texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,590
TexDawg 119,532
Bigbob_FTW 94,913
John175☮ 85,893
Pilothawk 83,264
Bob Davis 81,534
Mark Perry 72,297
Derek 🐝 68,313
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,872
Posts13,935,861
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake #9150200 07/21/13 03:27 PM
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 611
Diezel_Rocker Offline OP
Pro Angler
OP Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 611
I bought the Hydrowave KVD from Bass Pro (Grapevine) last Saturday, installed it last SUnday and went to the lake with it for the first time yesterday. I fished at the same lake last Saturday morning as well as yesterday- same locations on the lake too.

The install wasn't bad at all but it took me about 2 hours. That is because I had to remove the trolling motor foot pedal and route the wires on my Basscat so it looked good and clean. It was pretty easy to install. I had to buy some screws to mount the bracket because I didn't want to use the velcro. It should come with screws IMO. If I had to do the install again it would be a 30-45 minute deal.

We went the the lake yesterday for some earlier morning topwater fishing. We got on the lake about 6:20AM. I put down the trolling motor and turned on the Hydrowave. Seriously, within 30-45 seconds there was shad surfacing near the bow of the boat. This was almost humorous because I was just telling my friend I was pretty skeptical about the Hydrowave and was prepared to take it back to Bass Pro if I thought it was a marketing scam. We caught quite a few fish on buzz baits along the shore. As we moved from location to location the the minute the Hydrowave was turned on we'd get some kind of baitfish activity near the boat. Sometimes it was 20 yards to the side of the boat, sometimes it was right by the trolling motor, but there was always some kind of bait fish activity.

A couple hours into our trip we heard a loud splash and caught a big gar whacking a baitfish right next to the trolling motor. We looked at each other and laughed.

So, after one, 3 hour trip to the lake I am 100% impressed with this technology. I can't guarantee it makes you catch more fish but it most definitely brings baitfish activity near the boat. There is no other way to explain it. 7 days earlier on the same lake, same time, I had no baitfish activity I saw anywhere on the lake.

It was pretty still yesterday so I had the volume on 4. I used the Continuous Power Fish setting. I think i may replace the tie wraps it came with for some metal hose clamps to hold the speaker on the trolling motor. The speaker moved around quite a bit.

Last edited by Diezel_Rocker; 07/21/13 03:52 PM. Reason: typos
Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9150220 07/21/13 03:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,511
Bruce's Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 5,511
There is always a place and time to use them. I have had two and believe in them, right place right time, I have noticed that when i mark schools of bait fish the unit will call them to it, from around twenty five yards or so. I will keep using mine.


Bruce's Sprinkler Repair
817-798-7246
52 years experience
State Licensed Irrigation
LI0017483


Fishing Texas lakes one at a time






Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9150232 07/21/13 03:48 PM
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 367
R
Rangerderden Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
R
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 367
wow thats impressive!


RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

Kryptec Fishing Team

www.rangerproof.com
www.patriotplates.com
Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9151040 07/21/13 09:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 587
GeneTX Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 587
It will continue to impress you. Keep me posted on the future results.


Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9151303 07/21/13 10:55 PM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 7,129
C
Chuck7700 Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
C
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 7,129
nice report.

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9151349 07/21/13 11:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,738
J
Jersey Dan Offline
Guido
Offline
Guido
J
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,738
They will definitely hold a school of sandbass

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9151727 07/22/13 01:18 AM
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 418
R
RConner Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
R
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 418
I have had one for about a year now and love it. the display has not work for the last couple of months so I have to listen to it to know what sound I am on but not having it fixed is my fault. I just have not got out of the boat long enough to call and have it fixed.

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9152092 07/22/13 02:44 AM
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 115
L
luckywiggel Offline
Outdoorsman
Offline
Outdoorsman
L
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 115
Looks like I am going to pick one up tomorrow.

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9152146 07/22/13 02:57 AM
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 611
Diezel_Rocker Offline OP
Pro Angler
OP Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 611
I hope that little review was helpful. I felt compelled to chime in since I read about 100 reviews/posts all over the web before I bought it. I think if you buy one and don't see anything strange happening that may be a fluke. I am not sure what the difference is between the regular unit and the KVD. The guy at Bass Pro said it had a better speaker and a few more settings. For $40 more I said may as well go all out!!

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9153609 07/22/13 05:23 PM
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,869
B
Bassinfool Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
B
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,869
Great report, I have had the same success with mine. NO GIMMICK at all, it works 98% of the time.



www.funnsun boats. com Pro Staff
Www. Ardentreels.com Pro Staff
www.fishpaa.com
www. Wickedweights. com Pro Staff
www. Hagstornadobaits. com
www.gohardfishing.com Pro Staff
www.alvaradocustomtackle.com Pro Staff
Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Bassinfool] #9169538 07/27/13 03:26 AM
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,111
J
Jamoke Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
J
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,111
I understand the Idea, but the packages confuse me, Regular package, add on KVD package crawfish package. do they add together or one at a time. Which one is best for Texas Lakes. I want to purchase this but only want to get what I need. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9170260 07/27/13 03:25 PM
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45,685
Big Red 12 Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 45,685
The KVD package is built and I believe per GeneTx it is a BPS exclusive. I have the add on chip. It has to be plugged in and doesn't transfer over to the hard drive. It would be kind of like putting a SD card into your graph.

But, more importantly. Gene at Hydrowave are the best people in the world to work with. I purchased a KVD chip at the Fun n' Sun Tackle Show. It never worked. Gene sent me a new one. Then early this summer my head unit started fogging up. Gene sent me a new one. However, it wouldn't except the extras on the KVD chip. So, just to make sure on everything Gene sent me an whole new setup. A new Head Unit and KVD chip. After mailing everything back. I will have to get a new power cord it looks like because of a short. I have total faith in the company. Gene even sent me a new speaker after operator error caught the cord on a stump and ripped the cord in half.

Not, mention how impressed I am with it. Basically being a shallow water fisherman and continuing this throw the summer on Fork. It turns the shad on shallow around us and many of the bass that lurking close by will make a run and show themselves to make an attack on an easy meal. Keep up the good work. I am looking forward to seeing the new Shad Spawn info that you told me about.

Good Fishing!

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Big Red 12] #9170544 07/27/13 05:50 PM
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,111
J
Jamoke Offline
Extreme Angler
Offline
Extreme Angler
J
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,111
Thanks, I understand a little better so the basic package is preloaded and you add on the KVD sound in the separate chip. so you can now chose 12 sounds on your unit when you are out fishing?

Re: Hydrowave KVD... first trip to the Lake [Re: Diezel_Rocker] #9172566 07/28/13 02:04 PM
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,334
H
Hog Jaw Offline
TFF Team Angler
Offline
TFF Team Angler
H
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,334
Great info guys Thanks , have been thinking about purchasing one .

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3