Anyone try this ice fishing yet?
1585942
Yes it works well in 40-60 feet deep water and it also works in shallow water but it's harder to tell whats your hook and the fish. One thing I noticed is you can see other lines in the water 3 feet from your finder in 6 feet of water. The deeper you go the more lines you see so basically in 60 feet of water you can see everyone 20 feet around you fishing on the bottom. I watched two guys jigging minnows 20 feet from me in 60 feet of water. As long as you keep your distance you'll be alright. One last thing to note is the display is delayed 1-2 seconds.
1585943
Yes. I'm still experimenting with whether to let it float at the top of the ice hole or drop it to just suspend even with the bottom of the ice like how other transducers are typically set up. I'm using some threaded 6" rods with and threaded plastic connectors from the hardware store to screw into the top of the ball until I can get down to the depth of the ice. Hopefully it won't affect the bluetooth connection.
1585944
YES! In fact, I posted a ~25minute video review focusing on ice fishing. Search the DIY Sportsman Deeper review on Youtube. It has limitations due to its size, and has a measured ~0.49s delay. But I do catch just as many fish with it as I do with any other flasher. Keep your trip under 4 hours or you'll need to bring a portable battery pack.
957306
i do nor use them for ice fishing. i walk on an icey road 1/2 mile roundtrip for the mail 6 days a week and they are great in any ice.
1101826
This unit is intended for permanent installation. However, if you rigged a p0rtable 12volt battery for power, and a holder for the transducer, it could technically be used for ice fishing, though the hassle would likely override the benefit.
1637569
No..i believe it would freeze..it needs to get wet to stretch so it would hold a knott...by that alone if water enters it it would freeze..they do sell line for ice fishing tho..
2114527
This was a gift to my nephew who is a commercial fisherman in Oregon. He loves the unit. I have forwarded your inquiry to him. Will let you know what he says.
1603737
I bought mine but I did not install in my boat yet I'm hoping it has a fish finder will see this summer
2059934
Yes but i wouldnt buy this one for ice fishing. Any depth finder can be used for ice fishing with a little 12v battery that is the size of about 4 pieces of bread and weighs around 10 lbs. But i wouldnt use side imaging for ice fishing because you must be moving for the side imaging to work. Between 2 and 6 mph. I have one unit on my kayak and another on my bass boat and love the technology.
1634414
Get on YouTube and watch the Cold Steel Torpedo videos! With practice, these things have amazing accuracy, and can be very lethal. They break huge ice blocks, concrete blocks, and more. There is a homade video where a guy is hitting a small water bottle on a stump from 50-60 foot away over and over. Amazing tool!
757153
have not tried yet . packed away for season . will dig out and check for you in the next few days .
2102634
I landed a 1.5 kg salmon on a no 4 floating line and the rod took it very well. It took me about 7-10 min of fighting the fish.(c&r;) Be sure to adjust the upper part of the rod every 15 min of casting. Very nice combo for the price.
1523190
Actually I haven't used it yet. I bought it primarily to keep in my vehicle so I always have a fishing pole available as I travel the backcountry in Colorado. I can tell you that it is well made and I believe it would be fine for lake fishing. Hope this helps.
1827034
I use mine for Ice fishing and it will shoot through a couple feet of ice but you must put a small amount of water down first. As far as reading in open water, it is gives a very quick and accurate depth but also must come in contact with the water, and I am not sure how it would work while moving.
838439
Yes, I taught a 7 yr.old earlier in this fishing season. He got the hang of it with some coaching within several hours of pond fishing. He caught 2 bass and was "high hook" for the weekend. Unfortunately, I tried to use the outfit 2days ago and the face of the reel flies off with each cast now. I will be inquiring about returning it...
1667039
Have not tried it out in the cold, but I can go spray something with it & let you know.
511184
got mine Jan 13. Definitely 4/5, says so on the rod. I fish mine with 5 wt DT.
1981609
Yeah! I've gone fishing, caught some small fish with it!Just be careful if you catch anything big.. :)Also don't hook your kayak, that'd be bad..
2234288
Yes, Just got one and it a hoot in the pool, a little to cold to swim but I can still race my boat