Garmin echo 101

[Hawklakebenny]

Does anyone else find that the fish finder that comes on these boats find fish all the time? I can be going thru a shallow area by my dock and this fish finder will show lots of fish even though there are not any to be seen.

 

[Roblou15]

you probably have it in the demo mode

 

[Hawklakebenny]

Anyone know how to turn off demo mode? I've tried and don't see it in the menu, or the instructions.

 

[Link]

Think Demo Mode is one of the headings under "Settings"

 

[Hawklakebenny]

I did some research, turns out the garmin 100 series will go into demo mode if the transducer isn't plugged in properly. If it senses no transponder when power is turned on it will automatically start in demo. I will have to check when I get back up to the cottage.

 

[Remediation]

If it is working properly, then lower the sensitivity in the setup menu.

 

[Spoiledrotten]

I've been told that you're most likely seeing bait fish when the screen is full like that. I won't bet my next paycheck on it, but just like on a forum, you have to weigh out everything you read and hear.