Electronics Tricks To Find More Fish! (Winter Fishing Edition)

Winter fishing can be very challenging but mastering your electronics will make it much easier! If you're not catching fish you start wondering if they're even around, if you're in the right part of the lake, or if its what you're using. Step one to consistent Winter fishing for any predatory fish (bass, panfish, catfish, etc...) is to locate baitfish. This can be done very quickly with modern electronics and today we're showing you how to dial them in to maximize your time on the water!

Today Tim is coving a handful of topics including... 

- Adjusting Water Level Offset During Winter Pool

-Measuring Distances on Side Imaging

-Waypointing on Side Imaging

-Adjusting Your Side Imaging Display

-Recognizing fish and baitfish on modern electronics

Most boats are equipped with some sort of depth finding/ fishing finding electronics. Some use 2D sonar, others use advanced technologies like side imaging, down imaging, and Live imaging. We all know the important of these electronics but the majority of boat owners and fishermen have no idea how to use these tools effectively. Spending a bit of time to adjust your electronics will absolutely help you catch more fish in Winter. 

Below you'll find links to the exact electronics that we use to maximize our time on the water and catch more fish. We've also included more budget-minded products that will still do an awesome job while saving a few dollars. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Console Electronics...  

-Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY

(Side Imaging, Down Imaging, Sonar)

-Humminbird Solix 12: https://bit.ly/364OviT

(Dedicated Mapping Unit)

Bow Electronics... 

-Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY

(Sonar, Mapping, 360 Imaging)

-Humminbird Mega 360 MEGA: http://bit.ly/3oUt7oO

Preferred Map Card... 

LakeMaster Plus: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

(Select your region, Chickamauga is in "SouthEast")

MidPriced Side Imaging/Sonar... 

Humminbird- Helix 9 CHIRP G4: http://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

Lowrance- Elite FS 9 Chartplotter: http://bit.ly/3sxIvtm

Garmin- GPSMAP UHD Sonar: http://bit.ly/2XOfETp

Budget Side Imaging/Sonar... 

Humminbird- Helix 5 G2 Sonar: http://bit.ly/2fsOu1I

Lowrance- Hook Reveal 7: http://bit.ly/3k0b7pN

Garmin- Garmin Striker Vivid: http://bit.ly/2KmQurV

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Side Imaging Tricks To Actually See Fish!

Is your depth finder too confusing? Not with Tim's help! He'll teach you everything you need to know so your unit reads with picture-like clarity. His quick tricks for adjusting your side imaging units will clear everything up and provide a picture with real detail so you can find fish and structure more easily. 

The tricks to side imaging are a combination of sensitivity, contrast, and frequency. Many anglers fail to understand the importance of changing frequencies in different environments. Tim goes in depth about the differences between the 455khz, 800khz, and Mhz (Mega) Frequencies and what each can do for your overall image quality. Regardless of the brand unit you're using, switching between 455 and 800 kHz will completely change your picture. 

For anglers looking for a starting point, Tim recommends setting both your sensitivity and contrast to 50%. This is an excellent starting point on virtually any unit. From there you can begin following his advice and making adjustments to get the most out of your unit. Below is a breakdown of the unit Tim uses as well as some of the other great options on the market at different price points. 

Tim's Electronics... 

-Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp/Mega/SI/GPS: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

-Humminbird Solix 12 Chirp/Mega/SI/GPS: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

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

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

Smaller/Budget-friendly units...

-Humminbird Helix 7 G3: http://bit.ly/2SoFl8a

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

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

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

3 Easy Fish Finder Tricks Anyone Can Do! (Catch More Fish)

Modern electronics are increasingly complex but these are simple tricks you can do to make your time on the water more effective! Quit fiddling with your graphs and get back to fishing! Tim gives 3 or 4 quick tips in today's video that will completely change how you use your depth finder in the future. Quit struggling in shallow water, wondering if you're seeing fish out deep, and trying to stay safe at night; all with just a few clicks of a button.

Tim kicks the video off with how to adjust depth offset. This simple trick will completely change how you fish shallow water. Most boats have never had the trolling motor offset corrected (this means that your trolling motor may read 6 feet deep while in 4 feet of water). This obviously creates safety concerns, it also creates fish problems. Knowing your EXACT depth from trolling motor to bottom or surface to bottom is just a few clicks away.

Next, Tim shows how to adjust your color palette to see fish, and fish size, much more clearly. He goes on to show how to use on-screen way pointing to eliminate the need for market buoys. Gone are the days of locating fish, setting buoys, then returning to catch them. See the fish, set the point, catch the fish, move on.

Last, but certainly not least, Tim explains how to change your map's orientation. Virtually every graph comes with the map set to "North Up". While this is great for knowing where you are, it can be difficult for you to chart your path around obstructions quickly, especially at night. By switching your map orientation to "Heading Up" you'll always be able to see what is immediately in front of you. This quick tip will completely change how you use your fish finder's mapping functions.

Most modern electronics have all of these functions. Below you'll find a list of the exact equipment that Tim is using in the video, as well as links to several budget-friendly options that will offer most or some of these functions.

Tim's equipment...

-Humminbird Solix 15 G2 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

-Humminbird Solix 12 G2 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

-Minn Kota Ultrex 112 DI Link Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2RqrT4v

-Humminbird 360 Imaging: http://bit.ly/2K8jPl4

Budget-Friendly Electronics...

-Humminbird Helix 5 G2: http://bit.ly/2TNndFW

-Lowrance Hook 2 5 Series: http://bit.ly/2Y2sjk2

Interpreting Modern Electronics For Beginners AND Advanced Anglers!

Its finally here! No more mystery, its time to learn what those electronics are trying to show you! Do you know what fish look like? Do you know how to interpret the picture? Its time!

Modern electronics are a mystery to most anglers. Some anglers spend a few dollars for basic electronics, others spend thousands, but few know what the picture is actually showing them. This is the beginning of a series that will last for months, possibly years, as we explore and help you develop a deeper understanding of how to operate and interpret your electronics, regardless of brand. 

Here is the unit Tim is using to capture the screen shots in this video...

Humminbird Solix 15: http://bit.ly/2pAkXr2

Below is a breakdown of great graphs from the major brands...

Inexpensive Sonar Units:

Humminbird Helix 5 G2 Sonar $199.99- http://bit.ly/2fsOu1I
Lowrance Hook2 4X Series Sonar $119.99 - http://bit.ly/2sgeL6Y
Garmin Striker Plus Sonar 5CV $229.99 - http://bit.ly/2skseug

Great Sonar, Mapping, Side/Down Imaging Units:

Humminbird Helix 9” - http://bit.ly/2dlfHyx
Lowrance Hook2 9” - http://bit.ly/2kBj3l8

Top of the Line Electronics

Humminbird Solix 15” - http://bit.ly/2pAkXr2
Lowrance HDS-16” Carbon - http://bit.ly/2sjMhsR

This video is only the beginning! We look forward to helping you learn to operate your units, interpret them properly, and begin catching more and bigger fish because of your electronics!
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