Vex FL-8; Using the hi-speed 'ducer for ice?

[Aquaman01]

Hi,

I just became the proud owner of a Vex FL-8se that I purchased for my boat. Can I use the 19* boat transducer in an ice hole? I'm thinking maybe tape a foam ball around the cable to float it. Anybody got any input?

Thanks.

[andy j]

no this would not work because the tranducer wouldn't shoot straight down with the highspeed transducer hanging down, It would be well worth the money to buy a iceducer, trust me to much work to try to mount a highspeed ducer for icefishing, it has to be perfect to work and it takes up to much space in the hole.

[Aquaman01]

Thanks Andy!

[Ed Carlson]

I agree, go with a puck Ice-Ducer and things will go much smother. It can be done yet it is a pain to keep things set properly.

Once you get a Ice-Ducer you can also use it on a boat as a second ducer, or for use as a portable for a fly-in or a rental boat. And you will not need to remove the boat ducer each ice season, and re-set it again in the spring..another pain.

My vote is pick up another puck and set it up on a dangle arm/I-Bolt stop and your all set to go.