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piker
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Hand Held Depth Finder
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Sep 13, 2002, 09:50 AM »
Has anybody had any experience using the Manta Ice Eyes unit???
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Trevor
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Nov 24, 2002, 04:11 PM »
No, but I've been thinking about one of these units. I currently carry around a portable humminbird just for depth finding purposes. Something lighter and more compact sure would be nice, but I'm not about to fork over the dough. Maybe next year....
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paul d.
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Dec 02, 2002, 11:43 AM »
I'm checking into the strikemaster polar vision handheld. I can get it for about $125.00 or the vexlar for about $115.00
I see the website for the mantas, haven't heard anything about them..
good luck, let me know if you hear about these two.
Paul D.
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Fishinut
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 13, 2002, 12:44 PM »
I have a manta ice eyes in the mail now. i will post a reply when is get it
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Van_Cleaver
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 16, 2002, 03:45 PM »
I have fished with a Polar Strikemaster for the past two seasons. It is fairly light, very portable, and has an automatic shut-off. However, I use it mostly for finding channels, old creek beds, etc. They make a stand for it now, in order that it may be used as a fishfinder, but if you really want a fishfinder, this probably isn't for you. I like it for the type of fishing I do, and would recommend it. Also, it will shoot through ice if you place a bit of water under it
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paul d.
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Dec 17, 2002, 11:53 AM »
van,
I've got the strikemaster on order, should come this week.
glad you posted something about them. I haven't heard anything about it. I will use it for checking depth, and channels, as well. If it finds a fish, thats good, too. I'm thinking of putting water on the ice , and sliding the unit to check depth. You think that works???
any other input would be very helpfull for me.
[email protected]
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holeinhide
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 17, 2002, 02:18 PM »
putting warm water on the ice will get almost fish finder to shoot through the ice. i use a humming bird dx 128 like that to locate dropoffs and creek beds and than when i find a good spot i drill a hole for it or set it in my jigging hole.
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Cooley
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 19, 2002, 10:38 AM »
I have a vexliar,Reads though the ice just fine.
So save yourself some money,if you want something
that locates fish buy a fl8.
tight lines, see ya cooley
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Flash_King
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 19, 2002, 11:31 AM »
I have an older model of the Polar Vision.For general depth finding the unit I use fits the bill,however I like to carry a quick light propane torch along with me to melt enough ice to get a good depth reading through the Ice.Just a thought!
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Jim Facteau
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 21, 2002, 12:41 PM »
I use the fishing buddy 1200, no stand I just freehand it. What is nice about it is the ability to look down as well as to the side. Helps when you want to drill another hole.
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mnfishman
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Dec 31, 2002, 09:53 AM »
I saw some of those strikemaster polar vision units in the Cabelas bargincave for $20 last year. Not sure how well they work but for another $150 get yourself a FL8 or a Colorpoint at Cabelas.
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mnkelsner
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Feb 17, 2003, 07:00 PM »
Jim I modified a 5gal bucket for my Fishin buoddy put a hole in it and glued 8" PVC pipe in hole I slip the Fishinbuddy throgh pipe and carry around by bucket handle works really great.
How do your "c" cells hold up in cold ?
I power mine with a 6v Gel Cel in bottom of bucket just ran wires into end of handle and wired it up, it will last all day and night with light on !
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redsford95
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Re: Hand Held Depth Finder
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Feb 19, 2003, 05:35 AM »
I have an older fl8 and all you have to do is put water on the ice and you can get the debth than when you drilll a hole you can use it to find fish. They are not to heavy.
Red
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