Features of winter fishing with echo sounder

The echo sounder is a portable device that functions via Bluetooth. The device is quite interesting, and not only the ability to work through a smartphone. He knows how to scan fish shoals and the bottom of reservoirs. To work with it, you will need a smartphone or a tablet running iOS or Android. In terms of efficiency — display accuracy and the ability to see under water — it is not inferior to a three-beam echo sounder.



The box is completely ordinary. It shows the key parameters of the device and provides brief instructions on working with the application on a mobile phone. The kit includes directly echo sounder, detailed instructions, a case with a carabiner and a stand, which plays the role of a base for charging, USB 2.0. The manual has a section in Russian. On the device itself around the perimeter there are convex points intended for installation on the base and charging.



We already gave one review , but it was not entirely informative, this article compensates for this shortcoming.

These points need to accurately fit into the slots on the base, and then rotate clockwise. The device itself is made very high quality, however, despite its compactness, it weighs a lot. Apparently, the heavy echo sounder was made intentionally, to ensure the possibility of throwing over long distances. The radius of the Bluetooth signal coverage is 30 m.

Purpose:

• coastal fishing
• boat fishing



The wireless Reelsonar iBobber Fishfinder is capable of playing the role of a “smart” sonar and can be connected to a smartphone or tablet. To do this, you need Bluetooth and a mobile device running the Android OS or iOS. On the display, the echo sounder will show the outlines of the bottom of the reservoir, as well as display the current water temperature, weather report and the phase of the moon. After being cast into the water, the device automatically activates and instantly starts sending via Bluetooth information about the depth, water temperature and presence of fish, synchronizing with the gadget and outputting information in a specialized application.



Components emitting 2 types of beams are integrated into the sonar. Narrow beam allows you to analyze the shape and depth of the bottom. Reflected waves are caught by the device and converted into a picture. The echo sounder detector sets the exact temperature. To display the weather and phases of the moon, you will need to connect to the Internet via a mobile device.

Download the iBobber app from Google Play or iTunes . Install on smartphone, tablet and register. Next we are greeted with a small introduction.



Read or skip. Everything is clear and clear. The echo sounder connects to the smartphone via bluetooth. Code 1234 or 0000



So, I was wondering how the echo sounder would behave during winter fishing. The hole is ready and it's time to throw the device.



As soon as the echo sounder is in the water, it immediately turns on and now it can be found among bluetooth devices.



Functionality:

• Ability to find more fish thanks to a sonar with a 45-meter depth of action and a cover diameter of up to 75 m. Of all the analogues on the market, this echo sounder provides the largest coverage angle of 42 °.
• Ability to choose between the ordinary locator mode and the fishing mode.
• To view the contours of the bottom, it is enough to throw the echo sounder into the water, click on “start”, wait for 3 seconds and circle the device with an area whose outlines interest you. Then you need to click on the "stop" and see the displayed map.
• Keeping in mind the location, date, exact time and conditions of fishing - water temperature, type of fishing and the bait chosen, as well as the number, variety and photos of fish caught.
• Hanging pictures of the catch in social networks.
• Determine your own location with GPS support and memorize a catchy place, then go fishing there again.
• Fishing at twilight and after sunset thanks to integrated LED lighting.
• Weather has a significant effect on bite intensity. Plan your fishing based on weather forecasts, atmospheric pressure and the possibility of precipitation.
• Alert using highly sensitive alarm when biting or testing fish bait.
• Instant notification when approaching a fish, displaying information about its approximate dimensions and depth.
• The program calendar shows the time of sunrise and sunset, moon phases, and in addition, the schedule of tides.



An orange icon indicates that the echo sounder has been connected and has already begun scanning. Next, I will show screenshots from the phone.



The echo sounder can operate as an anti-glare and as usual. Clicking on the fish icon shows the device operation in the mode “fish display in real time echo sounder” or in the size mode “symbols in the form of fish".

One has only to swim the fish and he will immediately show it on the screen. Orange color indicates fish up to 40 cm. Light green label indicates fish more than 40 cm. Also, there is a bite mode, when the echo sounder plays the role of a beacon. The fishing line jerking the echo sounder, will give him a signal about the bite. Further, the warning will be reflected on the smartphone. On the sonar screen there is water temperature, battery charge, a sound signal about a passing object, a vole sound signal and lights at night.



Pressing the bottom map icon will show the relief on the sonar screen. For a full picture, you need to drive an echo sounder across the area. In winter fishing the width of the hole is 1 meter.



The echo sounder floats on the water like a buoy.



Throw and look for fish.



On the Six Farm are weak biting. The fish went bad.



Something certainly floated and then disappeared.



I managed to catch such perch here. In general, the echo sounder saved great time. Where there is no fish, he was silent. You can go to another place.



Those who sat without appliances, did not catch anything.



The fish is now some kind of sleepy or all the sportsmen fished before us.



Someone of course comes here for a few days.



And combing every meter.



Fisherman on the background of the mountain Beshtau. It's probably an hour already. There is no fish there! Not. We know exactly where it floats.



And here, where there are tents - all silence.



But on the first hole there was a movement and, as a result, a small catch.



Six farm and lake near it.



On the advice of experienced, caught on the moth.



Juicy, thick.



Next weekend we want to check the presence of fish in another pond.



And what if you're lucky?



All subsequent 10 holes - the echo sounder was silent.



And only at the last flashed one fish and disappeared.



It's time to get ready, the fish are definitely not here.



In general, the echo sounder showed itself positively, it allowed not to linger at the empty holes and move on to the next one. With a 10% discount, it can be purchased at the GEEKT-AF promo code.

Author: Dmitriy (LJ kot_de_azur), Essentuki