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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Equipment => Ice Fishing With Electronics => Topic started by: tspace on Jan 28, 2019, 08:13 PM
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i got garmin stryker 4 bundle and try it for ice fishing. i cant get it to work right on flasher mode it has alot of junk on screen. any help be greatful
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Turn the sensitivity down and if your next to another finder turn the noise reduction on
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use the the 'A' scope on traditional mode.way clearer and less confusing.
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i have one. takes a while to dial it in. if you are in weeds they will show up. be sure not to use it without water or drop the ducer, not good for it.
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use the the 'A' scope on traditional mode.way clearer and less confusing.
i agree.
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I have the same model. I would use it on graph mode. It really isnt made the same way flashers are, and seeing the history on the graph you can make out what is fish in a lot of clutter. Also try switching between the frequencies. Weedy areas show up junky but chirp mode seems to work better. How deep are you fishing?
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i agree.
X 2 . I never learned to use a flasher . In graph mode you can see your lure/bait and fish checking it out . I use dual frequency so I don't miss anything .
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I was in 15 feet of water Saturday I bought this online when I got it I got no book so I’m just flying blind most of the time
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Im sure you could find the book online and there are plenty of videos on Youtube on these.
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when it comes to tech if i can figure it out most anyone can
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yea i just watched a bunch of videos on youtube. i will have some stuff to try when i get back on the ice. it be too cold to go to my pond the next couple days. thanks for the help guys. cranberry pond down here in addison ny was very hot today for pan fish friend of mine got 25 big gils and one big perchand 12 inch crap.
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I also have the Garmin Striker 4. I always use it on traditional mode. Seems to be the most of effective for me. Adjusting the settings can work well for a certain set of conditions be not work well for another. So expirimenting is best.
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I just ordered the striker 4 should be here tomorrow but my good friend fishslayer has one so I'm sure it will be easy for me to learn it he said it works really good.ill post back after I use it this weekend
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Change the setting to chirp 200...
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X 2 . I never learned to use a flasher . In graph mode you can see your lure/bait and fish checking it out . I use dual frequency so I don't miss anything .
Yes I'm always on dual frequency too. Most of the time I watch 77hz but sometimes when it gets a little screwy 220 hz can show me a little better what is what.
You can also go to settings and click remove surface noise.
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Thanks Doppler , I'll have to try that next time out . With so many guys using the Striker 4 , we should keep this thread going just to help each other out with settings since the manual isn't much help . Of course along with YouTube .
I'll start . For those of you that bought the $99 - $110.00 plain unit for a boat and wish to make it portable , I built my carrier out of a $10.00 cooler from Wally world . I mounted the transducer to a piece of thin PVC , ran the cord up through it and slipped a piece of Pool Noodle over the PVC so it floats in the hole . The cooler holds a 7 amp hour battery , transducer set up and the Striker 4 unit very nicely . As a bonus to using a cooler , if it's really cold out , you can place a chemical hand warmer in beside the battery to make it last longer on the ice .
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Nice how long do the battery's last that come with the unit..I'm putting a 12 volt with mine .just wondering about battery life
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Nice how long do the battery's last that come with the unit..I'm putting a 12 volt with mine .just wondering about battery life
I was able to get 8-16 hours on a full charge when the temps weren't brutally cold using mine if i remember correctly.
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That's not bad at all actually pretty good I got the unit thinking it will be good on my kayak also
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That's not bad at all actually pretty good I got the unit thinking it will be good on my kayak also
That's why i got mine too. I wanted something i could use on the ice as well as adapt for use with my canoe. Worked out really well in both aspects, especially for the price.
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I bought a Striker 5 with the portable kit, I've only used it while in my boat. In the warm weather, I get at least 15 hours on 1 charge.
I'm tempted to try it out on the ice. Can you just put the transducer in the hole or do you need to adapt it like 4X4 Dad did?
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I have had the striker 4 ice bundle for 3 seasons now. This year I got the ice transducer for it. I absolutely love this unit. The graph mode works great and pair that with the underwater camera and it is even better. The only downfall that I have found with this unit is not being able to view or load the lake contours on it. I will be buying contour maps for my handheld garmin astro 320 to fix that issue. I would highly recommend this unit for someone that doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg.
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I have the striker 4 ice bundle and the ice transducer. I have used it 2 years now. I really like the fact that I can widen or narrow the cone angle on the transducer. Depending on the depth of the water, wider for shallow water and narrower for deeper.
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I use mine in the 200hz mode with the flasher in twenty feet of water +/-. I just got to the point where I can catch the fish using the flasher. see the fish rise up , stay with it till the colors intermingle and boom.... you got em. Dont know about the scrolling screen yet. Overall im liking it a bunch for the price.
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i bought the portable kit. the battery lasts several outings before i charge it even in very cold. I have not had it die while out yet. i always bring it in at night. i have mine set with A-scope on and auto zoom. i dont like to mess with the setting much fraid i will not get it back the way i like. took a while to get to dialed in.
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I get how some guys like to tinker but all the mods, and changing cones, and power levels? Dual frequency gives both cone angles, and regular graph mode is better than a flasher all day because it leaves the history on the screen for you to see rather than memorize what the fish did. The sticks to hold the sonar are a pain to transport. Just stick the transducer down the hole and fish. I can see the mini barrel swivel, and minnow head separation on a jigging rap treble in 20 ft with my zoom set to the bottom 5 ft. Keep it simple. The machine pretty much works out of the box. Oh and smashes a flasher because of the history thing and ability to use in summer on my boat or kayak.
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This unit is sounding like it's very popular it's a good deal whole package for 177..just got mine in mail today can't wait to try it out..wish it was a tad bit bigger but overall viewing screen is very clear
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I bought a Striker 5 with the portable kit, I've only used it while in my boat. In the warm weather, I get at least 15 hours on 1 charge.
I'm tempted to try it out on the ice. Can you just put the transducer in the hole or do you need to adapt it like 4X4 Dad did?
The only downside I've heard of to just placing the transducer and bare cord in the hole is , you take the chance of damaging the cord either by sharp edge of the ice or putting a hook or gaff point into the cord . Not only will you need a new transducer , but you could possibly damage the unit . At the very least wrap the cord with some type of protection from damage . Rubber hose maybe ?
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thats a good tip thanks. i was a little concerned when having to pull it out of ice when it freezes to to the side of the hole.
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Thanks for the advice, I'll drill a separate hole for the transducer and use a hole cover to prevent freezing.
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Thanks for the advice, I'll drill a separate hole for the transducer and use a hole cover to prevent freezing.
If you decide to buy the ice transducer, it has a better way of locking the cord inside of the float and the cord does not come in contact with the ice, works great.
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Has anyone tried the chirp ice transducer the gh10 that comes with the panoptix ice bundle I tried it once but never turned it on again. Im thinking about putting it on the striker4 so my friends that don't have electronics can use it when they come with me. Before I got the panoptix the striker4 worked great for 2 years while i cut my teeth on the lakers I would always use the chrip200hz with split screen zoom if in water over 40ft
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If you decide to buy the ice transducer, it has a better way of locking the cord inside of the float and the cord does not come in contact with the ice, works great.
Garmin GT8HW-IF Ice Fishing, CHIRP Transducer is the upgrade needed for the ability to widen cone angles. When set up in the settings of your striker 4, you will be able to see your small jig bouncing on the display, as well as any fish. I do like the float system on this ducer much better.
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I actually prefer this over a traditional flasher. Does so much more in imo
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Garmin GT8HW-IF Ice Fishing, CHIRP Transducer is the upgrade needed for the ability to widen cone angles. When set up in the settings of your striker 4, you will be able to see your small jig bouncing on the display, as well as any fish. I do like the float system on this ducer much better.
This is the one I bought this year but didn't mess with the settings. I couldn't figure it out
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I'll have mine out Saturday for the first time..and my first trip on the ice this yr.hopefully it works good
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i wish it had a way to save different settings in a list so you could come back to them later.
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Seems to be a good unit, I'm getting one for a extra for my son
i wish it had a way to save different settings in a list so you could come back to them later.
Could always right them down somewhere
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I've used all types of electronic depth reading devices, but I never did for ice fishing until last year. The main reasons I went with the striker 4 are:
1 - ease of use, I really find the user interface quite user-friendly.
2 - versatility, flasher, graph, my favorite ..... graph with A-Scope combo, and waypoints.
3 - it works very well
4 - price you get a lot for what you pay
Don't over think it, settings should stay pretty stable, once you have it the way you want it. Note that you are always going to adjust it a little bit. Play with it, familiarize yourself with it, know what it's capable of, and not. This will give you more confidence. Settings become second nature. Bottom line is to catch fish and have fun. ;D
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Price and what itll do is the big draw for me, hoping to get the boy to catch a few more and not steal my flasher.
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I'll have mine out Saturday for the first time..and my first trip on the ice this yr.hopefully it works good
Don't fall into any holes there Big Guy :roflmao: :roflmao:
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im guessing that it was a good thing i asked this question on here sounds like alot of good info on garmin so far . myself, i will be using some of it on conesus saturday. another new body of water i have never been on
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Price and what itll do is the big draw for me, hoping to get the boy to catch a few more and not steal my flasher.
i have the opposite problem with my father! was gonna maybe get him a striker 4 for his birthday so hell stop stealing my flasher!
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Go back to hibernating bigal :whistle: :whistle: :thumbsup:
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I've been using a Garmin Striker 4 for 2 seasons now. Lots of help from guys on Ice Shanty - Thank You all!!! I use the graph and the traditional mode alternately. Just depends on my mood. The traditional mode and A scope arr really handy. I typically switch to 200 kHz when I am over 15 - 20 ft deep. Weedy bottoms are difficult. I also use it on my fishing boat in the summer. So for $125 it is pretty awesome! I definity catch more fish with it. There is a tip on Ice Shanty to use the suction cup mount to get the transducer to hang level. I made my own version because I had the time and supplies. The box I made was all scrap 1x4 in my garage. It is hinged for battery access. Also hard to see in the pics but I have a web strap handle that is attached on each end.
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i have the opposite problem with my father! was gonna maybe get him a striker 4 for his birthday so hell stop stealing my flasher!
Hodges marine has the portable bundle on sale for $169, free shipping also.
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thanks just ordered one for my friend. he wanted one after using mine today.
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Mine will be here Monday, can't wait to see the look on my boys face next Saturday when he gets to use it, it'll be a big surprise
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That's where I got mine Hodges marina fast shipping to..had it out yesterday ..that thing is amazing ..I would recommend this unit to anybody that wants a flasher and can't afford the flasher..I think it's better than the flasher so many options easy to use all of..I used a marcum flasher for the last 5 yes I won't use a flasher anymore now that I have the Garmin striker 4..
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That's where I got mine Hodges marina fast shipping to..had it out yesterday ..that thing is amazing ..I would recommend this unit to anybody that wants a flasher and can't afford the flasher..I think it's better than the flasher so many options easy to use all of..I used a marcum flasher for the last 5 yes I won't use a flasher anymore now that I have the Garmin striker 4..
Best deal I found, I paid the extra for 1-2 day shipping so I'd have it by next weekend, ordered it Friday at lunch and have it tomorrow, I didn't think it would get shipped until tomorrow, impressed by there service.
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i have got o find something to put over the end of my cable. but not pvc.
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Pipe insulation might work
i have got o find something to put over the end of my cable. but not pvc.
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something to make it so it doesnt get sliced or punctured.
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something to make it so it doesnt get sliced or punctured.
If you are running the ducer that came with it, I would run the cable plug side first through the float that came with the kit then just fabricate a stopper so you can set the depth, this will prevent the cable from freezing and or rubbing on the edge of your hole.
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Use a pool noodle just cut it to size works great...I didn't pay extra and I still got it in 3 days.
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Use a pool noodle just cut it to size works great...I didn't pay extra and I still got it in 3 days.
Shipping showed not getting it until the 11th or 12th, I didn't mind the extra, still cost less than others and it'll be a cool surprise for the derby next weekend
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Use a pool noodle works great just cut a piece off it will float in hole just fine
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Somebody here should be getting a good commission from Garmin LOL.
Congratulations, you will all be enjoying one very dependable and versatile machine.
Yay!
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Somebody here should be getting a good commission from Garmin LOL.
Congratulations, you will all be enjoying one very dependable and versatile machine.
Yay!
:icefish:
Yep, lots of good advertising for them here.
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That's why we all help each other out . Recommend good gear , but also give a honest heads up when something doesn't perform as advertised . Garmin also has fantastic customer service in case you would need it for any reason .
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Yes, I appreciate the info here made my decision to buy a lot easier. I did a lot of research on that and the showdown, the one nfo here made me choose the Garmin.
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Yes, I appreciate the info here made my decision to buy a lot easier. I did a lot of research on that and the showdown, the one nfo here made me choose the Garmin.
...I got mine faster because I'm a whole lot closer to them than you are let us know how you like when you use it..to me it's fantastic I live the split screen.andnits awesome to the fish charge your jig
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I will, be here tomorrow, so that'll give me a few days to figure it out, then on the ice Saturday with it.
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Well, did you guys get your new machines? Are you happy? Is the weather cooperating where you are? Did I mention that striker is waterproof?
Have fun, catch fish. :icefish: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Got mine yesterday, put it together last night, I'm very impressed with everything it does and ease of use, can't wait to get it on the ice.
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I'll try it out Saturday, hitting a derby and gonna give it to my boy, so it should be a fun day.
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Used my striker 4 for 2 seasons now and love it. Features and versitility are awesome. Like having the flasher if needed but don't use it. I use traditional graph with the A-scope. Love this feature. For me, can't speak for everybody but A-scope =fish. Once you get comfortable and use the unit, don't think there is a better deal out there.
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I love my striker 4 it's slot better than my flasher shows so much more ..my favorite is the split screen
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They seem like a great unit, the boy used his Saturday, played with all the screens on it, was really impressed with all that it can do, he said he liked the split screen too.
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i pick up a lot of interference from other sonars/flashers while on the ice. anyone else experience this and have a way to cure it?
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Noise reduction setting, I played with ours and got rid of most of it from my marcum.,
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I also picked up a Garmin Striker 4 and added the ice ducer. I used it tonight for the first time and it's impressive; now my son can use my showdown and we won't be fighting over sonar. The settings were easy to dial in and if anybody is having problems with the ice ducer setup I can share how I ran it. It worked great on both flasher mode and traditional with A-scope. I was worried the screen was going to be too small but it was easy to see. This should work well in my kayak too.
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Congratulations John . Yes , they do work well in kayaks . That's the double duty mine serves also .
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X 2 . I never learned to use a flasher . In graph mode you can see your lure/bait and fish checking it out . I use dual frequency so I don't miss anything .
Second this. I run the 200 to see best where my jig is and 77 to locate the fish. Definitely turn the cartoon fish off, especially when there are two or more lines in, to reduce clutter. We run three holes with the transducer in one, jigging the others and can pick up all that we need to see.
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Hi Guy's, new guy here. I just ordered a striker 4 +cv, had some cabela's cards and points to use. I realize the season is almost over here in MA but still wanted to get to play with it. I haven't ordered the ice kit yet, so i will need a battery. Can I use one of my M18 battery's to power this?, and if so is there any thing special i should know?
Thanks
Steve
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I assume the M18 is your drill battery ? If you can hook it up properly , I can't see why it wouldn't work . But if it's more than 12 volts , I'd be cautious . A small 12 volt rechargable is only $20-30 , and they last 12-16 hours . I used a small Coleman cooler $10.00 to mount my Garmin and the whole setup fits in the cooler when transporting . If it's really cold , I place a chemical hand warmer over the battery to make it last longer . Works very well . Good luck and tight lines to you .
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Yes i was talking about a drill battery, but i just found a good deal on the small ice kit and picked that up.
Thanks
Steve