cram Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 How un-usable are traditional portable fishfinders for winter use? Do the LCD screens freeze that easily? I may only get to fish 2 or 3 days this winter....not sure i want to buy a separate unit for icefishing..
BUSTER Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 well i cant say iam not with you ,except i'd like to fish alot more this winter ..cant say i didnt think about this too
misfish Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 I have never used a winter type finder. I used the one from my boats for years. Never had an issue.
Dano Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 I have a Lowrance x67 LCD and I have not had any problems with it yet, and I am usually not in a hut either, though I hope to change that this year.
misfish Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 If your wondering about a battery for it.I use them 12volt gel cells you can get out of the emergency light exit signs. You can also get them at Princess auto for about 10 bucks or so. Best to use a 1.5 charger on them. I was lucky enough to come across a chager meant just for them.
irishfield Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) The 102C off the bow of my boat had no issues working properly the morning I lost the tip off my ear lobe! -29C ! Edited December 2, 2008 by irishfield
Dano Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) That the day I got my hickey Wayne? Lol, the metal rings from my sled helmet strap burned my neck, I told Fern Wayne was extra frisky that weekend. Edited December 2, 2008 by Dano
Ramble Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Didn't you get the memo Irish? hats were invented a while back. They'll keep heat in and prevent freezing. I'm betting you got the pants memo tho right? haha -R-
Rich Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Been using my Humminbird 100SX for ice fishing for 10 years now every winter, in temps down to -25, no hut. Never had it freeze up, and batteries usually last all winter. I have the settings so basic that the delay is only about half a second, and it picks up my lure on the graph.
irishfield Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 Didn't you get the memo Irish? hats were invented a while back. They'll keep heat in and prevent freezing. I'm betting you got the pants memo tho right?haha -R- HAHA... I had a sled helmut on I'll let you know... with a toque on under it !
BUSTER Posted December 2, 2008 Report Posted December 2, 2008 I have a Lowrance x67 LCD and I have not had any problems with it yet, and I am usually not in a hut either, though I hope to change that this year. great then ill bring the ice hut you bring the lowranace dano,now i just need a gas auger..................
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now