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At the same time, even a large fish may not return a strong signal until it
swims directly beneath your transducer. This is because the transducer emits
a cone-shaped signal that increases in diameter as the signal travels deeper.
Therefore, not only will a fish appear to grow in size as it travels beneath the
transducer (the signal has become stronger), but it will also appear to be
swimming from deeper water to shallower water, even though this may not be
the case at all. A fish that’s swimming at 25 feet may not display at 25-feet
until it passes directly beneath the sonar transducer. That’s simply because
the sonar signal travels further to return an echo from a fish that’s off to the
side than it does for a fish that’s directly below.
How do I “see” my lure? The best way to find your lure on the Showdown
5.6 Dual Beam screen is to simply drop your lure down to bottom, then reel it
up about a foot. You should see a single solid band appear above bottom to
signify your lure. If you do not see this, adjust the sonar Sensitivity by pressing
the SENS button and
UP/DOWN keys (see SENSITVITY). Adjust sensitivity
until you can make out your lure even as you reel it up toward the surface, or
jig it up and down. .Do not increase sensitivity too much, however, as doing
this may cause your Showdown 5.6 Dual Beam to display excess “clutter”
that makes following your lure and nearby fish more difficult.
Battery life and sonar run-time: A fully charged 12-volt, 9.0-amp battery will
provide up to 30-hours of use. NOTE: In ICE mode, run time will be decreased
slightly due to the power requirements of the LCD heater. To assure long
battery life and peak sonar performance, we recommend charging the battery
after every use.
Will the Showdown 5.6 Dual Beam read through the ice? Yes. This is a
great way to save time while looking for a particular spot or depth. To receive
a sonar signal directly through the ice (without drilling a hole), first clear off
any snow that may be covering ice. Make sure that ice in the area is relatively
“clear” ice without excessive bubbles or frost pockets, which can deflect
sonar signals. Pour about a cup of water on the spot, and immediately rest
the transducer on the standing water on the ice. If you still don’t have a signal,
pour additional water under the transducer. If the surface of the ice is rough
or filled with air bubbles, drilling a 1” deep hole in the ice before checking the
depth may be necessary.
Moving the Showdown Dual Beam to a new location
Being mobile is one of the keys to being successful on the ice. Whenever you
move from one spot to another, it is tempting to leave your transducer hanging
on the transducer arm. This is likely to lead to failure of the transducer arm,
and can cause damage to the transducer itself if it is allowed to drag on the
ice. Always fold the transducer arm in, and stow the transducer inside the
pack when you are moving. Keeping the amount of transducer cord you have
out at a minimum will make transporting your Showdown easier. Similarly,
you may need to quickly remove your transducer from the hole when about to
land a fish. We have actually seen anglers in a panic actually grab the shuttle
itself and toss the entire unit to the side. This is no way to treat any piece of
electronics; a much better approach is to simply lift the transducer out of your
way by the cord, and the shuttle itself can be gently pushed aside.
