Can this unit be used ice fishing
2045712
Ice fishing use is not recommended by the manufacturer: "This model is not intended for ice fishing use, the wide cone and overall transducer design is for the open water."Its wide 300 degree cone coupled with the fact that it floats (rather than sits below the ice) are the likely reasons. But then, perhaps the ice hole cylinder might narrow the cone when ice fishing?
2045713
I've used it without issues on the ice (thickness up to 18" or so). I expect that the thicker the ice the more likely you are to have issues.
64485
You can but the guides are kinda cheap so i would watch that area. After years of complaining about the cheap guides Shakespeare finally listened and introduced the Gx2 rods. However the ugly cat as far as i know (might wanna check) didnt get the new guides and other improvements. Rinse the rod out with freshwater as soon as you done. This rod doesnt have a lot of backbone so unless you fishing for smaller game i would go with something else.
43566
It should be cuz you can set the baitrunner to how your pole is. I think you can use it on any pole if you set it right
1262528
I would say yes but watch out for the wind!!! It can blow you all over. I use mine on a river float fishing and can maneuver great in the calm flat parts in front of my camper. Just watch the wind lol. Hope this helps.
1585944
YES! In fact, I posted a ~25minute video review focusing on ice fishing. Search the DIY Sportsman Deeper review on Youtube. It has limitations due to its size, and has a measured ~0.49s delay. But I do catch just as many fish with it as I do with any other flasher. Keep your trip under 4 hours or you'll need to bring a portable battery pack.
1383091
yes you can make it work but you would have to mount a transducer and carry a battery a much better choice would be a Humminbird Fishing Buddy its all self contained and portable see link. http://www.humminbird.com/Products/110-Fishin-Buddy/
446491
I've used mine on known game trails and areas I've baited. I used it at bait sites to make sure I was getting the type animals at the bait that I wanted. I've used it in rainy weather with no problems but not in weather cold enough to produce ice. My thought is that it would work fine in cold weather as long as you used something to keep snow off the lens.
1181642
Fishing spot or any other location can be marked as a waypoint and returned to. I do it all the time. Take time to read the manual and practice with the unit. do it at home before you go fishing to practice. Remember the unit has to be in motion to read correctly. It relies on the motion picked up by the satellites. You can walk briskly and the unit will function fine.
315975
You probably could, but you wouldn't be able to use it in below freezing temperatures. You would have to drain it, which is easy as it has a valve designed for it.
1226706
You can cast this reel but it is best used to troll for larger fish, as I do for salmon out of Humboldt Bay in Eureka California. I own three of these reels and find them durable and a great bargain for the price. I have owned them going on four seasons without a problem. Keep them oiled and release the drag over the winter and these should last a long time.
568038
I purchased this transducer to use for ice fishing and it works great.I have a Garmin 500 and it does tell the water temperature. It is the sane as the original and should work for your model.
1234779
Yes. Everything provided Easy to install. User friendly unit. I use on Lake Michigan for salmon fishing. Love it!!
666089
not sure, sorry! We returned it because it was too long. It isn't good for fishing in a lake, I guess it is more for ocean fishing and if we ever do that...we will just have them provide the poles.
1176567
Mine took an unfortunate crash to the ice off the four wheeler while crossing a lake and not one of my items were busted. I use mine for all my ice fishing gear, works great
957306
i do nor use them for ice fishing. i walk on an icey road 1/2 mile roundtrip for the mail 6 days a week and they are great in any ice.
2161478
I don't know. I have been using my unit for plotting different fishing spots.
1115366
I don't believe this would be the best tool for you, it is built mainly for snow...the scraper is not that strong or that sharp, it works great but I would not use it on ice! I would get a shovel designed for that. From Tom in Minnesota!