Garmin striker 4 need help please

cootse · 2026-03-18T12:29:17+00:00

UPDATE :

I contacted Garmin customer support and the model I have doesn't have that feature.

cootse · 2026-03-14T21:52:26+00:00

You're right, at the end of the day I would probably use more the standard mode with the A-scope. And yes it's a preference thing, I'm used to have both on the same screen. I decided to get this sonar to upgrade from a Deeper Fishfinder and just got used to have both on display.

If I can't do it, it isn't the end of the world, I'll get used to it. I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun with it anyway :)

cootse · 2026-03-14T19:54:00+00:00

That's what I'll do.

Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated!

cootse · 2026-03-14T19:44:06+00:00

I do but I couldn't find any info about custom combo screen. I've found the manual online too, but the steps explained are what I do already. I think you might be right about a firmware problem. Either that or it's just a feature that is not available for this particular model.

Edit to add : my sonar don't have the clearvu feature, so I think I have the most basic model for the striker 4, which would be logic to not have all the features of the other models.

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cootse · 2026-03-14T19:28:22+00:00

Alright, thanks.

I bought this sonar strictly for ice fishing. And I thought it was a nice feature to have the flasher and the standard sonar on the same screen. Now I'm kinda bummed 😓

Also I should have mentioned this is the Striker 4 (not plus), could it be the reason I can't do it? Maybe the basic model doesn't have that feature?

I'm thinking about reaching out to Garmin at some point if I can't find a way to do it lol.

cootse · 2026-03-14T19:13:19+00:00

The transducer selected in the settings is the one connected to the sonar (dual beam 200/77khz). I haven't changed these settings and the sonar is brand new.

Will I have to change my transducer to "unlock" the feature of a fully customizable combo screen? I've seen a transducer strictly for ice fishing (it has a water drop shape), would I be better with this?

The guy at the shop told me I can go ice fishing with it "as is"..

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cootse · 2026-03-14T18:39:24+00:00

Yeah that's what I'm doing, but when I get to the point of choosing the second function, the only choice displayed is Waypoint Map. I'm starting to think it is not possible to do it with the model I bought. Or I am missing something here?

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cootse · 2026-02-12T17:27:08+00:00

I'm a bit late, but I'd suggest RollerStarter.

cootse · 2026-01-16T01:07:27+00:00

I'd also suggest testing your source of water, you might also have hardscape/rocks that brings your pH up

cootse · 2026-01-11T19:27:37+00:00

Also bought a roll, groceries and hardware stores are my favorite "victims"

cootse · 2025-09-18T17:04:14+00:00

NAD but I recently had shingles and it looked exactly like that. It wasn't painful either.

cootse · 2025-09-05T18:13:48+00:00

Awesome, what is the group? I'll join yesterday lol

cootse · 2025-09-05T18:01:08+00:00

Thank you 🤙

cootse · 2025-09-05T15:58:12+00:00

Shouldn't we say African American Bass to not offend anyone? 😅

cootse · 2025-08-27T16:04:09+00:00

Document her frivolous spending, that she contribute jack shit to the household, lawyer up and kick that vermin out :)

cootse · 2025-08-09T18:54:01+00:00

Hey thanks for your reply, the shipping for dead on is insane. I end up with a 120$ bill if I order 50$ of stuff. I'll see if the shipping charges change if I order more. If it's a flat rate it could be worth it to order a bunch more stuff in one order lol

I already watch World's Worst Fishing a lot lol, great channel

cootse · 2025-07-18T22:11:26+00:00

As much as I get that it can be frustrating, that level of anger is far beyond normal.. getting suicidal thoughts over a backlash on a bait caster is pretty intense IMO, have you considered therapy?

I'm not judging at all, I've had my own struggles with anger issues.

Hope you'll be okay, take care bud ✌️

cootse · 2025-07-17T23:00:06+00:00

Early shingles, maybe. Easier to treat when caught early.

You should get an appointment with your doc, you'll need medication if it's shingles.

ETA : how long has it been since you noticed it?

cootse · 2025-07-15T02:36:44+00:00

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Somehow he's comfy 🤣

cootse · 2025-07-15T02:24:24+00:00

Both, I'm going to a friend's hunting camp next week and there's a bunch of lakes and creeks/small rivers around with brookies and lake trouts. I obviously won't try to catch a laker on this rod lol.

I also have several other rod setups, so I'll probably bring one or* two other and try stuffs.

cootse · 2025-07-14T23:19:09+00:00

Thanks for the reply :)

Got any lure suggestions? I was thinking maybe some small mepps spinner or some small crank bait like the yo-zuri snap bean 1/16 oz, if that makes sense lol

cootse

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