Quote Originally Posted by ibmack View Post
it is my understanding that side scan is not good at locating fish, it is for locating structure. after the structure is located, you then can either use down imaging or 2d sonar, based on the quality and capability of your equipment, to actually locate fish on or around the structure. I have never actually seen where the manufacturer's have stated the side scan is for finding fish.

i have a lowrance hds7 touch with side scan and it is excellent for what it is supposed to do.
Not to find fish, but fish beds. Some of the photos I've seen show indentions indicating the beds.