on looking for types of structure. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielhoward7450]

I live in north Idaho and every year, I go out on the water with my helix 7s and look for fish. I use the SI, DI and chirp sonar views as you suggest. The other day I looked for 3 hours, covering water depths for zero to 35 feet, which was the Maxum depth of the lake. Water temp was 43 degrees, just after ice out. I did not run into anything I would say was a fish of any kind. Not bait fish, no fush period. This has been my experience every year with fish finders. I was hoping last year when I bought the 2 helix 7s my experience would change. I know there are fish there somewhere. My fish finders tell me to go to a different lake.

[@brenth7774]

Who the heck is downvoting. These guys make some of the best electronics tutorials on KZbin.

[@daved2403]

I'm not sure I've seen many videos that don't have downvotes. There is a certain segment of the population that is just unhappy and want to share their misery with everyone else.

[@joseskaro5665]

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[@dianalindh7368]

This video is #1 for new fish finder users. Thats me. Now we need how deep to efficiently use side scan along grass banks. I fish parallel two banks in grass, 4 to 8 ft. of water . Sometimes dirty water. Can I use side scan. Or just fish the line and be happy with that.

[@northwestlife_9]

Love this info. the "missing" 40ft of si explains why I didn't see a dead head I drove next to on purpose. i was expecting this really cool image and saw nothing. getting the Sensitivity/contrast just right is my second biggest challenge, tho. biggest is getting the fish to strike. 😀

[@haroldterry4002]

Some people are good at teaching, this would be you sir. I’m new to owning a boat and using electronics to fish so this opened my eyes up to side and down image. Wish I had found this months ago. Thanks

[@TheMcDannells]

This is easily the best video I’ve watched to better understand how to use my fish finder. A huge THANK YOU for explaining this!

[@AuthorNathanJohnson]

I’ve watched about 30 videos on site imaging in the last two days. This was by far the best.

[@derekp6636]

ugh thank you so much.....i'll be honest I've had a boat for 2 years and the graphs still look like magic to me. If only I could get the 3d structure scan working now.

[@dmillz23]

Should have mentioned that after you scan and go back over the cover, your down imaging will also provide a depth that the fish are in. This gives you an idea of what lure you should be throwing, or "count" you should be using to stay in the strike zone.

[@rickyvickery7508]

This is one of the best instructional videos that I have seen. It has helped me to make a decision whether or not side imaging is worth investing in for me or just more bells and whistles. Keep them coming.

[@stevenwhite5558]

Awesome video, you are helping me understand what I am missing, by using electronics properly

[@Road_Rash]

I've never used a fish finder... I've fished for decades learning how to read weather & water conditions & fish behavior of different species I like to catch & rarely leave the lake empty handed... I like the surprise of knowing I guessed right... that being said, this does look very interesting... Never learned how to read, or use these things...

[@TheIceman101]

Thanks man, I needed this video.I just brought a down and side image Garmin SV7 and I wasn't sure of what I was looking at every time. Now I understand.

[@toddbrown6261]

Not sure if you explain this in other videos, but the location of your transducer to the right of left of your boat's centerline will effect getting "on top" of your waypoint when you go back over using down scan. If my boat is 8 feet wide and the ducer is 3 feet from the centerline on the right side of my motor, when I return to the waypoint on a reciprocal course, my transducer is now 6 feet away from the transducer's previous line of travel! Something to consider....

[@papaduck2443]

Excellent video! Ive said it before and I will say it again, this is the best instructional fishing channel on KZbin. Keep up the great work Jonny!

[@danham3344]

Thanks Jonny! Funny how someone can know some of the info but when you present it in context with terms like “1/100th” of the screen, it really puts it in perspective. Thanks again. Your content is top shelf and definitely making me a better angler.

[@ferrosjewellers4558]

Thanks for the great video, I'm not sure if you have a video for shallow water fishing with fishfinder. ? Water depth is no more than 0.5m-2m. Thanks. Will be great to

[@k-mparker]

Again, Johnny you knocked it outta the park!!! Very well composed and articulated with excellent analogies and graphs!!! You and Randy are one helluva one 2 punch!!! 👍😃🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🍺

[@SpookyRedz]

Love the detailed view and birds eye view

[@evandykes5473]

this is a KILLER edit man 6:07 is perfect

[@fishsyaffairs3474]

This is the Best Fish finder explanation no body have , keep it up , Bro

[@JohnnyCab]

Very good explanation of using side and down scan imaging . I'll have a better understanding of how to use my new fishfinder. Thanks !

[@ghettohey2388]

Just saw the site and really liked how you breakdown the info. Its in a way that really anyone can understand it.

[@Unkdrefinest]

Thank you very much I have so much in so little time from your detail videos. 🎣

[@capitolbassfishing]

Yours are some of the best explanations of how to use the fish finder that I have seen - thanks!!

[@saelee33]

Man I learn every time when I watch your videos.

[@bzidro]

In two words, you have done a : MAN' S JOB !!! not to mention a : GREAT JOB !!

[@mikeantes9597]

Thank you Jonny great tips, the lakes I fish are so pressured everyone is beating the banks. I'm going to employee these offshore tips to hopefully put more fish in the boat thank you and Randy so much for what you guys do to help us all become better fishermen and woman God Bless you both.

[@XSJunkieJWH]

This is one of the best videos on this topic I've seen

[@vacmaster268]

So clear, straight forward, and understandable. Great graphics. Thanks for putting in the time and effort!!!

[@claytondoudy1679]

You have an incredible understanding of electronics and fishing! Great video

[@larrymosby5029]

Jonny I do the same thing you do with down and side imaging to locate cover and fish.

[@chrissteimel918]

This is great information Jonny. This is going to be yet another video of yours I watch over and over. Can't wait for the ice to melt here on Truman. Thanks for sharing.

[@thebrewerelkpursuit7863]

Great tutorial video. The issue I’m having is dropping a marker. I love crappie fishing. I find structure my structure using side image, then turn on the down image and drop the marker. Then it’s a battle to find the structure.

[@FishtheMoment]

Check out this video. It will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbEmmZjq7GobaM

[@mizzouborn]

Great explanation and like many of you I wasn't using my SI & DI correctly.

[@jerrysurratt8510]

Hey Buddy, I really enjoyed watching you using side imaging and down imaging to find and catch bass. I've seen some of your videos before and know you like Lake Maumelle in Arkansas quite a bit. I used to drive on the road for YELLOW FREIGHT for 29 years and went by it everytime I went to Oklahoma City and back. It's reall a beautiful Lake . I have an 18/60 ALWELD stick steer boat with a 70 Yamaha on it and livescope and just don't get to get out like I want cause most of the time , I have to fish by myself. The good thing is that whenI go ,I usually take my 32' 5th wheel Jayco camper and don't have far to go when I'm through fishing. Good Luck with your videos! Maybe I'll catch you fishing over here in one of the Mississippi reservoir sometime and you can show me some tricks. Thanks again, Jerry Surratt

[@pathuffman7775]

By far the best explanation of using side and down imaging. Thank!

[@mitchelldean7067]

This should be hummingbirds tutorial video of how to use their units!! I hope Johnson outdoors is watching!

[@waynebusby6525]

I agree; Humminbird provide no usual information for those of us who struggle to decipher the screen images. This guy should be paid by sounder companies to do their instructional videos. It is fantastic that there are still good people like this in the world.

[@stevesullivan3310]

Very clear and informative! I would love to see how you use your electronics to find shell beds.

[@gcornelisse]

Looking forward to the weather seminar

[@gcornelisse]

...and good to know about the SI range including the water column. I don't think I realized that!

[@scott6607]

Awesome video man, you make learning how to read the sonar somewhat not that complicated but not easy unless you spend a lot of time on the water all the setting on these units confuse a lot of people like me kinda like the settings on a camera to take perfect pictures every time, when I have the time I will go back and look at your videos until I learn. Thank you for being there for the help I need.

[@voigtwoodcraft4753]

Simply no better explanation, thank you so much

[@ronforeman5317]

Very good analogy with the roller then the pen.

[@Steve_643]

Side imaging has really made finding deep water structure fast and to go on a lake for the first time and have success. Add down and side imaging with live scope and the bass don’t stand a chance now 😆

[@jim67]

Thanks for the information.we all struggle with sonar

[@Dark30Outdoors]

I just ordered a Helix 7 mega si so this is very helpful! Awesome graphics too! Thanks!!

[@fredstull110]

Very concise and clear. One of the bwest explanations I've seen.

[@jimmckenzie5453]

Brilliant production. Tremendous method to convey how to effectively and efficiently use your electronics. Thanks and keep the info coming.

[@JasonSipe16]

You have extremely professional videos! Loved this. Thanks.

[@hooksetta9813]

Very informative! Need someone like you that catches panfish.

[@mmaxon888]

Excellent examples of views and how to use those views. Thank you!

[@jamescohn247]

Watching this video, it would really help if you’re fishing, the Shallowater and someone else watching the graft side, scan and picking up some merged structures under the water and marking them with the cursor then go back and finish those spots