How To Identify Fish On Forward Facing Sonar! | Dustin Connell

Want to learn how to identify fish using forward-facing sonar? In this video, Dustin Connell breaks down his process for distinguishing bass, crappie, gar, and more using Lowrance ActiveTarget 2. He explains how fish movement, size, and sonar returns can help you determine what species you’re seeing on your screen—saving you time and increasing your chances of catching the right fish. Whether you’re targeting bass or trying to avoid unwanted species, understanding fish behavior on sonar is key.

Dustin takes you on the water to show real-time examples of identifying fish in different conditions, from schooling baitfish to deep-water predators. He shares his insights on how fish react to a lure, how to spot the difference between a bass and other fish, and why active fish are more likely to bite. If you’re looking to get better at reading your sonar and catching more fish, this video is a must-watch.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
1:18 Use Surroundings
2:36 Size
3:56 Reaction
6:00 Under Bait
6:13 Groups of fish
7:17 Fish catch
11:51 Outro

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