Identify Bass on Fish Finder in 3 Easy Steps! | Fishing Sonar Basics

The ability to pick out bass on a fish finder from other species of fish and cover in the water is what separates an average offshore fisherman from a great one. In this video, I explain how to identify bass on 2D sonar, Down Imaging, and Side Imaging. Hope you enjoy!

-Jonny

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Lowrance HDS-12 Live Fishfinder/Chartplotters

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[christopherpettersen]

Five years later and this information is still relevant, informative and valuable. Going to help me out tremendously.

[jasonyo]

finally somebody shows what’s fish looks like in a fish finder not just showing off their equipment.

[dylanmiller]

Barely grasped the concept of a fish finder before the video, leaving like I could start shopping for one. Well done, thank you

[jasonyoung]

This has been the best informative video regarding identifying fish. I have watched a lot of videos claiming "how to read a fish finder" and none have explained it so I knew what I'm looking at. Thank you for making this simple to understand.

[sowabunga]

Down to earth explanations. Great screen shots for us visual learners. Thank you.

[BryanJSmith-nekv]

Hands down you have the best instructional channel on YouTube... Keep up the awesome job... You've helped me immensely just understanding my graphs better!!!

[marquescameron]

I love the comparisons of the graphs. Your videos are by far the best when it comes to fishing with electronics! They've convinced me to get a fish finder and to start offshore excited for spring!!

[michaelleach]

Ur one of the best at explaining electronics that I’ve seen. Thank you

[saelee]

Man oh man. I need more of this information. I love how you break down and just concentrate on one thing.

[skeelco]

My god man, this video blows all the other crappy fish finder videos on YT out the water. Subscribed!

[ryanbristow]

I installed Garmin Striker units on my boat a few years back. I've been playing with them and trying to learn more the few times I get out each year. I have done okay figuring out how to locate crappie but have struggled locating bass. I just came across your page and have spent two hours watching your videos. I have to echo some of the other comments here that you do a fantastic job of explaining and visually showing what to look for on your graphs. Thank you very much for your videos. I'm excited to get out and try some new settings. I'm definitely a subscriber now!

[jeffdurocher]

Finally, someone explains what electronics are. Even better than the manual. So far it's been a depth guide and water temp.
Thank you!

[jaywhited]

That was the best explanation of identifying bass that I have ever seen. Nice job!

[johnbirk]

Thanks a million for your awesome video. I am semi retired and was very nervous and depressed about what I am going to do to keep me occupied during my later years. I do free diving, scuba and kayaking. But this is only a hobby with no purpose behind it. A friend introduced me to kayak fishing, His way we would just anchor somewhere and hope there are fish. Sometimes all day no fish. This was very depressing to me. Something said to me, Google fish finders. After many hours of searching I found your video. NOW I am so happy and excited to go kayak fishing with a Purpose in mind. Find the fish, anchor fish. Or no fish in area on the day, just exercise kayak rowing, swim, dive . Smile and go the next day. So bottom line you actually saved my life. A million thanks from an older now happy man.

[victorremick]

someone that knows what a pleasurer your explanations are ones that no one will tell you about or just flat out don't know. WELL DONE

[dylandauzat]

VERY well detailed and well spoken. Great video!

[Anteupfred]

I sincerely appreciate your videos & advice. I'm retired USAF & now work as an ES Counselor. I have a fishing club for my students and teach them about fishing. I try to get some of my competitors to share with these students and they won't do it. That's one thing that is wrong with fisherman...not enough mentoring. So my hats off to you for having the courage to help out the new guy or the guy trying to get better.

[steveprefontaine]

Tried watching other vids, but this one was the best and easiest to understand. Thanks man!

[tomcoats]

Very informative. Fished for 60 years and never owned electronics. Thanks for sharing.

[richardj]

This is an outstanding video. The single best I have seen on how to identify bass vs other fish! Please do a video on how to use sonar in grass to find bass. Nobody has done a nice job with this topic. Thanks for your efforts to help everyone. I just subscribed and sent you link to a ton of serious fisherman in my community.