Author Topic: How many use your normal fishfinder for hardwater? (Read 74347 times)

BlindSquirrel · « **Reply #60 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 03:18 PM »

Quote from: BASS4ME on Jan 06, 2009, 08:09 PM

WHER DID YOU FIND THIS 12V 8AMP HR BATTERY? WHAT STORE WOULD CARRY THEM?

Picked mine and a charger up at Gander Mountain, $25.

Cabela's has a battery/charger combo for $29.

BASS4ME · « **Reply #61 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 04:31 PM »

AWESOME THANKS FOR THE INFO JUST ORDERED TODAY ONE FROM CABELAS. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL FIT IN THE TACKLE BOX ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER WIRE AND FISH FINDER. THANKS AGAIN

Kevin23 · « **Reply #62 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 04:31 PM »

I looked at gander mt today and they said they were out currently but they would have some in about a month. I asked what they cost and he said the battery was 35 and the charger was 20.... I left.

I just ordered one from cabelas for 29.99. Battery and charger.

nypike · « **Reply #63 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:16 PM »

ok this thread is great, alot of awesome ideas and I couldnt help myself had to put my hummingbird to use.I was gonna go the 5 gal bucket method then I started looking around the sshop and I found an old tackle box, with a little "remodeling of it I came up with this.(velcro will be added to the box top and base shortly)

transducer mount

all packed up

and ready to travel

the best part is that under the lid is storage for all kinds jigs and things, no need for separate boxes.(still gotta fill it up)

woodfolks · « **Reply #64 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 06:22 PM »

Last year I used my fishing buddy 1001
It worked well. Just turn the light on if it gets to cold.

I just sent for a marcum vx1 pro for this year

Kevin23 · « **Reply #65 on:** Jan 10, 2009, 11:34 AM »

Just got mine completed

Now I have to wait until next Friday for the battery to come from cabelas

steelieATC · « **Reply #66 on:** Jan 10, 2009, 11:41 AM »

How did you like the fishin buddy? going to try it on the hard water soon. How is the delay? thanks for the info

woodfolks · « **Reply #67 on:** Jan 10, 2009, 04:31 PM »

It worked great
I can even see my line.
Used it in up to 60 feet of water
I bought a bracket for it on e-bay that holds it
in place.

After using my camera for the first time today I think a fish finder or flasher is
all you need. Depth, fish, line, structure, weeds

The fishing buddy worked fine
now I'm getting a VX1 pro
I hope I don't miss my LCD

Kevin23 · « **Reply #68 on:** Jan 12, 2009, 07:07 PM »

I recieved my battery from cabelas today. Hooked it up and it worked great in the koi pond. Cant wait for this weekend!!!

Boston Tangler · « **Reply #69 on:** Jan 15, 2009, 09:31 AM »

Quote from: Keeper Reaper on Jan 06, 2009, 06:37 AM

Tight lines Tangler - it's better than sitting on the boat or work bench for the winter - right. Happy huntin!

I haven't quite figured out how to put a picture up yet, but I used my "RedNexilar" this past weekend and it worked perfectly. 8hrs on 1 rechargeable screw gun battery with power to spare. I caught several crappie that I otherwise wouldn't have known to bring my bait up to. I could see both lines and fish clearly and had no problems with the screen 'freezing' up.(Inside a heated hut) I can't wait to get thing out on the big water this year.

novice2 · « **Reply #70 on:** Jan 15, 2009, 12:42 PM »

I've got an Eagle Fishmark 480 and just picked up a puck transducer. Anyone know the best settings to use for this for ice fishing? Thanks.

Pajns · « **Reply #71 on:** Jan 15, 2009, 12:47 PM »

This will be my first year using a fishfinder on the ice. I bought a used x67c in the summer and going this weekend for the first time. I feel like a Fat Rat in a cheese factory ......can't wait......

Rumrunner · « **Reply #72 on:** Jan 15, 2009, 04:53 PM »

Ive been doing this for a while. Funny, most Vexies thoughtI was nuts.

Thanks for confirming my sanity. Have never shot it thru the ice though... Thanks for the tip.

185xlt · « **Reply #73 on:** Jan 15, 2009, 07:56 PM »

Saw this thread and remembered I had a garmin 240 fish finder collectin dust up north. Made a nice little wood box used a small dirt bike batt. Its more entertaining then my camera, It has a flasher option on it and I just love it now.

WHITETAIL111 · « **Reply #74 on:** Jan 15, 2009, 08:11 PM »

Wow. See what I started. I'd been using mine for years also. I've been using my Vexilar for the past few years though and haven't brought out my old fishfinder. However, I just picked up a new Eagle for my boat and plan on trying it on the ice when I get around to it.

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #75 on:** Jan 16, 2009, 04:08 AM »

Quote from: Rumrunner on Jan 15, 2009, 04:53 PM

Ive been doing this for a while. Funny, most Vexies thoughtI was nuts.

Thanks for confirming my sanity. Have never shot it thru the ice though... Thanks for the tip.

Shooting throught the ice will only give depth as far as my experience confirms.

brokeinNYS · « **Reply #76 on:** Jan 16, 2009, 05:03 AM »

check out a progressive model craft stores in the area - the local store here is very helpful in checking out chargers and can usually advise on problems involving chargers and batteries. Keep in mind many of the models they sell are involved in flying model aircraft and radio controlled cars use similar battery setups.

wifisherman · « **Reply #77 on:** Jan 16, 2009, 11:30 AM »

I see that most guys have their ducer hanging off the side of thier set up. I was thinking about putting mine off the front, anyone else do that? This is what mine looks like- Sorry its a little big

Kevin23 · « **Reply #78 on:** Jan 16, 2009, 01:23 PM »

bostoned · « **Reply #79 on:** Jan 24, 2009, 06:17 PM »

I was going to set-up my new fish finder the way that most set them up for Kayak fishing. Using 8 "AA" batteries. Then I can use rechargable batteries and you may need to recharge them every other trip or so, but since I already have the battery recharger and the rechargable batteries I figured that is the way I would go.

Does anyone else set it up that way?

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/articles_view.asp?Kayak_Articles=39

camocrazy82 · « **Reply #80 on:** Jan 24, 2009, 09:06 PM »

Thats good stuff!

I was just talking to my Dad about this going to give it a go!

TrekJeff · « **Reply #81 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 01:51 AM »

Now I'm either going to have to drive up to the cabin and take the Humminbird WIDE unit and transducer off the row boat and bring everything back down here...you guys really have too much time on your hands...

I even have an old tackle box for this.

Bellybuster · « **Reply #82 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 08:01 AM »

I have this exact portable case for my Humminbird, got off Ebay for less than $20 shipping in. It is fantastic, you can run the finder off the 8 AA batteries or the power cable and what ever source you want

gunner · « **Reply #83 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 09:21 AM »

Those of you who have the cuda 168; do you set the scroll speed as low as it can go ?? One more question where do you set the sensitivity level ?? I'm getting a lot of lines at the top of my screen that tend to blend with what I believe is the bottom reading. Any advice would be great!! Gunner

Madpuppy · « **Reply #84 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 09:30 AM »

I have the Eagle FIshproID gunner which I believe is comparable to yours and I set the scroll at Max. so I get a picture as often as possible and I set the sensitivity at 50 percent.

miket. · « **Reply #85 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 09:36 AM »

Quote from: WHITETAIL111 on Dec 30, 2008, 10:33 PM

I have the Vexilar FL18 and love it. Just curious how many people just use their regular fishfinder for the hardwater season? I have a unit that is rigged with the blue "Genz box" that I always used prior to my Vexilar purchase. The only problem I had was getting the darned transducer to sit level. If you use your fishfinder how did you rig your transducer?

i have mine set up in a orange box and the transducer is mounted on the side that i can turn straight down the hole while fishing. inside the box is the battery and the unit is bolted to the top of the box. the size of the box is about the size of a plano tackle box.maybe 5x12x5.

Bellybuster · « **Reply #86 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 10:23 AM »

I don't use the cuda but I start at very low sensitivity and increase until I can see my bait and stop there. Scroll speed should be max to give you most up to date info at right hand edge of screen

ih772 · « **Reply #87 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 11:45 AM »

Quote from: Grumpyoldman on Jan 16, 2009, 04:08 AM

Shooting throught the ice will only give depth as far as my experience confirms.

It will also show weeds.

Coach · « **Reply #88 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 06:23 PM »

I purchase this Fishing' Buddy and made this frame for it. This model has sidefinder as well as depthfinder. I will be able to use this ice fishing, on my float tube as well as my boat.

Kevin23 · « **Reply #89 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 06:28 PM »

I have one of those fishin buddys for 5 years and hate it. Its just awkward to carry, use, and store.

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Author Topic: How many use your normal fishfinder for hardwater? (Read 74347 times)