Thank you for your time on this! Back in the day I had a family expensive humminbird unit, down imaging, side imaging, the works. Short story, we had to sell everything and after 6 or 8 years we are trying to get back in it. The unit doesn't work anymore and we ended up buying a canoe, which that unit would have been huge on. We found this little unit, tho it it def isn't a high end unit, seems that it will do the job on a canoe. These videos are labor intensive and I appreciate the time and effort you put into it
Funny thing is this unit does more than most people who own the high end units even understand and know how to use. Its all about learning to use what you have to it's fullest....heck the old school greats had flashers only and they crushed big bass.
What a great tutorial. I just bought the Garman stryker four for my johnboat. This is my first fishing boat and I’m trying to set it up right. I will watch all your tutorials to learn how to use this product correctly. I’m subscribed too! Thank you for the time you took to do this.
Thank you for these videos. I'm new to the fishfinder devices. I went with garmin striker since to me it was a basic fishfinder. Your videos to me has showed me that even the striker is not too basic but helps to better understand all I can do with it. After I kinda out grow and understand this fishfinder I can move on to the fishfinders with bigger screens and features. Thanks again for the step by step tutorial.
These are great tools/videos. It would be very helpful for "old guys" (memory challenged) to have this in a printed guide format to keep handy when on the water. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.
The best information on the Garmin 4 on the internet! ALL your videos are so well done and provide such understandable information. Really appreciate everything you do to make us better at fishing and understanding this unit. 👍👍 I was just looking at the advanced transducer on the internet. 🙂 Thanks very much Paul! Best wishes to you! 🎣
I just got my Garmin FF 4 😊 I'm so excited to get it set up for my week of fishing coming up. Thank you for making this so easy for someone who has never used or had a fish finder before.
The best information on the Garmin 4 ! Great video. Very informative, specially for as beginners in that field...slowly and with grate patience - that's what the people need...thanks again....
I have been looking for a goo quality yet affordable fish finder for my kayak for a while now and your videos have sold me on the Garmin. I'm watching all your striker videos while I wait for mine to come in.
I recently bought a Garmin 4 CV and found your tutorials on RUclips and subscribed. These are the best and most detailed I have ever seen. Thanks for taking the time to research and share your knowledge with us. Thanks
Thank you for another great video! The boat I bought had a small Lowrance elite 3x unit in it. A family member got me the striker vivid 4cv as a gift to update and upgrade the unit. I've just installed it and haven't even powered it on yet. But watching these videos it looks like a big upgrade.
Your video prompted me to buy the striker 4. I have had the unit a year now, but I decided to rewatch them as a refresher course on how to use its many functions. I honestly cannot remember watching a more professional and informative video on any subject. Garmin should retain you as their official product teacher.
Can't thank you enough. I've watched a lot of your vids trying to decide on a fishfinder for my yak. Garmin 4cv Vivid is what I've bought. It's definitely better than any of the other 4 inch models on the market. It will probably be another month or so till I actually have it in use, but I have the patience of a saint, so says the mother in law. Lol. Thanks again man. Your presentation and teaching style are excellent.
Thanks a ton, I am sure you will love it once you get it out on the water...in the mean time...hook it up to a battery and run it in simulator mode and get it set up exactly how you want before you hit the water.
I keep learning more with every video. Plus going over past ones. Will be much more prepared this season. Only got unit in late July, lots more to figure out. Thanks again.
Thanks for making these videos. They are super helpful. I've had my Striker 4 for about a year and a half and I feel like I'm just barely learning how to actually use it.
Thanks for doing this series. I just picked up at striker 4 as my first fish finder. Looking forward to having a full understanding of it thanks to you.
@@1Cast1Fish yeah mate your the number 1 google search for how to use the garmin lol. They should be paying you for helping the rest of us.. but don't worry if I want to know how to turn it on in 30 languages the manual has it sorted hahahaha.. Thanks Legend
I love your show very informative . Do you think leaving the transducer on my boat permanently in the water (Garmin Striker 4) will have marine growth ?
Hello , just found your channel & love it . Thank You for your Garmin Videos, thinking about buying one, but only fish fresh water mostly shallow ponds & lakes, my question is do I really need one for these types of fishing areas? Thanks Again, also will be using a kayak, thanks again
Honestly a really small pond probably not...but if its big enough to where you can not cast to most of it from one area, then the FF may be of use. I like the models with Quickdraw Maps, so I can make my own maps of small bodies of water.
Your 1st and 2nd Basic Skills videos were very though. Thank you for being so informative and the assistance. I have a followup question though. Where do I find the Boat Speed option and how do I get it to show on my Home Screen along with the water depth, water temperature device voltage, time ....etc.?
Great video and very instructive. I'm about to purchase a Garmin Vivid CV for my inflatable which I intend to mount on a Minn Kota adjustable transducer pole. The Vivid brings the complete package as far as I can see. Thanks again.
Fantastic information and easy to understand thank you. just about to purchase one. On the settings for distance, I didn't see any for feet rather than metric or nautical, I assume it can be set in feet?
This might be a dumb question but how is the transducer supposed to face? I have it placed on the side of my canoe but the end of the L shape is facing away from the boat. Not towards the front or back. Does that matter? Thank you.
Hello! Great video! Every time I turn off my striker 4 vivid 4c for some reason the simulator turns off and have to go into the settings to turn it back on to get to the clearvue feature when turning unit back on. Is there anyway that the simulator would stay on whether you power the unit down or not thank you for your help.
Paul I have just purchased a Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 5X/7X. Do you have classes on this unit so that I can be ready to bay fish around Sarasota County bay areas? So far, the class on a smaller 4 Fish Finder unit have been so helpful for me at the point. Where can I order a unit to setup and better learn my unit from home?
Love all your tutorial videos. Not easy to find any that are as well done as yours. Any chance you would be able to do a full tutorial on the Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot with CHIRP, DownScan & US Inland charts?
Maybe one day I will try them out, but I have just found the Garmin to be so useful I have not looked to change. I don't get sponsored by any of these companies, so I buy the units myself so I can be honest about them. My next plans are for the Garmin Plus versions once I upgrade my current unit.
@@1Cast1Fish thank you for the reply. I will continue to watch your channel regardless. Lots of good information on different products that maybe one day I may choose to switch to. You're content is informative and enjoyable. Thank you again. Have a great day my friend.
im using a striker 4 for ice fishing so in a stationary or at anchor type situation I'm just learning the features and the demo mode shows images of a moving vessel. is there a stationary demo mode? if not there should be.
just bought the vivid4 cv and can't really wait to use it! a quick question, as far as i understand on this unit is not possible to perform any software update is that correct? thank you so much for the tons if incredibly useful info on this device!
Love these videos thank you! Question, is it possible to use the Stryker to measure waypoints when not in the water? A lake I fish has really low water this year and I would like to mark some of the areas that are now on dry land for when it fills next year. Do I need the transducer plugged in still?
I have a vmaxslr125 deep cycle battery that I run my trolling motor on, do you think I can run my fish finder on it with the trolling motor as well with no problems or should I get a separate battery for the fish finder
Hi again . Sorry for another question, in the alarm setting. What do you have your device voltage set to. You mentioned this is important. Thanks Again
i have a larger boat and a pedal kayak. the Lager boat is rigged for a Garmin 540s but the screen is dark and unreadable. wanted to get a strike 4 for my kayak and use for both but the 540s has a 19 pin cable. any suggestions.
I don't think the Striker will work with a 19pin cable....not even sure they have a adaptor for that. You can buy a extra transducer and mount it to the boat...then just move the main unit around possibly.
I have enjoyed these videos even though I gave to watch them 10 times. You present a lot of info. I tried my simulator and it worked but now I can't get it to shut off. Does it have to be in the water to change?
Any strategies you use to extend the life of the Nocqua battery with the Striker on a kayak? I’m out on my kayak for as long as 8-10 hours. I’ve contemplated carrying an extra battery. I continue to return to your channel to brush up on my Striker skill use. So much appreciated.
I use the 10Ah battery for days without issue...I have done 2 day float trips and let it run 8-10 hours a day....and still had juice left. The 10 lasts a long time.
I will be mounting my gt20 transducer in the hull of my kayak. Do you think I need to make any depth adjustment in that menu to obtain accurate readings?
Great video! If you're vertically jigging deep, 40 feet or more, is it safe to say you're using 200 khz and ultrascroll or can you get away with 77 khz and still see your jig or spoon? Thanks.
I prefer the wider beam for jigging, I use the faster scrolls, but a big help is manually adjusting your gain/sensitivity up until you can see your jig. Sometimes the factory setting is not strong enough to pick up the small jig, but a bit of adjustment up and no issues.
@@1Cast1Fish Thanks for the reply. This is a great help. The best of both worlds is if you can use the wider 45 degree beam and still track the spoon or jig.
@@1Cast1Fish I agree, but I see some videos of vertically jigging for lakers at 70 feet or more with the 200 khz, 15 degree angle. Still I'll take the 77khz, 45 degree cone anytime, and it seems to pick up the same lure with the same clarity as the 200 khz.
@@browntrout611 so just for reference... @ 40ft the 77kHz cone will cover a diameter of about 32ft or just over 15ft in all directions around the transducer. The 200kHz @ 40ft only covers about 10ft of diameter, or about 5ft in all directions from the transducer...now try and keep your jig within 5ft on a windy day or in current. Now lets say we are in 80ft of water...now the 77kHz covers a diameter of 62ft and the 200kHz now covers a diameter of about 20ft... so a bit more room for drift. Just some things to keep in mind with regard to what beam you choose....hope this clears it up a bit
Just a quick question, I’ve heard that it’s possible to have the flasher screen on top and the traditional screen on the bottom, showing both at the same time. Which transducer will I need in order to do that?
Sub'd! Do you plan to plan to do any videos about transducers and transducer selection on the striker 4? I keep struggling with what to select. For example I have a GT8HW-IF ice fishing transducer and the owners manual says to select the dual frequency 200/50 option instead of the GT8HW-IF itself which makes no sense.
I am not really an expert on the ice fishing transducer, but that freq selection may make sense for the vast majority of ice fishing needs since you are stationary and the beam angles. I would try them both and see which one performs best for your needs
I have a striker 4 and it doesn’t read the correct depth. For example I’d fish an area I know is around 150-200ft but it would read 800ft. Is there a way to calibrate? Or is it just a faulty unit?
You can calibrate the depth, but it really more for a few feet type of difference based on things like keel depth and offsets. No way should you have that big of difference. Have you double checked your pins and connections? Factory reset?
i am hard time to figured out why when i used traditional sonar or flasher when my jigging getting deeper disappeared before couple feet from the bottom-line either ice ducers/boat ducers ? "garmin striker vivid 4cv "
Try to turn up the sensitivity a bit and see if that helps any...also could be that depending on depth and any current the jig is drifting outside the transducer cone.
On the Striker its called gain....check this out and it should help shine some light on things to try. Look for the section on Gain. ruclips.net/video/ZG-B2Y_s8Z8/видео.html
Had mine in simulator mode like you said. Will it still keep all my settings when I turn simulator off when turning off. Do I need my tranducer plugged in to program cv?
My brother installed a Garmin Striker 4 fish finder on my pontoon. The transducer is mounted on a bracket on the back of one of the pontoon logs. I understand the concept of the sonar shooting down a cone and how fish are be represented as arcs on the Garmin screen. But if I understand correctly, once you see the full arc it would mean the fish has already moved out of the sonar cone beams. If that is correct, then how do I know how far away the fish are by the time their arcs appear on the screen. I guess I'm just not sure where to fish in relation to what I'm seeing on the screen. If the fish have already moved all the way through the beams then it doesn't seem I should fish directly down from the transducer. But how far out from the trasducer would be best? Or am I just making this too hard?
In general you are correct, once you see the full arch, the fish is somewhere outside the cone. As far as how far, it has a lot of variables such as boat speed and direction and fish speed and direction...sonar scroll speed also plays a big part as well.. In general if you are stationary or slowly moving along I like to say that with a mid sonar scroll speed, as long as the arch is not past 1/2 way on the screen it might be within casting distance....this is not scientific or exact, just my mind set.
The time and date auto update when the fish finder is on and has GPS signal. You can adjust time zones and such by going to settings, units, and scroll down to select time zone, time format, ect
I have just got the striker plus 4 but when I want to adjust the keel depth, there's not option. Just temp offset and transducer type. Ant reason why this is? System update maybe?
Thats a bit odd as it should be a standard adjustment on all models. There is no way to update the software on the Striker 4 series either. I assume the transducer is attached?
You can always try a factory reset and see if that helps...but it should be in there hidden somewhere. The real use is for large vessels with deep hulls and mounted transducers...on most fishing boats it should not be off by more than 6" to a foot.
I have my entire unit mounted to a 1foot piece of 2x4. I used a 1 foot piece of 3/4” PVC pipe mounted to the side of the board, with the transducer mounted to the bottom of pipe. I use a C clamp to hold it on the side of my kayak, or can move it to a small rowboat I have in minutes. Works great! Hope this makes sense.
Tom, I got my mounting idea off of a RUclips video about making a DIY mount for Kayaks. I wish I could remember the exact one, but scan some of them and you’ll see some great ideas! Best of luck to you! 👍
My Garmin striker 4 has been running the model demonstration mode. How can I adjust it to the normal working mode? I can't find a way to adjust, thank you!
Is it stuck in simulator mode? Check this out ruclips.net/video/jAp1PUeATZw/видео.html If this does not help a possible factory reset is in order. Is your transducer attached?
Hi Guy's..I am looking to buy a striker plus 4 and I would like to know if I can save route...in other word from point A to B with all is curves , island ect. Can I save it that way so I can come back to deck on the same route passing at the same places with all is curves etc..etc. Thank you
I'm a new user. Tried to set a shallow water alarm for 3ft. I could not understand the screen information or how to adjust the depth. Can you help please (Garmin manual also no use)
Hi. How do i see my trip log. I want to see how many miles/km i have travelled for the day i was out fishing. That way i can also work out my fuel usage since i dont have a sender unit.
Is there a easy to get power supply so i can sit in my easy chair to play ie:setup unit just a power cord is $25 Great videos Great easy to understand info
This one has worked out very well for me www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP1270-Rechargeable-Lead-Battery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/ref=psdc_404722011_t1_B07WMMQJ1Z And I put it in this ammo box with a little foam around it and I drilled a hole for the power cable to come out the back, easy to carry it to the shop to charge or take it into the house to practice with the simulator www.harborfreight.com/030-caliber-ammo-box-63135.html
I have a question for you or anybody. I just used myself striker 4 for the first time today. I noticed that the depth number at the top of the screen and the indicated depth on the right side of the screen don't match most the time. The numbers can differ 25 feet or more. (The big top number is always deeper than the right side depth indicator show). Then it once in a while seems to correct itself. Shouldn't these two numbers always match or at least be somewhat close? Thanks!
This one has worked out very well for me www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP1270-Rechargeable-Lead-Battery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/ref=psdc_404722011_t1_B07WMMQJ1Z And I put it in this ammo box with a little foam around it and I drilled a hole for the power cable to come out the back, easy to carry it to the shop to charge or take it into the house to practice with the simulator www.harborfreight.com/030-caliber-ammo-box-63135.html
Nice video sir.. for me im using a spit frequency... chirp200khz and chirp77khz the gain of chirp77khz is 88% then the chirp 200khz is auto.. it is okey sir? For you sir what is the best gain.. for spit frequency...from negros island Philippines..
Ok, in split frequency the gain should be set the same....also the best way to adjust gain is either leave it in AUTO, or start at about 50% and increase it until the screen starts to pick up alot of clutter....once the screen starts to show alot of clutter...back off a bit and that will be the best gain setting for those exact conditions at the time.
The best number to give the Coast Guard in an emergency is the GPS Position....if you go to waypoint map, then menu....go to overlay numbers, then change one of your overlays to show GPS Position....this is what you want. Also as a side note if I was a ways from land or other boats, a marine radio (which should have a emergency button) and a location emergency beacon are all good options...I would not rely on the fish finder 100%
Hey maybe you can help me out ? So I bought a garmin striker vivid 4 and installed it on my bass tracker boat but when I went out to test it I soon found out that it wasn’t reading the depth wright I knew I was in a 5ft spot when it was telling me I was in a 20 ft spot and it stays that way I know I’m in shallow water and it tells me I’m In deep water how can I fix that or what do I have to do ? I would also like know how to mess with the mph it doesn’t seem to work as well. I’ve looked through some of your videos but I can’t figure it out this is my first fish finder and know absolutely nothing about them lol hopefully you an tell me what’s up 🤙
-First thing I would do is complete a factory reset (In case a setting is off) -With MPH, that is a GPS calculated speed, it uses the units internal GPS to show your speed -As for the depth issues, is the actual depth reading number wrong or is it just the image on the fish finder showing deeper? How is the transducer mounted?
I believe it is reading the depth wrong it ranges from 20ft - 30ft it has never gone lower than 20ft and I mounted the transducer in the back on the transom next to the outboard like 2-3 inches up from the bottom of the boat
All fish finders should be able to pick up the thermocline when it is present, may just need to adjust the settings a bit for more sensitivity and gain.
Nothing I know of that's 110V since it's a 12V fish finder...but you can get a battery like I have (Nocqua) and use it where ever. Ver easy and simple. ruclips.net/video/Vir8gm-meQ4/видео.html
my striker 4 in traditional mode has a split screen and will not return to single screen even after I have done a factory reset . Any idea's on how to fix?
In traditional screen it should definitely not be that way...odd that a factory reset did not fix it. I would try another reset and if the issue still exists call Garmin
I actually see this question alot, which tells me Garmin should add this feature to the Striker 4....but unfortunately as of now, you can not adjust the volume.
You've gone to a lot of trouble to make these as informative and educational as possible. Well done and thank you.
Glad you like them, thank you
x2!
Thanks
X3! are you sponsored? lol should be if not
Nope, no sponsors
You’re a great teacher. Thanks for not wasting anyone’s time.
Glad you enjoyed...thank you
Thank you for your time on this! Back in the day I had a family expensive humminbird unit, down imaging, side imaging, the works. Short story, we had to sell everything and after 6 or 8 years we are trying to get back in it. The unit doesn't work anymore and we ended up buying a canoe, which that unit would have been huge on. We found this little unit, tho it it def isn't a high end unit, seems that it will do the job on a canoe.
These videos are labor intensive and I appreciate the time and effort you put into it
Funny thing is this unit does more than most people who own the high end units even understand and know how to use. Its all about learning to use what you have to it's fullest....heck the old school greats had flashers only and they crushed big bass.
Watching your videos is better than reading manual.
Glad you like them! Thank you
What a great tutorial. I just bought the Garman stryker four for my johnboat. This is my first fishing boat and I’m trying to set it up right. I will watch all your tutorials to learn how to use this product correctly. I’m subscribed too! Thank you for the time you took to do this.
Thank you and good luck.
Thank you for these videos. I'm new to the fishfinder devices. I went with garmin striker since to me it was a basic fishfinder. Your videos to me has showed me that even the striker is not too basic but helps to better understand all I can do with it. After I kinda out grow and understand this fishfinder I can move on to the fishfinders with bigger screens and features. Thanks again for the step by step tutorial.
Glad you like them!...never stop learning
These are great tools/videos. It would be very helpful for "old guys" (memory challenged) to have this in a printed guide format to keep handy when on the water. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.
Glad they have been helpful for you and others...thank you :)
The best information on the Garmin 4 on the internet! ALL your videos are so well done and provide such understandable information. Really appreciate everything you do to make us better at fishing and understanding this unit. 👍👍 I was just looking at the advanced transducer on the internet. 🙂 Thanks very much Paul! Best wishes to you! 🎣
Thanks a ton...glad you like these...next up I will be showing how to create custom screens
I just got my Garmin FF 4 😊 I'm so excited to get it set up for my week of fishing coming up. Thank you for making this so easy for someone who has never used or had a fish finder before.
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks
The best information on the Garmin 4 ! Great video. Very informative, specially for as beginners in that field...slowly and with grate patience - that's what the people need...thanks again....
Thank you, glad you are finding these videos useful....thats what motivates me to make more
I think these videos were a great watch before I went out on the lake.
Glad they were helpful :)
I have been looking for a goo quality yet affordable fish finder for my kayak for a while now and your videos have sold me on the Garmin. I'm watching all your striker videos while I wait for mine to come in.
You will love it, it's a great unit for the price
I recently bought a Garmin 4 CV and found your tutorials on RUclips and subscribed. These are the best and most detailed I have ever seen. Thanks for taking the time to research and share your knowledge with us. Thanks
Awesome, thank you! Good luck
Thank you for another great video!
The boat I bought had a small Lowrance elite 3x unit in it. A family member got me the striker vivid 4cv as a gift to update and upgrade the unit.
I've just installed it and haven't even powered it on yet. But watching these videos it looks like a big upgrade.
Should be a nice upgrade...awesome gift
Your video prompted me to buy the striker 4. I have had the unit a year now, but I decided to rewatch them as a refresher course on how to use its many functions. I honestly cannot remember watching a more professional and informative video on any subject. Garmin should retain you as their official product teacher.
I am glad these have been helpful for you...thank you
Can't thank you enough. I've watched a lot of your vids trying to decide on a fishfinder for my yak. Garmin 4cv Vivid is what I've bought. It's definitely better than any of the other 4 inch models on the market. It will probably be another month or so till I actually have it in use, but I have the patience of a saint, so says the mother in law. Lol. Thanks again man. Your presentation and teaching style are excellent.
Thanks a ton, I am sure you will love it once you get it out on the water...in the mean time...hook it up to a battery and run it in simulator mode and get it set up exactly how you want before you hit the water.
@@1Cast1Fish will do. Saw that in the video. Great idea cause I woulda wasted a whole fishing day otherewise! Lol.
Exactly 👍
Dude, these videos are great. Really accessible and well-organized. I'm subscribed.
Awesome, thank you!
I keep learning more with every video. Plus going over past ones. Will be much more prepared this season. Only got unit in late July, lots more to figure out. Thanks again.
More good stuff to come, so stay tuned
Thanks for making these videos. They are super helpful. I've had my Striker 4 for about a year and a half and I feel like I'm just barely learning how to actually use it.
Glad you like them!
Late to the game, but im here! Thanks for these tutorals man! Tons of help
Glad they are helpful...Thank You
Excellent material delivery. Very professionally executed.
Much appreciated! Thanks
Thanks for doing this series. I just picked up at striker 4 as my first fish finder. Looking forward to having a full understanding of it thanks to you.
Awesome, class #4 in the works now
Thank you for the videos my instruction manual in Australia didn't have any of this information.
Glad it helped...crazy the manual is so vague, I hear that alot
@@1Cast1Fish yeah mate your the number 1 google search for how to use the garmin lol. They should be paying you for helping the rest of us.. but don't worry if I want to know how to turn it on in 30 languages the manual has it sorted hahahaha..
Thanks Legend
You made my day 😀, glad these videos are helping so many all over the world.
I love your show very informative . Do you think leaving the transducer on my boat permanently in the water (Garmin Striker 4) will have marine growth ?
Most likely Yes over time grown will likely occur and need wiped off or cleaned.
@@1Cast1Fish Thanks for your prompt respond. ( good information )
Hello , just found your channel & love it . Thank You for your Garmin Videos, thinking about buying one, but only fish fresh water mostly shallow ponds & lakes, my question is do I really need one for these types of fishing areas? Thanks Again, also will be using a kayak, thanks again
Honestly a really small pond probably not...but if its big enough to where you can not cast to most of it from one area, then the FF may be of use. I like the models with Quickdraw Maps, so I can make my own maps of small bodies of water.
@@1Cast1Fish thank you. Your videos are very helpful & getting back to me with a answer to my question shows how awesome you are 👍
Thanks a ton...Did you decide on a model?
@@1Cast1Fish yes the Garmin Striker 4 Vivi
@@1Cast1Fish also goggled it , and found I need to be on the water
Your 1st and 2nd Basic Skills videos were very though. Thank you for being so informative and the assistance.
I have a followup question though. Where do I find the Boat Speed option and how do I get it to show on my Home Screen along with the water depth, water temperature device voltage, time ....etc.?
Awesome, thank you! All that info can be shown or hidden based on your selection for screen readouts.
Excellent job!!! Thank you very much, you've made another angler life easier 😁. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
My pleasure 😊
Great video and very instructive. I'm about to purchase a Garmin Vivid CV for my inflatable which I intend to mount on a Minn Kota adjustable transducer pole. The Vivid brings the complete package as far as I can see. Thanks again.
Should be a great addition to the inflatable...great choice to go with the Vivid.
You're awesome brother!!! Great explanation
Appreciate the support!
Been so busy ( my job is campgrounds on lake ) I haven't had time to fish. I'm going to try the simulation screen thumbs up
That has to be rough seeing the water when at work...I would just want to fish all day
Fantastic information and easy to understand thank you. just about to purchase one.
On the settings for distance, I didn't see any for feet rather than metric or nautical, I assume it can be set in feet?
This should help.... ruclips.net/video/2uxfRUN29tw/видео.html
This might be a dumb question but how is the transducer supposed to face? I have it placed on the side of my canoe but the end of the L shape is facing away from the boat. Not towards the front or back. Does that matter? Thank you.
It does have some effect, but in general for most situations it will not make much difference.
I'm looking forward to saving all of these.
Awesome...hope you enjoy
Great job my man, great job.....Thanks! Now if I can remember this I'm going to test my Vivid tomorrow.
Have fun! Let me know how you like it
Many thanks. Really useful. From Quintero, Chile.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much
I got one of these for Xmas and can't wait to install it. Thank you for all the videos on how to use this.
Glad I could help! Good luck
I don’t see much info on this question but I’m curious if we are able to put a sd card in this unit for loaded maps and different software ?
The Striker 4 and 4CV do not accept SD or Micro SD Cards.
New subscriber. Great info. Do you have a Tutorial for the striker 4CV..
Most of the info on the Base models will be applicable on the CV, but I am working on CV content that will be coming in the future
great videos, this is my first fish finder and there a lot to learn you do a great job explaining, i look forward watching the next ones.
Thanks for watching! Glad you find them helpful
Hello!
Great video! Every time I turn off my striker 4 vivid 4c for some reason the simulator turns off and have to go into the settings to turn it back on to get to the clearvue feature when turning unit back on. Is there anyway that the simulator would stay on whether you power the unit down or not thank you for your help.
No, the simulator has to always be selected again.
Thank you for class #2. Very good.
Welcome 😊
Paul
I have just purchased a Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 5X/7X. Do you have classes on this unit so that I can be ready to bay fish around Sarasota County bay areas? So far, the class on a smaller 4 Fish Finder unit have been so helpful for me at the point. Where can I order a unit to setup and better learn my unit from home?
Amazon has the Units, all I do is use a Nocqua 10Ah battery with my Striker 4's This allows me to use the units anywhere
Can I have a sonar gps split screen on my garmin striker4 unit?
Yes you can have both the Sonar and the GPS up at the same time using combo screens
Love all your tutorial videos. Not easy to find any that are as well done as yours. Any chance you would be able to do a full tutorial on the Lowrance HOOK Reveal 5 SplitShot with CHIRP, DownScan & US Inland charts?
Maybe one day I will try them out, but I have just found the Garmin to be so useful I have not looked to change. I don't get sponsored by any of these companies, so I buy the units myself so I can be honest about them. My next plans are for the Garmin Plus versions once I upgrade my current unit.
@@1Cast1Fish thank you for the reply. I will continue to watch your channel regardless. Lots of good information on different products that maybe one day I may choose to switch to. You're content is informative and enjoyable. Thank you again. Have a great day my friend.
Really appreciate it, have a good day as well and good luck on the water.
im using a striker 4 for ice fishing so in a stationary or at anchor type situation I'm just learning the features and the demo mode shows images of a moving vessel. is there a stationary demo mode? if not there should be.
I do not belive so....sorry
The Amazon link for the kayak mount calls it suitable for the Echo. I assume it will work for the striker 4?
Yes it does, if you cross reference the part # from amazon with the RAM website, they should match.
@@1Cast1Fish got it. Thanks again
just bought the vivid4 cv and can't really wait to use it! a quick question, as far as i understand on this unit is not possible to perform any software update is that correct? thank you so much for the tons if incredibly useful info on this device!
That is correct, there is no way of updating these units
@@1Cast1Fish thank you so much for the confirmation!
Paul, thanks for another superb video.
Very welcome...thank you
Love these videos thank you! Question, is it possible to use the Stryker to measure waypoints when not in the water? A lake I fish has really low water this year and I would like to mark some of the areas that are now on dry land for when it fills next year. Do I need the transducer plugged in still?
Nope...just plug it up to a power source and walk out there...and mark waypoint. I actually have a few "dry land" waypoints saved.
I have a vmaxslr125 deep cycle battery that I run my trolling motor on, do you think I can run my fish finder on it with the trolling motor as well with no problems or should I get a separate battery for the fish finder
It would be just fine on the battery you have...it does not draw much power at all
@@1Cast1Fish thanks a lot
Hi again . Sorry for another question, in the alarm setting. What do you have your device voltage set to. You mentioned this is important. Thanks Again
Sorry I see where you stated 12 , thank you
No problem, any questions feel free to ask, I try to reply to everyone
@@1Cast1Fish like I said , your the best. I can’t get enough of all your helpful videos 👍
:)
i have a larger boat and a pedal kayak. the Lager boat is rigged for a Garmin 540s but the screen is dark and unreadable. wanted to get a strike 4 for my kayak and use for both but the 540s has a 19 pin cable. any suggestions.
I don't think the Striker will work with a 19pin cable....not even sure they have a adaptor for that.
You can buy a extra transducer and mount it to the boat...then just move the main unit around possibly.
I have enjoyed these videos even though I gave to watch them 10 times. You present a lot of info. I tried my simulator and it worked but now I can't get it to shut off. Does it have to be in the water to change?
You should be able to just go to the menu and for simulation select off. If not if you turn the fish finder off and restart it will not be in sim mode
Im alway watching to your videos..
Awesome, thank you very much...glad you enjoy them
Any strategies you use to extend the life of the Nocqua battery with the Striker on a kayak? I’m out on my kayak for as long as 8-10 hours. I’ve contemplated carrying an extra battery. I continue to return to your channel to brush up on my Striker skill use. So much appreciated.
I use the 10Ah battery for days without issue...I have done 2 day float trips and let it run 8-10 hours a day....and still had juice left. The 10 lasts a long time.
@@1Cast1Fish How!? My battery died on me after 5hrs at 12AH. Do you constantly turn your Garmin off when your not using it?
What kind of battery? Definitely should be lasting much longer. Battery could be bad.
I will be mounting my gt20 transducer in the hull of my kayak. Do you think I need to make any depth adjustment in that menu to obtain accurate readings?
No, unless your hull is many feet below the water line you should be good
Great video! If you're vertically jigging deep, 40 feet or more, is it safe to say you're using 200 khz and ultrascroll or can you get away with 77 khz and still see your jig or spoon? Thanks.
I prefer the wider beam for jigging, I use the faster scrolls, but a big help is manually adjusting your gain/sensitivity up until you can see your jig. Sometimes the factory setting is not strong enough to pick up the small jig, but a bit of adjustment up and no issues.
@@1Cast1Fish Thanks for the reply. This is a great help. The best of both worlds is if you can use the wider 45 degree beam and still track the spoon or jig.
In general you want a wider beam anytime jigging...it's easy for a spoon at 40+ ft to drift outside of the narrow cone
@@1Cast1Fish I agree, but I see some videos of vertically jigging for lakers at 70 feet or more with the 200 khz, 15 degree angle. Still I'll take the 77khz, 45 degree cone anytime, and it seems to pick up the same lure with the same clarity as the 200 khz.
@@browntrout611 so just for reference... @ 40ft the 77kHz cone will cover a diameter of about 32ft or just over 15ft in all directions around the transducer. The 200kHz @ 40ft only covers about 10ft of diameter, or about 5ft in all directions from the transducer...now try and keep your jig within 5ft on a windy day or in current. Now lets say we are in 80ft of water...now the 77kHz covers a diameter of 62ft and the 200kHz now covers a diameter of about 20ft... so a bit more room for drift. Just some things to keep in mind with regard to what beam you choose....hope this clears it up a bit
is it possible to make the depth reading larger it is much smallerthan any other fish finder that i have.thanks
Unfortunately, there is not
Just a quick question, I’ve heard that it’s possible to have the flasher screen on top and the traditional screen on the bottom, showing both at the same time. Which transducer will I need in order to do that?
Nope...one of my complaints in class #3. The only choices are GPS & Flasher or Traditional Sonar or Split Frequency
The more I learn about the Garmin Striker 4, the more I appreciate what one gets for the price.
Definitely more features than I even use
you are very good. i would like to know how to set the time of day on the striker4 please Thank you
Date and time are set automatically by the GPS Clock (Internal)
Sub'd! Do you plan to plan to do any videos about transducers and transducer selection on the striker 4? I keep struggling with what to select. For example I have a GT8HW-IF ice fishing transducer and the owners manual says to select the dual frequency 200/50 option instead of the GT8HW-IF itself which makes no sense.
I am not really an expert on the ice fishing transducer, but that freq selection may make sense for the vast majority of ice fishing needs since you are stationary and the beam angles. I would try them both and see which one performs best for your needs
You are a absolute legend man
LOL, I wouldn't go that far :) Thank you
I have a striker 4 and it doesn’t read the correct depth. For example I’d fish an area I know is around 150-200ft but it would read 800ft. Is there a way to calibrate? Or is it just a faulty unit?
You can calibrate the depth, but it really more for a few feet type of difference based on things like keel depth and offsets. No way should you have that big of difference. Have you double checked your pins and connections? Factory reset?
@@1Cast1Fish what should I look out for when I check the pins ? I have tried factory reset it didn’t fix the issue
Just make sure they are not bent, broken, or missing. If everything looks good I would call Garmin as the unit may be defective.
i am hard time to figured out why when i used traditional sonar or flasher when my jigging getting deeper disappeared before couple feet from the bottom-line either ice ducers/boat ducers ? "garmin striker vivid 4cv "
Try to turn up the sensitivity a bit and see if that helps any...also could be that depending on depth and any current the jig is drifting outside the transducer cone.
@@1Cast1Fish where can I find that sensitivity?
On the Striker its called gain....check this out and it should help shine some light on things to try.
Look for the section on Gain.
ruclips.net/video/ZG-B2Y_s8Z8/видео.html
Great video. Very informative
Glad you liked it
Had mine in simulator mode like you said. Will it still keep all my settings when I turn simulator off when turning off. Do I need my tranducer plugged in to program cv?
Your settings can be saved from simulator mode, and no transducer is needed.
Is the transducer for cv model dual beam?
Yes
My brother installed a Garmin Striker 4 fish finder on my pontoon. The transducer is mounted on a bracket on the back of one of the pontoon logs. I understand the concept of the sonar shooting down a cone and how fish are be represented as arcs on the Garmin screen. But if I understand correctly, once you see the full arc it would mean the fish has already moved out of the sonar cone beams. If that is correct, then how do I know how far away the fish are by the time their arcs appear on the screen. I guess I'm just not sure where to fish in relation to what I'm seeing on the screen. If the fish have already moved all the way through the beams then it doesn't seem I should fish directly down from the transducer. But how far out from the trasducer would be best? Or am I just making this too hard?
In general you are correct, once you see the full arch, the fish is somewhere outside the cone. As far as how far, it has a lot of variables such as boat speed and direction and fish speed and direction...sonar scroll speed also plays a big part as well.. In general if you are stationary or slowly moving along I like to say that with a mid sonar scroll speed, as long as the arch is not past 1/2 way on the screen it might be within casting distance....this is not scientific or exact, just my mind set.
Hey, how I could adjust the time on the striker plus 4? It is on wrong time and date ( oct 2015), thanks!
The time and date auto update when the fish finder is on and has GPS signal. You can adjust time zones and such by going to settings, units, and scroll down to select time zone, time format, ect
I have just got the striker plus 4 but when I want to adjust the keel depth, there's not option. Just temp offset and transducer type. Ant reason why this is? System update maybe?
Thats a bit odd as it should be a standard adjustment on all models. There is no way to update the software on the Striker 4 series either. I assume the transducer is attached?
@@1Cast1Fish yeah all attatched. It doesn't bother be as my boat has a shallow Hull but just wondered if it was an issue anyone else had?
You can always try a factory reset and see if that helps...but it should be in there hidden somewhere.
The real use is for large vessels with deep hulls and mounted transducers...on most fishing boats it should not be off by more than 6" to a foot.
@@1Cast1Fish so after looking at the functions whilst in simulator mode, I've found the keel adjust.
Awesome to hear
Is there a way to set up a hybrid measurement unit? I'm an 80s Canadian kid so I'd prefer distances in meters or kilometers and depths in feet.
Not that I know of, you have to select one unit of measure for everything.
@@1Cast1Fish ok, thanks for the reply. Great tutorials!
I would really appreciate it 🤙
Thank You for watching :)
I rent boats when I go on fishing trips. Does the transducer need to be mounted to the boat? Or can I simply hang it over the side?
I have my entire unit mounted to a 1foot piece of 2x4. I used a 1 foot piece of 3/4” PVC pipe mounted to the side of the board, with the transducer mounted to the bottom of pipe. I use a C clamp to hold it on the side of my kayak, or can move it to a small rowboat I have in minutes. Works great! Hope this makes sense.
Perfect for a easy to use package for different rental boats
@@1Cast1Fish so, it'll work without being mounted to the boat? I can just lower it over the side?
Yes over the side will work, but it must be mounted on a arm to hold it steady and flat
Tom, I got my mounting idea off of a RUclips video about making a DIY mount for Kayaks. I wish I could remember the exact one, but scan some of them and you’ll see some great ideas! Best of luck to you! 👍
I don't have that option under my vessel, just transducer type(I'm using the dual beam if ice transducer). How do I get this option?
The ice transducer is different
My Garmin striker 4 has been running the model demonstration mode. How can I adjust it to the normal working mode? I can't find a way to adjust, thank you!
Is it stuck in simulator mode?
Check this out ruclips.net/video/jAp1PUeATZw/видео.html
If this does not help a possible factory reset is in order.
Is your transducer attached?
@@1Cast1Fish Your reply is very useful and has given me great help. Thank you!
Hi Guy's..I am looking to buy a striker plus 4 and I would like to know if I can save route...in other word from point A to B with all is curves , island ect. Can I save it that way so I can come back to deck on the same route passing at the same places with all is curves etc..etc. Thank you
Yes you can
I'm a new user. Tried to set a shallow water alarm for 3ft. I could not understand the screen information or how to adjust the depth. Can you help please (Garmin manual also no use)
When on the shallow water alarm menu option, you use the arrow up or down to adjust the numbers to your desired depth alarm setting.
Hi. How do i see my trip log. I want to see how many miles/km i have travelled for the day i was out fishing. That way i can also work out my fuel usage since i dont have a sender unit.
Got that coming up in the next class actually...working on it now
How do you set yours for video game fishing and how do I change sensitivity
Check out class #5
This information may be coming up but how do I see my kayak speed for trolling purposes? Thank you.
The GPS speed is in the layout on the sonar screen...normally upper left. if its not there, hit the menu and adjust your layouts/readouts
Is there a easy to get power supply so i can sit in my easy chair to play ie:setup unit
just a power cord is $25
Great videos Great easy to understand info
Just hook it up to a battery and you can play on the fish finder in sim mode all day long
This one has worked out very well for me
www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP1270-Rechargeable-Lead-Battery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/ref=psdc_404722011_t1_B07WMMQJ1Z
And I put it in this ammo box with a little foam around it and I drilled a hole for the power cable to come out the back, easy to carry it to the shop to charge or take it into the house to practice with the simulator
www.harborfreight.com/030-caliber-ammo-box-63135.html
I have a question for you or anybody. I just used myself striker 4 for the first time today. I noticed that the depth number at the top of the screen and the indicated depth on the right side of the screen don't match most the time. The numbers can differ 25 feet or more. (The big top number is always deeper than the right side depth indicator show). Then it once in a while seems to correct itself. Shouldn't these two numbers always match or at least be somewhat close? Thanks!
The far right of the screen is a depth scale, it is not actual depth. Make sure in the settings, the depth scale is set to AUTO.
Does this unit display water temperature?
Yes it will
Where do you have your Route Start set? Boat or Waypoint? txs.
Depends, but most of the time you might use boat, since you want to start the route from the current boat position.
Just one question what type of batteries we need to run Garmin striker thanks
Any 12V battery will work
@@1Cast1Fish thanks a lot sir
No problem
I prefer the Nocqua batteries
This one has worked out very well for me
www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP1270-Rechargeable-Lead-Battery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/ref=psdc_404722011_t1_B07WMMQJ1Z
And I put it in this ammo box with a little foam around it and I drilled a hole for the power cable to come out the back, easy to carry it to the shop to charge or take it into the house to practice with the simulator
www.harborfreight.com/030-caliber-ammo-box-63135.html
Nice video sir.. for me im using a spit frequency... chirp200khz and chirp77khz the gain of chirp77khz is 88% then the chirp 200khz is auto.. it is okey sir?
For you sir what is the best gain.. for spit frequency...from negros island Philippines..
Ok, in split frequency the gain should be set the same....also the best way to adjust gain is either leave it in AUTO, or start at about 50% and increase it until the screen starts to pick up alot of clutter....once the screen starts to show alot of clutter...back off a bit and that will be the best gain setting for those exact conditions at the time.
If far instances I have to give my location to the coastguard while am at sea. How do I give a effective location from my GPS?
The best number to give the Coast Guard in an emergency is the GPS Position....if you go to waypoint map, then menu....go to overlay numbers, then change one of your overlays to show GPS Position....this is what you want. Also as a side note if I was a ways from land or other boats, a marine radio (which should have a emergency button) and a location emergency beacon are all good options...I would not rely on the fish finder 100%
Hey maybe you can help me out ? So I bought a garmin striker vivid 4 and installed it on my bass tracker boat but when I went out to test it I soon found out that it wasn’t reading the depth wright I knew I was in a 5ft spot when it was telling me I was in a 20 ft spot and it stays that way I know I’m in shallow water and it tells me I’m In deep water how can I fix that or what do I have to do ? I would also like know how to mess with the mph it doesn’t seem to work as well. I’ve looked through some of your videos but I can’t figure it out this is my first fish finder and know absolutely nothing about them lol hopefully you an tell me what’s up 🤙
-First thing I would do is complete a factory reset (In case a setting is off)
-With MPH, that is a GPS calculated speed, it uses the units internal GPS to show your speed
-As for the depth issues, is the actual depth reading number wrong or is it just the image on the fish finder showing deeper? How is the transducer mounted?
I believe it is reading the depth wrong it ranges from 20ft - 30ft it has never gone lower than 20ft and I mounted the transducer in the back on the transom next to the outboard like 2-3 inches up from the bottom of the boat
@@bryantejeda9513 Is your depth range set to auto or is it in manual?
It says auto
And how would I do a factory reset ?
Can the garmin striker vivid 4cv see the thermocline?
All fish finders should be able to pick up the thermocline when it is present, may just need to adjust the settings a bit for more sensitivity and gain.
Great video - thanks definitely a great help
Glad it helped...thanks
Thanks buddy for the great video and information
You bet...thanks a ton
Is there an off boat, off water, power source (110V) for the Striker 4?
Nothing I know of that's 110V since it's a 12V fish finder...but you can get a battery like I have (Nocqua) and use it where ever. Ver easy and simple. ruclips.net/video/Vir8gm-meQ4/видео.html
Does the home screen have a actual picture of fish when you are marking fish
You can turn on the Fish ID Icons when using the traditional sonar
my striker 4 in traditional mode has a split screen and will not return to single screen even after I have done a factory reset . Any idea's on how to fix?
In traditional screen it should definitely not be that way...odd that a factory reset did not fix it. I would try another reset and if the issue still exists call Garmin
Can you make a video about the 4cv striker
Will do buddy
@@1Cast1Fish thanks
@@1Cast1Fish iam new to fish finders
Almost everything in the Striker 4 videos is the same as on the CV....so its a good starting point to begin learning.
@@1Cast1Fish thanks
Has been a great to a kayaker
Glad you enjoy...thank you
Good job
Thanks
Can I turn up the volume on my garment for deeper alarm
I actually see this question alot, which tells me Garmin should add this feature to the Striker 4....but unfortunately as of now, you can not adjust the volume.
These are perfect with my new Garmin
Perfect timing then...hope you enjoy your fish finder