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Ice Fishing Tips -Check your local regulations! => Equipment => Topic started by: Stickhick86 on Dec 17, 2017, 05:49 AM
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I am currently looking for an Ice transducer for my Garmin Striker 4. They seem pretty expensive brand new. If anyone has one they are trying to get rid of, please let me know. Thanks.
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I think that this is the only one that's compatible with your model. It's $98 new.
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Garmin-Gt8hw-If-Ice-Transducer-p/gar010-12401-20.htm
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Thanks straight shot, I wonder if I should just rig up something with pvc to just hold the boat transducer level?
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I think Garmin's prices are too high. Last year I bought an ice kit for my Lowrance Elkte-5 for $118. That was a bag, battery and ice ducer. To do the same thing for my Garmin EchoMap73sv would cost me over $200. What a bummer.
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Been using a Garmin on the ice for many years, before they even offered ice transducers. Here is one "system" that I used, but now I just have it mounted on an old tip-up frame.
(https://i.imgur.com/STaTFuN.jpg)
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Thanks striper, I can't view the photo on this computer but when I get home I will check it out. I was thinking about trying to just make something simple to hook the TD to that I already have so It keeps it level just below the ice.
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Pretty neat looking "system" stripernut, nice simple design.
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My portable kit came with this suction cup mount and a float. A little clunky but works and is cheaper than the ice ducer. Pop the suction cup off and adjust till it is level and your off.
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/118125
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So did mine, but I was not pleased with the set up
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Here is what I made tonight.
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By no means I want to jack your thread, but how do all you guys like the striker 4? I have been doing a lot of looking and I am leaning towards it. The video I watched on youtube the guy just took off the suction cup and used the float. looked like it sat pretty level. Thanks for the input guys!!
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By no means I want to jack your thread, but how do all you guys like the striker 4? I have been doing a lot of looking and I am leaning towards it. The video I watched on youtube the guy just took off the suction cup and used the float. looked like it sat pretty level. Thanks for the input guys!!
Mine is the striker 4. I do like it a lot. Just made the contraption so I don't have to use the float
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Hi guys . I just picked up a Garmin Stricker 4 also . I'll try to describe what I made to get the boat transducer to set flat . I took a 6 inch piece of PVC pipe and placed it over the cable to the top of the transducer . Then carved the PVC to get the mounting bolt to secure to the PVC tube so it sits straight up and down . Now get a fat pool noodle and slide it down the cable onto the PVC and snug it up to the top of the transducer . Mine floats nicely in an ice fishing hole . Hope this helps .
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I have the Garmin Striker 5 with both the GT20 and the GT8 transducers. Initially I used the GT20 boat transducer mounted to a pole and clamped to my DIY portable pack but found it cumbersome and often in the way. I ordered the GT8 ice transducer and it's much easier to use. However, the GT20 boat transducer allows you to view both the flasher and the clear vu graph on a split screen at the same time while the GT8 ice transducer does not - it's only the flasher or only the graph (and not the clear vu graph).
I fish in shallow water, less than 10', and I have 4 holes in my ice shack that are spaced 2' apart. One thing I noticed is that with the GT20 I was able to locate my jigs in the adjacent holes if the transducer was oriented properly. With the GT8 ice transducer I was only able to locate the jig in the same hole, not the adjacent ones, even with the beam set to max 24 degrees. It's probably not an issue as you get deeper, but if you fish shallow water the GT20 will show more of the bottom.
My DIY portable pack didn't cost me anything as it was made from stuff I already had. I used a small cooler mounted to a piece of OSB with a swing out arm for the transducer. The battery fits in the cooler and I can throw a hand warmer in there to keep the battery warm while hole hopping. The screen is mounted to the cooler and the swing out arm holds the transducer without needing to use the float. I had two broom handle clamps attached to a scrap of 2x4 that I used to hold the GT20 on a pole, but since going to the GT8 ice transducer I removed the lower broom clamp and the transducer fits neatly underneath the top one. The handle on the cooler makes it easy to move around.
Other than not being able to view both the flasher and the graph with the GT8 ice transducer, I really like the Striker 5.
(https://s13.postimg.cc/mb4c8xvn7/IMG_2460.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mb4c8xvn7/)
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Jpohlic , thanks for the ice transducer review . Most of us owners that didn't get the ice package were anticipating great things from the purchase of the ice transducer . Now , as per your review , I'm really happy with the boat transducer . I get the same results as you with 2 holes close together . I can watch a large shiner dancing on my tip-up and watch my jig in the other hole all at the same time in 8.5 feet of water . You just saved me $160.00 ! Thank you Sir !
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Here is how I set up my boat transducer . Also , the cooler is a Coleman Model 6209 . Batter is Yausa NP 7 - 12 with 7 Amp hours . The cooler has a divider slot molded in to it's walls . I just slipped a piece of heavy cardboard into the slot to keep the battery from sliding around . Everything fits in very nicely . Oh , I also heated up a nail and melted a small access slot in the cooler rim for the power & transducer cables when in use .
(https://s18.postimg.cc/z4p0yq3f9/IMG_20180201_144124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z4p0yq3f9/)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/74kxeg7ol/IMG_20180201_144229.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/74kxeg7ol/)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/tgiq7ueid/IMG_20180201_144321.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tgiq7ueid/)
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I really appreciate all the ideas as far as what to do with the transducer. The old mini cooler as storage are great ideas so thanks a lot gents. I'll be making some modification even though my set up currently works I think these ideas posted will make it even better especially when using flasher mode.
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4x4Dad, is the transducer hanging straight down for you? That it the problem I have had in the past...
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You have to move the cooler a little bit due to the stiffness in the cable until it sits where you want it . Exp , my daughter and I were fishing out of holes 3 ft. apart in 18.5 ft. of water . She said she couldn't see her bait on the finder , so I moved the cooler slightly counterclockwise till the transducer tilted towards her hole and instantly she could see her bait jigging on the screen . I was also thinking of building a little wooden X to place over the transducer hole to help adjustment of the cable when you need the cooler farther away . I tried to post an image from last time I was fishing , but IMAGING doesn't seem to be working . ? ? OK , it worked fine that time . Also , I noticed a positive difference in battery power over time by placing a hand warmer on the battery .
(https://s17.postimg.cc/55icec92j/0203181556.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/55icec92j/)
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TackleDirect sells them under $100 and they ship quick. I bought one in December and highly recommend it. No more minor adjustments to get the transducer just right.
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Wow ! That's the best price I've seen yet !
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Due to some early gift giving to myself and a lack of updating my amazon wish list I have 2 striker 4 units. I bought the portable pack with the striker 4, soft case, battery, and suction cup transducer. I realized that I wouldn't be happy until I had the ice transducer too, so I ordered it before we even had ice. For Christmas my parents gave me a striker 4 unit that is intended for use in a boat. I built a box out of plywood for the new striker and then built a battery out of salvaged 18650 cells. I used the portable transducer on this unit. I can compare the two transducers as I've used them side by side. The portable transducer works if you just hang it in the hole. I used it yesterday like this and we ate fish for dinner. It would be very serviceable if it was not for the stiff pvc insulation in the transducer cable. If it was silicone like the ice transducer it would be just fine. In 27 fow yesterday I spend a bit of time futzing with the transducer due to the stiff wire. I know the cone angles are supposed to be slightly different between the two but that is not what I notice most. I think I am going to order another ice transducer for the second striker. Not to start another "discussion" about flasher vs graph, but I also had my fl8se serviced by vexilar this year. It stays in the truck and I take the Garmin. Even the garmin with the portable transducer is prefered to the Vexilar. I foresee a 5 or 7 striker in the my future.
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Due to some early gift giving to myself and a lack of updating my amazon wish list I have 2 striker 4 units. I bought the portable pack with the striker 4, soft case, battery, and suction cup transducer. I realized that I wouldn't be happy until I had the ice transducer too, so I ordered it before we even had ice. For Christmas my parents gave me a striker 4 unit that is intended for use in a boat. I built a box out of plywood for the new striker and then built a battery out of salvaged 18650 cells. I used the portable transducer on this unit. I can compare the two transducers as I've used them side by side. The portable transducer works if you just hang it in the hole. I used it yesterday like this and we ate fish for dinner. It would be very serviceable if it was not for the stiff pvc insulation in the transducer cable. If it was silicone like the ice transducer it would be just fine. In 27 fow yesterday I spend a bit of time futzing with the transducer due to the stiff wire. I know the cone angles are supposed to be slightly different between the two but that is not what I notice most. I think I am going to order another ice transducer for the second striker. Not to start another "discussion" about flasher vs graph, but I also had my fl8se serviced by vexilar this year. It stays in the truck and I take the Garmin. Even the garmin with the portable transducer is prefered to the Vexilar. I foresee a 5 or 7 striker in the my future.
In an attempt to get ready for some kayak fishing during the upcoming Spring/Summer/Fall, I have been running a Garmin 43dv echoMap Chirp with the GT8 ice ducer this year along side my Vex FLX-28 so I can get familiar with the workings of it. I have played around with the Garmin quite a bit in an attempt to get it "optimized" to my liking - highly recommend turning on the A-Scope feature - but for on the ice I still prefer the Vex when it comes down to it. I can dial in the FLX-28 to "see" my baits on the lures I use - i.e. waxie on a jig / minnow head on a spoon - and just can't get there with my Garmin. I like the cleaner look the flasher offers and the response rate seems to be faster with the Vex, although the A-Scope feature helps minimize that difference, but again, it's not as clean as the Vex. With that said, the Garmin definitely has a lot of additional features included that the Vex doesn't have that make these Striker and echoMap units a great buy and definitely worth getting.
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.... but now I just have it mounted on an old tip-up frame.
Yup, that's what I do, too. Works just fine. I had an old 6-pack cooler that was long and skinny for stacking cans in (made for a golf bag, actually). I put the tip-up/transducer in that when it's not in a hole so that the 'ducer doesn't get damaged.
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Here is how I set up my boat transducer . Also , the cooler is a Coleman Model 6209 . Batter is Yausa NP 7 - 12 with 7 Amp hours . The cooler has a divider slot molded in to it's walls . I just slipped a piece of heavy cardboard into the slot to keep the battery from sliding around . Everything fits in very nicely . Oh , I also heated up a nail and melted a small access slot in the cooler rim for the power & transducer cables when in use .
(https://s18.postimg.cc/z4p0yq3f9/IMG_20180201_144124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/z4p0yq3f9/)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/74kxeg7ol/IMG_20180201_144229.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/74kxeg7ol/)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/tgiq7ueid/IMG_20180201_144321.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tgiq7ueid/)
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Hi there,
I'm super late to party and I know this is a VERY long shot. I just wanted to see if 4x4Dad can share his build with me as I am trying to build something similar for the transducer on my Garmin Striker Plus 4. Thank you so much in advance!!
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I'm super late to party and I know this is a VERY long shot. I just wanted to see if 4x4Dad can share his build with me as I am trying to build something similar for the transducer on my Garmin Striker Plus 4. Thank you so much in advance!!
You don't actually need to build anything to get the standard transducer to work if you have the transom mount bracket that comes with the unit. Take the mounting bracket for the transducer and put it on backwards. Then adjust the angle so that it acts as a stopper against the cord so when you are holding the the transducer by the cord the bracket rides on the cord and the transducer hangs level. Then all you need is a 99 cent piece of pipe insulation or pool noodle and a couple zip ties to make a float.
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My bro in law rigs it up the same way and it works great.
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You don't actually need to build anything to get the standard transducer to work if you have the transom mount bracket that comes with the unit. Take the mounting bracket for the transducer and put it on backwards. Then adjust the angle so that it acts as a stopper against the cord so when you are holding the the transducer by the cord the bracket rides on the cord and the transducer hangs level. Then all you need is a 99 cent piece of pipe insulation or pool noodle and a couple zip ties to make a float.
Something like this?
(https://i.postimg.cc/rKBLdkdX/1671892118529664086836108173930.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKBLdkdX)
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You don't actually need to build anything to get the standard transducer to work if you have the transom mount bracket that comes with the unit. Take the mounting bracket for the transducer and put it on backwards. Then adjust the angle so that it acts as a stopper against the cord so when you are holding the the transducer by the cord the bracket rides on the cord and the transducer hangs level. Then all you need is a 99 cent piece of pipe insulation or pool noodle and a couple zip ties to make a float.
If you don't mind, do you have a picture of your built? Just want to make sure I get this right. Thank you for all the trouble in advance!
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I use the transom mount with a zip tie to balance it. Works ok, but a dedicated ice ducer is definitely better
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https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=350330.msg3734572#msg3734572
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Something like this?
(https://i.postimg.cc/rKBLdkdX/1671892118529664086836108173930.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rKBLdkdX)
Yep, but now that dude mentioned it a ziptie would work and have a lot less bulk.
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I use the transom mount with a zip tie to balance it. Works ok, but a dedicated ice ducer is definitely better
Yes, but having a build that works would save us at least $70, more if you have the parts sitting in your garage/storage :)
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Yep, but now that dude mentioned it a ziptie would work and have a lot less bulk.
Somebody mentioned zip tie to stabilize the angle and a float - pipe insulation or pool noodle (where can I get it in snowy winter months?). Not sure how I would tie it because Google image showed a different model transducer ???
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This came up the other day on reddit, someone shared the ebay link to a guy who 3d prints his own mounts for very cheap, and reported to be very effective
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363236661131?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6qVxkWpYSOm&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=cbgFKjKHQM6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=294143.0
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This came up the other day on reddit, someone shared the ebay link to a guy who 3d prints his own mounts for very cheap, and reported to be very effective
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363236661131?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6qVxkWpYSOm&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=cbgFKjKHQM6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I saw that and wondering how it would work out, but I would definitely check this out. Thanks!
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https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=294143.0
Problem is my transducer cable is on the back side vs the front like the one shown....
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Problem is my transducer cable is on the back side vs the front like the one shown....
(https://i.postimg.cc/k6NzXqf7/1671892118529664086836108173930.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6NzXqf7)
Loop the cable ..place a zip tip...loosely but snug on/in the loop ...then place a zip tie in the loop and around the front of the the transducer ..can you remove or reposition that mount any
(https://i.postimg.cc/ppRLQL14/GT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppRLQL14)
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Loop the cable ..place a zip tip...loosely but snug on/in the loop ...then place a zip tie in the loop and around the front of the the transducer ..can you remove or reposition that mount any
(https://i.postimg.cc/ppRLQL14/GT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppRLQL14)
Thanks for the insight dude! I would definitely try it when I get home. How just need to test out how good the pipe insulation float when it's tied to a transducer
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Thanks for the insight dude! I would definitely try it when I get home. How just need to test out how good the pipe insulation float when it's tied to a transducer
This is probably a better option ..keep thing neat n tidy
https://www.scheels.com/p/vexilar-replacement-float-with-stopper/05276202000.html?store=&src=hardlines&msclkid=8636a4528001177b08efc7fa29e404a3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing%20Shopping&utm_term=4585100934539074&utm_content=Bing%20Shopping_24%20-%20Ice%20Fishing
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This is probably a better option ..keep thing neat n tidy
https://www.scheels.com/p/vexilar-replacement-float-with-stopper/05276202000.html?store=&src=hardlines&msclkid=8636a4528001177b08efc7fa29e404a3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing%20Shopping&utm_term=4585100934539074&utm_content=Bing%20Shopping_24%20-%20Ice%20Fishing
That's a great idea, I have never used a Vexilar float before so I wonder how that works...
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That's a great idea, I have never used a Vexilar float before so I wonder how that works...
It is EZPZ and removable and has a stopper, The stopper stays on the cable so not to get lost ( Hint :got to add it from the plug end )
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It is EZPZ and removable and has a stopper, The stopper stays on the cable so not to get lost ( Hint :got to add it from the plug end )
Let me get one and try it out. Seems more logical that way if it works since it's not THAT expensive
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Loop the cable ..place a zip tip...loosely but snug on/in the loop ...then place a zip tie in the loop and around the front of the the transducer ..can you remove or reposition that mount any
(https://i.postimg.cc/ppRLQL14/GT.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ppRLQL14)
I finally went to Fleet Farm and grabbed the float and here's the end product. I opt to keep the mount on so I don't have to worry about the transducer sitting straight in the water. Let me know what you think.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WF7XQsyF/PXL-20221227-140534402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WF7XQsyF)
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It looks like it would work ...my concern is there is a lot of stuff to get hooked up on ...could be a cause for lost fish ...especially in skinny ice .
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I finally went to Fleet Farm and grabbed the float and here's the end product. I opt to keep the mount on so I don't have to worry about the transducer sitting straight in the water. Let me know what you think.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WF7XQsyF/PXL-20221227-140534402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WF7XQsyF)
Looks like it should work, but if you're going to be sitting in one spot drill two holes right next to each other fishfinder in one jigging in the other. Also ice transducers are weighted so that might be a bit more float than you need. If it ends up with a bunch of it above water you can trim it down to save bulk.
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It looks like it would work ...my concern is there is a lot of stuff to get hooked up on ...could be a cause for lost fish ...especially in skinny ice .
I was okay with my previous build which was bulkier than now. I switched was because I don't want to carry too much and with this new build I can just grab the float and take it out of the water faster.
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Looks like it should work, but if you're going to be sitting in one spot drill two holes right next to each other fishfinder in one jigging in the other. Also ice transducers are weighted so that might be a bit more float than you need. If it ends up with a bunch of it above water you can trim it down to save bulk.
That's what I was planning - drill two holes. With the weight being larger, would it affect the way it sits in the water or is it just the cosmetics part of it? If so I can either cut it down or put the PVC connector back on the mount to add weight
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manfromibiak any pictures of your shuttle/ice pack/transport ?
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manfromibiak any pictures of your shuttle/ice pack/transport ?
(https://i.postimg.cc/LhtTXkmt/PXL-20221227-151617285.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhtTXkmt)
This was my original plan but after taking the device out for a test drive I am leaning towards getting a igloo 9 qt cooler as a new build. The case isn't design to have that much cable to be stored inside :P
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If you coil and zip tie the cable leaving 5 ft handy you should be able to manage it with that case . Another suggestion is to purchase a Vexilar Transducer Arm...and mount to that screw on the units right side . This can be accomplished by getting a piece of PVC pipe sthe same diameter as the attaching point of the Vexilar Arm ...add/glue an end cap to the PVC pipe and drill a hole add a bolt. this will give you some good options ..especially in skinny ice ...remove the float and place the stopper in the notch ..this will give you lots of room in the hole ..especially if placed in the back of the hole ..noting that keeping the transducer level is paramount
https://store.vexilar.com/transducer-support-arm.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/TKj15wn7/vex-arm.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKj15wn7)
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With the weight being larger, would it affect the way it sits in the water or is it just the cosmetics part of it?
Honestly the best way to answer that is to just fill up a 5gal bucket with water and see if everything looks good. It could potentially tip to the side a bit if there's too much of it sticking out.
That sonar bag is a lot nicer setup than a cooler. I'd just take the transducer cable and loop the excess back over on itself to make flat circle, use a couple twist ties to hold the shape, and stick it between the base and the bottom of the bag.
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If you coil and zip tie the cable leaving 5 ft handy you should be able to manage it with that case . Another suggestion is to purchase a Vexilar Transducer Arm...and mount to that screw on the units right side . This can be accomplished by getting a piece of PVC pipe sthe same diameter as the attaching point of the Vexilar Arm ...add/glue an end cap to the PVC pipe and drill a hole add a bolt. this will give you some good options ..especially in skinny ice ...remove the float and place the stopper in the notch ..this will give you lots of room in the hole ..especially if placed in the back of the hole ..noting that keeping the transducer level is paramount
https://store.vexilar.com/transducer-support-arm.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/TKj15wn7/vex-arm.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKj15wn7)
So keep the foam and add the transducer arm? Speaking of, it does have a place with a screw on to add some sort of arm on there I suspected, now it makes sense that you mentioned transducer arm
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Honestly the best way to answer that is to just fill up a 5gal bucket with water and see if everything looks good. It could potentially tip to the side a bit if there's too much of it sticking out.
That sonar bag is a lot nicer setup than a cooler. I'd just take the transducer cable and loop the excess back over on itself to make flat circle, use a couple twist ties to hold the shape, and stick it between the base and the bottom of the bag.
I will have to plan this as I have the float to deal with... But I will test out the float first to see where it leads me
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(https://i.postimg.cc/LhtTXkmt/PXL-20221227-151617285.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhtTXkmt)
This was my original plan but after taking the device out for a test drive I am leaning towards getting a igloo 9 qt cooler as a new build. The case isn't design to have that much cable to be stored inside :P
All the cable will fit in the case, it has arms on the right side to wrap it around.
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All the cable will fit in the case, it has arms on the right side to wrap it around.
Arm? I don't see any arms... ???
(https://i.postimg.cc/s12sQNsy/PXL-20221227-223827516.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s12sQNsy)
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Arm? I don't see any arms... ???
(https://i.postimg.cc/s12sQNsy/PXL-20221227-223827516.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/s12sQNsy)
Can you wrap the cable around the the handle arms ?
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This is probably a better option ..keep thing neat n tidy
https://www.scheels.com/p/vexilar-replacement-float-with-stopper/05276202000.html?store=&src=hardlines&msclkid=8636a4528001177b08efc7fa29e404a3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing%20Shopping&utm_term=4585100934539074&utm_content=Bing%20Shopping_24%20-%20Ice%20Fishing
This works a lot better than I anticipated! Thanks for the suggestion! I just need to get creative on the cable part and I'm set to go ice fishing (my Milwaukee M18 drill just got delivered today!). Thanks again everyone who helped me with the build!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/BL5vNLtF/PXL-20221227-230257701.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BL5vNLtF)
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Can you wrap the cable around the the handle arms ?
Negative, but I can see if I can utilize the pockets on the side of the bag since I have no use of it really
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I seems to work just fine.
Heads up on the stopper ..it goes through the transducer cable ...unravel the cable and disconnect it from the unit thread the cable through the stopper loop it keeps it from getting lost.
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I seems to work just fine.
Heads up on the stopper ..it goes through the transducer cable ...unravel the cable and disconnect it from the unit thread the cable through the stopper loop it keeps it from getting lost.
I did that! Only "complaint" that I have is that the cable is on the thicker side for the float and the stopper. But I'm really happy all and all.
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I hope your set up serves you well. Good luck out there ...Tons of YouTube video on the menu set up.
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I hope your set up serves you well. Good luck out there ...Tons of YouTube video on the menu set up.
Thanks dude! Good luck to you as well!
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Somebody mentioned zip tie to stabilize the angle and a float - pipe insulation or pool noodle (where can I get it in snowy winter months?). Not sure how I would tie it because Google image showed a different model transducer ???
find a friend that has a pool noodle. ask if you can have 6" of it
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find a friend that has a pool noodle. ask if you can have 6" of it
That would work but I can't think of any right now but it's okay as we got it resolved.
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This Arm may work as well..Scheels has free shipping once in a while or free ship at $50
https://www.scheels.com/p/marcum-replacement-transducer-arm/85722400261.html?cgid=all
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This Arm may work as well..Scheels has free shipping once in a while or free ship at $50
https://www.scheels.com/p/marcum-replacement-transducer-arm/85722400261.html?cgid=all
Thanks for the tip! I will try to see if I can utilize the side pockets first. Will give it a thought if the side pocket isn't working
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Thanks for the tip! I will try to see if I can utilize the side pockets first. Will give it a thought if the side pocket isn't working
I am not sure how much transducer cable you are dealing with so maybe you can coil it underneath the unit and then place it it the bag . I would buy a ice ducer before trying to make or buy another case .
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I am not sure how much transducer cable you are dealing with so maybe you can coil it underneath the unit and then place it it the bag . I would buy a ice ducer before trying to make or buy another case .
I'm dealing quite a few feet of cables as the open water one is for boats and other water crafts. I'll push through this year, I do have the ice transducer on my next season's shopping list, as well as the Eagle Claw hard rod case
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I am not sure how much transducer cable you are dealing with so maybe you can coil it underneath the unit and then place it it the bag . I would buy a ice ducer before trying to make or buy another case .
Great news! The side pocket fits all the cable. Now I just need to make a small incision to get the plug through and we are set. Also the two sided zipper allows me to tuck the ducer and part of the float inside the bag
(https://i.postimg.cc/Lg5fDvHq/PXL-20221228-154239766.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lg5fDvHq)
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Good ..on another note
You should add your location to your profile>>>Forum Profile... county and state ..helps with your area weather conditions that you may experience ...locations of retailers etc.
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Good ..on another note
You should add your location to your profile>>>Forum Profile... county and state ..helps with your area weather conditions that you may experience ...locations of retailers etc.
Just updated. How will I get the information on area weather conditions, as well as retailers?
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Just updated. How will I get the information on area weather conditions, as well as retailers?
When you ask a question in general about products..best this or tha for examplet ...Member will know where you hark from and make an informative comment ...folks in your are may have keen insight in to baits and techniques ...some folks may go so far as to what does and does not work on a particular BOW . and may even suggest a meet up .
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=49.0
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When you ask a question in general about products..best this or tha for examplet ...Member will know where you hark from and make an informative comment ...folks in your are may have keen insight in to baits and techniques ...some folks may go so far as to what does and does not work on a particular BOW . and may even suggest a meet up .
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=49.0
Very nice! Thank you so much for the help and insights