fish finder, how to use
Jan 17, 2020 22:37:30 #
thecarpenter
Loc: Lake Charles, Louisiana
I have a depth /fish finder (Garmin 95) Shows water temp, depth, fish? etc.
But I just cannot figure out how to read the bottom stuff. Dont really understand what I am seeing. Any body have some info on understanding and using the mid grade depth finders? The expensive ones pretty much take a picture for you it seems, but not understanding the bottom structures? bottom makeup? bait fish? on my unit.
But I just cannot figure out how to read the bottom stuff. Dont really understand what I am seeing. Any body have some info on understanding and using the mid grade depth finders? The expensive ones pretty much take a picture for you it seems, but not understanding the bottom structures? bottom makeup? bait fish? on my unit.
Jan 17, 2020 22:59:49 #
Have the same problem with mine. Mainly use it for depth and temp. that's all.
Jan 17, 2020 23:01:58 #
I had this same problem. Couldn't understand why when I read a depth. And watch my jig drop on the screen. When on the screen it looks like it hit bottom but my jig drop another 30'. A standard transducer shoots down bounces back off the first thing it sences giving us an inaccurate under boat bottom.when your over a flat and can see your jig just off bottom a couple inches is because it's flat. I hope that helps
Jan 17, 2020 23:11:10 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
I have found that the more expensive depth finders do not help as much as you my think that they will because no matter how good the depth finder is the best benefit always goes back to the temp and depth that you see on the screen.
Jan 18, 2020 11:57:37 #
I youtube reading sonar videos there are some that explain what you're seeing
Jan 18, 2020 14:51:52 #
joat
Loc: Southeast MO
Youtube has several videos on the topic. It's probably the best go-to to learn the basics.
Jan 18, 2020 16:23:18 #
thecarpenter
Loc: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Guess I have been googling wrong things... youtube has been a lot of help.
Thanks guys
next I need to start a new topic on the best around $100 range fishfinder for muddy river fishing
Thanks guys
next I need to start a new topic on the best around $100 range fishfinder for muddy river fishing
Jan 18, 2020 19:57:09 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
Support: Troubleshooting Flashing Depth/No Bottom:
Published on Dec 19, 2018
Learn troubleshooting steps to follow when you are having issues with the depth number flashing, or no bottom information is being displayed at all on your Garmin marine device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swx8J5ndijI
Published on Dec 19, 2018
Learn troubleshooting steps to follow when you are having issues with the depth number flashing, or no bottom information is being displayed at all on your Garmin marine device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swx8J5ndijI
Jan 18, 2020 21:41:18 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
I love Gamin but in that price I think this might fit you better.
https://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/_/N-1118469?CQ_view=list&CQ_ztype=GNU&CQ_ref=~priceRange-500~brand-Lowrance
https://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/_/N-1118469?CQ_view=list&CQ_ztype=GNU&CQ_ref=~priceRange-500~brand-Lowrance
Jan 19, 2020 10:47:36 #
MITCH
Loc: Pensacola, Florida
Hook 2's are junk! Deferred people to Garmin and hummingbirds over lowrance!
Jan 21, 2020 09:56:22 #
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