How To Use Side Imaging to Break Down New Water - On The Water with The Technological Angler S2E6
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2023
- Humminbird's MEGA Side Imaging is the best tool available for breaking down new water and finding fish fast! In this episode of On The Water with The Technological Angler, Dr. Jason Halfen teaches you how to use Humminbird MEGA Side Imaging to dissect side channel and main channel sections of the upper Mississippi River. You'll learn how we rig our boats using a three-transducer configuration that provides the best possible Side Imaging on both sides of the boat, as well as key Side Imaging Range, Sensitivity, and Contrast settings when searching for structure and fish. Thanks to a large number of interpreted Side Imaging live streams, you'll see how I identify fish positioned on key pieces of structure, and then watch as high-quality largemouth bass and trophy-caliber walleye make their TV debut! This episode will take your use of Side Imaging to the next level!
Here are the part numbers for assembling the 3-transducer configuration on your boat:
For SOLIX and APEX:
SI transducers: XM 14 HW MSI T
2D skimmer: XNT 14 HW T
SILR cable: 14 M ID SILR Y
SIDB cable: 14 M ID SIDB Y
For HELIX:
SI transducers: XM 9 HW MSI T
2D skimmer: XNT 9 HW T
SILR cable: 9 M SILR Y
SIDB cable: 9 M SIDB Y
Key equipment and tackle in this episode:
Humminbird APEX 13: omnia.direct/8Nj2XN
Minn Kota Ulterra 112 MDI Link: omnia.direct/OBNPJl
Minn Kota Talon 12’: omnia.direct/14yO9z
Humminbird MEGA Live: omnia.direct/pjNWrM
St. Croix Victory Series Spinning Rod: omnia.direct/Q6ZmgG
St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rod: omnia.direct/VWN6GW
1/2 oz Z-Man Chatterbait: omnia.direct/7LX5R2
Z-Man RaZr ShadZ: omnia.direct/Avgqwp
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I got my 3-transducers set up after the seminar. On my first trip of the year, I could see a big difference. Still dialing in the 2D at higher speeds. Thank You!!!
Awesome.
Once again Jason, your educational on-the-water videos are the best available. Your taking the time, to not just give your SI settings, but to explaining what environmental conditions determine what your range, sensitivity and contrast should be is so helpful. Showing your screen shots, with highlights circled that correspond with your audio narrative is very instructional. Next time, I will be drinks and snacks as you let us tag along as passengers. By the way, the trip to Trout Lake in northern Ontario was amazing. Walleye and pike were plentiful and hungry. The shore lunches of freshly caught walleye were the highlight of my 75th birthday trip. Until next time......tightlines. Ron
Thanks Ron!
Your content, editing and narration are second to none. Well done!
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OMG I have been watching many of your videos. The way you give the detailed information is amazing, I bought my mega live and target lock late last summer. Never ever got it figured out. I am starting early and hopefully can get a bit better at using everything. Could you do a video about Target lock and perhaps trolling for small trout with ml
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Indepth and easy to understand the advanced use of side imaging. Never had considered the use of two transducers but it makes sense when you consider the optimal use of the screen to get even better detail. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi i have watch plenty of videos of side scan explanations. Yours is definitely the best and lots of information others dont cover excellent job. My side scan knowledge now is much easier to use and view.
Glad it was helpful!
One of, if not the best videos I have seen on this. Thanks!
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This multiple transducer configuration, is exactly the setup I have on my Skeeter.
I’ve run them on Lunds, Skeeters, Rangers, even jet drive boats. 100% the best way to do it.
Did it make a substantial difference to your imaging?
Awesome video Jason !! My all time favorite body of water is the Mississippi River for sure. Although I operate different electronics than you I still get unbelievable knowledge and tips from every video you do. Thanks so much for doing these 👍👍
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Always loaded with useful info! Looking forward to your next vid!👍
Awesome, thank you!
Outstanding video! Thanks for sharing all these great tips on settings, setup and putting it all together to catch fish. Will be watching this one again and taking some notes.
Right on!
Very informative video! Thank you! I’m a retired corporate pilot and we had initial and recurrent training on the airborne radar systems and use. Some of the principles are the same. Shadows for example. Also, the Pro XS sounds amazing when you crank it up.
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Nice video . I just started watching you and think its a good choice. Thank you.
Welcome aboard!
Great vid! Was cool to see you launching that day (we were at our houseboat). Nice fish!
Fun spot! Have come to like it down there a lot!
Exactly what i needed. Thanks so much
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Awesome!!! Thank you!!! So helpful.
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Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks very much. Your video was very help and interesting.
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Great video. Lots of information
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Excellent video
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Very informative
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AWESOME INFO" and TIPS/TRICKS! THANKS" newsub in Idaho!!!
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Great video
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@@TheTechnologicalAngleri had asked you recently about the Y splitter dual SI transducers. Appreciate you doing this video explaining the topic better.
Excellent video Jason! I'm thinking of adding a second SI transducer to my current Helix 10 MSI GN3 setup using the Y cable you referenced. My current MSI transducer is installed on the starboard side of my motor and the motor interferes with the SI scan to the left of the boat. Not as big a problem when using the trolling motor and the motor is trimmed up. Once the second MSI transducer is installed I assume both transducers will be sending data to the Helix 10 unit - do you have to anything to "sync" the two transducers with the Helix unit? One would want the starboard transducer to be used for the right SI scan and the port transducer to be used for the left SI scan. How are the down and 2D images handled if both transducers are sending data to the Helix 10 unit?
It’s plug and play. If you don’t use a dedicated skimmer for 2D then the starboard SI ducer will provide 2D and DI
Jason, could you send me the info on the y cable needed for the dual si and also for the 3 transducer setup. I have the helix 10 with the i-Pilot link.
You’ll see all the necessary parts in the video description
What transducer mount board are you using? Is the transducer spray plate on top part of the mount board?
This is a very helpful video. Thanks. Question - what chart speed setting do you suggest? I noticed your screens said your boat speed was anywhere between .5 and 4.3 or so. What chart speed do you run - and - do you change chart speed as you're changing your boat speed, or set chart speed once and leave it?
Thanks for the positive feedback. Have been running chart speeds 5-7 on my apex 13
Do I need A GPS puck with the compass puck for my ulterra trolling motor
Great video, thx... Question on the 2d... I have a fiberglass boat with a thru Hull transducer... I keep bottom but seem to get interference from outboard at higher speeds...would I benefit from an external 2d transducer?
Probably wouldn’t change the level of interference
@@TheTechnologicalAngler what about 2d quality? Thx
So do you run the y cable with both si transducers into the y cable with 2d transducer?
Yes. Both SI ducers connect to the SILR Y cable. Then the plug from that cable connects to the SIDB Y cable.
I'm new to using the any electronic fish finders, I just got a Helix 7 MSI GPS G3N unit last year, and this is the first year I've used it. The 2D sonar and lake contour maps are the features i use most, the SI and DI are not as clear as I hoped for, but maybe it is because the 7" screen isn't large enough to easily distinguish the fish or features. Would a 9 or 10 inch Helix be better at seeing these features/fish using SI or DI? Thanks, I've seen many of your vids and learned tons of good info from you!!!
Thanks for the positive feedback. The short answer is yes - larger screens that offer more pixels will make it much easier to see the smallest, most important details: the fish were working to find and catch.
I'm looking to get a new trolling motor, I've got an old minnkota power drive unit. I'm going to get the terrova I-link, 24 volt model where I can use the Lake Master maps to troll specific depth lines...seems like all the retailers have the same price for these units. Do these ever go on sale instead of the MRSP?
@@richardjenny2790 Most current products are price protected which is why you see the same price virtually anywhere.
If I add a second SI/DI transducer without adding the 2D skimmer, would I still have my 2D?
So I will need both the SIDB and the silr to run 2 mega SI on my not?
You need SILR and SIDB if you want to run two SI and the 2D skimmer. You only need SILR if you plan to only use the two SI ducers.
But if it were me, I'd run all 3.
Is there a significant difference running two transducers, or is it minimal? I like the idea, but it's a lot of work to do it on my boat. I would hate to go through that for a small improvement. Tell me it's absolutely worth it.
Thought I was pretty clear in the video. Over a decade of experience working on many boats has clearly demonstrated the value in doing this. Your mileage may vary.
@@TheTechnologicalAngler You were sir.And thanks for the work that you do. I was just seeking a larger sample size.
what are the covers over the transducers for
Spray guards - no more rooster tails
@@TheTechnologicalAngler thank you, where do you get them
How clearly can you mark fish on submerged rock with side scan?
Their dark sonar shadows are easier to see than their bright sonar returns