flasher for a poor man

[fish_skywalker]

i have an old ray Jeff flasher not sure if it's working correctly butt are there any cheeeeeeeeep alternatives for a poor man so i can get that upper hand on catching some darn fish

[bigredonice]

check out e-bay for old zercoms

[maranell]

hey fish_skywalker

I just recently found a ray Jeff flasher unit in one of my dads old sheds. It's just the flasher unit no transducer or battery. Are you looking are getting rid of your old unit. I don't even know if this unit works. Kind of in the same boat as you tho not much money (college). So if you are getting rid of you old one I would be interested in it. Also any info on ray Jeff flasher is very helpful also. Can't find much about them on the web.

Thanks
Got one on

[maranell]

fish_skywalker

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=7872.0

I also found this site on here could try this idea also.
fish_skywalker

[duketter]

I got that Zercom rts and use it.  It works great for only spending $60 or so total on it.  Shows me how deep it is where I am fishing, where fish are suspended, and shows my lure.  Great buy if you can't afford a Vex.

[fish_skywalker]

i cant find a Zercom on ebay for under 100 $ unless I'm looking in the wrong place how much is a new one from the manufacturer

[duketter]

Here is a link to basically the exact same set-up that I have. 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=384&item=7128996374&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Go to ebay and search for "Zercom rts" 

I don't think they sell them anymore at the factory?  They were selling refurbished ones last year.  I am not 100% positive on this though?

[Knife2sharp]

You can use a graph type depth finder.  I have a cheap $120 Eagle and it has 2 modes.  I use the second mode which shows a flasher type display where my lure and fish show up as lines instead of fish symbols.  I also have to put it on manual and adjust the sesativity for my lure to show up but it does work real well. 

It does have issues working in extremely cold weather, but it works just fine inside a heated house and in relatively normal temperatures.  Below 20 degrees is when it starts to act slow. 

[fish_skywalker]

do you aim your transducer straight down ?

[Knife2sharp]

If your question was for me, Yes, I do aim it strait down.  My transducer is mounted to a rod that attaches to my box and I usually level it by aligning the top of it with the surface of the water. 

[jacksmelt71]

BUDDY2 FISH FINDER FOR 154 AT CABELAS . IVE HAD ONE FOR 7 YRS WORKS GREAT.