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Re: hydrowave product review? [Re: fouzman] #6577399 08/30/11 05:32 PM
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I just ordered one and would love for someone to tell me how to use it. and when, where, etc. to use it, for best results of course.


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Re: hydrowave product review? [Re: Jason Hoffman -- Lake Fork Guide] #6577449 08/30/11 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted By: Jason Hoffman -- Lake Fork Guide
Let me start out by saying that I am not sponsored by Hydrowave. Mine is an honest and objective opinion.

I've had one for almost a month now and I really like it. It has a lot of different settings and I'm still learning when and how to best use those different settings.

There have been a few times when I was 99% sure that it made a difference in catching more fish. I feel like the more I use it, the more I'll learn what settings work best, when it works best, etc.

If you think about the concept and the theory behind it, it makes perfect sense. We are able to mimic and call in just about any other animal that I can think of. From calling in ducks, coyotes, and crows, to rattling in deer, there's definitely something behind the theory here. Why shouldn't we be able to call in bass and other gamefish? They are predators just like a coyote, bobcats, etc.

I am very optimistic with the results I have seen from the limited time I've used mine. If a fisherman is expecting a MIRACLE, I think he might be disappointed, but if he is expecting the unit to make a DIFFERENCE, I think he will see that over time. In fishing (especially in my business and in tournament fishing), extra bites can make all the difference in the final outcomes of our days. For me, it is a worthwhile investment.

I don't have one YET. But sooner or later I will. The concept is proven to me. I grew up calling critters and my twin brother (www.comingtothecall.com) has made a pretty good living doing it. Heck he's in Africa right now calling up some predators for his TV show. Bass are predators and can be "lured" in. I will be getting one with the understanding that it is not a miracle machine. 2cents

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Re: hydrowave product review? [Re: bsouth401] #6577574 08/30/11 06:13 PM
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Hi everyone!! Newly registered here and glad to finally join!

I bought one of these things and I put it on two days after on my trolling motor and made a bracket to extend my TM transducer so I could accomodate both.

Anyway, I have seen tons of fish schooling when I turn the on the Frenzy setting and I have seen a few come right at the speaker.

I haven't been able to get any to bite it seems, until I switched from fishing for LMB to Stripers/Whites. Changed baits to target them and the fish were caught.

I fish Conroe, so if you see me out there I'll show what this thing does.

It calls fish and gets them active for sure, but it doesn't make them bite. Well at least I can't get them to.

I'll be out this weekend and see if my luck changes.

Re: hydrowave product review? [Re: CaliforniaTexan] #6577596 08/30/11 06:19 PM
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Whoops I had to edit my previous post. I need to proof read better before posting. Funny how the ommission of one little word like "not" can change the whole meaning of a sentence.


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Re: hydrowave product review? [Re: bsouth401] #6579630 08/31/11 02:14 AM
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Here are a few pics of the way I mounted mine, if anyone wants to see one mounted.

You can see the speaker by the skeg.





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Re: hydrowave product review? [Re: CaliforniaTexan] #6580053 08/31/11 03:54 AM
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It scares the gizzard shad crazy. I havent noticed any inprovement in the bite. I am holding out hope.

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