06-01-2006, 06:13 PM
[black][size 3]I have the Smartcast Pole mount fishfinder - I thinks it's called the model 25. I works quite well for finding depth, water temperature and it even marks fish. I don't think I would want to use it as my sole fish finder for all situations. It is accurate as I compared it side by side with my Fishing Buddy and my Hummingird Matrix, but it does not have the sensitivity nor the ability to distinguish bottom make up, structure and a few other details.[/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]One thing about using the Smartcast system that you should be aware of - The remote sensor that you attach to your line, has a built in battery that can NOT be replaced - you have to buy the whole sensor(about $20), and the battery has a automatic turn on/off switch that works when the sensor is in water or wet. If you attach the sensor to your tube and leave it in the water, you will run the battery down and have to replace the sensor. What I do is this - I only use the Smartcast for a few minutes at a time to find the depth, water temp, and structure, and then quickly dry off the sensor and put it away. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]This Zebco looks like it could have the potential to be a good device for getting quick readings and it could be left in the water for continueous read outs as well. I would suggest downloading the Owners Manual from that Web Site and read up on it to see if it would be what you want. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]One thing about using the Smartcast system that you should be aware of - The remote sensor that you attach to your line, has a built in battery that can NOT be replaced - you have to buy the whole sensor(about $20), and the battery has a automatic turn on/off switch that works when the sensor is in water or wet. If you attach the sensor to your tube and leave it in the water, you will run the battery down and have to replace the sensor. What I do is this - I only use the Smartcast for a few minutes at a time to find the depth, water temp, and structure, and then quickly dry off the sensor and put it away. [/size][/black]
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[black][size 3]This Zebco looks like it could have the potential to be a good device for getting quick readings and it could be left in the water for continueous read outs as well. I would suggest downloading the Owners Manual from that Web Site and read up on it to see if it would be what you want. [/size][/black]
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