Position and electronics

[BigAngus752]

We are trying to get used to our new boat and electronics so help would be appreciated.  We have a Hook 7 on the console with the transducer mounted on the stern.  We have another Hook 7 on the bow with the transducer mounted on the TM.  We saw something very similar to this today.  So as we stop and see this on the console screen, where is it?  Already behind us?  What if we see it on the bow screen?  Is it in front of us?  Does the view change as the trolling motor rotates while steering?

 

Sorry for the really basic questions but we are stumped.  We saw a great drop off with some big fish and couldn't figure out how to drop our lures to them.  Thanks much. 

[Scott F]

What you see on the far right of the screen is directly under your boat. Moving left is the history of what was underneath your boat. Exactly where the fish are depends on how fast your boat is moving and how fast your screen moves.

[slonezp]

In addition to what was already said, the color of the arches can also give you an idea of whether the fish is directly below the transducer cone or off to the side of the cone.

[riverbasser]

17 minutes ago, slonezp said:

In addition to what was already said, the color of the arches can also give you an idea of whether the fish is directly below the transducer cone or off to the side of the cone.

Do you mind elaborating a little on this? Never heard that and very interested.

[slonezp]

7 hours ago, riverbasser said:

Do you mind elaborating a little on this? Never heard that and very interested.

It's mentioned around the 1:40, again around 5:30 mark, as well as a few more places. Even though this is not your unit, this video is very informative as to what you are looking at 

 

 

[BigAngus752]

9 hours ago, Scott F said:

What you see on the far right of the screen is directly under your boat. Moving left is the history of what was underneath your boat. Exactly where the fish are depends on how fast your boat is moving and how fast your screen moves.

This is what I assumed, but we were barely moving when I saw it and then I couldn't get back to it.  But much of that may be my lack of experience driving the boat.  But what about my front unit?  When I see this, is it in front of me? Or does it matter which way the TM is pointed since the transducer is mounted on the bottom of it?  Thanks

[tkunk]

2 hours ago, BigAngus752 said:

This is what I assumed, but we were barely moving when I saw it and then I couldn't get back to it.  But much of that may be my lack of experience driving the boat.  But what about my front unit?  When I see this, is it in front of me? Or does it matter which way the TM is pointed since the transducer is mounted on the bottom of it?  Thanks

 

If you're using the transducer on your trolling motor, it's likely under your boat. If you're using the transducer on the stern, it's definitely behind your boat. When you see something like that, immediately drop a waypoint so that you know exactly where it is. You can pull 20 fish off of something that looks like that.

 

Always keep a drop shot ready for moments like this. If I saw this while moving fast (so I wouldn't be able to drop directly onto it), I'd cast a drop shot 5-10 feet behind my boat, get my speed to about ~0.5 MPH, and drag it through all those fish with my trolling motor.

[Turtle135]

 

If I was in this situation, I would try to back up the exact same line and get ready to drop my presentation when I saw the depth rise up above 25 feet.

 

Depending on the "frequency" you are set at the sonar cone below you can very wide or narrow.

 

[BigAngus752]

9 hours ago, portiabrat said:

 

If you're using the transducer on your trolling motor, it's likely under your boat. If you're using the transducer on the stern, it's definitely behind your boat. When you see something like that, immediately drop a waypoint so that you know exactly where it is. You can pull 20 fish off of something that looks like that.

 

Always keep a drop shot ready for moments like this. If I saw this while moving fast (so I wouldn't be able to drop directly onto it), I'd cast a drop shot 5-10 feet behind my boat, get my speed to about ~0.5 MPH, and drag it through all those fish with my trolling motor.

 

8 hours ago, Turtle135 said:

 

If I was in this situation, I would try to back up the exact same line and get ready to drop my presentation when I saw the depth rise up above 25 feet.

 

Depending on the "frequency" you are set at the sonar cone below you can very wide or narrow.

 

Thank you!