I'm new to LS, but with my 126sv and the settings most use, my screen is generally blank out past 50 feet. No red bottom or fish. I have to zoom in to 30 feet to really see anything.
Also need a pic of how your transducer is installed and oriented for the LVS Forward.
My wife asks if I'm going to fish every day. I can't fish every day. Some days I might be sick.