Iceman's portable Fish finder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-14-2013, 03:46 PM

2nd Generation

JeffB · 02-14-2013, 03:51 PM

That's pretty cool little setup. Portable set ups make it nice when using others yaks or boats. Especially when you fish the lakes that only allow there rentals on the water.

catchnfish · 02-14-2013, 04:14 PM

That's sweet, what did you use for the boom?

45user · 02-14-2013, 04:18 PM

Very nice! I like the idea of portable ff set up!

Iceman · 02-14-2013, 04:31 PM

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That's sweet, what did you use for the boom?

RAM transducer mount

ctrujillo · 02-14-2013, 04:40 PM

Fricken sweet andy.do you have the ram xducer mount in your shop if so whats the cost i gots to get me one

blitzburgh · 02-14-2013, 05:07 PM

Looks good Andy!

Iceman · 02-15-2013, 10:03 AM

I do have em in stock, the first one listed with the diamond mount 1" included. I can swap it out for the wedge mount if needed.

Retail is $48.95, I sell em for $44.95

http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/...9/Default.aspx

JeffB · 02-15-2013, 08:24 PM

Those are pretty cool. Might be something to look into

TCS · 02-15-2013, 09:10 PM

Iceman
Does that setup have better resolution than a goop mounted transducer?

steveooo · 02-15-2013, 09:15 PM

Sweet!

Got my wheels turning. Portable from kayak to skiff, plus would be fun to bring up to the sierras to do some ice fishing...

Iceman · 02-16-2013, 10:24 AM

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Does that setup have better resolution than a goop mounted transducer?

right in the water gives you a little more sensitivity.

YakMedic · 02-17-2013, 08:42 AM

My kayak quiver is always changing and I only have a FF mounted on my hobie, it would be nice to be able to swap it around to the other yaks.

How does the entire unit mount onto the yak? Does it have a ram mount on the bottom of the battery case to keep it in place?

Iceman · 02-17-2013, 12:14 PM

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How does the entire unit mount onto the yak? Does it have a ram mount on the bottom of the battery case to keep it in place?

1" RAM Ball on the bottom is the best I have come up with. I swap it between Hobies using wedge mount in the sail mast fitting. For other kayaks just add the Yakattak track.

Here is my original, I have used this one for a couple years with different head units.

Iceman · 02-17-2013, 04:42 PM

Here is another one I did today, sideways 1120 Pelican side mounted on Geartrac with the Go Pro too.

YakMedic · 02-17-2013, 05:49 PM

That would work perfect, my other boats are Wildy's and they already have the slidetrax built in. I may have to go this route. Thanks for the info Andy

IslanderFishing · 02-19-2013, 09:45 AM

Clean setup! Beats mine. I currently use the wedge mount in the sail mast fitting for my FF, but my transducer is mounted on my rudder and battery box is in hull. Might try yours instead. Just not sure if all would fit on sail mast since I have a Hobie Oasis (tandem). Might get in the way of the person in front. Oh well, FF is the priority! Lol.

Where's your shop, Andy? Do you sell the Pelican box, too?

Iceman · 02-19-2013, 09:53 AM

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Hobie Oasis (tandem). Might get in the way of the person in front.

I tried using mine on the Oasis and it was not ideal with the space between the rear drive and the front seat.

Shop is in Sunset Beach and I do sell the 1120 Pelican cases.

www.oexsunsetbeach.com

IslanderFishing · 02-19-2013, 10:10 AM

Bummer. Still like the setup though. Might have to lean towards the Geartrac alternative. Just hesitant to drill holes. I'll try to pass by this week. Thanks again, Andy. My name's Troy, by the way.

Capt. JB · 02-23-2013, 07:37 PM

Great idea. Definitely using your idea and will buy from your store. Thanks.

-Josh

02-14-2013, 03:46 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Iceman's portable Fish finder 2nd Generation __________________

02-14-2013, 03:51 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	That's pretty cool little setup. Portable set ups make it nice when using others yaks or boats. Especially when you fish the lakes that only allow there rentals on the water. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

02-14-2013, 05:07 PM	#7
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Looks good Andy! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

02-15-2013, 10:03 AM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I do have em in stock, the first one listed with the diamond mount 1" included. I can swap it out for the wedge mount if needed. Retail is $48.95, I sell em for $44.95 http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/...9/Default.aspx __________________

02-15-2013, 08:24 PM	#9
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Those are pretty cool. Might be something to look into __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

02-14-2013, 04:14 PM	#3
catchnfish Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Victorville, Ca Posts: 83	That's sweet, what did you use for the boom?

02-14-2013, 04:18 PM	#4
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Very nice! I like the idea of portable ff set up!

02-14-2013, 04:40 PM	#6
ctrujillo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: garden grove Posts: 308	Fricken sweet andy.do you have the ram xducer mount in your shop if so whats the cost i gots to get me one

02-15-2013, 09:10 PM	#10
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Iceman Does that setup have better resolution than a goop mounted transducer?

02-15-2013, 09:15 PM	#11
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Sweet! Got my wheels turning. Portable from kayak to skiff, plus would be fun to bring up to the sierras to do some ice fishing...

02-17-2013, 08:42 AM	#13
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	My kayak quiver is always changing and I only have a FF mounted on my hobie, it would be nice to be able to swap it around to the other yaks. How does the entire unit mount onto the yak? Does it have a ram mount on the bottom of the battery case to keep it in place?

02-17-2013, 04:42 PM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Here is another one I did today, sideways 1120 Pelican side mounted on Geartrac with the Go Pro too. __________________

02-17-2013, 05:49 PM	#16
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	That would work perfect, my other boats are Wildy's and they already have the slidetrax built in. I may have to go this route. Thanks for the info Andy

02-19-2013, 09:45 AM	#17
IslanderFishing Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temecula Posts: 99	Clean setup! Beats mine. I currently use the wedge mount in the sail mast fitting for my FF, but my transducer is mounted on my rudder and battery box is in hull. Might try yours instead. Just not sure if all would fit on sail mast since I have a Hobie Oasis (tandem). Might get in the way of the person in front. Oh well, FF is the priority! Lol. Where's your shop, Andy? Do you sell the Pelican box, too?

02-19-2013, 10:10 AM	#19
IslanderFishing Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temecula Posts: 99	Bummer. Still like the setup though. Might have to lean towards the Geartrac alternative. Just hesitant to drill holes. I'll try to pass by this week. Thanks again, Andy. My name's Troy, by the way.

02-23-2013, 07:37 PM	#20
Capt. JB Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 14	Great idea. Definitely using your idea and will buy from your store. Thanks. -Josh