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Side Imaging Settings to Find Fish Easier

Walker Smith
Jan 27, 2017

There’s still a cloud of mystique around side imaging for a lot of anglers, so we offer up this easy to digest tutorial on adjusting side imaging range and sonar settings for finding the sweet spots, then zeroing in on the detail to kick off your fishing game. Casey Ehlert of Bass Brawl Outdoors is an electronics super user, but really boils this sophisticated technology down to a few key settings that are easy to replicate on any waters. High definition mapping has changed how we fish, but it still doesn’t provide the ultra detailed bottom composition that fish relate to; side and down imaging are the tools for this, and we’re confident that this video will help you find the fish holding spots you’ve been missing. These practices were key for Lyal Held and Casey in their quest for the new South Dakota state record bass caught in 2016.

Equipment Used:

Humminbird ONIX 10ci SI Combo

Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people. He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well. When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.