What Does Sonar Sound Like Underwater? Plus Other Bass Boat Sounds!

The sounds we make in our boats that travel into the water are important to understand when bass fishing. Can our voices be heard? What does walking on the boat deck sound like? How loud are the graphs underwater? Understanding these sounds can help us when bass fishing.
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[@chrisbruce7594]

Holy crap dad wasn't crazy when he would yell at me to shut up because I was scaring away all the fish..😮😂😂

[@LowBrowFishing]

This is one of your most revealing and informative videos yet! I was amazed at just how audible the sonar pings were. And if it's that harsh to us, I can only imagine what it does to the fish!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It was definitely something I didn't expect to be as clear and audible as it was. Especially with the front and back graphs going. I was out there recording it wishing I had someone with me to experience it as it was happening. Can't wait to dive into some of the others like the FFS stuff.

[@LowBrowFishing]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors If we ever get a chance to hit the private trophy lake together, I would love to hear would the sonar pings on the Bass Buggy sound like!

[@Motojourneys]

I just got a boat (Roughneck 1543), and could hear the transducer ticking/clicking the other day on the lake. Helix 7 CHIRP G3. Just like bass see different colors, I wonder what sound frequencies they will “tune out”.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

That's crazy how loud electronics are underwater..

[@Norman-bone13]

This is why your channel is going to blow up buddy. You educate so much about bass behavior with quality underwater footage. Your production values are top notch, presentation is always brief, concise, and to the point. Marks of effective communication. I learn more from your videos than any other. This is the stuff I’ve wondered about since I started fishing sixty years ago. Thank you sir. 🫡

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Thank you! I really appreciate it. The channel has grown a lot this year and hopefully keeps going.

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Fishing, science, and audio equipment - my three favorite things!

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I love the “Biggest and best swimbait vids” as much as the next guy. But your vids are SOOOO helpful, informative and interesting. Appreciate the work you put into them.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JohnnyJenkins]

Absolutely the best fishing channel on KZbin

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Wow, thanks!

[@jamesg1425]

Love your vids 😁I’m amazed at how loud everything was. Would be cool to hear a kayak paddling too.

[@Boethius411]

I make custom crank baits from balsa, cedar, etc. I sometimes test the ones with rattles by just having my kids put their heads under water and tell me how far away they can hear it. They could hear the one in my profile picture at 40 yards. The way sound travels in water is pretty shocking. It’s unreal… and a bass can literally hear or sense crawfish on the bottom enough to feed on them at night. Yeah they’re hearing the sonar clicking.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That would be a good one! Especially now since kayak fishing is so popular.

[@k9er233]

I covered my kayak paddle shaft with pool noodles for this very reason. I was approaching a trout cruising and feeding slowly on emergers in the surface film hoping to get within fly rod range, and when I just very slightly bumped the boat with my paddle, the trout scampered off like it had been stung. Pool noodles went on that afternoon. The fish can hear/feel absolutely everything.

[@stevereindl2098]

This is stunning information! I wonder if bass will eventually evolve to associate sonar pings to danger?

[@k9er233]

Thank you Steve for the time and effort that you go to in order to bring us all of this great information. As a former (retired) fisheries researcher, I well understand what it takes to collect and compile scientific information and get it distributed to the necessary stakeholders in the conservation community. As a research diver and a lifetime avid fisherman, it has always been an eye-opener (ear opener?) to me how even slight sounds will travel through the water, from the perspective of relative amplitude and also over extended distances. I have not ever been diving near operating sonar equipment, so this work of yours has held strong interest for me specifically. Please keep up the good works for us sir. You are appreciated.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! It definitely takes a lot of time. Way more than I ever imagined. I really enjoy it though! Thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

[@lainthdavidmartinez3974]

Thank you sir. Youre time is appreciated. Best fishing video on KZbin tube right now.

[@randyspensley1058]

Wow Steve, your really taking this hydro phone and underwater footage to the next level, great job.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! You'll have to go out on the water sometime with me and we'll get it hooked up so you can hear it - try a bunch of different baits, etc.

[@randyspensley1058]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors absolutely, just let me know.

[@JohnLong02245]

Excellent information 👍 I like the standby mode on my Helix 9 for these reasons. I think it makes a difference.

[@STMPKC]

Best and most informative video yet! Every bass fisherman should be subscribed!! I have forwarded more of your videos than anyone else's

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You are the first KZbinr I have shared on my social media. I teach high school biology, including an aquatic biology class and I am going to start using some of your videos in class. Great application of science that is very relevant to one’s own life. Great job.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Wow, thank you!

[@glennmusella8956]

Excellent info. For tarpon fishermen that keep the sonar on and wonder why they catch no fish, here is the answer. Capt Glenn Musella, Ft Pierce, Florida

[@ORtroutbum]

Great video! It would be nice to hear a windy day vs the calm day.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for the idea!

[@TWC6724]

Dang! Never knew it was that loud!! I fish from a kayak and may try fishing without the transducer on sometimes. That sound has to have an affect on the fish for sure.

[@rolandburket1262]

Another great video. I was not expecting the graphs to be to loud

[@fly_yaker]

Wow! I had no idea that sonars were that loud. And hearing you talk with mic under water was crazy too! I mean, I grew up being told to be quite while we were fishing, but never have heard what it was like before. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@christianhurtado6095]

Excellent research and findings! Agree this channel should be a five million subs easy.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Wow, thanks!

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Excellent video! You have some of the most unique and interesting fishing related videos. This channel is going to be huge before too long!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I appreciate that!

[@FrankSancimino-pp9nr]

Always...cool brother bass fishing is what keeps me alive..love it thank you

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@darrenyoung7707]

Awesome stuff. Thanks, Steve. Great video, again. Imagine the racket that fish must endure down there when a lake is full of Bass fishermen running all their motors and electronics. It must sound like a rock concert happening in their backyard. 🤯

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It has got to be quite the ruckus for sure. Then add in recreational boaters. Wow. Lots of commotion.

[@kevinhoman2600]

Steve! dude that was an awesome test!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you!

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Best KZbin channel in my feed. Thanks Steve!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jaredl2239]

Another amazing video! Trolling motor was quieter than I expected, but everything else was much louder than I would've thought.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I agree. I thought the exact same thing.

[@David-qo7lz]

The next step in the study should be, are fish reacting to those sounds. I would find it hard to believe they aren’t, but you never know.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I am really trying to figure out a way to get that one done. I'm not quite sure how to pull it off yet, but one thing is for sure, I will probably need some help. Lol.

[@TOM_T2000]

Steve get ahold of the guy that has the KZbin channel bama bass. He has a pond that he build and stocked with bass and he tons of under water cameras. It would be a perfect place to test something like that.

[@randybobandy6020]

Yea who knows, maybe they react in a good way haha, that sonar pining sounds a lot like the rattle from crankbaits and chatterbaits lol

[@Norman-bone13]

@@SteveRogersOutdoorsmaybe have camera placed as usual around fish and then turn on electronics and observe reactions. That would be interesting to test. Thanks for all you do for bass fishing community Steve. It is greatly appreciated and informative! 🎣

[@Motojourneys]

Pre-placed cameras to show reactions-but how to get a camera feed in place without impacting the study? A possible collaboration with BamaBass-although water clarity may affect outcome. Also curious on learned behaviors-larger fish that may have been caught/released may respond differently than smaller, naive fish. Kind of want to just stick a transducer in the tank at Bass Pro Shops 😂

[@maxcole3930]

Awesome you got the hydrophone to add along with video! Definitely curious about how we may sound to them underwater

[@seatee4770]

Wow! Another tremendous video! Thank you Steve.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnhill2298]

Thank you for that test! Absolutely amazing! I've always heard our units Ping .I had no idea just how loud they were. Thank you, thank you!

[@christopherascherl2411]

I've heard braid makes more noise compared to mono or fluorocarbon lines on a quickly moving bait. I would like to see that tested.

[@Cornelius798]

Me too.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is definitely one I have on my list to do for sure. I am super interested in that as well.

[@richthompson3326]

Super great information Steve! I had no idea the graphs were that loud underwater, makes me want to turn them off! Thank you for this video!

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Bro ! You are the Shiit I so appreciate your videos. Keep doing what you’re doing. You have no idea how many people you’re impacting. But you’re a little different From most KZbinrs. You really get down to the nitty-gritty. No one keeps it 100 like you do.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! Will do!

[@letun3481]

Simply WOW!

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

That was very interesting!!! Amazing how sound travels thru water. Stay Safe & God Bless!!! 🤠👍

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! It was really something to hear for sure. I can't wait to keep diving into these more.

[@maxcole3930]

Awesome I'm looking forward to seeing that!

[@timappleton2962]

Eye opening video Steve , I always try and go dark w my electronics whenever I can , especially flipping shallow, thanks for a great video

[@AerialEscape]

Amazing idea for content Steve! I've always wondered what sounds fish hear coming from our boats, docks etc. Thank you for this!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@ClearLakeFishingTV]

Great video! Thank you for putting in the time and effort to produce it.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

My pleasure!

[@johna9991]

Very interesting..makes me wonder if I should turn the graph off when not looking at it

[@DrGargani]

I think what it might come down to is, just how used to that sound are the fish in a particular water.....If it is commonplace throughout the water, it might not register a serious alert to them...nonetheless, it shows just how much sound does travel under water!!!

[@STMPKC]

I'll add another comment because I'm so impressed with it. You should test the sound of casting, dropping talons and power poles. And test the sounds of the Hydrowave. Do the graphs sound like any of the options.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you for all these ideas! There are definitely lots more videos to be done.

[@JamesBrant-zy9vg]

Just awesome and different content. Your channel should explode pretty soon. Keep up the great work. Much appreciated.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! It has really grown a lot this year and hopefully keeps heading the right direction.

[@randybobandy6020]

Thanks for this video, been wondering about this for a while. I usually turn on my sonar and forget about it all day, definitely rethinking that now lol

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BWOUTDOORS]

that is a greatvideo good job

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@bass1445]

wow great video very interesting even louder than what I thought it would its a wonder we ever catch a fish with them on thank you for what you do love this channel my favorite by far.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@cpntexas_x]

Great content Steve! So much fun to see what the underwater hydrophone. Interesting in thinking about how far or close to get to fish in an area.... the distance away - side imaging really came thru loud and clear at the dock. An an Electronic Engineer in school we used to measure everything, but not everything measurable is meaningful. Just thinking about this great demonstration, but seeing today's tournaments being won w/ a tremendous amount of electronic noise being put into the water by these 10k - 50k multi-screen, multi-transducer GPS locked 102 lb thrust set ups. On any given day w/ other variables set up, may make a difference, but those pros fish in all kinds of conditions and still big set ups are winning. Great stuff as always and makes me say hmmmm

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You are so right, there are just a bazillion variables. After working on this is just created more questions for me. Really interesting to investigate.

[@erniebrightfishing]

The sound of your grass reminds me of when I was younger and did car audio work and we would have a loose ground somewhere and we can hear it snapping like that through the speakers pretty interesting great video Steve thank you

[@MrMichaelDodd]

Thanks so much. I know it is tough, but it would be awesome to see bass respond/not respond to the different sounds.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Most definitely. That is going to be a challenging one for sure, but hopefully, I can get something figured out.

[@ThirdCoastCraftsman]

Steve, I love your channel. Thanks for all the awesome research videos you do! Makes me wonder what livescope sounds like.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I am going to do my best to get with some friends that have forward facing sonar and do some tests. I am super interested to see what happens.

[@ralphspoerl1400]

wow that was a fantastic video. Thank You!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@somewhereinsd362]

These videos are absolutely amazing.. i had no idea how loud the sonar was as well as just movement and talking... i will go into stealth mode from here on out... thank you steve

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@Rooster0529]

Amazing stuff!!!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun to do and so good to have my son home. Miss my boys.

[@Rooster0529]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors my son lived in Texas for several years before moving back to Michigan. It’s great now, especially with the 4 grandkids. A guy stopped me on the way out of church yesterday and told me what a fine man my son was. Now that’s a blessing, especially on Father’s Day. God bless you Steve.

[@mattmitchell9298]

I always turn graphs to "stop sonar"if I'm fishing super shallow especially on flats. Also, run trolling motor constant at about 25% instead of stop and go. I've noticed a big difference when the bite is tough, or when there is little to no wind.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Totally agree with you. When that wind is absent it seems like every little noise is probably sensed somehow.

[@dalbert4991]

Good test. Thanks.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@FishDiver]

Great episode. I was amazed how loud the sonar was compared to the trolling motor.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Me too. I thought it would be just the opposite.

[@jberg8159]

I’d be interested in hearing the hydro wave mixed in and see if that covers up the radar noise.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a great idea.

[@BWOUTDOORS]

I LIKE ALL YOUR VIDEOS GREAT ONES.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you like them!

[@toddwilliams8911]

In another video on spinner baits you stated that bass can’t hear above 600 hz. Those graph sounds seem like they are at a higher frequency than that so fish may not be able or hear that at all. Oh, BTW, I’m really glad I found your channel. Keep up the great topics.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! Yes, I would like to go back to this footage and run it through the filter and see what happens for sure.

[@machoman5928]

Excellent content!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@jonbullard7074]

Interesting video Steve

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@bradbraddy3020]

Really good video. Thank you. The experts / scientists say bass cannot hear above 500 hz. It would be great if you had a mixer and could roll off the frequencies above 550 and see what the remaining noise sounds like.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is something I’m definitely working on. I was thinking a low pass filter would probably be a good place to start. Thank you!

[@caedenw4]

wow! very interesting. would be cool to see what a paddle hitting the water sounds like - from a boat or kayak, etc. could even test out wooden versus plastic

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a great idea. I never even thought of that one. Thank you!

[@stevevanhorn1909]

Super cool ! Not exactly what I thought I might hear. Dang, I must be "clickin" away with 2 graphs and a 360 going !

[@BenEaddy]

Steve, we want to hear what forward facing sonar sounds like!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I definitely want to get that one done. I don't have any on my boat so I will have to line up some and then get that one out for everyone.

[@kingjames1308]

Man running both graphs sounds like the drums in 'Hot for the teacher'. That's crazy how loud they are. Guess i need to turn those off when i get to a spot.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol. Great comparison. It was crazy for sure and I definitely didn't expect it to be that audible.

[@kingjames1308]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors one thing I am surprised you didnt try was using the mic right under the boat with just the trolling motor in spot lock to see how loud it is. Everyone always makes a point of saying how to limit trolling motor use but sounds like the graphs are way more intrusive.

[@itllkeal]

I often wondered if tapping your foot did the fish the way music does us. Everything is energy including sound

[@thestainNY]

"I would love to hear what crank baits, buzz baits, rattlers, jerk baits those straight loud baits sound like underwater...Amazing Video"

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I should have all of those videos coming soon! Should be fun to work on.

[@user-zl1iw6wq5h]

An old man told me out on the lake what time to turn off my depth finders and I would catch a whole lot more fish I did and it worked

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It would be interesting to hear some of the very early models and what they were like.

[@Lazzoboy]

Great video.

[@wiseupfixit7552]

You Tha Man Steve!

[@davidewing6394]

As always, very interesting. Real life vs. Hearsay. Hope you had a great Fathers Day.

[@KORR]

great vid, very interesting! though it's weirding me out how you pronounce "console" as "council" 😄

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Yes Professor Steve 😂😂 another solid video with Loads of Food for thought😊😊 Thanks for the time you put it these videos ❤🌞😎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🙌🙌🙌

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! And thanks so much watching.

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@@SteveRogersOutdoors Always a pleasure to watch your content 🙌🙌🙌

[@geneborowsky3031]

Thanks Steve that very good information and I enjoy all your other videos they all have great information thanks I try to practice them and it's helped me out a lot

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@turdferguson5300]

I think you're on to something especially in heavily pressured lakes which is almost all of them.

[@jaredb9909]

Lately I’ve been wondering the same thing and I’m going to try turning off my graphs when I’m on spots I don’t need them but it also seems like if ya keep your ultrex on 3 or lower it’s not too bad sound wise…great vid

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@BassUnion]

Eye opening

[@maxcole3930]

Yeap I'm definitely ready to hear that! I haven't heard Garmins is more quiet, I would have thought they all sounded similar? I'm curious in difference between FFS transducer & regular 3n1. That's 3n1 was loud! Makes me glad I turn mine on standby when I'm not using it. Unless I'm scanning & marking waypoints. I keep my transducer on standby so I'm not pinging all the time. Im curious to see fish reaction when the transducers are turned on?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I have a video idea I think will show their reaction. I just have to get it all coordinated and pull it off.

[@shallowwaterguy4755]

Phenomenal! Great job on this!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@af4od02]

Excellent video. Thanks. I try to actually turn my graphs off when not needed. I also run an aluminum boat with carpet. Even I can hear creaks and moans on the deck as I step around. I wonder how much noise does the heads of the new lowrance ghost trolling motor make? They creak alot above water.

[@adambuschbacher9450]

Great stuff Steve! I would love to hear what sounds you hear underwater if music is being played on the boat

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a great question! I will try to get to that. Thank you.

[@johndynneson662]

T. H. X. Dude. 👍

[@chrisrobinson9332]

Thats crazy. Makes me want to not even turn my graph on any more

[@scottsinclair9525]

Wow!!! Imagine the alien abduction stories the Bass are telling each other!

[@Cornelius798]

😂😂😂

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol. They have got to wonder what in the world is happening every spring for sure.

[@af4od02]

You really need to get your hands on a forward facing sonar unit, and see how it sounds in traditional mode and perspective mode. Also what does the FFS sound like as it rotates across an object.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is a video I’m working on. Was supposed to have it done last month but ran into some unforeseen events that delayed things. Very excited to see the results!

[@douggoertzen2396]

Wow! What an eye opener (or should I say ear opening). I recently purchased 2 10in and 2 7in Garmin with livescope. After watching your video, I wonder if I should use them in tournaments. You always enlighten me with your content. Keep educating us,and God bless.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It will be interesting to do the FFS sound video. I hope to have it done soon.

[@sprinter144]

Last fall walleye fishing we should have stopped our sonar once we had the drift pattern established. I certainly will now.

[@timmontano8792]

Good video Mr. Steve; interesting to be sure. That pinging directly under your boat sounds almost like a chatter bait. I guess to a bass the only difference is that the sound is more or less stationary and it doesn't create a felt pulse on the bass's lateral line like a chatter bait or a Colorado bladechurning through the water.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It did sound like one! I was really fascinated with how it changed going deeper into the "cone." It was a lot of fun to work on.

[@fishingmusician]

You are just Great. I really Appreciate all your videos. Thanks for taking the time to educate us. How can we reward you???? For me, hearing the sounds of a spotlock setting would be very interesting. Thanks again Thanks again

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! I plan on doing some more tests, especially with things like the spot lock. There are some days it seems from on the boat deck it is super loud, but maybe it's just me.

[@BenHolliday1]

I saw a video where is guy did underwater sound from Garmin Livescope LV32 vs LV34 transducers. It was a stark difference even between those two. The LV34 has greater range but much louder than the LV32.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I will be really interesting to dive into those.

[@ronaldmcdonald3965]

Last week I was turning off my low end fish finder as I glided in with my low end paddle kayak.. Don't know if I caught any more than usual But does it suggest we have to fishing jet fighters with anti-radiation missile to SAM sites?

[@OLDAVE1000]

This is solid information. Evolution may resolve the the FFS ethics issue. We saw how fast the whopper plopper went from a big fish magnet to a mostly smaller fish, less frequent bite bait in a few short years. I have to believe that sound wave pulse formation is as critical to survival as any predatorial or survival threat that fish will encounter.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is definitely an interesting topic for sure.

[@caskdrumcraft]

Please do this test with forward facing sonor.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I will soon! I haven’t got FFS on my boat yet so I will get with someone who does. Thank you!

[@GoingMod]

Crazy what the fish can hear from above. I was listening to the audio book "How to think like a fish" by Jeremy Wade talks about how, when he carp fishes, he moves super slow, almost crawls 20 ft back from the shore. I though this was a bit extreme but after this video, seems like a reasonable behavior. Thanks for this cool video once again! Any plans on doing what it sounds like approaching from shore to a bank of water? Also, in that book, Jeremy talks about how light bends and to fish, though a bank angler is standing back from the bank 5 ft, it could be perceived to the fish, that the angler is leaning over the bank shore line.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Those are some great topic ideas! I will add them to my list. Thank you!

[@turtlepoi]

Being a behaviorist at heart... how I train my dogs, how I haze wildlife to direct it to safety, etc. I can't imagine the oldest fish not being educated to avoid sonar clicks. I do know I have some waters here where I do way better out of my kayak than my rigged up alum. Grumman running the sonar.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I would definitely think there would be some association there like you said. There are lots of times I turn mine off, especially when in waters I know well or fishing really shallow.

[@turtlepoi]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors so do I..... now. lol

[@chichedare]

Thanks for sharing Steve! Valuable research and info. Now that you've performed these tests, how would you adjust your strategy?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I definitely feel that I would run the motor as low as I can get away with and when fishing shallow probably turn all the graphs off, or at least not let the side-imaging left on when fishing shallow after I have checked/scanned an area. Lots more questions to investigate for sure.