Thank you Jonny for sharing your comprehensive fish finding processes and experiences with us. I always learn a lot and will try to do more graphing analysis ahead of casting-but as other viewers shared, it will be difficult to not break out the rods at the first sign of a fishy looking area. Interesting bass locations are changing. Question: Do you think overall bass populations have declined? What do you think?
Glad you enjoyed the video! I'm not qualified enough to comment on bass populations, but I have seen lakes go through down-turns for 10-15 years when the size and quantity of bass are low and then rebound to be a great lake again. My understanding is that it depends on the lake conditions and habitat over a long period of time. Not an expert on that though!
I've been making UA-cam videos and fishing Full-Time for my job for 5 Years. I usually graph 4-6 hours per fishing day 3 days per week. 4 hours per day X 3 Days Per Week X 52 Week Per Year X 5 years = 3,120 hours. That doesn't even include the 10 years I spent graphing before I started fishing full time, so 3,000 hours is a very conservative estimate.
This was the biggest thing for me to get over and I mostly salmon fish on the Great Lakes now. I’ve learned if I don’t see what I like I’m going searching before giving up and setting rods in. (Usually bait, fish water temps or current seams for me)
Yes this is very true , once I see a few fish I want to see if I can catch them right then instead of searching for the right spots. Hard to resist for sure.
Only in fishing do people complain when newer generations get better and faster at a sport. I thought the whole goal was to get better and more efficient. Sounds like a bunch of people are salty they aren’t the only ones hammering fish anymore… the fish aren’t in your old spots anymore, things change, time to revamp your game plan it’s part of the sport.
I cannot overstate how much I love each and every aspect of your channel. The way you seamlessly meld a flawless big-picture approach with highly accurate examples and analogies, as well as put in a ton of effort into your analytical approach makes all your content like the Holy Bible of Fishing and leaves others eating dust! You are, in my opinion, one of the most perfect anglers the world has ever seen right up there with Clunn and Lindner. I hope someday my content can be half as good as yours! Keep up the incredible work!
On a new body of water or if you're struggling, you can troll a suspending mid diving crankbait while looking for fish with a primary search bait that you're casting and a lot of times you'll find the fish by accident. This is when zig zagging shallow to deep can really pay off and surprise you.
Thanks for providing another "non-forward facing sonar" video. Videos limited to 2D and side-imaging units are getting harder and harder to find... apparently those of us who will never be able to afford forward facing sonar (or think the technology has gone too far) are being ignored more and more. I appreciate your efforts to not forget us!
It's still a very important tool I use every time I go to the lake and many anglers are ignoring it in place of Forward Facing Sonar. I'll continue to use traditional sonar in all videos going forward.
..heck, i'm still puzzled over using my TI2, and it's been 3 years and going....still not dialed down the distance from the kayak to the images on the screen....and when i'm graphing i go about 1 to 2 mph...
Hmmm, watching this video and then hearing our heartfelt thoughts on your live stream with Matt the other day has me conflicted. I absolutely think you were onto something in that live stream about being efficient using livescope by just popping up to sweet spots and panning around for awhile to see what you see.
I tell you , your videos are the best I ever seen an is the way I learned to fish years ago on Tennessee river good to see Iv been doing it right which is great for me and others I help , glad to see you are really doing well man this is the best show on earth hands down.
Jonny! Great info as always! Do you have any plans to add HELIX G4N sonar settings & MEGA LIVE to your sonar settings catalog of units you currently have available for purchase? Some of us have current generation units ... lol
@@FishtheMoment you could just come down here to Florida and use my boat for a couple of days and get everything you need. And it's in the 70s now, water temp was 67 two days ago,and you'd get to fish on the #1 reservoir in the country according to BASS ....
@@FishtheMoment I remember your interview with RC when you guys were discussing studying the mouse not the owl. Wish I would have thought of that when I was younger. Well if you ever consider getting a new boat the spring let me know I'm selling my z21, I'll give you all the details. I just can't really use it. I would just get a thrill out of watching you fish out of it on youtube. Thank, Guy
@@FishtheMoment when I saw your post on those a few years ago, I had been using pretty cheap bait casters anyhow. I have about 10 of the black max 3. I believe two of the new black max red handle. To me they are all smoother operating that any of the old Garcia 5500s etc.
Yes. I have a dedicated Lithium battery for all my electronics. I'm only running 2 graphs right now (1 at the trolling motor and 1 at the console) so it's not 100% necessary, but I also run cameras and other filming gear off of it.
@@FishtheMoment Im finding out that just a direct wire to the battery from each unit is not enough to get the crisp clear images.I have Other things on that house battery,not always being used but on it.Also it is a lead batterry.A dedicated lithium batterry is the way to go , i dont have the room or the money .I will just have to settle with what i have.I was going crazy wondering how all these other units are soooo clear.I know now. Thanks Jonny nothing beats time on the water.
A dedicated Lithium does help image quality, especially with Forward Facing Sonar. It's not that big of a difference with traditional sonar in my experience though. Time on the water is king! I wish I had more of it nowadays!
Great video! I fish a very clear lake and all too often fall back on sight fishing for smallmouth. I’m learning from you to find those offshore fish, which I believe receive almost no pressure. It IS going to take some time, but I’m patient and more than anything, I like fishing where there are no other fishermen. Also I know where the smallmouth end up, but not how they got there. That last part will require electronics. I have ‘em, but don’t use ‘em like I should so thanks for the nudge! 😊
For sure! That's how I started fishing out in the middle of the lake before I got a fish finder. A good map is just as important as a fish finder in a lot of situations.
Are you allowed or willing to say where that spot was on Grand? That looked liked you had a great time...
Thank you Jonny for sharing your comprehensive fish finding processes and experiences with us. I always learn a lot and will try to do more graphing analysis ahead of casting-but as other viewers shared, it will be difficult to not break out the rods at the first sign of a fishy looking area. Interesting bass locations are changing. Question: Do you think overall bass populations have declined? What do you think?
Glad you enjoyed the video! I'm not qualified enough to comment on bass populations, but I have seen lakes go through down-turns for 10-15 years when the size and quantity of bass are low and then rebound to be a great lake again. My understanding is that it depends on the lake conditions and habitat over a long period of time. Not an expert on that though!
My brother has over 16,000 hrs on his graph
Not to be persnickety, but 3,000 hours? Really? Thats 75 weeks at 40 hours per week. When do you fish?
I've been making UA-cam videos and fishing Full-Time for my job for 5 Years. I usually graph 4-6 hours per fishing day 3 days per week. 4 hours per day X 3 Days Per Week X 52 Week Per Year X 5 years = 3,120 hours. That doesn't even include the 10 years I spent graphing before I started fishing full time, so 3,000 hours is a very conservative estimate.
My rule- Be willing to keep searching when I don’t see what I am looking for. Resisting the urge to search with my bait is tough.
Haha same here! I still fall into the trap of fishing too soon. Especially if I haven't gone in a while
This was the biggest thing for me to get over and I mostly salmon fish on the Great Lakes now. I’ve learned if I don’t see what I like I’m going searching before giving up and setting rods in. (Usually bait, fish water temps or current seams for me)
Yes this is very true , once I see a few fish I want to see if I can catch them right then instead of searching for the right spots. Hard to resist for sure.
Sounds like electronics have ruined traditional offshore spots. Great.
Only in fishing do people complain when newer generations get better and faster at a sport. I thought the whole goal was to get better and more efficient. Sounds like a bunch of people are salty they aren’t the only ones hammering fish anymore… the fish aren’t in your old spots anymore, things change, time to revamp your game plan it’s part of the sport.
One of your best videos ever, Jonny!! Great content and explanations. Been following you for years. Your presentation skills are top notch!!
Glad you like it!
I cannot overstate how much I love each and every aspect of your channel. The way you seamlessly meld a flawless big-picture approach with highly accurate examples and analogies, as well as put in a ton of effort into your analytical approach makes all your content like the Holy Bible of Fishing and leaves others eating dust! You are, in my opinion, one of the most perfect anglers the world has ever seen right up there with Clunn and Lindner. I hope someday my content can be half as good as yours! Keep up the incredible work!
4 seconds in.. well, I’m headed to the lake.
On a new body of water or if you're struggling, you can troll a suspending mid diving crankbait while looking for fish with a primary search bait that you're casting and a lot of times you'll find the fish by accident. This is when zig zagging shallow to deep can really pay off and surprise you.
Thanks Johnny its always pleasure learning and watching your videos
Glad you enjoy the videos!
Thanks for providing another "non-forward facing sonar" video. Videos limited to 2D and side-imaging units are getting harder and harder to find... apparently those of us who will never be able to afford forward facing sonar (or think the technology has gone too far) are being ignored more and more. I appreciate your efforts to not forget us!
It's still a very important tool I use every time I go to the lake and many anglers are ignoring it in place of Forward Facing Sonar. I'll continue to use traditional sonar in all videos going forward.
Great video Jonny!
Thank you!
Nice breakdown buddy another great video !!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Great videos and informative!! Keep them coming! Have learned a ton about the sonars and how to use them 👍
Thanks! Will do!
Finding forage while spending time graphing is crucial.
How do you find a "sweet spot" on a reservoir? Turn off your electronics and head to where you see 10 boats fishing in a 50 yd area ... lol
That works too! haha
Johnny, it is good to see you make videos that don't include FFS. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
..heck, i'm still puzzled over using my TI2, and it's been 3 years and going....still not dialed down the distance from the kayak to the images on the screen....and when i'm graphing i go about 1 to 2 mph...
Very good video providing excellent information.
Glad you enjoyed!
Johny you knocked it out of the ballpark again!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Hmmm, watching this video and then hearing our heartfelt thoughts on your live stream with Matt the other day has me conflicted. I absolutely think you were onto something in that live stream about being efficient using livescope by just popping up to sweet spots and panning around for awhile to see what you see.
On of the best video ever. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you so much for all this information buddy.
Thank you for these great tips
Great tips Jonny! Everything you do is top notch!
Thanks for the continued support!
Would the settings guide be applicable to a gen 1 Helix
Thank you for your time and good information and tips I love watching your videos and good fishing
Glad you like them!
I’d love to fish you and be a sponge. Great info
Always good info.
I tell you , your videos are the best I ever seen an is the way I learned to fish years ago on Tennessee river good to see Iv been doing it right which is great for me and others I help , glad to see you are really doing well man this is the best show on earth hands down.
Excellent advice. Lead on!!
Very helpful information!
Great content---enjoyed the video
Jonny! Great info as always! Do you have any plans to add HELIX G4N sonar settings & MEGA LIVE to your sonar settings catalog of units you currently have available for purchase? Some of us have current generation units ... lol
Haha yeah I'm working on it. Haven't gotten new units in a while. Hoping to have more up later this spring.
@@FishtheMoment you could just come down here to Florida and use my boat for a couple of days and get everything you need. And it's in the 70s now, water temp was 67 two days ago,and you'd get to fish on the #1 reservoir in the country according to BASS ....
Good luck on the tin horse monte pod cast Gabe is a good dude, and hope we can learn more about you that isn't just angling related
What is the best electronic brand to buy in 2024🤔
I'm still trying to figure that out haha. Planning on doing a test later this spring hopefully
Great video Jonny. Really appreciate all the work you put into these.
Are you thinking about buying a new boat?
Glad you enjoyed! No plans for a new boat right now
@@FishtheMoment I remember your interview with RC when you guys were discussing studying the mouse not the owl. Wish I would have thought of that when I was younger. Well if you ever consider getting a new boat the spring let me know I'm selling my z21, I'll give you all the details. I just can't really use it. I would just get a thrill out of watching you fish out of it on youtube. Thank, Guy
Good info Jonny. Thank you
Good stuff Jonny! 🎣 💯🇺🇸
Thanks for the tips my friend!
Any time!
Great video again. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed!
Looks like you are still using the garcia black max!
Haha yes! the same ones I bought 4-5 years ago. They're still holding up!
@@FishtheMoment when I saw your post on those a few years ago, I had been using pretty cheap bait casters anyhow. I have about 10 of the black max 3. I believe two of the new black max red handle. To me they are all smoother operating that any of the old Garcia 5500s etc.
Great video Jonny thank you! Do you have a dedicated battery just for your electronics?
Yes. I have a dedicated Lithium battery for all my electronics. I'm only running 2 graphs right now (1 at the trolling motor and 1 at the console) so it's not 100% necessary, but I also run cameras and other filming gear off of it.
@@FishtheMoment Im finding out that just a direct wire to the battery from each unit is not enough to get the crisp clear images.I have Other things on that house battery,not always being used but on it.Also it is a lead batterry.A dedicated lithium batterry is the way to go , i dont have the room or the money .I will just have to settle with what i have.I was going crazy wondering how all these other units are soooo clear.I know now. Thanks Jonny nothing beats time on the water.
A dedicated Lithium does help image quality, especially with Forward Facing Sonar. It's not that big of a difference with traditional sonar in my experience though.
Time on the water is king! I wish I had more of it nowadays!
@@FishtheMoment Thanks for the insight.Really appreciate all you do on and off the water Jonny.Keep up the work .God bless
Great video! I fish a very clear lake and all too often fall back on sight fishing for smallmouth. I’m learning from you to find those offshore fish, which I believe receive almost no pressure. It IS going to take some time, but I’m patient and more than anything, I like fishing where there are no other fishermen. Also I know where the smallmouth end up, but not how they got there. That last part will require electronics. I have ‘em, but don’t use ‘em like I should so thanks for the nudge! 😊
nooob question, couldnt you just use navionics?
For sure! That's how I started fishing out in the middle of the lake before I got a fish finder. A good map is just as important as a fish finder in a lot of situations.
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