question about a product, please help

[sisomphone]

anyone know if the, Humminbird Smartcast RF20 Rod Mount Wireless Fish Finder is a good investment? Please help. THanks!

[Ben]

richard is the man to talk to i think, im am pritty sure he has a site about them (selling them to i think)

[sisomphone]

cool, thanks. RICHARD WHERE ARE YOU SIR?

[Fishing Forum Admin]

Humminbird Smartcast RF20 Rod Mount Wireless Fish Finder
First of all Welcome to the fishing forum sisomphone

So what is the Smartcast RF20 fish finder


Well as the picture above shows its a fish finder that clips on your rod .Smartcast RF20 was brought out after the Smartcast RF30 and was designed for ease of use as the RF30 is worn on your wrist and some people found it a bit hard to reel in and watch the screen




So are they worth buy ? Its a nice little add on to your tackle box but it is not like having a full blown fish finder . Ideal for scouting waters and seeing what is going on down below . Not for used for ice fishing , and has trouble with choppy water so its more of a lake slow river item ( my view anyway )

If you have got the spare dollars then what the hay , I would recommend shopping around as they seem to be cheaper online than the local shop

I have one and use it for scouting lakes and save so much time and yes you can find shoals of fish ect

For none USA guys and girls reading this , the green sensor is only for USA and in the UK you have to buy the orange type that are only avalible in the UK as its to do with transmitt regulations .So if you buy one in the states you will not be able to use it in the UK ( law wise ) - which is a pain

Smartcast RF20 Rod Mount Wireless Fish Finder
facts

A single beam wireless fishfinder that easily mounts to your pole to seek out unsuspecting fish up to 100 feet. Clear LCD screen shows you where they're hiding and simple, one-touch menu navigation lets you control fish ID, depth range, sensitivity and the fish alarm. A great holiday gift for any fisherman
Just attatch the Remote Sonar Sensor™ to your line and cast for instant, accurate views of what's below. Real-time views of fish , bottom, and structure - all the benefits of a traditional fish finder in a small, lightweight, battery-powered unit.

Perfect for fishing, or scouting an area before you fish . SMARTCAST is as portable and easy to use as a cell phone, and it gives you just as much freedom.

So go ahead and dial up the big one! Your minutes are unlimited and roaming is strongly encouraged.

Specifications

• Depth capability 100 ft
• Display matrix 48V x 32H pixels
• Unit Size : 3.0 X 1.0 X 1.3
• Display type: STN LCD
• Sonar frequency: 115kHz
• Sonar coverage: 90 degrees
• Wireless operating range: 100 Feet

Key Features
• Ergonomic design allows for easy viewing of the waterproof display while continuing to view the fishing area
•Accommodates rod diameters from 3/8" to 1"
• Extended 100 feet operating range
• 100 feet depth capability with ultra-wide 90 degree sonar beam
• One-touch menu navigation easily controls Fish ID, Depth Range, Fish Alarm, and Sensitivity
• Lightweight, compact, and totally waterproof display
• Display uses a 2450CR replaceable battery
• Fully waterproof Remote Sonar Sensor typically lasts 400 hours of in-the-water usage
• Wet Switch technology maximizes battery life by automatically shutting down when Remote Sonar Sensor is out of the water
• A/B Channel option allows use of two Remote Sonar Sensors at the same time with reduce interference (additional purchase required)

[Ben]

looks exp3encive, what happens if you loss the green thing?

[Fishing Forum Admin]

You buy another $25.00 plus they last for about 400 hrs so they are an on going expense

[Ben]

thats abit rubish, why do they only last 400hrs?
is that because they have an inbuilt battery or just so you have to buy loads?

[sisomphone]

THanks for the help everyone. I fish at stevens creek reservoir, its a good size lake I think this fish finder will work okay. If i catch a monster i'll be sure to post it!

[Ben]

good luck on that 1 mate