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Post by luntfrnd on Jul 27, 2011 11:38:48 GMT -4
I assume I need a special type of mounting backet to use my vex in open water,can anybody point me in the right direction as to what steps I need to take? Specifically,I'd like to jig off the side of my boat.
Plan to target Lakers or whatever lives on the bottom. Trying something new...
Thanks in advance.
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Post by dody727 on Jul 27, 2011 19:35:36 GMT -4
if you are vertical jigging i would say just through it over the side it has a float and you are not trolling if trolling it is a different transducer and mount i might have one maybe we can work something out
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Post by fishhound on Jul 27, 2011 21:24:44 GMT -4
I assume I need a special type of mounting backet to use my vex in open water,can anybody point me in the right direction as to what steps I need to take? Specifically,I'd like to jig off the side of my boat. Plan to target Lakers or whatever lives on the bottom. Trying something new... Thanks in advance. Anglers who own a Vexilar FL-Series flasher know about its supreme performance on the ice. However, the same real-time display and highly accurate information can be applied in the boat as well. So why can't you simply take your Ice Pack in the boat? While the styrofoam float keeps a transducer level on the ice, any movement of the boat in open water; waves, wind, current or the trolling motor, pulls on the transducer cable, causing the transducer to tilt while the sonar signal shoots off at an angle, providing inaccurate information. Also, if the boat rubs or bumps the free-floating transducer, it can damage the fragile crystal mounted inside. A permanently mounted high-speed transducer on the transom or puck transducer underneath the trolling motor performs much better, keeping the transducer level and the cable out of your line's way. Vexilar even has special kits available to easily convert your flasher from an ice fishing asset, to a multi-season tool. Kits Once the ice fishing season is over, it's time to shift to the open water. Vexilar offers several open water conversion kits to meet your needs. Depending on where and how you want to mount your unit, there are three types of transducers to choose from; High Speed, Puck Style, or AlumaDucer. Transom Mount Kits Choose the High Speed transom mount transducer for aluminum or wood hull boats. This transducer style will maintain readings while the boat is up on plane. It mounts on the lower transom of the boat. Puck Transducer Kits Choose the Puck Style if you plan on mounting to an electric trolling motor or for in-hull mounting applications for fiberglass boats. AlumaDucer Kits The AlumaDucer kit allows in-hull mounting with an aluminum hull. With this method, you can get high speed readings without the worry of damaging a transducer mounted on the outside of the boat. Learn more about the AlumaDucer here. Features •Includes transducer, flasher gimbal bracket, and power cable. •Contains all the hardware you need to achieve a professional mounting job. •Your choice of transducer style and beam angle. •Complete instructions are also included. Hope this Helps, [glow=blue,2,300] FishHound[/glow] |
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Post by luntfrnd on Jul 28, 2011 1:48:36 GMT -4
I figured there was some kind of kit..then again,I also debated duct taping to keep it stationary. I can't wait for winter to get here.
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