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[QUOTE]pstrombe - 11/7/2022  7:46 PM

I picked up a unit late last year and had similar learning curve issues. I did have the benefit of initially fishing with a guide. He didn't give me much advice, but I could see what the screen should look like and how to back out the clutter. This fall I was able to finally get it where I wanted it. A couple guys I fish with every fall really wanted to pull suckers. The suckers gave me a known target to practice on and I kept keep adjusting until I found the setting that fit my rig. I moved the transducer down 2 notches from the F - forward setting and after getting the unit adjusted, I could see the sucker, the egg sinker 2 feet above and occasionally the bobber. On several occasions I could clearly see the fish come up from the bottom and move on the bait. Sometimes the suckers would be going nuts and I would glance at the screen to see a fish following the bait.  I have not had much success seeing muskies suspended in the water column other than at night when they are following bait. I see many more on my side scan which is on full time. However, It's a whole different game with walleyes, crappies etc. I realize there is some controversy out there, but the technology adds a level of enjoyment to my experience. Personally, I'm strictly catch and release - it's all about the hunt and adds a level of enjoyment to my experience. This year my wife and I have had eaten a total of 6 - 17" walleyes. In summary I would hang a big bait like a bull dawg on a bobber some 50 feet away and start with the auto settings and tune from there. BTW the Hummingbird software update released last May was a big improvement.  Good Luck[/QUOTE]

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I picked up a unit late last year and had similar learning curve issues. I did have the benefit of initially fishing with a guide. He didn't give me much advice, but I could see what the screen should look like and how to back out the clutter. This fall I was able to finally get it where I wanted it. A couple guys I fish with every fall really wanted to pull suckers. The suckers gave me a known target to practice on and I kept keep adjusting until I found the setting that fit my rig. I moved the transducer down 2 notches from the F - forward setting and after getting the unit adjusted, I could see the sucker, the egg sinker 2 feet above and occasionally the bobber. On several occasions I could clearly see the fish come up from the bottom and move on the bait. Sometimes the suckers would be going nuts and I would glance at the screen to see a fish following the bait. I have not had much success seeing muskies suspended in the water column other than at night when they are following bait. I see many more on my side scan which is on full time. However, It's a whole different game with walleyes, crappies etc. I realize there is some controversy out there, but the technology adds a level of enjoyment to my experience. Personally, I'm strictly catch and release - it's all about the hunt and adds a level of enjoyment to my experience. This year my wife and I have had eaten a total of 6 - 17" walleyes. In summary I would hang a big bait like a bull dawg on a bobber some 50 feet away and start with the auto settings and tune from there. BTW the Hummingbird software update released last May was a big improvement. Good Luck