Sonar Settings YOU SHOULD USE! Simple Fish Finder Setup! Simrad Lowrance
Simple Sonar settings that can change everything for you! Simrad Evo3 Simrad Evo2 Simrad Go Setting up your echo sounder page is extremely simple. This video goes through the echo sounder menu covering all of the core adjustments that I use every day. The Simrad NSS Evo3 is a very powerful machine, but it is also very simple to use.
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thx for the videos... You've probably been asked this before but what fish finder would you suggest thats reasonable, 500 to 750 easy to use..brother needs one for saugeye and walleye on his 16ft tracker...thx
Without a doubt, this is the one. amzn.to/2RdiYDN
Just got myself a 12" installed. Here it is 0330 and I found your videos.. Love it thanks for the insight
Glad I saw this video Mike. Been wanting to set mine NSS 12 Evo like that. Just started using it last weekend and I have learned a lot from punching buttons and your videos. About to get it like I want. Sidescan is awesome on this thing!
Thanks for the videos. I just got the Nss evo 3 and your videos are super helpful. I wasn't even sure where to start.
Thank you heaps mate. I've been unknowingly clueless about my sonar for a long time and wish I found your videos sooner. It always annoyed me when I'd speed over what I thought was a dramatic reef only to drive back over it slowly for it to seemingly disappear. Never again 😂👍 thanks for taking the time
I finally found the video's I've been looking for. thanks for the video's and the great information. cant wait to put your info to work next time I'm out fishing..
Very cool, thank you. I have had it for over a year and now I know what it is telling me!
I am enjoying and learning from your clips. Thank you
The touch screen looks nice. I will have to modernize. Thanks for this great series.
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Thanks. I was ready to send my Simrad back to the store.
Ha. Glad you dig it brother!!
The best orientation to the NSS evo3 that I have seen. Thanks, Mike. Do one on how to set up the new AI transducer.
Thanks brother. I struggled to keep it down to the basic points. I will do one on Active Imaging next. Thanks again
Hey Mike. Great videos. I have a Garmin with a chirp traditional transducer but I never see these fish arches. I normally fish in 60-80 foot of saltwater on the west coast of Florida. How do you set up the transducer at the right angle to get those arches? Any suggestions on settings that I may try to get them to show?thanks for the help
Love you video's Question: when the fish are moving across then screen for right to left where are they in relation to the transducer which in my case is in the middle stern of the boat
Hey buddy- thanks again for keeping it simple and slooooowwww. Keep up the great work and throw in some tips for us Kayak fishermen
Awesome brother!! Glad you like it!! I will absolutely keep Kayakers in mind!
Love it!
I realy appreciated this video. Could you please do more explaining this more in depth if possible. You covered so much that I have never heard before, so thank you 😊
Sure. More vids coming
Very illustrative good work Mike🌺
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Thumbs up brother
Great vid, Mike. Question: I am using the go7 and fishing in water from 250 to 550 feet for rockfish. I am having much difficulty getting any kind of reading other than just showing a number on how deep it is. Where do I need to place my settings (frequency, chirp, etc.) to get a decent reading in the deeper water? Thanks so much. Danny
Nice vid learn a new things thx Mike.
Your a god send installed a hook7 in my kayak thanks
Wow! Thanks Jeff!! I appreciate that brother!
Great video Mike look forward coming up Minister Brian, let me know when?
Thanks for the great video. I just got 2 16” evo3s models for my 35’ Key West Ballistic center console. I fish out of the Destin, Florida area in waters of 30 ish feet to 700+. Curious if you have a recommendation for a new transducer. Looking for chirp and possibly down imaging for reefs and wrecks. Any info would be awesome
Awesome videos Mike . I have a 12 inch nss evo3 4g radar and last fishing show purchased a 9 inch for back up . we fish out of Watch Hill Rhode Island [ Blue shirt area ] but spend most of our time fishing Block Island and beyond . Simrad should hire you for these videos . I record them on my phone before i go down to the boat so i can make the machine Work . Thank you so much for your help .
That’s awesome brother!! I appreciate the feedback!!! The guys at Simrad are good people. Been working with them since day zero, used to test when it was Northstar and Navman. Thanks again brother!!
Oh and I'm really lovin my new Sea Pro 248. Where do you get the decal on your front step?
Got the GO9XSE updated recently to fish reveal. I came from the 1980's LCD to the GO9. I never see "arches". Had this GO9 for 3 seasons now and all I have gotten good at is the structure scan. Dang there should be more "settings and terminology" videos!
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I understand much mo better Thanks
Thanks! Your stuff really helps. We'll enjoy our fishing a lot more thanks to your hard work. Cheers from downunder. PP
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@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Ha. Yeah, apparently my wife thinks I'm a bit like Leslie Nielsen! Been devouring your videos, have really helped me understand the fishfinder on my first boat.(very late starter) Much appreciated. PP
🤣🤣🤣Awesome! Thanks again brother!! kzhead.info/sun/dMmmZp2diqV_qKs/bejne.html
This is a GREAT video tutorial !!!! Thanks. Do you have a video to understand how to pinpoint exact location of brush piles once they have been marked ? I can find it and mark it but don’t understand how to know where the edge is versus when I have passed over it. If that makes sense
Thanks!! I actually just reposted this one because so many people were asking for it. If you check out my sonar for dummies compilation video, the first one you see on the list. It has 6 lessons in one video, the very last video should help your question. 👍👍👍
Another great video. Any plans to look at different brands of fish finders with a similar presentation?
Thanks brother!! Unfortunately that might be tough because I am a tester for Simrad and Airmar. I would not rule it out for the future though. 👍👍
Thank you for the Information. I just purchased a Sea Pro 239 and had the the additional 12 inch evo 3 installed in addition to the standard 7 inch and 4g radar. Im going to start off with the total scan transducer and in the future would like to add the airmar 150 or 175 still researching on my best option. Im on Long Island Ny in salt water fishing skinny water in the bay to 80ft in the ocean. Any tips would be appreciated. I take delivery of the sea pro in April.
First off, congrats on the new Sea Pro! The Total Scan is now being replaced with the Active Imaging 3in1. It’s basically the same, but with the better side scan. The 150 is a great inexpensive transducer. Probably the best you could get for the money, but I would go with the 175 H wide CHIRP for where you fish. If you do that you never have to look back!
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS thank you for the advice. I was leaning towards the 175. Have a great up coming season.... FISH ON !
Subscribed and liked! Thanks! Have you done any Furuno vids? I have a 587 that I’ve had for years and still trying to understand it.
Sorry brother, I haven’t seen a Furuno machine in years. Thanks for the sub!
have more colours?lowrance is diferent?i.ve see nice colours too.
If a person uses split screen zoom can a-scope bars be seen on the zoomed in side as well as the whole water column side?
Good question. I personally haven’t seen a display that can do that, no.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS my garmin units can display an a-scope style bar with split screen zoom modes but looks like I’ll be a getting a simrad that comes with a boat I’m getting and that’s why I was wondering.
what do you recommend as far as transducer choice with the nss evo3 for sea fishing..... up to 300ft deep ? tnx
These are my favorites going by price. amzn.to/2BsVMud amzn.to/34yILgl amzn.to/2VhdytA Airmar has a great super wide TM165 that I like too, but it’s transom mount only and not the best in water deeper than 500 fr. Because I am a user for Airmar and Simrad I get to use all the best toys.
Great Post! I have an EVO2 with a TM150 and this is very helpful. Msahing buttons is key. My best custom frequency for the EVO to is 155. It is a Medium Chirp transducer. I have experimented with Medium Chirp and it doesn't seem to work as well as the customer frequency. Any thoughts? BTW I saw your downscan is set to 800ghz. Is that your preferred frequency for your structure scan? Thanks for the videos. Tom
Thanks for comment brother!! You are right-on. Custom frequencies or “single frequencies” work better in less than 40 feet. I switch to CHIRP at around the 35-45 mark. I use 800 because it is Active Imaging, it has the highest resolution and still has crazy range. 800 is kinda cruddy on ANY other side Scan transducer when deeper than 15 feet. Since the Evo2 can’t use Active Imaging I would leave it at 455 where you already have it. Have you tried 105 in custom frequencies? It’s one of my favorites on the 150. Thanks again brother! Great questions.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I tried 105 by accident and thought I was seeing things that weren't there!!! Probably should have left it on the 105 frequency. I will compare it to the 150. Thanks again for the tips on the side scan as well. Tight lines and love your videos. Thanks again. Tom
Tom F Wow. Interesting. Might have to do some side by side comparisons. Thanks!
Dig you videos! I have a Simrad Cruise, whenever I go over 6mph I lose my echo. No depth or fish finder feature at all until I slow back down to 6mph or less. Any idea?
Yep. You are getting air across the face of the transducer. Lower the tail end of the transducer a touch first. If that doesn’t help lower the entire transducer a little at a time until you track at full throttle. 👍👍👍
Any tips for fishing for stripers In deep water? I do really well in depths 3-15ft but struggle anything above 25ft any tips would be great. Thanks for the videos your an awesome captain and teacher.
Thanks brother!! I really appreciate your kind words, really. freshwater I rarely Target deeper Stripers unless that is the ONLY place I can find them, such as mid-summer when they are forced to be there due to water temps. Fish holding deeper than 30 ft with NO bait around are probably not actively feeding. They can be tougher to catch. Try fishing shallower points NEAR those deep water fish. When they are on a feeding pattern they will transition towards the food source, which is often shallower. Those fish are a lot easier to catch.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I live in Gloucester I fish rockport Ipswich bay magnolia Manchester Beverly and Salem. I primarily fish off a kayak and fish off a boat near salem harbor area sometimes. I usually hug the shore line for my best luck trolling tube n worm and throwing swim shads. This year I'm going to switch it up and primarily fish live bait such as Mack's and bunker. I'm going to try and break the 50lb mark this year any advice would be great. I'm new to striper fishing about 3 years now and I'm hooked. I seen that video with you and your kid and you were pulling in huge fish one after another all around 50lbs!! Great job.
David Chavez Wow! You live in a great spot! So many options up there. We fished some of those spots with Joe Marciano over the last few years. He loves slow trolling live Macks with a 1 oz weight. Watching the fish Finder for Structure. Whenever we found structure we hooked up. That’s what I would do from a kayak. If you don’t hook up keep moving. Once you put waypoints on the Structure you find you can fish it more efficiently.
Nice. Do one one hummingbird. Please
I would actually really like to do that, even if just for comparison purposes. I have some friends that use Humminbird, but haven’t used one personally since the old square dot machines in the 80’s 😁.
Great info what transducer would you suggest to someone who wants chirp and sidescan?
anthony alessi To get both in one Transducer, no doubt, the new Active Imaging 3in1 is your monster!! Works with Go series and Evo3.
I have evo3 what does that price for and do they make it in both types of mounts
Right now its a transom mount, but im sure there will be others. they come in 2 versions. The 2 in 1 replaces a reg structure scan transducer for around $200. and the 3 in 1 which replaces the Total Scan, it's around $300.
So, bottom hardness is yellow for hardest, then red, then blue being soft? If I have a thick yellow line with fluffy blue just on top of it, would that be kelp or weed on top of a hard bottom?
It can be anything really. Probably just fluttering sediment. The color doesn’t really show bottom density, the thickness of the bottom band and presence of a double bottom will help with that. A thinner bottom band and close second bottom means harder bottom.
Hi Mike, do you subtract the water depth from the distance mark on side scan for actually distance? Example 100 foot mark on side scan subtract 50 foot depth actually distance from boat 50 feet. Is this correct? I think I remember you saying that in a previous video.
Yes sir. In fact I just uploaded a new video that posts tomorrow that has that info in it too . 👍👍😁😁😁 thanks brother.
Hey Mike, I appreciate all the knowledge. I still cannot for the life of me get my sounder to show arches. Any recommendations? Simrad NSS9’s with SS3d high/low chirp and structurescan module. Also have b260 I can choose. I get good marks but blobs not arches. Thanks!!
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What transducer is giving you the high low CHIRP?
Mike Smedley The structure scan 3d high/low chirp thru Hull. It has two cables. One goes to the 3d module and the chirp to the back of the mfd. All networked. Thank you so much!
There’s the problem. The 3D does not have any 2d sonar capabilities. It only has down scan. Side scan and 3d. It should have 2 cables going into the 3D box. You have been using the B60 for CHIRP which it can technically be run in, but it’s not a CHIRP transducer. You won’t see arches like you see in my videos with that transducer. You will need to add a CHIRP transducer to your system for that. I can send you links to some that I like.
Mike Smedley Ok. lol I’m thoroughly confused now. Simrad told me this new transducer I had put in is for chirp. I’ll include the link. www.hodgesmarine.com/nco000-14254-001-navico-structurescan-3d-thru-hull-with-lh-chirp.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwp-X0BRAFEiwAheRui8iX8OZ_5MG9K1m72nBiOgx4aRa9R7nRax1rCHrODzYomEQUHKwYGRoCZVkQAvD_BwE I have my right Nss9 sourced to the b260 and my left nss9 on the chirp from the new transducer. I can see 3D/down/side from all mfd’s. I really appreciate it!!
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzhead.infoUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-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.
Hey Mike. Need help again. I did something to my units. I have two evo2 9's and echo want work on one unit like before. It's not even showing source to switch to. You have idea what to do. Thanks
Sounds like you may have turned networking sonar OFF. IN system menu select ECHO INSTALLATION. CHECK THE NETWORK TRANSDUCERS BOX. Thats should do it.
I lose bottom on my evo 3 at any speed, Have the airmar med chirp thru hull ..but feel i am not getting the whole picture..or best use of the unit.. should i add the transom mount transducer to see bottom at speed and the 3D scan?
I wouldn’t add anything just yet. Do you lose bottom at slow speeds too? Is it a big 175 or a 150 medium CHIRP transducer? Thru-hulls are usually the best option for holding bottom at high speeds. There might be an issue with your installation. Try different frequencies next time out, see if 83khz does any better. The 150 works better on 83 for high speed performance.
Do you have other transducers installed as well?
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS just one that came with the boat..stock bottom digital. not sure which med chirp it it. its heavy and expensive!. and yes may be the installation could be suspect, but i still dont get that 3D bottom.. that is cool.. I will try the 83khz next time.. thanks!
Mr GreenPad You won’t get 3D without a complete 3D system. (Transducer and processor). If I were you I would bypass 3D and get the new Active Imaging Transducer 3 in 1. You will get Side and down scan and you also add high CHIRP to the mix. It’s also way cheaper than 3D. Here is the link for the one you need for the Evo3. amzn.to/2ErP9ug It’s an Amazon link, if you use my link you will get lifetime setup help from myself. It’s a win-win. I can get you a 3D link too, but it’s 3X the price and Side Scan isn’t as good. (And you get no CHIRP bands either)
Thanks Mike, that was a bitchin video, I'm trying to decide between the garmin gps and the evo3 right now and your making this thing look pretty dam good!
Tbev Ha! Thanks brother. It really is sick. I have been doing a lot of comparisons recently and the Simrad sonar stands firmly alone. Garmin’s new scan system is really nice for marking Bait schools to net and Crappie on bushes, but I don’t know how helpful it will be on the big open water. Time will tell as we learn more.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS you think it smashes the garmin gpsmap series right? That's the other option I'm considering. I'll be out chasing blufin but I'm putting a good ducer on it for that.
Tbev Absolutely. Simrad CHIRP sonar paired with a high quality 1Kw AIRMAR CHIRP Transducer is the best you’re gonna get.
Your the man, I appreciate it. Trying to score a evo2 if I can find one with a warranty, if not I'm gonna grab a evo3 and a b175hw. Thanks bud!
How accurate are these fish symbols comparing to the arches ? Thanks!
The icons will appear on any return so I would not use them.
When you set up the unit are you using the simulator mode or are you on the water and you’re seeing everything under the boat in real time?
I’m on the water. Yep, everything is in real time.
Hello, Mike. Thanks for the video! I have the TM150-M and the Garmin GT22-TM. I fish local sea cherry salmon. My depth between 17-70 feet. Does it make sence to use the GT22 for the shallow water? Or shoud i use the TM150 all the way? Will you test the Garmin GT22 or GT8 ducers in the nearest future? Thanks!
The 150 will be your best option in any depth, I would stay with it all the time. I’m not sure if I will be testing any Garmin units, but it’s possible. Thanks brother!
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Hello, Mike. Would it be possible for you to test TM150-M vs Garmin GT23-TM? What do U think about the GT23 ducer? Thanks.
desinto I’m gonna try to do some more comparisons. I end up having to buy these other units because whenever I ask someone owning another brand like a Garmin or Humminbird to do a simple comparison they always change their minds. I do it out of pure curiosity. I want to know what’s out there.
I have a lowerance. How similar are the settings?
They are very similar
I have a question I just put in my go12 with active imaging transducer and my side scan was white with a little color in center but no scan movement. So I paused the chirp or downview and then it wouldn't unpause anything and says shut of chirp for side scan.. any ideas now thier both locked paused and only my sonar works?
Change your echo sonar frequency to 83 kHz or 200khz. Pausing it will not free up side scan. It will un pause. I prefer 83 with that transducer. 👍👍
The echo sonar is whats traditional right? That works fine. My chirp and side scan won't unpause and the screen is saying I can't use both side scan and chrip at same time so how do I shut off chirp to get the side scan to work? Youre saying change my frequency on my traditional sonar to fix my side scan? I'm sorry if I sound like an idiot but I'm really confused? First time with simrad.. also in my initial setup it did not have an option for ai 3 in 1. But I think It recognized it because in setting it comes up but is grey shaded.. not sure about that either
Yes. Echo is traditional or 2D. Setting it to 83 or 200 will take it out of CHIRP. It will unpause Side Scan for the you. CHIRP is multiple frequencies at once. 83 or 200 is single frequency. If it says 3 in 1 in grey it’s working fine. You can’t change it. It’s an XDUCER that talks to the display. Sounds like everything is working perfectly. You’re all set brother!!! 👍👍
Thanks man I was hoping it was something simple and I didn't need to buy a special harness or box
You got it brother!!
Mike. Would my evo 2 have the fish reveal option. Ive never downloaded anything since new
Yes, the last update would have it. 👍
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS do you have video on how to download.
Jerry Evans yep!! This is wireless kzhead.info/sun/nZSJm655qpNtkok/bejne.html
Jerry Evans This from a computer. kzhead.info/sun/qLGDn5dqbZimdZE/bejne.html
Awesome. Thanks
Hey captain mike I have a sxe go9 can you help me set this thing up idk if I’m using this thing right
What transducer?
I’m gonna sound like an idiot but idk whatever one came in the box with the screen how do i find out
Is it like 8” long?
It’s the total scan transducer
I tried to send a screen shot of the exact package I bought but idk how to post it here
I have simrad nss9 evo3 how to set the temperature of the water
You have to select the transducer source you would like to get temp from. In echo installation
what transducer d you use?
Airmar 275 CHIRP L/H wide.
can u help me out please ! i have the same unit but im not getting the boomarang marks . im new to the unit so its hard for me to read marks
Ray S. Go into your menu on the echo sonar page and make sure the interference filter is off.
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS ok I will try that. I have the stock system normal transducer . Do I need to thr the active imaging transducer to get better returns ?
Ray S. The active imaging transducer will definitely give you the best side scan I’ve ever seen. This one has high and end Chirp Sonar as well. amzn.to/2ErP9ug I’m not sure what transducer you have now though.
Wouldn't chirp mode be turned of in demo...?
Why would you use demo mode?
@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS I may be useing the rong name for the mode....there is a mode where you can interact with the fish finder.... this mode ? can be found in settings at the bottom of the list...it is on my 2022 Lawrence HD..... when using this mode? You are not actually using the Transducer, but simulation I hope.... the question is; whould the transducer be turn off or not working in Simulation mode so it wouldn't be damaged or over heat ?? Thx.