Question about depth finder scroll speed

Ebbetsguy · 07-13-10, 09:11 AM

I know that the depth of the bottom, will affect what you see and the size of the cone is in relation to that depth
What I am curious about is I use the default scroll speed of my unit (Garmin 160) and want to know if I am always on Trolling Motor only lakes, if I slow down that speed to lets say 75 % will I be helping myself by getting a better or more defined look at the area I am scoping?

Rebbasser · 07-13-10, 07:17 PM

Good question. I keep mine on medium speed, but keep a wide RTS(real time sonor)window. Don't know if yours has one or not-it probably does-but it-on mine at least-it is on the right side of the screen and shows real time what is under the boat.

nofearengineer · 07-13-10, 08:28 PM

Ebbettsguy,

Changing the scroll speed doesn't change the function of the sonar itself, just what shows on the screen.

Increasing the speed "shortens" the display signature, so theoretically, it is possible to make the display fast enough so that while the sonar would pick up a fish, it might not appear on the screen. If you think about watching a film flicker, think about the small fish being lost "in between frames". (Coincidentally, this is also why a higher resolution sonar screen is more important if you are fishing deep water. If each horizontal row of pixels represents 6 inches of water, you can see how a fairly large fish could become "invisible".)

On the flip side, the drawbacks of setting your screen too slow could mean more screen clutter, as only a few fish now show as larger arches, and pretty soon, your whole screen is covered up with 5 or 6 bluegill.

Whichever speed you pick, as long as you keep in mind the effects of each one, you should be okay.

Ebbetsguy · 07-14-10, 12:02 AM

Thanks much!

geezer1 · 07-14-10, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbetsguy

I know that the depth of the bottom, will affect what you see and the size of the cone is in relation to that depth
What I am curious about is I use the default scroll speed of my unit (Garmin 160) and want to know if I am always on Trolling Motor only lakes, if I slow down that speed to lets say 75 % will I be helping myself by getting a better or more defined look at the area I am scoping?

According to page 17 of your owners manual, yes, that is what you should do.

Ebbetsguy · 07-14-10, 08:14 PM

Thanks, the unit came with the boat, used, truth is I probablly would not have read it. I have a typewrtten cheat sheet he used for set up, and thats what I use.No Fear and my friend Crestliner from NY Bass gave me what I was looking for, thanks to all who have answered

geezer1 · 07-16-10, 04:21 PM

Ebbetsguy...you can get a PDF copy of your manual online by Googling Garmin 160. Glad we could help. Good fishing.

07-13-10, 09:11 AM	#1
Ebbetsguy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 483	Question about depth finder scroll speed I know that the depth of the bottom, will affect what you see and the size of the cone is in relation to that depth What I am curious about is I use the default scroll speed of my unit (Garmin 160) and want to know if I am always on Trolling Motor only lakes, if I slow down that speed to lets say 75 % will I be helping myself by getting a better or more defined look at the area I am scoping?

07-13-10, 07:17 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Good question. I keep mine on medium speed, but keep a wide RTS(real time sonor)window. Don't know if yours has one or not-it probably does-but it-on mine at least-it is on the right side of the screen and shows real time what is under the boat. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

07-13-10, 08:28 PM	#3
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Ebbettsguy, Changing the scroll speed doesn't change the function of the sonar itself, just what shows on the screen. Increasing the speed "shortens" the display signature, so theoretically, it is possible to make the display fast enough so that while the sonar would pick up a fish, it might not appear on the screen. If you think about watching a film flicker, think about the small fish being lost "in between frames". (Coincidentally, this is also why a higher resolution sonar screen is more important if you are fishing deep water. If each horizontal row of pixels represents 6 inches of water, you can see how a fairly large fish could become "invisible".) On the flip side, the drawbacks of setting your screen too slow could mean more screen clutter, as only a few fish now show as larger arches, and pretty soon, your whole screen is covered up with 5 or 6 bluegill. Whichever speed you pick, as long as you keep in mind the effects of each one, you should be okay. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-14-10, 12:02 AM	#4
Ebbetsguy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 483	Thanks much!

07-14-10, 08:14 PM	#6
Ebbetsguy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 483	Thanks, the unit came with the boat, used, truth is I probablly would not have read it. I have a typewrtten cheat sheet he used for set up, and thats what I use.No Fear and my friend Crestliner from NY Bass gave me what I was looking for, thanks to all who have answered

07-16-10, 04:21 PM	#7
geezer1 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakehills, Tx Posts: 185	Ebbetsguy...you can get a PDF copy of your manual online by Googling Garmin 160. Glad we could help. Good fishing.

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