fish finder instead of flasher

[pgottshall]

My first ice-fishing unit was a $5 garage-sale Humminbid flasher. The best thing I did was in making a floating unit that would hold the transducer level. I made it out of PVC, with a piece of pipe insulation at the top to make it float.

If I get it, here's a pic:

ps - I've since spent a hundred or so dollars on a used Vexilar. Well worth every penny.

[kb2112]

While playing with my 788, I've been able to zero in on the thermocline, something that my flasher or 250 can't do. Just something to think about.

[chaunc]

While playing with my 788, I've been able to zero in on the thermocline, something that my flasher or 250 can't do. Just something to think about.

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There's no thermocline in ice fishing that i know of.

[kb2112]

You are correct. Once a lake freezes over the thermocline fades away. I also use my unit for open water season, and finding the thermo can be very important there.