I don't know if you're still doing fishing video's but I pray if your not that all is well. I've learned a lot from the way you explain your imaging settings and why. Thanks for your hard work and your sharing, God bless.
Thank you so much for all the kind words. Unfortunately my health took a turn for the worse and I recently had my 5th spinal surgery because of a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis. They've been trying to find the right combo of meds to slow the progression of the disease down and after 4 years, it seems we've gotten lucky and found the right combo of meds to slow it down. So hopefully in the near future I'll be able to get back out on the water. We do miss fishing so very much.
You're in our prayers, God's speed, besides, I'm a converted bass fisherman, and my son is making fun of me not being able to find crappie to catch. I'll keep watching your videos to learn, but seriously, wishing you a speedy recovery.🙏
That's a good video! Your idea concepts and presentation are relative and easy to inter. I'm relatively new to using technology to fish so any practical information I can find is helpful. I'm going to watch your other videos also. Thanks for.
chart sppeed and ping speed are linked on humminbirds,, thats why a faster chart speed gives more detail. works great on bridge pilings too,.,. it widens them.,.,
Another awesome video and great help Sir. Jess the rulers and shadow demonstration is the best I have saw on RUclips. I hope you keep up the great work and planning work you put into these videos. Even an old country hillboy like me can understand. I am making notes and watching all I can. Thanks again. I plan on having my hummingbirds tuned up and ready this weekend.Even though I prob won’t get to fish this weekend. Work fir KY State Hwy Dept and giving snow and maybe working. What are the other preps you mention in the descriptions, other settings as well ?
Thank you. I just try to make it so I can understand it. When I first started off I was so lost, especially trying to watch videos on RUclips. I would be more confused after watching videos than I was before watching them. Folks making videos forget that most that are starting out don't know the lingo and they take for granted that what they consider common knowledge is not common knowledge to dinnertime who has never messed with this technology. It's like someone who has never seen fire. It's common knowledge to you and I not to stick our hand in the fire, but not to someone who has never dealt with fire. But I'm so very glad I've managed to help you and a few others out with my vids. Thank you for the feedback.
YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO AGREES WITH ME ON CHART SPEED.. ITS LINKED TO THE PING SPEED. SO THE HIGHER THE CHART THE FASTER THE TRANSDUCER FIRES!! (lowrance has a seperate ping speed adjustment)//
Very good presentation and "down home" explanations. I also like that when you show things on the fish finder screen it's blown up so we can actually see what you are talking about. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and commenting. We really appreciate that. I try to keep it as simple as possible because I remember just starting out and it was all so confusing to me. I am no expert, but what I have figured out, I will gladly share.
Medical problems have kept me off the water. I'm currently recovering from my 5th spinal surgery. But my wife and I are hoping to get back out fishing soon.
Great points. Each wavelength has pros and cons, distance vs clarity, etc. Choose the right tool for the job, exploration vs pinpointing when you get close. Thanks!
Hey you did a damn good job! Most people don't understand radio frequency, matter of fact when they read that I wrote radio that will really confuse them they'll probably think I'm an idiot, lol. This is for them, SONAR what do you think that stands for?
Thank you sir. I will definitely go watch your video. I'm sure I'll learn something from it. I am no expert at any of this, but only trying to help those that I can.
Pretty darn good information my friend. I am getting a tracker for the first time here soon. My father is religious to finding the fish with your lure. Nice to know. Thank you for sharing.
It sure is but lacks the gps part lol. I'll be upgrading to the Hook 7 series next year. Does all signals and bigger screen also touch screen and gps and only for $299. Can't beat it
Man you give out good info my friend please keep doing these because I learn something every time I watch you lol I'm a SI noob I've always have down and 2d so I'm still learning brother
Yes I'm in Waco Texas, but I haven't been fishing in quite some time. Medical problems have kept me off the water. In fact I've had 3 spinal surgeries in the last 3 years and about to have another one this coming Wednesday on my cervical and in 3 months another one on my lumbar. That'll make 3 on my neck and 2 on my lower back. So I'll be down recovering again. Lol...but thanks for watching the vids and commenting.
no confusion here, just glad someone can explain things that I was guessing at! I have had times I've just turned them off and fished! 70 yrs old and still use flip phone! Thanks again.
What is your suggestion on running a G2N when not on the water? I've heard you should only run them in simulation mode unless your on the water and I've heard it doesn't matter.
KyRangerDog ....I really don't know what it would hurt. The crystals sending the ultrasound pulses out just wouldn't have the water as a conductor for the pulses to travel through.
Ok, that might be the best explanation I have gotten. I just started using helix mega and can’t see some of the stuff I’m putting down( 50 structures ), but can see it with livescope. I’m gonna give this a try today.
Great great information!!!! I can't wait to play with the 455 and start looking for shadows. I watched another video today learning how to drop brush. So I'll play with these together the same day and let you know what I've learned. I definitely appreciate the drawings and pencils because I have a visual to relate to as I'm old-school. Thanks....
Don’t think that you are not explaining it well. You explained it perfectly fine. I was always confused about the megahertz but it is starting to make more sense now because of you and your videos. I am going to play around with the 455 on Monday and get a better grasp on this. Thanks buddy!
I'm glad I ran across this video. This explains what I saw the other day using my SI. The lower frequency washes out the detail but shadows show up much better. I thought it would be better to use the lower frequency instead of Mega for hunting structure but I wasn't sure. Your video confirms what I suspected
My friend, you don't know how much this comment means to me right now. Perfect timing. I'm so glad this video helped you in shine way. I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Your comment made mine a blessed one. Thank you.
Great video Jess, Can't tell you how much your helping me out. You make it easy to understand. You should work for humminbird, your videos are easier to understand then theirs are.... Got that new ACC, going to try to wear it out tomorrow. It finally stopped snowing up here so look out crappie here we come...
Dang good info.. can't wait to try it on my HB 997...Great video as always Buddy!!!! Keep these videos coming bro cause I'm learning a lot!!!!!😀😀👍👍🎣🎣🎣 A question Brotha!!!..... Do you think that it's worth getting the mega Imaging or should I just get a new helix 12 regular Side Imaging? I can afford a regular Helix 12 si or a Helix 10 mega si.
Well, that's a good question. If you're wanting that perfect detailed image and plan on taking the time out of fishing to get that perfect image, then the Mega is what you want. But if you want to find fish and structure and do more fishing than playing with the unit, then the 12 inch screen would be perfect. My opinion only.
Man I forgot to tell you that when you're talking about the pillars...a while back I had it set like that and then of course I kept messing with it and I could never replicate it again...And just like you described I keep seeing thin pencils when going past the pillars...Man I can't wait to get out there!!!!...Thanks a lot my brotha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fishing with Fredo ...I was talking to Mark last night and I mentioned I had a lag in my Ulterra. He told me to check my batteries, cause he didn't have a lag and I might have a bad battery. He was correct. One of my trolling motor batteries is dead. I didn't think about it cause one battery is a not even a year old and the other is not quite two years old. The two year old battery is the one that's bad. I'm not gonna buy another interstate battery again. Lol....I'm glad I could help ya brother. As much help as I've had, all I'm trying to do is pay it forward. And I'm trying not to complicate it. That was my problem when watching videos on understanding sonar units and reading them, they either didn't tell ya enough, or they complicated it so bad, that at the end, I was sitting there scratching my head more confused than when I started watching the vid. I pray I'm not confusing folks. I'm trying to keep it simple so that I would understand it.
No Jessie you make the explanation plain and simple👍👍... I slipped the wife a little cash so when I did that I mentioned I wanted to get another unit and gave my pouting lips.. haaa... so now I got the green light!!!🤣🤣😀😀🎣🎣👍👍
Thanks brother. Hey bud, when do you guys have them tourneys you're always posting. What day of the week? Can anyone enter? Certain lake or different lakes?
Crappie Craze We usually hold them on Saturdays and yes sir open to the public.... we have the tourneys on Lake Houston but soon will expand to Lake Conroe & Lake Somerville.... You thinking of coming down?
SK's CRAPPIE Catchn Adventures ...I'm thinking about it. Have to let things settle down cause life is in the fast lane right now, but once things settle down, I would very much like to come win the tourney. Lol
Very good info....Since I got my Mega last year I have pretty much had the imaging set to mega frequency and usually got it set out 60 ft.I'm gonna try the 455 and 800 frequency and mess with my range now and see how that works.I got a Helix 9 and with my boat going 1 to say 2 mph what would you recommend for my chart speed for imaging,right now I got it set at 2.Thanks for making these videos,they're helping!
If you're wanting that Mega detailed image, then match the chart and boat speed. That's for looking at something close up, within 25'-30'. But if you're out looking for structure, then go ahead and crank the chart speed up a couple clicks to stretch the screen out a bit. At 60' you're not going to get a very detailed image. that far out put it at 800kHz or 455kHz. Then when you want to get that detailed image, get close to the structure, set the range to 20'-30', run the mega, slow down and be amazed at the detail. Thank you commenting
Thank you brother. Tawakoni is on my bucket list to fish. Do you crappie guide there as well as catfish? Just sub'd to your channel. As soon as I can, I plan on sitting down and binge watch your RUclips channel.
Great job. Just got my 10 Mega and just getting to the install part. But really picking up some good info from you. One question, do you think there is a difference in mounting the SI transducer on the jack plate and or the bottom of the boat. As far as working correctly????I'm seeing both ways of mounting the SI transducer and it being OK to do so. Just wondering what you think??? Thanks...
Protecting that transducer is the key along with getting that great image. As long as nothing is obstructing the sonar, then you have to consider which location will best protect the ducer from damage.
Man thanks so much! I just purchased my first SI & was confused on what to set it on. What about seeing the actual Crappie “White Dots”? Which setting & how far?
I'm thinking about getting a Helix 7 Mega SI but if you have a 10" screen I think your unit has twice the output power of what I will have. Does that mean my Mega imaging will have an even shorter range than yours? 25' max already seems pretty limited to be very useful. I'm not sure I should even get Mega if I will have an even shorter range.
No sir. The only difference will be the screen size and how good your eyesight is. The detail will be there, but just a little harder to see on the smaller screen. The 25' distance only refers to the great picture mega gives regardless of screen size. You can still see things way out if you use a lower frequency on a ten" or 7" screen. Even in mega settings you will be able to see further than 25', but it will not be as clear as if you are to use a lower frequency like 800 megahertz or even lower the further out you want to see. It just won't give that precise detail the further out you go.
@@CrappieCraze Thanks for answering my question! Also, it sounds like you are saying an image will be clearer at say 45' with 800 kilohertz than with Mega. Correct?................ And thanks for the GREAT video!
@@MrWhiltetail ... Yes sir. Mega is really only for detailed up close. The further away you want to look, the lower frequency you want to use for the best detail. But up close the highest frequency (mega) will give you the best image with detail. It's just that the high frequency waves are very thin but very rapid and so up close they give you very detailed images. But they lose strength at any distance (they fade out) so the return is not as good as it is with a lower frequency where the lower frequency waves are thicker with more return to show a better image at distance. I hope that's not confusing you(?).
Rush Voorhis Outdoors ...I ran a 798 SI (non-HD) for years. And I found out quickly that speeding up the screen sure helped. I have bad eyesight as it is. Lol I sure hope something I said helps you in one way or another. Thanks for watching and commenting. And if you would, let me know if you try any of this info out and if it makes a difference, or not, for ya(?).
Bill Dunston ...The "check mark" button is the short cut to change frequencies. I talk about in this video.... ruclips.net/video/sVaCqaIhvBU/видео.html
Bill Dunston ...In this video I give all my settings for the mega. They are not written in stone, but it's hire I have mine setup. It also explains how to set the frequencies. Each frequency can be manually set to chirp between frequencies in each level.... ruclips.net/video/73bDosUkEa8/видео.html
Great video. Thanks. Question not exactly relating to this video, but just got a Solix Mega on the console. Do you know if I put another Solix Mega on the front, could I mount the transducer for the front on the trolling motor? Thinking about running ethernet cable between the two. I'm up front most of the time. Thanks so much. Lots to learn about the Mega and your videos are great. Thanks again.
One more question ... do you use the Solix or Helix? Do you have trouble with voltage with the Solix? We get low voltage alarms constantly. As soon as you turn something else on (live well or other unit), or even running by itself we get a low voltage alarm, even though it's fully charged (directly to starting battery). New battery, new battery charger. It's a pain.
William Haberstroh ... Both my units are Helix and yes they will give you low battery alarms. I wouldn't recommend turning the alarm off, but it's set to high. Just lower the settings a bit so it won't be going off all the time on you. But not so low that the alarm doesn't warn you that you're about to drain your battery so low it won't crank your motor.
I am learning more about SI daily. The more i listen to you, the more sense its making. I have yet to get on the water with the unit yet. Waiting on my mounts to come in.
Peter Long ...I've had many request to make a video on what structure looks like in different situations on SI. What I look for. How to mark structure once found. Get over the mark and drop a bouy marker and fish it. So I plan on doing vids on add much of all that as I can in the very near future.
Bill Dunston ...m.facebook.com/jessie.lopez.900 Transducer is on my transom. Nothing fancy. I just installed it on spring loaded bracket for protection. I leveled it by eye and just adjusted it after being out in the water. On the water I eyed it by going past bridge pillars. Once you go by them and they're pointing straight at the boat, then you have the tilt level right. Took me 3 adjustments to get it the way I wanted it. The side to side level I just leveled to the bottom off the boat and the line left from my old transducer. The one on my trolling motor I just leveled it by eye. Not much you can do with it on the trolling motor because the motor well tilt as you give it power and it levels off. I do have a transducer shield on that one though.
Instead of just dropping that l'm wrong, how about you elaborate a bit and explain how/why I'm wrong. I might just agree with you. I don't claim to be an expert and it could also be we are both right. There not just a single way to do any of this. Meaning there's more than one way to be right
Again, please explain why I'm wrong. I do these videos to help folks and I explain the best way I can. I don't mind anyone contradicting anything in my videos as long a they can explain. Like I always say, my way is not the only way and it may not be the best way for everyone, but it works for me and I'm only trying to help others. Many have left great tips in the comments explaining their way of doing things or pointing out where I misspoke, but they explained instead of just dropping the comment "You're wrong" without any explanation.
I don't know if you're still doing fishing video's but I pray if your not that all is well. I've learned a lot from the way you explain your imaging settings and why. Thanks for your hard work and your sharing, God bless.
Thank you so much for all the kind words. Unfortunately my health took a turn for the worse and I recently had my 5th spinal surgery because of a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis. They've been trying to find the right combo of meds to slow the progression of the disease down and after 4 years, it seems we've gotten lucky and found the right combo of meds to slow it down. So hopefully in the near future I'll be able to get back out on the water. We do miss fishing so very much.
You're in our prayers, God's speed, besides, I'm a converted bass fisherman, and my son is making fun of me not being able to find crappie to catch. I'll keep watching your videos to learn, but seriously, wishing you a speedy recovery.🙏
That's a good video! Your idea concepts and presentation are relative and easy to inter. I'm relatively new to using technology to fish so any practical information I can find is helpful. I'm going to watch your other videos also. Thanks for.
Thank you sir.
Lots of help thanks lots.
chart sppeed and ping speed are linked on humminbirds,, thats why a faster chart speed gives more detail. works great on bridge pilings too,.,. it widens them.,.,
Another awesome video and great help Sir. Jess the rulers and shadow demonstration is the best I have saw on RUclips. I hope you keep up the great work and planning work you put into these videos. Even an old country hillboy like me can understand. I am making notes and watching all I can. Thanks again. I plan on having my hummingbirds tuned up and ready this weekend.Even though I prob won’t get to fish this weekend. Work fir KY State Hwy Dept and giving snow and maybe working. What are the other preps you mention in the descriptions, other settings as well ?
Thank you. I just try to make it so I can understand it. When I first started off I was so lost, especially trying to watch videos on RUclips. I would be more confused after watching videos than I was before watching them. Folks making videos forget that most that are starting out don't know the lingo and they take for granted that what they consider common knowledge is not common knowledge to dinnertime who has never messed with this technology. It's like someone who has never seen fire. It's common knowledge to you and I not to stick our hand in the fire, but not to someone who has never dealt with fire. But I'm so very glad I've managed to help you and a few others out with my vids. Thank you for the feedback.
YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO AGREES WITH ME ON CHART SPEED.. ITS LINKED TO THE PING SPEED. SO THE HIGHER THE CHART THE FASTER THE TRANSDUCER FIRES!! (lowrance has a seperate ping speed adjustment)//
Very good presentation and "down home" explanations. I also like that when you show things on the fish finder screen it's blown up so we can actually see what you are talking about. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and commenting. We really appreciate that. I try to keep it as simple as possible because I remember just starting out and it was all so confusing to me. I am no expert, but what I have figured out, I will gladly share.
Hope you're OK just started watching these videos, they all seem to be 4years or older 🙏🙏
Medical problems have kept me off the water. I'm currently recovering from my 5th spinal surgery. But my wife and I are hoping to get back out fishing soon.
Great points. Each wavelength has pros and cons, distance vs clarity, etc. Choose the right tool for the job, exploration vs pinpointing when you get close. Thanks!
Hey you did a damn good job! Most people don't understand radio frequency, matter of fact when they read that I wrote radio that will really confuse them they'll probably think I'm an idiot, lol. This is for them, SONAR what do you think that stands for?
Jesse, I need to get you on the boat and have you show this to me. I have a vid on side imaging would love to get you r comments on. Great video sir.
Thank you sir. I will definitely go watch your video. I'm sure I'll learn something from it. I am no expert at any of this, but only trying to help those that I can.
Awesome video
Thank you sir.
Pretty darn good information my friend. I am getting a tracker for the first time here soon. My father is religious to finding the fish with your lure. Nice to know. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks brother. How ya doing? You healing good?
Yes I am doing good. Wife wont let me in the kitchen, but I am recovering fast. Thank you my friend!!
One of the best explanations and demonstrations on this topic that I have seen!
Thank you very much
Good info Jessee
Great job !
Outstanding
Awesome information brother, our Lowrance is only downscan imaging and sonar which only uses 83/200 lol
But that DI is a GREAT tool to have. Thanks for the support brother. Is it getting close for a new video from you? I've been on the lookout for ya.
It sure is but lacks the gps part lol. I'll be upgrading to the Hook 7 series next year. Does all signals and bigger screen also touch screen and gps and only for $299. Can't beat it
Man you give out good info my friend please keep doing these because I learn something every time I watch you lol I'm a SI noob I've always have down and 2d so I'm still learning brother
I always had similar take, though not so detailed. I use low freq to find stuff, then i fet close and swith to high freq for clearer picture.
This was such a good video I have to come back and review it from time to time. Learned a lot from you. Thanks Jess
your in texas!!! when can i come learn haha
such a great video man! subbed and watching more tomorrow!
Yes I'm in Waco Texas, but I haven't been fishing in quite some time. Medical problems have kept me off the water. In fact I've had 3 spinal surgeries in the last 3 years and about to have another one this coming Wednesday on my cervical and in 3 months another one on my lumbar. That'll make 3 on my neck and 2 on my lower back. So I'll be down recovering again. Lol...but thanks for watching the vids and commenting.
@@CrappieCraze dang man! I hope you get better!!! That sucks!
im about an hour from you but ya i hope u can get back to fishing somtimes
no confusion here, just glad someone can explain things that I was guessing at! I have had times I've just turned them off and fished! 70 yrs old and still use flip phone! Thanks again.
KyRangerDog ...Thank you so much for that comment.
What is your suggestion on running a G2N when not on the water? I've heard you should only run them in simulation mode unless your on the water and I've heard it doesn't matter.
KyRangerDog ....I really don't know what it would hurt. The crystals sending the ultrasound pulses out just wouldn't have the water as a conductor for the pulses to travel through.
I really appreciate your videos. We all learn different. Thanks for making it easy for me to understand. Don’t stop making videos. Parker
Ok, that might be the best explanation I have gotten. I just started using helix mega and can’t see some of the stuff I’m putting down( 50 structures ), but can see it with livescope. I’m gonna give this a try today.
Great great information!!!! I can't wait to play with the 455 and start looking for shadows. I watched another video today learning how to drop brush. So I'll play with these together the same day and let you know what I've learned. I definitely appreciate the drawings and pencils because I have a visual to relate to as I'm old-school. Thanks....
Thank you so much for this comment. This is why I do these videos. And yes, do let me know how it works for you.
Appreciate the video and effort, Jess. You've given me the confidence to start changing some factory settings! God Bless you & yours.
Bryan Beavers ....Thank you for that. Blessing my friend.
your the only person who agrees to crank the chart speed up. it increases the ping speed. more detail!!!
Great home made graphics and explanation. Something else to pick up on while self isolating.
Awesome explanation! Thanks for the great info on how to use si.
Great information! I’m new need the help!
Don’t think that you are not explaining it well. You explained it perfectly fine. I was always confused about the megahertz but it is starting to make more sense now because of you and your videos. I am going to play around with the 455 on Monday and get a better grasp on this.
Thanks buddy!
Great video. Thanks for all the explanations.
Awesome info my man! Still tinkering with settings on my lowrance hook with downscan and 2d, getting the hang of it though! Have a great evening !
Thank you for the awesome video, it's guys like you that make us better fishermen. Tight lines
GREAT VIDEOS! Thanks for helping us to become better fishermen! Just ordered the Helix 10 MEGA G2N can’t wait!
great video, thank you
I'm glad I ran across this video. This explains what I saw the other day using my SI. The lower frequency washes out the detail but shadows show up much better. I thought it would be better to use the lower frequency instead of Mega for hunting structure but I wasn't sure. Your video confirms what I suspected
My friend, you don't know how much this comment means to me right now. Perfect timing. I'm so glad this video helped you in shine way. I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Your comment made mine a blessed one. Thank you.
Another great video Jess, a lot good info 👍
Excellent video! Well done on the explanation, all you video series on Humminbird has been great.
James Davis fishing .... Mr. Davis, Your words carry a lot of weight. So thank you for that comment.
100% correct you're own money with this advice. It took me awhile to figure this out and then I find your video LOL
Lol....Thank you brother. I do wish I had the gift of gab like do many others have. It'd be so much easier explaining things.
I wish I had side imaging on my boat it seems like it helps a lot
Yes sir. I use it more than any other view.
Great video Jess, Can't tell you how much your helping me out. You make it easy to understand. You should work for humminbird, your videos are easier to understand then theirs are.... Got that new ACC, going to try to wear it out tomorrow. It finally stopped snowing up here so look out crappie here we come...
elmo wanafish ....What lake you gonna fish? It's been way to windy here to get out on the water.
Dang good info.. can't wait to try it on my HB 997...Great video as always Buddy!!!! Keep these videos coming bro cause I'm learning a lot!!!!!😀😀👍👍🎣🎣🎣 A question Brotha!!!..... Do you think that it's worth getting the mega Imaging or should I just get a new helix 12 regular Side Imaging? I can afford a regular Helix 12 si or a Helix 10 mega si.
Well, that's a good question. If you're wanting that perfect detailed image and plan on taking the time out of fishing to get that perfect image, then the Mega is what you want. But if you want to find fish and structure and do more fishing than playing with the unit, then the 12 inch screen would be perfect. My opinion only.
Gonna start lookin around for a 12..Just gotta sneak it past mama!!!haahaaa!!!!...Thanks for the answer bro!!!
Man I forgot to tell you that when you're talking about the pillars...a while back I had it set like that and then of course I kept messing with it and I could never replicate it again...And just like you described I keep seeing thin pencils when going past the pillars...Man I can't wait to get out there!!!!...Thanks a lot my brotha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fishing with Fredo ...I was talking to Mark last night and I mentioned I had a lag in my Ulterra. He told me to check my batteries, cause he didn't have a lag and I might have a bad battery. He was correct. One of my trolling motor batteries is dead. I didn't think about it cause one battery is a not even a year old and the other is not quite two years old. The two year old battery is the one that's bad. I'm not gonna buy another interstate battery again. Lol....I'm glad I could help ya brother. As much help as I've had, all I'm trying to do is pay it forward. And I'm trying not to complicate it. That was my problem when watching videos on understanding sonar units and reading them, they either didn't tell ya enough, or they complicated it so bad, that at the end, I was sitting there scratching my head more confused than when I started watching the vid. I pray I'm not confusing folks. I'm trying to keep it simple so that I would understand it.
No Jessie you make the explanation plain and simple👍👍... I slipped the wife a little cash so when I did that I mentioned I wanted to get another unit and gave my pouting lips.. haaa... so now I got the green light!!!🤣🤣😀😀🎣🎣👍👍
Thanks for the videos and awesome advice l plan on purchasing a helix 10 mega gen 3 soon keep the videos coming lol 3👍👍👍!!!!
Lots of folks are really going crazy over Garmin Livescope right now. Can't say I blame them though. Lol
Thank you ! This was very informative.
Great videos what are some good settings in a shallow lake 7-8 foot deep
Awesome information! Great job! Please keep them coming, I’m learning a lot.
Thomas T ...Thank you for watching and commenting. I have to ask, ya been catching lately?
Excellent info.... You covered a lot of good info info
Thanks brother. Hey bud, when do you guys have them tourneys you're always posting. What day of the week? Can anyone enter? Certain lake or different lakes?
Crappie Craze We usually hold them on Saturdays and yes sir open to the public.... we have the tourneys on Lake Houston but soon will expand to Lake Conroe & Lake Somerville.... You thinking of coming down?
SK's CRAPPIE Catchn Adventures ...I'm thinking about it. Have to let things settle down cause life is in the fast lane right now, but once things settle down, I would very much like to come win the tourney. Lol
Crappie Craze Talk about fast lane I know it all too well.... we'd love to have ya come show us a thing or two😉😁😁😁
I agree totally , I usually scan no more than 85 ft. Good video .. Oh down scan I do the same to start ..
How ya been brother?
Going out tomorrow..gonna try speeding up my chart speed. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for watching and commenting. Good luck tomorrow and please do let me know if it helps...... and.... HOW MANY YA CATCH!!
Very good info....Since I got my Mega last year I have pretty much had the imaging set to mega frequency and usually got it set out 60 ft.I'm gonna try the 455 and 800 frequency and mess with my range now and see how that works.I got a Helix 9 and with my boat going 1 to say 2 mph what would you recommend for my chart speed for imaging,right now I got it set at 2.Thanks for making these videos,they're helping!
If you're wanting that Mega detailed image, then match the chart and boat speed. That's for looking at something close up, within 25'-30'. But if you're out looking for structure, then go ahead and crank the chart speed up a couple clicks to stretch the screen out a bit. At 60' you're not going to get a very detailed image. that far out put it at 800kHz or 455kHz. Then when you want to get that detailed image, get close to the structure, set the range to 20'-30', run the mega, slow down and be amazed at the detail. Thank you commenting
Hi from Messin' with the Fish..awesome vid just got my helix 12 Mega can't to try this on crappie near pillars
Thank you brother. Tawakoni is on my bucket list to fish. Do you crappie guide there as well as catfish? Just sub'd to your channel. As soon as I can, I plan on sitting down and binge watch your RUclips channel.
Great job. Just got my 10 Mega and just getting to the install part. But really picking up some good info from you. One question, do you think there is a difference in mounting the SI transducer on the jack plate and or the bottom of the boat. As far as working correctly????I'm seeing both ways of mounting the SI transducer and it being OK to do so. Just wondering what you think??? Thanks...
Protecting that transducer is the key along with getting that great image. As long as nothing is obstructing the sonar, then you have to consider which location will best protect the ducer from damage.
Man thanks so much! I just purchased my first SI & was confused on what to set it on. What about seeing the actual Crappie “White Dots”? Which setting & how far?
Yes the crappie will look like white dots. Thanks for watching and commenting
I'm thinking about getting a Helix 7 Mega SI but if you have a 10" screen I think your unit has twice the output power of what I will have. Does that mean my Mega imaging will have an even shorter range than yours? 25' max already seems pretty limited to be very useful. I'm not sure I should even get Mega if I will have an even shorter range.
No sir. The only difference will be the screen size and how good your eyesight is. The detail will be there, but just a little harder to see on the smaller screen. The 25' distance only refers to the great picture mega gives regardless of screen size. You can still see things way out if you use a lower frequency on a ten" or 7" screen. Even in mega settings you will be able to see further than 25', but it will not be as clear as if you are to use a lower frequency like 800 megahertz or even lower the further out you want to see. It just won't give that precise detail the further out you go.
@@CrappieCraze Thanks for answering my question! Also, it sounds like you are saying an image will be clearer at say 45' with 800 kilohertz than with Mega. Correct?................ And thanks for the GREAT video!
@@MrWhiltetail ... Yes sir. Mega is really only for detailed up close. The further away you want to look, the lower frequency you want to use for the best detail. But up close the highest frequency (mega) will give you the best image with detail. It's just that the high frequency waves are very thin but very rapid and so up close they give you very detailed images. But they lose strength at any distance (they fade out) so the return is not as good as it is with a lower frequency where the lower frequency waves are thicker with more return to show a better image at distance. I hope that's not confusing you(?).
@@CrappieCraze Nope. That was a GREAT explanation. Now I understand. Thank you!
you make it sound so ez. thanks buddy. Bob
Interesting video man! I run the helix 5 SI and ill take this into consideration next time I'm out
Rush Voorhis Outdoors ...I ran a 798 SI (non-HD) for years. And I found out quickly that speeding up the screen sure helped. I have bad eyesight as it is. Lol I sure hope something I said helps you in one way or another. Thanks for watching and commenting. And if you would, let me know if you try any of this info out and if it makes a difference, or not, for ya(?).
Your insane bro
What do you rely on the most for spotting fish on clean bottom? Traditional 2D, side scan or down scan?
Definitely Side Imaging. Unless I'm directly over them, then it's traditional 2D.
Excellant you just saved me two hunda thanks brutha
So glad I could help. Thank you for watching and subscribing
How do u change between them
Bill Dunston ...The "check mark" button is the short cut to change frequencies. I talk about in this video....
ruclips.net/video/sVaCqaIhvBU/видео.html
Bill Dunston ...In this video I give all my settings for the mega. They are not written in stone, but it's hire I have mine setup. It also explains how to set the frequencies. Each frequency can be manually set to chirp between frequencies in each level....
ruclips.net/video/73bDosUkEa8/видео.html
Sub’d. Loved the video. Gave me another tool to experiment with. Thanks much.
Dou have any pics of what the pillars should look likr
Bill Dunston ....I'm trying to find a video clip with them. I'll take a snapshot of it and send it to you on Facebook messenger.
Great video. Thanks. Question not exactly relating to this video, but just got a Solix Mega on the console. Do you know if I put another Solix Mega on the front, could I mount the transducer for the front on the trolling motor? Thinking about running ethernet cable between the two. I'm up front most of the time. Thanks so much. Lots to learn about the Mega and your videos are great. Thanks again.
William Haberstroh ..... Yes you can put the transducer on the trolling motor. I would definitely get a shield to protect it though.
Thx!
One more question ... do you use the Solix or Helix? Do you have trouble with voltage with the Solix? We get low voltage alarms constantly. As soon as you turn something else on (live well or other unit), or even running by itself we get a low voltage alarm, even though it's fully charged (directly to starting battery). New battery, new battery charger. It's a pain.
William Haberstroh ... Both my units are Helix and yes they will give you low battery alarms. I wouldn't recommend turning the alarm off, but it's set to high. Just lower the settings a bit so it won't be going off all the time on you. But not so low that the alarm doesn't warn you that you're about to drain your battery so low it won't crank your motor.
Good information.
VH F .....Thank you for watching. May I ask what state you live in and your home lake?
I am right down the highway in Dallas.
VH F ...what lake do you fish most often?
Lavon and Ray Hubbard.
VH F ...Lavon is on my bucket list. My fin is in the process of moving from Forney to Wiley. So Lavon will practically be in his backyard.
Just purchased a Helix 5 Chirp SI GPS G2. Looking forward to learning about it. Any specific tips you have for it?
Peter Long ...First off, are you familiar with SI?
I am learning more about SI daily. The more i listen to you, the more sense its making. I have yet to get on the water with the unit yet. Waiting on my mounts to come in.
Crappie Craze
Learning more each day. SI 101 is the class i need! 😁
Peter Long ...I've had many request to make a video on what structure looks like in different situations on SI. What I look for. How to mark structure once found. Get over the mark and drop a bouy marker and fish it. So I plan on doing vids on add much of all that as I can in the very near future.
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How do u have your transducer installed/set up & leveled?
Also are u on Facebook
Bill Dunston ...m.facebook.com/jessie.lopez.900
Transducer is on my transom. Nothing fancy. I just installed it on spring loaded bracket for protection. I leveled it by eye and just adjusted it after being out in the water. On the water I eyed it by going past bridge pillars. Once you go by them and they're pointing straight at the boat, then you have the tilt level right. Took me 3 adjustments to get it the way I wanted it. The side to side level I just leveled to the bottom off the boat and the line left from my old transducer.
The one on my trolling motor I just leveled it by eye. Not much you can do with it on the trolling motor because the motor well tilt as you give it power and it levels off. I do have a transducer shield on that one though.
You right sometimes.
But inside 60 foot you dead wrong.
Instead of just dropping that l'm wrong, how about you elaborate a bit and explain how/why I'm wrong. I might just agree with you. I don't claim to be an expert and it could also be we are both right. There not just a single way to do any of this. Meaning there's more than one way to be right
Again, please explain why I'm wrong. I do these videos to help folks and I explain the best way I can. I don't mind anyone contradicting anything in my videos as long a they can explain. Like I always say, my way is not the only way and it may not be the best way for everyone, but it works for me and I'm only trying to help others. Many have left great tips in the comments explaining their way of doing things or pointing out where I misspoke, but they explained instead of just dropping the comment "You're wrong" without any explanation.
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