Humminbird Ice 55 with Marcum Arm?

[bk_MN_iceman]

I know I've seen this before but can't find anything using the search.

Who has tips for creating the marcum style ducer arm on the ice55?

Pics, instructions, how to build the arm or where to buy would be great. Thanks!

[Knoc]

I have the 597ci and used the marcum arm. It was a simply bolt on.

[bee]

Look at the topic Need A Marcum Xducer Arm.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

You mean something like this?

[boec0020]

Ag_IA, where did you get that? If you made them, PM me

[Agronomist_at_IA]

A guy here from Iowa made one and has been making custom arms for the showdown, vex, marcum units exc. does a nice job sent you his email

[Sherman]

Custom made mine from a piece of wood. 1/2 in thick flat on both side similar to a "back-scratcher". Used bolt, nuts, washers, and a little hook thing for hanging ducer. Strong enough to hold ducer and arm folds back into bag with no problem. Cost of MOD: $PRICELE$$

[harvey lee]

I guess I never though about putting a arm on my 55. That one made by the fellow in Iowa looks nice.

Got his contact info?

[tview]

Looks very nice wold like info also!

Thanks

[Boker001]

So is the arm so you can keep the ducer just underwater and not have it hang all the way down the hole? Just curious if it helps with fish getting tangled in the ducer or what the benefit is.

[leech~~]

Sherman, nice setup. I would take the extra cable off your ducer and throw it as far as you can. They do nothing and are just a hassle. They were only put on there to keep the Bird out of issues with another company.

[Esox_Magnum]

So is the arm so you can keep the ducer just underwater and not have it hang all the way down the hole? Just curious if it helps with fish getting tangled in the ducer or what the benefit is.

To get rid of the dreaded float, by keeping the ducer along the edge of the hole greatly reduces tangles....

[Sherman]

Yea Leech, that extra wire have had no issue wit me that's why its still there. Like you side I've would of threw it away long time ago but I guess it works fine with me. And Boker when fighting a fish up the hole, there will be no issue of taking ducer out of the water. But again others have different results.

[bk_MN_iceman]

Can I get the guy's info as well? PM me

[bee]

I made a single arm removed the double I made. I like the single better. I tstill folds to the side so i can fit the flasher in a pail for transport.