DMASSE Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 I used 1/2" copper pipe for mine. Just make a T, and bolt the transducer on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMASSE Posted January 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks guys I have lots to work with Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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