x85

[hog tye-er]

If I put my x85 on manual I don't seem to mark any arches etc. is there something wrong with my unit or should I set it up different. Any help greatly appreciated, my friend has a 15 and it works perfect which made me realize my unit wasn't doing the job.

[RayChamp]

I have the same problem sometime and I also need help.

Thanks,

[Muleskinner]

It could be your sensitivity setting, increase it until you pick up the hooks. You should also be showing a dual floor of the lake. adjust your greyline also. Manual is the way to go on these units.


Good fishing,
Kevin

[Vic Mazzanti]

I would go to a depth of 20ft. Set your depth range for 40ft. then increase your sensitivity until you see a second bottom. Also check your transducer make sure it is parallel to the bottom of the boat.;)

[dmeyers]

Had the same problem and called Lowrance they told me you have to set the upper and lower ranges. The closer the ranges are to eachother the better they pick up. This will also allow you to see the thermocline.

[delgue]

a double bottom on the screen? are those bottom readings close to one another? are they identical? which one would you read? what if there is a drop off with Walleye hanging on it--heck i have notion to get the boat out one more time to get this in my head before final ice up.
good topic,thanks

[Gilly]

I noticied the same thing with my new X-75 as this was my first year with the unit. I know my transducer is parallel to the bottom of my boat. I am also wondering if you guys, who have units working properly, are seeing arches at speed or must one be at a slow troll? Thanks...........

[Big Al]

In order to see fish arches, try this.

1. Stop the boat and let it drift.
2. Put the unit into the manual mode.
3. Set the range (lower limit) so that it's MORE than twice the bottom depth. For example, if the bottom is 30 feet deep, set the range to 70, 80, even 100 feet.
4. Turn the sensitivity up until you see another bottom signal at TWICE the bottom depth. For example, if the bottom is at 30 feet, you should see a weaker bottom signal at 60 feet. This is called the "second echo". If you turn the sensitivity up enough in shallow water, you can even get a third echo, but that's not necessary now.
5. Return the range to 40 or 60 feet (assuming the bottom is at 30 feet).
6. Use the zoom to magnify the bottom to 2x.

You now have the sensitivity and range properly set. Now start the engine and move at idle or just above. About 3-4 mph seems to be best for most boats. If there are fish below you, there should be arches showing on the screen. If you're only getting partial arches then you need to adjust the transducer angle.

This works for most boats in water that's 20 feet and deeper using a standard wide cone angle (20 degree) transducer that's shipped with most Lowrance, Eagle, and Garmin units.

It's very difficult to show fish arches in water shallower than 20 feet because the cone is so narrow.

The best way to show fish arches is to play with the unit, adjusting the sensitivity and zoom. Practice is generally what it takes. Besides, it makes a great excuse to get out on the water!

-Good luck,

Big Al