Thread: Kinda disappointed in the mega 9

Originally Posted by crappielimits

How wide are you scanning? What are your settings? And are you sure that's brush on the right? The transducer is definitely not level which is an issue but I don't think it's the main issue. It probably could be lowered some for better results but something else off if that is a brush pile for sure on the right. I've saw the Mega 9 in action and its got awesome returns. Give more info so maybe we can find the problem.

At the time i took the picture it was scanning at 75 feet. I think what you are calling a brush pile on the right is a reflection of something on the screen. Why would I need to be lowered? Seems like that would make it in the path of more turbulence


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There's no discernible cover of any type on the bottom, on either side .... though there is what looks to be a school of Shad (white blob lower left screen).

The only time I've ever had the colors on my DI screen go dim or "wash out" is when the battery was getting low on power. Not saying that's what's causing your problem, but it might be something to check. I still think it's a setting that's off, or else the unit has a software problem.
And I don't know as the transducer angle is at fault, because you are getting a picture ... though, it could be getting a weak return signal from being tilted away from the transom and that might cause the washed out colors ?? You could always tilt it down a little and see if the image cleared up any.

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

There's no discernible cover of any type on the bottom, on either side .... though there is what looks to be a school of Shad (white blob lower left screen).

The only time I've ever had the colors on my DI screen go dim or "wash out" is when the battery was getting low on power. Not saying that's what's causing your problem, but it might be something to check. I still think it's a setting that's off, or else the unit has a software problem.
And I don't know as the transducer angle is at fault, because you are getting a picture ... though, it could be getting a weak return signal from being tilted away from the transom and that might cause the washed out colors ?? You could always tilt it down a little and see if the image cleared up any.

I will try and level it next time I'm out. The settings were on default in that picture. I tried bumping the sensitivity up to 11 and contrast to 11 with the sharpness on low and off


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Originally Posted by grizzrider09

I will try and level it next time I'm out. The settings were on default in that picture. I tried bumping the sensitivity up to 11 and contrast to 11 with the sharpness on low and off


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You might be able to "level" it while it's still on the trailer ... if you have a scum line on the boat. Check the angle of the scum line with a carpenters level and then the transducer and see if they're in line with each other. You may have to jack the trailer up or down to get the line level, then check the angle of the transducer. You see where I'm going with this ??

But, no guarantees ... as I'm only guessing, and just throwing out some possible causes.

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

You might be able to "level" it while it's still on the trailer ... if you have a scum line on the boat. Check the angle of the scum line with a carpenters level and then the transducer and see if they're in line with each other. You may have to jack the trailer up or down to get the line level, then check the angle of the transducer. You see where I'm going with this ??

But, no guarantees ... as I'm only guessing, and just throwing out some possible causes.

I may give it a try tomorrow


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Originally Posted by grizzrider09

At the time i took the picture it was scanning at 75 feet. I think what you are calling a brush pile on the right is a reflection of something on the screen. Why would I need to be lowered? Seems like that would make it in the path of more turbulence


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Personally, I don't see a discernible brush to the right. Just going off you saying you couldn't see the brush on the right. I agree on the power could be an issue. I've always had best luck with SI transducers, closest to center of hull and right at bottom of hull. 40-75 ft is usually good on width. I would definitely get with Doug or Wayne on BBC, they are the foremost experts on Humminbirds and have always helped me run don issues.

I don't think settings are going to fix the problems with that image ... You either have a bad unit or something really strange with the water in the body of water you were on ..... send that image to Humminbird and see what they say .... try a different body of water and see if it is the same.

It looks like you have both interference (or there's a nasty algae bloom going on, excess aeration, roiled water etc.) and the echoes near centerline are likely off the mounting hardware of your motor on the transom.

Granted, mine is a 12 MSI, but my images are considerable cleaner....