Lorance hook 5

[NHBull]

Just installed a hook 5 and what an improvement over the stock Garmin.

 Ran it on factory settings and thanks does take some time to get used to what I am seeing.

 Any feedback, suggestions or input is appreciated.

 I have been searching YouTube for an hr with little luck. 

Thanks

 Al

[Dorado]

I have a Hook 4 and have finally found the perfect settings after tons of research. Are you still needing help? How do you still like the unit ? @NHBull

[NHBull]

43 minutes ago, Dorado said:

I have a Hook 4 and have finally found the perfect settings after tons of research. Are you still needing help? How do you still like the unit ? @NHBull

I have yet to dial it in the way I would like and would really appreciate it!

 

I have considered going bigger, but am also looking for a new boat,most I am stuck with it for now.

 

Thanks for your time,

 

Al

[Dorado]

@NHBull So, these are the settings that I prefer. Bear In mind that I operate a kayak with my Hook 4x. 

 

First of all, I run my unit 99% of the time on dual screens with 2D and Downscan. See pic below. This is a helpful way to confirm types of structure and baitfish when I'm tying to interpret the signal readings

 

[Dorado]

I fish in freshwater and in depths less than 60ft so I'm in "Shallow Water" Mode

 

Downscan:

-Autocontrast on

-Range is Auto

-Frequency is always 800 kH

-Ping Speed is "Slow" since I'm motorless in a yak

-Noise rejection is Off

-Surface Clairty is off because I'm only interested in readings below the surface. You can mess with it if it bothers you

-Color on Blue Gradient. Easy for contrast

 

Sonar:

-Auto Sensitivity always on

-Range is on Auto

-Frequency is on Medium Chirp. I like a wider cone for a more pronounced fishing arch and it's easier to spot schools of Shad with that setting too. I rarely use the High Chirp but can see in situations where fine detail needs to come into play like differentiating between a large catfish that's a foot off the bottom vs. a small boulder for example. That High chirp should show a gap between that bottom hugging lunker and the bottom. 

-Ping Speed is slow

-Noise rejection off

-Surface Clarity same as mentioned above

-Color on white background. Like this contrast. 

-Fish Id OFF. Very misleading

 

Using the simulator mode is great practice when you're configurating the settings. I'm constantly experimenting but these settings have been very helpful and have improved my success in locating active fish in large bodies of water. Good luck !

 

[NHBull]

@Dorado, thanks, I am heading to the lake and will try the setting

 

Appreciated,

Al

[flatcreek]

I have a new h-5 at the console . Gps  map is hung on map of the U.S. This is my second one,first one had a bad power switch, but the gps showed the correct map of every big lake I fished in GA. this year automatically when I launched at each lake.The manual doesn't say anything how to punch it in.Anyone have the answer before I contact Lowrance?

[flatcreek]

I have internal built in gps.no additional chip.the guy at Lowrance said to punch menu and punch return to vessel to solve my problem.goingup to Lanier soon to check it out.Thanks

[eddallen]

8 hours ago, flatcreek said:

I have internal built in gps.no additional chip.the guy at Lowrance said to punch menu and punch return to vessel to solve my problem.goingup to Lanier soon to check it out.Thanks

 

If I read your post correctly, you can see the entire USA map. Can you tell where the boat icon is at on the map? If it shows you somewhere around the Tulsa area, you probably have the unit in Simulator mode. If the boat icon shows you 'roughly' in right area, then you may be zoomed OUT way too much.