How To Interpret Side Imaging Sonar

Do you know how to read side imaging? Do you know what its for or how to use it to catch more fish? Understanding side imaging takes some getting used to so today Tim is going to explain the basic functions, show examples of fish, and even talking about how to tune it for your situation.

Most moderately priced units today include side imaging as an option. Its a great tool, saving you valuable time on the water if you know how to use it to your advantage. Its great for locating structure, hazards, schools of fish, and more.

The unit we use is the Humminbird Solix 15. We chose this unit because of its unbelievably clear picture and incredible detail. The first day we used it we were locating sunken boats, rock piles, and other structure in places we fish every day but had never been able to see those objects before.

The Solix is the best of the best for side imaging but there are some other great units on the market as well. Below we will link the unit we're using along with the items needed to link the front and back unit together for waypoint sharing, as well as several other great imaging units at different prices.

Our Equipment...

(2) Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp/Mega/SI/GPS: http://bit.ly/2pAkXr2

Humminbird Waterproof Ethernet Switch Port: http://bit.ly/2zTArsD

Ethernet Cable (2) 20 ft: http://bit.ly/2Df42jh

Smaller or more budget friendly units...

Humminbird Helix 7 G2: http://bit.ly/2vM2rhk

Humminbird Helix 5 G2 (Awesome unit for the price): http://bit.ly/2fsOu1I

Lowrance Hook 2 9 series: http://bit.ly/2kBj3l8

Garmin Echo Map 73SV US LakeVu HD: http://bit.ly/2DfTnVG

Our favorite Equipment For Mounting these units...

BalzOut Mount: http://bit.ly/2HnxLtu

Kong Electronics Mount: http://bit.ly/2MohNwS

Kong Wave Tamer Mount: http://bit.ly/2wsJVbA

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Worm Fishing Tips for Fall and Winter

Forget finesse, this video is about big worms and shaky heads to power through the cooler months. If you aren't ready to dropshot, this video is for you! Finesse is great but if your fish are willing to feed, feeding them, a bigger meal can upsize your catch. Turn to the shaky head this Winter when everyone else has given up and you might be surprised by what happens next.

Everyone knows the power of the shaky head for Summer bass. Somehow anglers overlook the effectiveness the rest of the year. As the water cools consider picking up a shaky head with a lighter wire hook, tying it on a lighter rod, and trying to catch a big bass when nothing else will bite.

Below is a breakdown of the worms, hooks, and tackle we have the most confidence in with this technique. Remember, keep it simple. You're not looking for a ton of bites as the water cools, you're looking for the right bites. Stick to confidence colors for the best results.

The Worms...

Daiwa Neko Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2o2O3LG

Daiwa Neko Worm: http://bit.ly/2kH4KuC

Zoom Magnum Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2eMxvXR

Yamamoto Cut Tail Worm 5.5 and 6.5: http://bit.ly/2iXlzPu

The Hooks...

Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky Head: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Owner Shaky Ultrahead: http://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Our Favorite Combo (Great Jerkbait Combo Too)...

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Alberaran MGL: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- 30 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 10 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Friendly Rod/Reel Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 7:1 Reel: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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Cold Water Jerkbait Fishing: Everything You Need To Know

If you're ready to catch more jerkbait fish, this is your video! Matt breaks down Which Baits, How To Work Them, and a whole lot more in this in-depth look at jerkbaits. He keeps his bait selection simple, makes his gear choices easy, and focuses on triggering the bass into biting.

If you've ever wanted to catch a jerkbait fish, now is the time to get out there and make it happen. The sharp cooling trend at the end of Fall triggers an aggressive feeding desire in bass. Couple that response with a desire to conserve energy in the cold and the jerkbait doubles up on effectiveness.

The handful of baits Matt describes in this video are deadly! Used independently they're great but when combined together you have a simple system that can be adapted to changing temperatures, depths, and cover.

Below you'll find a breakdown of Matt's favorite baits, equipment, hook upgrades, and even a color list of some of the colors that he has seen the most success with.

The baits...

Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Megabass Vision 110 +1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Megabass Vision 110 Silent: http://bit.ly/2mqOuiA

Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades...

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Recommended Hook Sizes by bait...

Jackall- Size 4

Megabass- Size 6

Staysee- Size 5

Flash Pointer- Size 6

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Alberaran MGL: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- 12 lb Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

6'10 Medium also available in these lines...

Zodias: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Curado: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

SLX: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Prefer a different brand? Here are a couple other great choices...

St Croix Legend Elite 6'10 Medium: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Megabass Destroyer OneTen Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Lucky Craft Colors... American Shad, Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow

Megabass Colors... GP Crystal Shad, GP Pro Blue, Killer Kawaguchi

Jackall Colors... Ghost Wakasagi, HL Silver Shad, RT Hollow Minnow

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3 Tricks To Get Wayyy More bites with a HydroWave

Does the HydroWave really work? Is it easy to use? Savvy anglers have been using the Hydrowave to catch more bass for years! There are a few tricks that make it even more effective and today we're finally letting those secrets out.

Tim just picked up the HydroWave H2. This unit has more sound options than previous models and is very user friendly. In a matter of minutes we'd found the best sounds for the school of bass we were sitting on and were immediately catching fish.

The best time to use a sound stimulator like the hydro wave is when bass are schooling together. It will work on individual fish as well but you lose the multiplying effect of the bass triggering each other to feed. We've also noticed that "less is more" when adding sound to the water. Start off with lower volumes and levels of aggression and work up until the fish react.

Below is a breakdown of the units, sound modules, and gear we were using during this video.

HydroWave H2: http://bit.ly/2BCrdVx

Hydrowave Sound Expansion Packs: http://bit.ly/2PcvBRo

The Baits...

Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Lucky Craft LV-500 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Hooks- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- 20 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- 10 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Lipless Combo...

Rod- IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 40 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader: 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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