Will this work in the ocean?
2005677
We took it out in the waves in Hilton Head, also had it in our lake this summer. It's pretty resilient. So far, 2 summer trips and going strong.
2005678
My grandkids have played with it in a lake. I think it's tough enough, grandkids have really given it a work out jumping into it off raft. My concern that if not watching could drift out too far for safety.
598702
Pam, I would not recommend this pole for the ocean, it is only for small fish...stick to small lakes and ponds with this pole!
1970657
It can work on 110v and also battery. But i highly suggest you get one that is specifically rated for operation on the sea. I am not sure this one is.
2070473
yes we use it in the ocean. strangely cuttlefish do come but we seem to have the wrong bait.
789799
there is a chance it will work. However, if something's not working after being exposed to water and sounds like a new phone is in your future.
881625
The answer is between probably not and definitely not. The cabling and the battery are all inside the 'Weatherproof' case. The unit itself may be waterproof but the connections (wires to transducer and battery) would not be happy submerged in saltwater. If the whole thing took a dunk you would want to wash it all off with freshwater and check everything. Too much time if it happens every trip. I would opt for something more self contained.
254868
We use it in Florida on the ocean and it works great but if you are worried I suppose you could wash it with a hose afterwards
416113
Yes, it should work underwater BUT it does not ( at least it didn't for me! ). But yes, it is waterproof as long as it is in the waterproof housing.
1860823
I use it in freshwater but I don't see any reason why it would not work in a marine environment. Just make sure you rinse with freshwater after each use.
475677
yes it will. even in shallow water. I have found a few about 3-7 grams. (4)
1705923
i dont believe you can, it should say in the instructions but i wouldnt put it in water you can probably skim over the water and it would work. it has worked very well on dry land
752616
Yes - but you will need to take in to account the whole environment. i.e. don't place where it may become submerged; the instructions/directions specify that it be used on a ground-fault interrupt (GFI) protected circuit.
618501
Hi. It should work quite well on sand. In fact, the beach is where you may find all sorts of metal keys, coins, etc.
2009384
It depends on the strength of the current, if you have a way to anchor the pad so it stays in place then it would work well. When rolled up it is about 3 feet in diameter. We use ours on a lake. We throw an anchor in that is attached to a buoy and then the pad is tethered to the buoy. Let me know if you have other questions. Larry
2036243
I used mine in the ocean and it did great! Although unless the water is super clear you won't be able to see anything.
1030848
Hi Marco, you can use it on the beach but make sure not to get it wet for it isn't waterproof. -Vincent
1153736
Not likely to work on the beach. It needs a hard ground to plug in the pegs that hold up the net. I am not sure whether you will find the hard ground on the beach, because of texture of the quick sand.