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REMOVING THE SONAR SENSOR FLOAT
If you find that you do not have a need for the sonar sensor float, it can be
removed as follows:
1. Remove the rubber stopper from the cable by sliding the safety strap toward
the plug and gently working it over plug.
2. Slide the cable through the center of the float toward the plug and gently
work the plug through the center of the float in a rocking motion.
USING THE SONAR SENSOR FROM A BOAT, KAYAK, CANOE OR FLOAT TUBE
N
OTICE
:
The FishTrax™ 1X’s built-in expandability allows the addition of
accessories to adapt the fish finder to any fishing platform. Visit our
website to see a complete listing of FishTrax™ accessories
.
There are five methods that can be employed to use the fish finder from a boat.
1. Toss the sensor and float into the water as per the previous instructions.
2. “Shoot-Thru” the hull as per the instructions in the next section.
3. Attach the Sonar Sensor to the Side-Scan Adapter
(optional)
and use a pole
or broom stick handle to scan for fish as per the fishing tip below.
4. Attach the Sonar Sensor to the Transom Mount Bracket
(optional)
and mount
to the transom of the vessel’s hull.
5. Attach the Sonar Sensor to the Transducer Arm Bracket
(optional)
and
suspend from the transducer from the side of the vessel.
I
NFORMATION
:
By attaching the optional Side-Scan Adapter to an ordinary broom
stick or paint roller handle purchased from a local hardware store,
you can scan for fish suspended in the water column within 240 ft.
(75 m)
of your location. Attach the sensor to a handle, lower the
sensor into the water, and slowly move the sensor in a manner that will allow
the signal to search the desired location
(a sweeping motion similar to using a
flashlight is most effective)
. Keep in mind the sonar signal is emitted from the
base of the sensor. Scan down, sideways, or any combination
of the two. Remember, to get depth and bottom contour and
composition readings you will have to aim the signal at a solid
object within 240 ft.
(75 m)
, however FISH readings will be
accurate, even if the depth reading is “---”.
