Portable fish finder question

[DMASSE]

Hello

 

After fishing blind this ice season I decided to buy a portable

fish finder. My question is about the tranducer, does it have

to be under the ice line, or can it sit just under the water. If it has tobe under the ice how do u use

it. Do u make a stick that keeps it level or a sponge like what the vex uses.

 

Any help would be appreciated

 

Dave

[Fisherman]

It is best to keep the transducer under the bottom of the ice, reduces "surface clutter signals". I used a couple of pieces of threaded rod with a hook to hang on my box, the bottom end had a small bracket to keep the transducer level.

[Sinker]

I used 1/2" copper pipe for mine. Just make a T, and bolt the transducer on.

[Woodsman]

This is how I done it.

49 cent piece of foam from a surplus store. A strap used for attaching a chain link fence to the post + a bolt & nuts. A few of electrical pull ties. Play with the transducer and strap/cable angles until the transducer hangs level then tighten everything. Tighten ties on foam until the cable is tight to pull through the foam so it will hold but still adjustable.

And yes place the transducer below the ice for best results.

Edited January 25, 2010 by Woodsman

[DMASSE]

Thanks guys I have lots to work with

 

Dave