HDS Gen 2 need help - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 03-24-2014, 07:38 PM

I need to learn how to read mine. I have only figured out to use the GPS. Sort of

TJones · 03-24-2014, 07:50 PM

Most important thing is can you see your jig or sibiki ? If you can , then you can start adjusting the sensitivity . There is nothing wrong with leaving auto sensitivity enabled . You can still make minor adjustments as needed .As I mentioned turn surface clarity to low and that will clear up some of the junk up top which is normal . If you choose the proper fishing mode , the ping speed will be adjusted , and you should not have to mess with it . One other important thing is keep adjusting the depth as needed, the deeper you go , adjust as needed . This will keep the screen from compressing data . Make sure you are at the proper zoom with the plus / minus key after correcting depth .

momo fish · 03-24-2014, 08:06 PM

I would love some on the water lessons. I went out of Leo last week just to do a test run and try ff so not really fishing. Kept watching and reading the finder
and passed over kelp and rocks. I did see a bait ball and some fish along the kelp bed. What I thought was squid was actually a fish so good to be able to tell difference now.

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jorluivil · 03-24-2014, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJones

Most important thing is can you see your jig or sibiki ? If you can , then you can start adjusting the sensitivity

Are you saying that its bad to be able to see your sabiki or jig? Just want to make sure I understand your statement.

ful-rac · 03-24-2014, 08:36 PM

This ended up being solid squid from top to bottom

TJones · 03-25-2014, 08:15 AM

Something might be wrong ? When all else fails , read the manual . Not all sections will apply to a kayak , but at least start with the sonar section . It sounds like you guys did not even open the cover.

03-24-2014, 07:50 PM	#22
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Nobody mentioned dropping chicken bone over the rail Most important thing is can you see your jig or sibiki ? If you can , then you can start adjusting the sensitivity . There is nothing wrong with leaving auto sensitivity enabled . You can still make minor adjustments as needed .As I mentioned turn surface clarity to low and that will clear up some of the junk up top which is normal . If you choose the proper fishing mode , the ping speed will be adjusted , and you should not have to mess with it . One other important thing is keep adjusting the depth as needed, the deeper you go , adjust as needed . This will keep the screen from compressing data . Make sure you are at the proper zoom with the plus / minus key after correcting depth .

03-24-2014, 08:36 PM	#25
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	This ended up being solid squid from top to bottom __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-25-2014, 08:15 AM	#26
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	If you can't track the jig with hds Something might be wrong ? When all else fails , read the manual . Not all sections will apply to a kayak , but at least start with the sonar section . It sounds like you guys did not even open the cover. Last edited by TJones; 03-25-2014 at 08:19 AM. Reason: 3 /25

03-24-2014, 07:38 PM	#21
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I need to learn how to read mine. I have only figured out to use the GPS. Sort of

03-24-2014, 08:06 PM	#23
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	I would love some on the water lessons. I went out of Leo last week just to do a test run and try ff so not really fishing. Kept watching and reading the finder and passed over kelp and rocks. I did see a bait ball and some fish along the kelp bed. What I thought was squid was actually a fish so good to be able to tell difference now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk