Using HB 598ci side imaging FF to ID a fish?

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Using HB 598ci side imaging FF to ID a fish?

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I've been using it on the water for several times including Rideau river and Ottawa river but I was not able to see any fish from the small screen even I played with different setting. I even got my propeller hit by a rock for playing the FF on Ottawa river not paying attention to the Navionics depth map. Who has the tips to use HB 598ci that will allow to identify a fish on the si screen? Thanks.
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The fish won't show up as fish on the screen, rather more like white blobs. Long skinny blob, pike or walleye, short fat blob, most likely a bass. keep in mind that your screen is condensed, so these white marks a small.
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Re: Using HB 598ci side imaging FF to ID a fish?

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I never expect to see real fish icon. The problem is that I did not even see white points or blobs. Could you send me a photo showing the fish blob since I am not sure what that blob would be? Are you using 598ci too? I have more interest to read the fish on the screen than to catch a fish now. Thanks.
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Re: Using HB 598ci side imaging FF to ID a fish?

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Seahawk. Have you adjusted your sensitivity? I'm usng the same finder I love it I don't worry too much about seeing the fish more the structure because where there is structure there is fish
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I will try your tips when I am on water this summer. Thanks.
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