side imaging instructioal dvd

BBCBOARDS Humminbird Image Intrepretation.

Start reading up on all threads in the last 4 years. You’ll learn all you need to. Haven’t found any other source to have this wealth of info.

The Technological Angler is a GREAT video. Especially for someone with a new side imaging unit. The video quality, and scenic shots is top notch. The video is very well done. I just bought the digital version and not the DVD, since I can put the .mp4 on a DVD if I want to on my own.

Jason Halfen shows some different techniques of using side imaging while on the boat, and shows him fishing for several different types of fish.
However, I was hoping for it to be a little more instructional. That was my only negative about the video. It was fairly basic. In my opinion, you can gain more knowledge about a side imaging unit from the high number of videos on youtube, and then pouring through different internet forums. I’m still happy with my purchase of the video, just wanted more detailed instruction.

Its $20 bucks well spent.

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Agreed!

Get a remote power source so you can get acquainted with the menus,keystrokes,etc. Nothing compares to seeing it action on your own water . But that’s not happening any time soon. Jason’s DVDs are very good, but if all you’ve been able to do yo date is watch in simulator at a dealer, its probably not going to click real until you can get on the water yourself. Get yourself a little notebook and write down pertinent information you can check out on the water at a later date

Most important to first understand how to get a quality image, then how to intrepret that image.

1) Match boat speed and chart speed.

2) SI distance 3x the depth. (Easy rule to break when you start to understand how to intrepret images)

3) Adjust Sensitivities, Sharpness, Contrast for the optimum level of clutter you want.

4) First time on the water, go by known structures i.e. docks, boat landing, fallen trees, vegitation, etc…KNOWING what you are looking at will help you understand the image shown.

5) Flashlight theory. Imagine your SI as a flashlight. Flashlights cast shadows behind objects…So does SI. The harder the object or closer the object the brighter it will be. The further, the darker. This helps determining when the bottom contour is getting deeper or shallower, or you’ve found a ledge/tree/etc. It’s all about understanding shadows.

One thing i should add, before you start posting screencaptures online, first remove the GPS coordinates from your readouts Might save a few hotspots :0

Thanks everyone. I’ve been checking out you tube and looked at the bass board. Those guys can be cruel to each other, more drama than info, but still worth sifting through, glad I fish walleye. I bought the DVD, everything helps. My nephew has had his si for two years now. I didn’t realize how inept we were, and I’m just getting started. Can’t wait to get her on the water.

lol. I haven’t been on there in a while. Probably lots of drama like most boards. But that board taught me almost everything i now know about SI when i bought it 3yrs or so ago.

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Thanks everyone. I’ve been checking out you tube and looked at the bass board. Those guys can be cruel to each other, more drama than info, but still worth sifting through, glad I fish walleye. I bought the DVD, everything helps. My nephew has had his si for two years now. I didn’t realize how inept we were, and I’m just getting started. Can’t wait to get her on the water.

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The Humminbird image interpretation board isnt so much that way, but the Humminbird board takes some thick skin to even post anymore.

Just watched the video two times and it is a nice balance of tech instruction and fishing tactics. Not overwhelming for a newbie like me. I’m going to let it digest and watch it a few more times before hitting the water.

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I was wondering if any one has seen “the technological angler” dvd on humminbird side imaging.How good or bad was it? I just bought a Hbird 999 ci hd si. I’ve watched alot of youtube videos, but am still looking for more deffinative instruction relating to these units.
I also am looking at the 999, looks like a really nice unit. I also have watched some of the videos on line from the Technical angler. Some good stuff there.

Just watched the video. I was hoping to see more “teaching” and less “catching”. I was disappointed in the small amount of instruction and screen shots given the knowledge of Jason Halfen.

x2 based on the information I had previously seen from Mr. Halfen starting here and elsewhere out on the web.

I agree with the above. Nice video, but I would have liked to see more instructions, less fish catching. I think what would be nice is a booklet, with water proof pages, loaded with different picks of stuff. That way, you would be able to have it in the boat, and compare what you see to what is in the book.