Thread: Where are the fish actually located with sonar?

Originally Posted by vic n

So the short answer to your question is: we don't know which direction to cast. However, if you pull up anchor and start moving with your trolling motor, the area you are concerned with is from 90° to 180°. Here is a link to show you what fish (and a jig) look like when you are sitting still. The thick red lines are the fish, and the thin angled lines are the jig falling and rising

Good pics. Thank you.

Originally Posted by fishinhunter

Here's a video that might shed some light on how your sonar shows you data:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4T0Tuv6RvY

Thank you. Those were interesting videos.