Sonar for Dummies! Fish Finder Explained for BEGINNERS! FIRST 6 LESSONS TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE.

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  • Опубликовано: 29 июл 2020
  • Fish Finder Screenshots Explained for Dummies is a series in my Sonar Screenshots Explained collection helping those new to using sonar. I will slowly increase the amount of information on each screenshot moving forward. How to read a fish finder. How to use sonar. What am I seeing on my fish finder. Understanding sonar
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  • @mikemitchell7505
    @mikemitchell7505 2 года назад +325

    In 47 minutes you taught me more than I’ve learned in all my years combined. Unless your an expert on sonar do yourself a favor and invest your time in this series! It just might be the very best time investment you can make! It’s rare to find someone who will share their life long learning with you. Thank you! My day at the lake will be much different now!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +18

      Thanks Mike!!! I really appreciate that!! 👍😁😁

    • @nihprodne
      @nihprodne 2 года назад +1

      +1

    • @rcajun8902
      @rcajun8902 2 года назад +2

      Agreed!!! Absolutely Awesome videos!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      @@rcajun8902 thanks brother!

    • @joec1212
      @joec1212 Год назад +1

      @@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I have a Garmin, and a simrad. Both are not working on depth finder. They both just up and quit. Both are hull mount transducers. Any idea what may be causing it?

  • @user-fd9vc3dd1e
    @user-fd9vc3dd1e 9 месяцев назад +48

    In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ruclips.net/user/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.

  • @fedeharald9512
    @fedeharald9512 9 дней назад +1

    Not a Dummie anymore! Thank you.

  • @vicdelange507
    @vicdelange507 2 года назад +12

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

  • @paulchristian2515
    @paulchristian2515 2 года назад +4

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

  • @jimlatorra2693
    @jimlatorra2693 3 года назад +8

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

  • @MrEwisenbaker
    @MrEwisenbaker 10 месяцев назад +2

    Most
    Comprehensive video on using a “fish/sonar finder” I’ve ever seen!!! Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to do this video! Incredible!!!

  • @tkaykeshaw7746
    @tkaykeshaw7746 9 дней назад

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

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  9 дней назад +1

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

  • @tiredofit1429
    @tiredofit1429 3 года назад +9

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

  • @RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole
    @RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole 3 года назад +13

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

  • @navxnavomodele3161
    @navxnavomodele3161 3 года назад +1

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

  • @douglasgroom6317
    @douglasgroom6317 2 года назад +2

    this is by FAR FAR FAR the best explanation of sonar i have ever seen. Mike you are a rock star and i THANK YOU for taking the time to do this. Happy fishing brother. Doug Groom

  • @joeestradajr5139
    @joeestradajr5139 3 года назад +8

    Great video series for a "dummy" like me. I'm buying my first boat and was curious on how to use the electronics. This series made it easy to understand, and know what I'm looking at. Thanks for doing this!

  • @SecondChanceOutdoors
    @SecondChanceOutdoors 2 года назад +5

    Incredible content and knowledge thank you!! I've watched almost all of your videos since the beginning of this year's striper season and I can tell you 100% your the reason I caught my first!! Thank you!

  • @gcurreen
    @gcurreen Год назад +2

    Hello from New Zealand. I'm very much an amateur fisherman who has bought a good quality Garmin and Have no idea how to read it properly. Absolutely love your tutorials. You've taught me so much. I can't wait to get back onto the water to put all my newly acquired knowledge into practice. Thank You. 😊

  • @David-fv7zg
    @David-fv7zg 11 дней назад

    I cant tell you how helpful this was. There is nothing out there of this quality, I feel like I can catch anything out there now. Thank you so much!

  • @thefloridaredneck
    @thefloridaredneck 3 года назад +26

    Damn. I went into this video with zero idea on what I was looking at and now I feel like I have a good idea. Thank you so much.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  3 года назад

      That’s awesome brother. Thanks!

    • @keith58ism
      @keith58ism 3 года назад +1

      I’m in the same boat love your comment.

    • @hassanhammoud2243
      @hassanhammoud2243 2 года назад

      You and I the same. Definitely learned a lot and now being on the water looking at my fish finder and what it shows I will be able to analyze exactly what I need to be doing in order to be more successful on the water.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +1

      Thank you brother!!! I love hearing that!

  • @niklas7215
    @niklas7215 3 года назад +5

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

  • @SethDunbar123
    @SethDunbar123 Год назад +2

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

  • @acjmathis
    @acjmathis Год назад

    Without the best fish finder videos out there. Got my eye on one and your videos have taught me a lot! Thank you. Andy

  • @TonyGingrich
    @TonyGingrich 3 года назад +19

    Thank you for this series, especially joined together as one video! I recently bought my first sonar ever: a cheaper Garmin with CHIRP. But I wasn't naive, and already knew I had a lot to learn--which is why I went the low-frills route. My first time out yesterday, I did learn a lot, but also walked away with many new questions. This series has so far proven VERY helpful. Thanks again!

  • @jim7smith
    @jim7smith Год назад +14

    Certainly appreciate your teaching and kudos to you for two other things which are important to me. You do not feel the need to obscure your graphics with a pip of yourself, and you do not feel the need to make the narration difficult to hear by overlaying any kind of music. Just the information, clear and concise. This got you a like and a sub, I will be back to watch more often until I absorb this great information.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      Thanks brother!! I really appreciate that!! 👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @joeralston8252
      @joeralston8252 Год назад

      Agreed. He Mike gets to the point, and doesn’t belabor it. This past weekend I was looking for a simple explanation for engine trouble codes, found a video (different guy) and filtered through a 45 minute video with a dozen tedious stories, and anecdotes. Not sure that particular vlogger got out much, and I don’t mean fishing.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      Thanks Joe!! I appreciate it brother!!🙏🙏🙏😁

  • @bobseward7651
    @bobseward7651 2 года назад +1

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

  • @pedromelendez4233
    @pedromelendez4233 2 года назад

    Mike, thanks for putting this together. Really helpful. Watched in my tv but opened my laptop just to type my comment, cause these take time and I wanted to show my appreciation!

  • @georgepretnick4460
    @georgepretnick4460 3 года назад +6

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

  • @thelm0014
    @thelm0014 3 года назад +21

    Helped a lot

  • @nicholasdunn6158
    @nicholasdunn6158 3 года назад

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

  • @donalddefeojr776
    @donalddefeojr776 3 года назад +2

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

  • @markryan7048
    @markryan7048 3 года назад +3

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

  • @markdalton3834
    @markdalton3834 3 года назад +8

    Awesome tutorials. No stone unturned. I appreciate the comprehensive presentations and the way you tie it all together.

  • @jwestfishing3229
    @jwestfishing3229 3 года назад

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

  • @jeffschmit5783
    @jeffschmit5783 2 года назад

    That live video of the screen is awesome to see the fish following the jig.

  • @daviddaigrepont9485
    @daviddaigrepont9485 3 года назад +3

    Thanks so much! This is just what I needed!!!! Can't wait to get out on the water with my fish finder!

  • @rickbrown8865
    @rickbrown8865 3 года назад +4

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

  • @popsmorris5887
    @popsmorris5887 2 года назад

    Why should I get mad? I was a dummy until I watched this. Getting ready to get my first finder and this video was invaluable. Thanks for posting!

  • @glennchristmas7188
    @glennchristmas7188 18 дней назад

    WOW! What a great video. Very well Done. I will refer back to this video many times to refresh. I am pretty sure I will get something new or be refreshed each time. Thanks for doing this.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  18 дней назад

      Thanks Glenn!!! I really appreciate your kind words!
      Please help spread the word 😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁

  • @waltertx.6020
    @waltertx.6020 3 года назад +6

    I know I've commented several times already. That was an awesome review and learning experience 👍 Thanks so much Mike!

  • @darrinhaight3514
    @darrinhaight3514 3 года назад +3

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

  • @wendellsherman1780
    @wendellsherman1780 Год назад

    Mike, thanks for curing my sonar illiteracy! Terrific job man.

  • @johnwhite2174
    @johnwhite2174 3 года назад +1

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

  • @stuartdavies78
    @stuartdavies78 2 года назад +16

    Thank you Mike for having the good sense to post these, and giving us newbies, all your time and effort, in putting these together. Bless you.
    Stay safe yourself!

  • @andrewbazeley6057
    @andrewbazeley6057 2 года назад +36

    Hey, thanks for taking the time to make these great videos. I’ve been using sonar for 30 years and after watching this I realise I didn’t have much of a clue, I feel so much better informed and will be practicing my new learned techniques. Thanks again. Liked and subscribed.

    • @andrewbazeley6057
      @andrewbazeley6057 2 года назад +2

      Having said that, I’ve had a chance to use my chirp sonar and only been able to see the lead jigging one one occasion. It certainly helped me to target the fish that time but I’m left wondering if the ability to detect the lead and fish is dependent on depth of water or maybe salinity/algal blooms?

    • @poubs_entertainment
      @poubs_entertainment Год назад

      @@andrewbazeley6057 that live scope panoptix or active target you need for that

    • @stevengill7285
      @stevengill7285 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @bjornsvalling1066
    @bjornsvalling1066 3 года назад +2

    Best fishfinder tutorial I have seen on the net! Thanks, Mike.

  • @spearageddon3279
    @spearageddon3279 3 года назад

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

  • @mikec9241
    @mikec9241 3 года назад +10

    Thank you Mike. This series is phenomenal! I/we really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and perspective. Your attention to detail is top notch..you answered every question I had on each still shot. ..have spent countless hours searching for someone who can thoroughly explain exactly what is happening. Again, Thank you!

  • @shawnrichards2265
    @shawnrichards2265 3 года назад +4

    I had so many questions about what I was looking at on the fish finder and how to utilize the data. Your videos have increased my knowledge immensely. Looking forward to putting this to practice this year. Thanks!

  • @keithdetter8776
    @keithdetter8776 2 года назад

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

  • @christopherball9227
    @christopherball9227 2 года назад

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

  • @FishinwithSquirrel
    @FishinwithSquirrel 3 года назад +3

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

  • @yngwieday2775
    @yngwieday2775 Год назад +6

    Good job on explaining everything from 2D to sidescane. Also appreciate the live videos that show the screen in real time especially when catching fish. You’re gonna teach a lot of people how to interpret their sonar units including me. I’ve been using sonar for years and have watched several how to/sonar schooling videos on here and so far have learned the most from your videos. Keep it up buddy. You’re doing good things.

  • @timothymason8779
    @timothymason8779 5 месяцев назад +1

    😊 Thank you for your valuable time and information 🙏 I love your arrows instead of Dots. 20/20 vision is hard

  • @alexnovak6408
    @alexnovak6408 3 года назад +1

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

  • @jeffrichardson8466
    @jeffrichardson8466 3 года назад +9

    Great series. I have been fishing for 20 years and used my electronics to get depths, temp, and maybe look for structure. Now I can use my electronics more effectively and hopefully increase my catches.

  • @jaysedgwick9033
    @jaysedgwick9033 3 года назад +3

    This video was awesome. Much appreciated. I watched all the ads so trying to do my bit to give back.
    From down under 🇦🇺

  • @RCPRODUCTIONS1480
    @RCPRODUCTIONS1480 2 года назад +1

    Hopefully this video stays up to help generations of fisherman.

  • @jimvona8132
    @jimvona8132 3 года назад

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

  • @markporebsky4768
    @markporebsky4768 3 года назад +4

    Thank you very much I watched about 50 videos on fish finder and was still dummy until I found your channel now i know what iam looking at . Thank you 🙏

  • @SteveRuppert
    @SteveRuppert 3 года назад +3

    Thank you! This really helped me.

  • @robertlinva9503
    @robertlinva9503 Год назад +1

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

  • @Gator_Bait_Motorsports
    @Gator_Bait_Motorsports 2 года назад +1

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

  • @garymeierhenry3223
    @garymeierhenry3223 3 года назад +6

    Nice! Watching them again and I head something in the first one I didnt remember hearing. About more arches you might see when in deeper water with the cone being wider with depth.

  • @tankty6977
    @tankty6977 3 года назад +6

    The live video is amazing. I will looking a lot closer at mine. When out in the ocean I can see our bottom rigs going down. Looks like a long line on the screen. Great video!!,

  • @TLJx2REPTILEPARTIES
    @TLJx2REPTILEPARTIES 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video. Everyone wants to show you how to set up your system but no one wants to explain the screen. I can read instructions. Great video, I now feel that at least I know what I can look for on my screen. I haven’t turned it on in 2 years

  • @Johnny19668
    @Johnny19668 3 года назад +2

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

  • @mikefischer3359
    @mikefischer3359 9 месяцев назад +5

    Wow. I am only half through this full video and feel a strong desire to tell you how much I appreciate that you have linked this series together and the quality of your selfless content. I have watched so many videos trying to understand my finder and you have simplified this for me. Seriously! Thank you!

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Mike!!! I really appreciate that brother!! I’m really happy that you found it useful!! If you look at my newish uploads you will see another version of this with 5 more episodes added. Let me know what you think of it if 🙏🙏you have time to check it out. Thanks!!

  • @irvingcaldwell4352
    @irvingcaldwell4352 3 года назад +16

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

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  3 года назад +1

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

    • @bigtezful
      @bigtezful 3 года назад

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

    • @Frireballz
      @Frireballz 3 года назад

      Completely agree

  • @winndixie6361
    @winndixie6361 3 года назад

    Absolutely the most educational demo on the entire internet on how to read sonar feed..thank you so much..you took your time and you explained every detail beautiful.. excellent job!!

  • @TwoFishermenfromisrael
    @TwoFishermenfromisrael 2 года назад +1

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

  • @mfalleur233
    @mfalleur233 3 года назад +7

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

  • @iPsychlops
    @iPsychlops 3 года назад +7

    Really love the compilation! I have never used a fish finder before, and this has so much useful information. Shared with my partner, she'll love it too!

  • @albyskayakstuffaustralia3215
    @albyskayakstuffaustralia3215 Год назад

    Thank you from Australia for this simple explanation for me one of the ‘dummies’ just starting out. Such a good series of video’s and learnt so much.

  • @bassmaster3nj
    @bassmaster3nj 11 месяцев назад

    Mike, your videos are by far the best I have seen. Thank you very much!

  • @byronheath5979
    @byronheath5979 3 года назад +3

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

  • @secondaccount6716
    @secondaccount6716 3 года назад +4

    hey Mike i would love to see how to differentiate between a sandy and a weed bottom. i fish for squid offshore perth australia and at the edge of the weedbeds get whiting and flathead. thanks in advance

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  3 года назад

      I’ll see what I can do, but that’s actually an easy one. If the bottom appears rough at all it’s usually weeds.

  • @returnofsid
    @returnofsid Год назад

    I'm at camp, watching this, with my boat parked next to the trailer. The very first thing I learned was, if you're getting half arches, the transducer needs adjusted. I've never got full arcs. Pause the video. Walk over and check. Sure enough, my transducer isn't level! The learning just kept coming after that! You make everything so easy to understand! I know how the cone works, but the flashlight analogy... the light 💡 popped on!

  • @druzyquartz2189
    @druzyquartz2189 Год назад +1

    As of today June 19, 2022. I will officially be the 1,242,872 dummy to watch this video. This was a great video for people like me wanting to get properly educated on a $500 piece of equipment from which I have no idea how to use it.. good job Mike. Look forward to more videos.

  • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
    @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +7

    TECHNICALLY you see an arch for several reasons with ping deflection and cone angle heavily coming into play. I wanted to avoid ALL of that technical jargon in this SIMPLE video. The basic point I’m making is this: when the fish passes thru the “PINGS” you see an arch, when the fish stays UNDER the “PINGS” you see a worm.

    • @Marcus-uu6jr
      @Marcus-uu6jr Год назад

      If the arcs are the fishes airbladder, the sonar must be smart as hell ;) as far as i know, trees dont have airbladders, but we can still see them on the sonar. Jokes aside, great video.

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      😁😁👍

  • @chexlemeneux4907
    @chexlemeneux4907 2 года назад +4

    Amazing video! Incredibly informative. Thank you!
    As a novice with sonar, I'm running a Hummingbird Helix 5 off my kayak. I fish in a bay complex on the Texas Gulf Coast with a max water depth of about 6 feet but most of the areas I work are 3 give or take. Do you have any setting recommendations that may help me out like what frequency would be best in that depth? Thanks in advance!

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 Год назад

      I'm a yakker too. It's been a year since your comment. How do you feel about the Helix 5 after a year of ownership? I'm looking to get a 4-5 inch unit and looking for input.

    • @chexlemeneux4907
      @chexlemeneux4907 Год назад +1

      @joshuagibson2520 Personally, I like it. I don't use many of the features since I am barely in more than 5 foot of water but locating fish as well as structure is very easy.

    • @joshuagibson2520
      @joshuagibson2520 Год назад

      @@chexlemeneux4907 thanks for replying. Much appreciated.

    • @chexlemeneux4907
      @chexlemeneux4907 Год назад

      @@joshuagibson2520 No worries!

  • @smokin_sam
    @smokin_sam 3 года назад +2

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

    • @timhintzsche
      @timhintzsche 2 года назад

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

  • @michaelcountssr.8445
    @michaelcountssr.8445 3 года назад +2

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

  • @andrewwatson754
    @andrewwatson754 2 года назад +4

    2 screen shots in and I've learned more than I ever knew. Thanks for making these. I fish from a kayak got it new in '17 with a RayMarine Dragonfly 5 pro and want to upgrade to larger screen and side scan. Also use GPS Motorguide Xi3 and want something compatible with motor. I've promised my wallet not to get one until I learn how to use what I have for something other than depth and temperature. Any suggestions on units to look at and how to learn more about what unit I'm using now? Also how do I upgrade charts haven't use feature much?

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +2

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

    • @williamgwynn6624
      @williamgwynn6624 2 года назад

      Outstanding video

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад

      Thanks William! I appreciate that brother!

  • @vancecamper2099
    @vancecamper2099 3 года назад +35

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

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  3 года назад +14

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

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  3 года назад +2

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

    • @thelm0014
      @thelm0014 3 года назад +4

      Love my Lowrance Elite-9 and 7 sdi

    • @ashleywynn4923
      @ashleywynn4923 3 года назад +2

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

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  3 года назад +7

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

  • @StephenHayles
    @StephenHayles Год назад

    Thanks a lot you have turned the light bulb on in my brain about how to use my fish finder as I am an older newbie . Keep em coming .

    • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
      @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  Год назад

      Thanks brother!! I’m glad you like it!! There is a newer video with all 11 lessons on my channel 👍👍. You might like it!!

  • @brandtjustsayin
    @brandtjustsayin Год назад

    Best 47 minutes invested in fish finder education ever! Thanks!

  • @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS
    @MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS  2 года назад +18

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

  • @adammera4129
    @adammera4129 Год назад

    Thanks Mike. I am from Papua New Guinea. We hardly use nor own Fish Finders. Been thinking of investing in one. Your lessons are invaluable.

  • @mikek860
    @mikek860 3 года назад +2

    GREAT video. I’ve been a serious fisherman for 36 years now and have been using sonar for the last 25 years. In spite of that, this video taught me a ton and I will put it to use tomorrow!

  • @ronaldwood6324
    @ronaldwood6324 3 года назад

    Where have you been ?? I'm an old school 72 year old who has never understood these sonars. Love what you showed ,I give you a thumbs up on all 6 and will be looking at your other videos later . I will be sharing this with friends .again a big thanks from Indiana .

  • @lauriestiewert4022
    @lauriestiewert4022 2 года назад

    I can’t say thank you enough for this video. The graph actually makes sense now!!

  • @alanwhitacre1676
    @alanwhitacre1676 2 года назад

    I have been fishing sonar and DI for a long time. These are the best educational videos I have seen to date! Great job.. love ya and I mean it.

  • @johnedmonds7895
    @johnedmonds7895 Год назад

    LOVE THE WAY YOU SIMPLIFY EVERYTHING. NICE JOB MAN!!!

  • @waynekeylock
    @waynekeylock 2 года назад

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

  • @stevemiddleton1699
    @stevemiddleton1699 3 года назад +1

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

  • @kenbowler3410
    @kenbowler3410 2 года назад

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

  • @cliffvaughn7378
    @cliffvaughn7378 3 года назад

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

  • @paulotto2345
    @paulotto2345 3 года назад

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

  • @richardnoah5169
    @richardnoah5169 Год назад

    Fantastic I’ve been fishing for 60 years and learned a lot

  • @paulwintuska3222
    @paulwintuska3222 5 месяцев назад

    This will be my first time using a fish finder ever ! I really appreciate the time you have taken the time to help us dummies ! WOW !

  • @elonmust7470
    @elonmust7470 2 года назад

    I watch some big channels that put a lot of time into their stuff but I still end up browsing jigs on amazon instead of listening. This video felt like 10 minutes. Excellent!

  • @Johmersimpson
    @Johmersimpson 3 года назад

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