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Forward Facing Sonar Video Course

Name: Forward Facing Sonar Video Course
Brand: Fishfinder Coach
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Forward-facing sonar screen showing bottom contour and structure with FFS Video Course text overlay

$39.99

Trusted by over 4,000 anglers

Universal forward-facing sonar instruction across brands

Watch screen-recorded videos with image interpretation

Learn from clear, step-by-step videos

Instant Video Access

Buy Once, lifetime updates included

Our video courses are universal and will work with any brand. If you want exact settings for your transducer too, check out our bundles.

Trusted by over 4,000 anglers!

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 were clear and very easy to follow. It really helped me to understand the settings and what they do. I highly recommend it.

Robert Swann✓ Verified buyer

I got both and loved both great details and easy to understand! Great people to work with they answered every time quickly! Awesome thanks.

Danny Phillips✓ 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

I have fished for many years using FFS and side image but have definitely learned something new and would recommend this.

Janet McKelva✓ 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 were clear and very easy to follow. It really helped me to understand the settings and what they do. I highly recommend it.

Robert Swann✓ Verified buyer

I got both and loved both great details and easy to understand! Great people to work with they answered every time quickly! Awesome thanks.

Danny Phillips✓ 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

I have fished for many years using FFS and side image but have definitely learned something new and would recommend this.

Janet McKelva✓ 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

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Forward Facing Sonar Bundle (Course + Settings Guide)

Save with the Forward Facing Sonar Bundle

This course + the FFS Settings Guide at a discount.

From $55.99 $69.99

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Full Boat Bundle (FFS and 3-in-1 Settings Guides + Video Courses)

Have side imaging too?

The Full Boat Bundle includes every settings guide and video course.

From $153.99 $219.99

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Master forward-facing sonar with this comprehensive 87-minute universal video course. It teaches how to read and use forward-facing sonar—not one fishfinder brand, model, or transducer. The same interpretation principles apply across Garmin LiveScope, Lowrance Active Target, Humminbird MEGA Live, and other forward-facing sonar systems.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course will guide you through:

Understanding and interpreting sonar images
Proper transducer setup and positioning for crystal-clear views
Understanding the general settings, what they change, and how conditions affect the image
Creating effective fishing strategies using sonar data
Troubleshooting common issues and optimizing performance

Designed for anglers of all skill levels, this course ensures you’ll gain confidence and efficiency in using forward-facing sonar to find and catch more fish. With clear, easy-to-follow lessons, you'll unlock the full potential of your sonar system and elevate your fishing game.

This course covers general settings, but it does not provide the exact settings for a specific transducer. For those, choose the Forward-Facing Sonar PDF Settings Guide. We recommend the Forward-Facing Sonar Bundle because it gives you both the universal course and the transducer-specific guide.

What's Included?

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Reading Forward Mode

Learn how to interpret forward mode views to track fish and structure in real-time.

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Reading Down Mode

Master the down mode for precise views of fish and structure directly beneath your boat.

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Perspective/ Landscape/ Scout Mode

Understand perspective mode to scout shallow water areas and identify fish-holding spots effective

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How to Approach Fish

Discover proven techniques to position your boat and present lures effectively to catch fish and not spook them.

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FFS Image Interpretation

Decode sonar images to differentiate fish, structure, and cover with confidence

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Where to Look with FFS

Identify the key areas on your chart screen to locate fish and structure quickly and efficiently.

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FFS Screen Recorded Video

Watch real-world examples with screen-recorded footage to see techniques in action.

Compatible with

Universal forward-facing sonar instruction across brands

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

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Excellent Material

Excellent material. Very detailed and thorough information that has helped me become better with my FFS setup and experience on the water. Hugh’s instruction has helped me identify likely bass and not waste my time throwing at the wrong species. I now have my Garmin dialed in and I can determine right away if I made the right cast. Before I struggled to actually find my lure. With all of this new knowledge, I can actually spend time getting better with my FFS instead of being frustrated and just turning it off. I definitely recommend this product.

Arron Lance

Verified Customer

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Everything from A-Z for FFS

This course consists of 12 videos covering 87 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.

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.

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 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.

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.