using open water depth finder

[russ]

Just wondering if using my Garmin depth finder from my boat would work on the ice? Has anyone tried it?

Thanks.

[Powerstroke]

I'm also interested in this. I received an Eagle Fish ID that I want to use on the ice. I know I need a battery for it, but I'm trying to work a transducer mount that will stay level all the way down with these deep ice thicknesses. Its the regular transom mount transducer.

[russ]

Powerstroke, I would think that attaching the transducer and cable to a wooden dowel rod or small metal rod with tape or zip ties would work. The only reason I'm thinking about it is because I haven't mounted it in my boat yet.

[Guest]

I mounted mine to a piece of 1/2 pvc seems to work ok. Just make sure the transducer is level.Just make sure to use NiMH batteries they last longer in the cold.

------------------
en kala
(I fish)

[fishermn]

Hey guys, I use my Garmin 240 through the ice and it works great. If ya check out the setup, you will also notice the 240 has a flasher feature that you can enable, that puts a flasher bar over on the right side of the display. Works pretty well. I have mine mounted on a small wooden box that I use to hold the battery, and mount the depthfinder to the top. I have the transducer on a metal strap thats hinged in the middle, so you can just flip it up outta the way. Works really well for me, as I have not wanted to spend another $250 on a vex or marcum...