Forward Facing Sonar Bundle (Course + Settings Guide)

$69.99 $55.99
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  • Trusted by over 5,000 anglers
  • Works with Humminbird, Lowrance, and Garmin
  • Settings that make your lure actually show up
  • Go from confusing menus to dialed-in settings in minutes
  • Learn to read and use your FFS with our video course
  • Buy Once, lifetime updates included
  • Instant Video Access
  • Instant PDF Delivery
  • Get 20% off compared to ordering separately
  • Optional Laminated Quick Reference Card mailed to you with free shipping

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Across 12 countries

If you want to be better equipped to use your high dollar fish finder it is highly recommended that you let this man share his knowledge with…
Phillip Newcomb✓ Verified buyer
What a difference using this tutorial to clear up some of the issues I was having with my sonar units. I highly recommend using the program.
Chuck Blocker✓ Verified buyer
The instructions absolutely changes the game for me with my Garmin live scope I can see the fish and my bait clearly now and understand the…
Robert Swann✓ Verified buyer
After following the advice, I came home with more fish than on previous trips—not my limit, but better.
Allen Freeman✓ Verified buyer
Being frustrated with my electronics I turned to Fishfinder coach for very clear explanations of the screens and settings. Very helpful.
Jim Murray✓ Verified buyer
I was confused on how to down load and use. To my surprise I received a call and was walked through step by step great customer service.
James Lynch✓ Verified buyer
Awesome detail and spot on settings and setups for the new to Livescope or tournament anglers looking to gain some new knowledge.
Robert Deck✓ Verified buyer
The Fishfinder Coach really helped me get my forward facing sonar dialed in. No more clutter on my screen.
Joe Smillie✓ Verified buyer
If you want to be better equipped to use your high dollar fish finder it is highly recommended that you let this man share his knowledge with…
Phillip Newcomb✓ Verified buyer
What a difference using this tutorial to clear up some of the issues I was having with my sonar units. I highly recommend using the program.
Chuck Blocker✓ Verified buyer
The instructions absolutely changes the game for me with my Garmin live scope I can see the fish and my bait clearly now and understand the…
Robert Swann✓ Verified buyer
After following the advice, I came home with more fish than on previous trips—not my limit, but better.
Allen Freeman✓ Verified buyer
Being frustrated with my electronics I turned to Fishfinder coach for very clear explanations of the screens and settings. Very helpful.
Jim Murray✓ Verified buyer
I was confused on how to down load and use. To my surprise I received a call and was walked through step by step great customer service.
James Lynch✓ Verified buyer
Awesome detail and spot on settings and setups for the new to Livescope or tournament anglers looking to gain some new knowledge.
Robert Deck✓ Verified buyer
The Fishfinder Coach really helped me get my forward facing sonar dialed in. No more clutter on my screen.
Joe Smillie✓ Verified buyer

What’s Included?

Videos teach you to read and use forward-facing sonar across brands, including general settings. PDFs explain the recommended settings for your transducer, with screenshots.

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Forward Facing Sonar Course

Universal video course · 30 videos · 184 minutes

View lessons
Power and mounting
  • Powering FFS
  • Mounting Options
Modes, orientation and ranges
  • When to Use Each Mode
  • Adjusting Forward and Down Ranges
  • Forward Orientation
  • Reading Forward Mode
  • Reading the Cone in Forward Mode
  • Adjusting Installed Depth
  • Down Orientation
  • Reading Down Mode
  • Reading the Cone in Down Mode
  • Perspective Orientation
  • Perspective Mode Flipped
  • Perspective Angling
  • Reading Perspective Mode
General settings
  • Adjusting Gain/Sensitivity
  • Selecting a Color Scheme
  • Adjusting Color Gain/Contrast
Reading sonar and fishing
  • Forward/Down Interpretation
  • Perspective Interpretation
  • Where to Look
  • Covering Water
  • How to Approach Fish and Know Which Way They’re Swimming
  • Starting to ID Fish
  • FFS Baits
  • Keeping the Trolling Motor Moving
  • Watching the Lure Instead of the Fish
  • Fishing
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Choose Your PDF Settings Guide

Transducer-specific guide

View topics
What the guide provides
  • What each setting does
  • Screenshots showing settings and their effects
  • Recommended settings or ranges
  • Topics and controls for your transducer
Choose your transducer

Select your transducer above to see the matching guide and its topics.

Master Live Sonar + Get Your Exact Settings

FFS Video Course + PDF Settings Guide, with an Optional Laminated Quick Reference Card - Save 20%!

Take the guesswork out of forward-facing sonar. The Forward-Facing Sonar Bundle gives you the best of both worlds. The universal video course teaches how to read and use forward-facing sonar across Garmin, Humminbird, and Lowrance systems. The transducer-specific PDF Settings Guide gives you the exact settings for the transducer installed on your boat.

Forward-Facing Sonar Video Course - 30 videos and 184 minutes on how to read forward-facing sonar across brands, track fish movement, choose the right mode, and make the next cast.
PDF Settings Guide - Choose the guide matched to your transducer and apply the exact settings or recommended ranges for that system.
Optional: Laminated Quick Reference Card (+$15) - Add a waterproof card with the top settings and tips for quick reference on the water.

The course teaches you how to read and use forward-facing sonar, and the PDF Settings Guide gives you the exact settings or recommended ranges for your selected transducer. You’ll save 20% compared to purchasing separately.

Instant course access after checkout • Lifetime access included

Compatible with

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See Lures and Fish Easier to Catch More

I’ve spent years on the water rigorously testing FFS transducers across various units and bodies of water, all to deliver the most effective settings for your setup.

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Helped me a ton!

I just wanted to take a moment to share my enthusiastic review of the course and its incredible content. This is precisely what I had been searching for all along. After countless years of scouring through YouTube videos and coming up short, I finally found what I needed in your course.

The content was direct, clear, and explained in such a way that made everything easy to understand. Thanks to your course, I successfully caught my first fish using my Active Target. I am genuinely thrilled and grateful for the knowledge and skills I've gained.

Thank you for creating such an awesome and comprehensive course. It has truly made a significant difference for me.

Brian P.
Verified Customer
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Unlock The Best Settings For Your FFS Transducer

Unlock the full potential of your FFS transducer with our comprehensive settings guides.

PDF Settings Guide – Instant Delivery

You’ll get the Settings Guide PDF guide right after checkout. A download link will be emailed to you, and you can always access it from your account page or the Course Home page.

Instant Video Course Access

As soon as you check out, you’ll have instant, lifetime access to the video courses in the bundle. These universal courses teach how to read and use sonar across fishfinder brands, models, and transducers. The PDF Settings Guides provide the exact settings for your selected transducers. Navigate to the Course Home page to start learning right away.

Quick Reference Sheet (optional)

The laminated quick reference sheet will be mailed to you through USPS.

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Everything from A-Z for FFS

This course consists of 30 videos covering 184 minutes in total with written overviews to help you master your FFS. This universal video course will be great for fishfinders of any brand like: Lowrance, Garmin, Humminbird, Simrad, Raymarine, and more. 

Why not just learn it on Youtube?

Comprehensive and Structured Learning

Unlike YouTube, where information is scattered across various videos and channels, your course compiles everything in one place. The content is meticulously organized to provide a step-by-step learning experience, ensuring you don't miss any crucial information.

Expertise from a Professional

My livelihood depends on my expertise in fishfinders. I am on the water every day, constantly learning and refining my skills. Unlike many YouTube "experts," I have real-world experience and a proven track record in professional tournament fishing and guiding.

Reliable and Up-to-Date Information

YouTube content can quickly become outdated. Your course is regularly updated with the latest techniques and tips, ensuring that learners always have access to current information.

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AN INVESTMENT

FFS Setup = $3200 +

Why spend thousands on equipment and not have it performing its best? Our Settings Guide and Video Course will maximize your FFS's capabilities.

If You're Skeptical, Read This First

If your electronics were dialed in and you were happy with what you’re seeing, you wouldn’t still be searching for answers.

I know how this goes. You’ve already:

1) Spent serious money on your fishfinder

2) Tried tweaking settings but you’re still not confident

3) Watched YouTube after YouTube and every “expert” says something different

4) Seen perfect demo screenshots online but your screen doesn’t look like that on the water

That’s exactly why Fishfinder Coach exists.

I’m on the water every week, guiding and testing on Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird units in real conditions, not factory defaults.

If you're skeptical, good. You should be.
Just know this, every single review on this site came from someone who felt exactly like you do right now.

When your screen finally makes sense, that skepticism turns into confidence real quick.

See Real Results From Other Anglers

Frequently Asked Questions

All courses are viewed directly on the site on the Course Home page.

You can log in two ways:

  • With your email (you’ll get a one-time password)
  • Or with your Shop Pay credentials if you used Shop Pay at checkout

Courses and settings guides will be viewed/downloaded on the Course Home page.

No, once you purchase a course, you have lifetime access.

Yes! The courses are designed with beginners in mind. It walks you through everything you need to confidently use your electronics.

You’ll get it in three ways:

  1. On the Course Home page after checkout
  2. In a follow-up email
  3. From your Orders page when you log in

If you download it to your iPhone, it will show up in the "Files" app.

They are downloadable PDFs that show you exactly how to set up your fishfinder for the clearest, most effective sonar image possible, tailored for your specific brand and model.

Yes, as long as you use the same email you checked out with, your files will always be available in your account.

Absolutely. You can print the PDF at home for quick reference on the boat.

No, if you purchase the manual, you’ll already get the settings guide as part of it.
If you just want the settings section and not all the extra content, you can purchase the settings guide by itself.

When you download a file on an iPhone, it usually saves to your Files app, not your Photos or Safari.

Here’s how to find it:

  1. Open the Files app
  2. Tap “Browse” at the bottom
  3. Go to “Downloads” or tap “Recents”
  4. Your PDF should be there and can be opened, saved, or shared from that location

Tip: You can also use the search bar in the Files app to look for the name of the file (e.g., “Humminbird Settings Guide”).

Video courses are universal—not tied to a fishfinder brand, model, or transducer. They teach how to read and use each sonar type, and the same interpretation principles apply across brands. The courses cover general settings and what those settings change, but they do not provide exact transducer-specific settings.

PDF Settings Guides are matched to the transducer installed on your boat. They provide the exact settings or recommended ranges for that specific transducer.

We recommend the relevant bundle because it gives you both: the universal video course for reading and using sonar, and the transducer-specific PDF Settings Guide for exact settings.

Check out our bundles here for total mastery at a reduced price.

This works with any Garmin unit that supports LiveScope (LVS32, LVS34, or LVS62) and has the required network/LVS port.
Here is the full, spelled-out compatibility list:

ECHOMAP UHD sv Models (LiveScope Compatible)

  • ECHOMAP UHD 72sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 73sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 74sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 75sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 92sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 93sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 94sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD 95sv

(Models ending in cv are not compatible.)

ECHOMAP UHD2 sv Models (LiveScope Compatible)

  • ECHOMAP UHD2 6" sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD2 7" sv
  • ECHOMAP UHD2 9" sv

ECHOMAP Ultra Models

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 102sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 122sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv

ECHOMAP Ultra 2 Models

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 10"
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 12"
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 16"

GPSMAP Models (All LiveScope-Compatible)

All xsv/Ethernet-enabled GPSMAP units support LiveScope, including:

  • GPSMAP 722 Plus, 722xs Plus
  • GPSMAP 742 Plus, 742xs Plus, 743, 743xsv
  • GPSMAP 922 Plus, 922xs Plus, 923, 923xsv
  • GPSMAP 942 Plus, 942xs Plus, 943, 943xsv
  • GPSMAP 1022, 1022xsv, 1042xsv
  • GPSMAP 1222, 1222 Plus, 1222 Touch, 1222xsv, 1222xsv Plus
  • GPSMAP 1242, 1242 Plus, 1242 Touch, 1242xsv, 1242xsv Plus
  • GPSMAP 1243, 1243xsv
  • GPSMAP 8410, 8410xsv, 8412, 8412xsv, 8416, 8416xsv
  • GPSMAP 8417, 8422, 8424 (MFD series)
  • GPSMAP 8610, 8610xsv, 8612, 8612xsv, 8616, 8616xsv, 8617, 8622, 8624
  • GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
  • GPSMAP 9000 Series, including:9010, 9010xsv9013, 9013xsv9017, 9017xsv90199022902490279210, 9210xsv9213, 9213xsv9217, 9217xsv9219

(Every GPSMAP model listed above is LiveScope-ready.)

LiveScope Ice Bundles

  • All LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundles

Not Compatible

  • Any ECHOMAP cv model
  • All Garmin Striker units
  • Any Garmin unit without a network/LVS port

This settings guide is for the Garmin LVS42HD transducer. The LVS42HD connects directly to a compatible chartplotter and to power. It does not use a GLS 10 black box.

ECHOMAP UHD2

  • ECHOMAP UHD2 6" sv Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP UHD2 7" sv Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP UHD2 9" sv Chartplotters

ECHOMAP Ultra

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 102sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 122sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv

ECHOMAP Ultra 2

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 10" Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 12" Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 16" Chartplotters

GPSMAP

  • GPSMAP 1223
  • GPSMAP 1223xsv
  • GPSMAP 1243
  • GPSMAP 1243xsv
  • GPSMAP 1523xsv
  • GPSMAP 1543xsv
  • GPSMAP 1623
  • GPSMAP 1623xsv
  • GPSMAP 1643
  • GPSMAP 1643xsv
  • GPSMAP 723
  • GPSMAP 723xsv
  • GPSMAP 743
  • GPSMAP 743xsv
  • GPSMAP 8410
  • GPSMAP 8410xsv
  • GPSMAP 8412
  • GPSMAP 8412xsv
  • GPSMAP 8416
  • GPSMAP 8416xsv
  • GPSMAP 8610
  • GPSMAP 8610xsv
  • GPSMAP 8612
  • GPSMAP 8612xsv
  • GPSMAP 8616
  • GPSMAP 8616xsv
  • GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
  • GPSMAP 9010
  • GPSMAP 9010xsv
  • GPSMAP 9013
  • GPSMAP 9013xsv
  • GPSMAP 9017
  • GPSMAP 9017xsv
  • GPSMAP 9019
  • GPSMAP 9022
  • GPSMAP 9024
  • GPSMAP 9027
  • GPSMAP 9210
  • GPSMAP 9210xsv
  • GPSMAP 9213
  • GPSMAP 9213xsv
  • GPSMAP 9217
  • GPSMAP 9217xsv
  • GPSMAP 9219
  • GPSMAP 9222
  • GPSMAP 9224
  • GPSMAP 9227
  • GPSMAP 923
  • GPSMAP 923xsv
  • GPSMAP 943
  • GPSMAP 943xsv
  • GPSMAP 9500 Black Box

If your exact unit is not listed, check Garmin's current Compatible Devices list before ordering. Garmin can change compatibility as products and software change.

This settings guide is for the Garmin LVS44 transducer. The LVS44 connects directly to a compatible chartplotter and to power. It does not use a GLS 10 black box.

ECHOMAP UHD2

  • ECHOMAP UHD2 6" sv Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP UHD2 7" sv Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP UHD2 9" sv Chartplotters

ECHOMAP Ultra

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 102sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 106sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 122sv
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv

ECHOMAP Ultra 2

  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 10" Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 12" Chartplotters
  • ECHOMAP Ultra 2 16" Chartplotters

GPSMAP

  • GPSMAP 1223
  • GPSMAP 1223xsv
  • GPSMAP 1243
  • GPSMAP 1243xsv
  • GPSMAP 1523xsv
  • GPSMAP 1543xsv
  • GPSMAP 1623
  • GPSMAP 1623xsv
  • GPSMAP 1643
  • GPSMAP 1643xsv
  • GPSMAP 723
  • GPSMAP 723xsv
  • GPSMAP 743
  • GPSMAP 743xsv
  • GPSMAP 8410
  • GPSMAP 8410xsv
  • GPSMAP 8412
  • GPSMAP 8412xsv
  • GPSMAP 8416
  • GPSMAP 8416xsv
  • GPSMAP 8610
  • GPSMAP 8610xsv
  • GPSMAP 8612
  • GPSMAP 8612xsv
  • GPSMAP 8616
  • GPSMAP 8616xsv
  • GPSMAP 8700 Black Box
  • GPSMAP 9010
  • GPSMAP 9010xsv
  • GPSMAP 9013
  • GPSMAP 9013xsv
  • GPSMAP 9017
  • GPSMAP 9017xsv
  • GPSMAP 9019
  • GPSMAP 9022
  • GPSMAP 9024
  • GPSMAP 9027
  • GPSMAP 9210
  • GPSMAP 9210xsv
  • GPSMAP 9213
  • GPSMAP 9213xsv
  • GPSMAP 9217
  • GPSMAP 9217xsv
  • GPSMAP 9219
  • GPSMAP 9222
  • GPSMAP 9224
  • GPSMAP 9227
  • GPSMAP 923
  • GPSMAP 923xsv
  • GPSMAP 943
  • GPSMAP 943xsv
  • GPSMAP 9500 Black Box

If your exact unit is not listed, check Garmin's current Compatible Devices list before ordering. Garmin can change compatibility as products and software change.

Only Apex and Xplore units are compatible with MEGA Live 2.

Humminbird Apex, Solix, and Helix units will work with the MEGA Live 1 transducer.

The Eagle Eye 9 is the only compatible unit for our settings guide. There is a difference between he Eagle 9 and the Eagle Eye 9.

Our PDF settings guides are compatible with the Active Target system used on HDS Pro, HDS Live, HDS Carbon, and Elite FS units.

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