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USING THE FISH FINDER THROUGH A BOAT HULL
The FishTrax™ 1X’s advanced sonar capabilities allow it to
“Shoot-Thru” the bottom of a boat, kayak or canoe. The hull
must be made out of solid fiberglass, or a maximum of 1/8”
aluminum, and be in direct contact with the water, with no
air pockets. The FishTrax™ 1X will not work through wood,
plastic, or any composite material.
To “Shoot-Thru” the Hull of a Boat, Do One of the
Following:
A.
Place the sonar sensor in .5 inches of water against the
hull bottom.
B.
Coat the face of the sonar sensor with petroleum jelly
and press it against the hull bottom with a twisting
motion.
C.
Place the sonar sensor in a plastic bag that is full of
water and place against the hull bottom.
N
OTICE
:
If depth readings appear as “---” while using one of these methods,
place the sonar sensor directly in the water to verify that the fish
finder is operating properly. If it operates properly while directly in
the water, reposition the sensor in a new location in the hull, and
repeat methods
A, B,
or
C
. These methods DO NOT work on all hulls and you
may have to place the sensor directly in the water for proper operation.
USING THE FISH FINDER FOR ICE FISHING
To achieve the best performance for ice fishing, you should cut
a hole through the ice and place the sonar sensor directly in the
water like the illustration to the right.
If you would like to check the area for depth or fish before
cutting the hole, please follow steps 1 – 4 below precisely.
N
OTICE
:
To use this method, the ice MUST be clear
(usually referred
to as black ice),
free from air bubbles, voids, cracks, etc.
A
B
C
