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Fish Finder from the Bank
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08/29/16 02:03 PM
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Joined: Aug 2016
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Bodhi
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Does anyone use, recommend or know of a Fish Finder that will work from the bank? I generally fish Ponds in DFW and I'm looking for one to sync to my smart phone or bluetooth etc.
Thanks!
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: Bodhi]
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08/29/16 03:15 PM
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Joined: Mar 2016
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wharf_rat_01
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I have a FishHunter but I find it useless for bank fishing. It works best with a minimum of 6' of water due to the angle of how the sonar works, which is deeper than the shoreline of the ponds I fish (where most of the bass are).
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: Bodhi]
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08/29/16 03:31 PM
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LeanderLuvs2Fish
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I have been considering the following portable finders(no particular order): Lucky FFW-718 Wireless Portable Sonar Fish Finder: http://www.amazon.com/Lucky-FFW-718-Wireless-Portable-Finder/dp/B00MARDOCW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_422_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51HMTiFM5-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=07GWKG126Z4A4YJ61PZ3 Signstek FF-003 Portable Fish Finder FishFinder: http://www.amazon.com/Signstek-Portable-FishFinder-Outdoor-Fishing/dp/B00C95IUSI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_422_4?ie=UTF8&dpID=41BzyPCtUGL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=07GWKG126Z4A4YJ61PZ3 HawkEye FT1PXC Fishtrax Fish Finder with HD Color(also has several models) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016O5IDBW?psc=1Vexilar SonarPhone with Transducer Pod http://www.amazon.com/Vexilar-SonarPhone-with-Transducer-Pod/dp/B00XIUOID4FishHunter http://www.fishhunter.com/directional3d
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: wharf_rat_01]
#11802470
08/29/16 03:32 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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LeanderLuvs2Fish
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I have a FishHunter but I find it useless for bank fishing. It works best with a minimum of 6' of water due to the angle of how the sonar works, which is deeper than the shoreline of the ponds I fish (where most of the bass are). Which FishHunter did you decide to go with?
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: Bodhi]
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08/29/16 03:56 PM
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Joined: Aug 2016
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Bodhi
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Green Horn
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All good points and thanks for the links. I was concerned about depth initially and if they would actually work well in shallow water along a bank.
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: Bodhi]
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08/29/16 09:43 PM
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SteveStrasemeier
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I have a Hummingbird RF10. I have used it in ponds and creeks. It is good for finding drop offs and depth but not so good at finding fish. Seem to get a lot of false returns. Anything below 4ft is suspect on what it is showing you.
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: Bodhi]
#11820285
09/09/16 07:58 PM
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,246
Double K Outdoors
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I have the "Vexilar SonarPhone with Transducer Pod". I actually really like it. I haven't used any other portable ones. I do have experience with lower end boat electronics and it works just as well as they do. The Vexilar unit will function in 6 inches of water without a problem. I've have no problems locating structure and or fish with it. It's about as good as a hook2 (maybe hook3 but no better than that).
I actually use it on my kayak as well. One thing that you may want to consider is battery life of the unit. The Vexilar has about a 4 hour battery life. I'm not sure what the others are, but I didn't even think about that until I bought it. Good thing about is, I can save battery life by simply pulling it out of the water and it was automatically turn off. When I want it to turn back on, put it back in the water. If you search some of my posts, you will see where I reporting my finding with screen shots from my phone.
I'll be more than happy to answer any questions that you have on the Vexilar.
~You won't catch any fish if you don't try!
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Re: Fish Finder from the Bank
[Re: Bodhi]
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09/09/16 11:32 PM
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ArgyleFloater
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Angler
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I saw a video on the iBobber. It shows depth and fish. Seems good! I think it is $100 from Amazon
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