DIY Portable Livescope Setup
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Hey ya'll if you're new to my channel I'm going to give you an overview of my DIY portable livescope setup. If you are thinking about getting a livescope there are all types of mounts that you can get these days but if you're like me you may want to build one that fits the way you fish perfectly. Hopefully, there's a few tips in this video to get you started in the right direction. If you enjoy crappie fishing, catfishing and bass fishing
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Thanks for the video. Have done something similar with an Igloo cooler. The one additional feature I added to my box was to put Velcro tape horizontally circling the outside. That way I can use Velcro to attach stuff to the box such as my frabill crappie e-z check'r, Rapala scale, fish gripper, sun screen, etc. Now I always know where these items are and don't trip over them.
That’s a great idea. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to watch and comment . I appreciate it 👍
I got my Ammo box today and set my 1022 up just like this… this will be the perfect answer for taking it out ice fishing up here in Michigan.. thanks for the great Idea Gary
That’s awesome Jim. Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos. I really do appreciate it 👍
Nice setup. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. It works really well for the way I fish. I appreciate you watching 👍
Great, thank you. trying to hook up the unit to the side of my boat and yours is superb.
Thank you Stan. I appreciate you watching 👍
Great build brother!!!!!🤙🏼💪🏼🏆🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thank you Tony. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment 👍 that setup works great for my style of fishing.
I need to install something for the other side of my boat. Thanks for posting.
It really is handy to be able to switch it out. Thank you sir for watching 👍
Great video sir👍😁 I just installed my second RAM mount ball on the opposite side of the boat to switch the livescope if I have to👌👌 mine is similar to yours except I used the 30qt Magellan dry/bait box... really love your setup👌👌👌
Having that second ball really helps me out when that darn wind changes direction. Thank you sir for sharing how you have your setup. I’m always interested in how other folks put there’s together
I apreciate the video, Gary! This is the one I’ve been looking for.
Thank you Skyler for watching. I really do appreciate it 👍
Awesome setup man!!
I love anything that's DIY 👍👍
Thank you sir. You find those crappies yet?
@@CATCHAHAWG I found a good spot with Christmas tree brush piles where the crappie always hang out and it's been pretty good.... I'm expecting it to be even better when the weather smooths out 👍
@@ppdrawings awesome. Find or put out several more and you will be set 👍
@@CATCHAHAWG I've been thinking about doing that ---- I think I'm going to do it . . . .
@@CATCHAHAWG : I'm getting some brush together for the lake • where should I drop them for fishing fall ? ? and winter ? ?
Did something quite similar...Thx for video...
Thank you for the comment 👍this setup works really well for my style of fishing
Another great video. Very nice and portable setup.
Thank you Dennis. Hopefully it will give a few guys some ideas for building their own.
I finally got a livescope man!!
I had to come back and get your setup •••• I'm gonna need to buy a pole mount I guess 👍
Hey that’s great. You’re going to love it once you get it figured out. If you have any questions I’m happy to help.
@@CATCHAHAWG Thank you!! I will definitely be reaching out
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Thats Great ideal
Thank you Donald. It really has worked great for me 👍
Good deal
Thanks for the comment Dan. I really appreciate it 👍
nice video man, nothing says east TX like the word "peench"
Lol thank you sir. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 👍
@@CATCHAHAWG I may see you out there some time. I run Tawakoni and lavon. Hope to see you.
@@all-outoutdoors6762 I don’t go to Tawakoni much these days unless I’m chasing catfish lol how’s the crappie fishing been over there lately?
@@CATCHAHAWG the winter creek crappie is out of control. check out my slip cork video if you have a chance.
Got my box today from Amazon. I’ll use either a 10 or 12 inch unit , any recommendations for battery size it will be going in the box
A 30 ah should be fine. I have two 10 ah in mine. One lasts me 5 hours straight which is about as much as I fish in a day.
Nice video dude
Thank you Renee. I appreciate you watching 👍
Great diy right there! Do you get any interference from the trolling motor with the 42 inch transducer pole?
Thank you. And no I don’t get any interference. My picture is very clear and I can see my jig from a long ways out.
@@CATCHAHAWG you’re welcome and that’s great to hear, I’m setting mine up exactly as yours is. We use our boat for fishing, bowfishing, and duck hunting so permanently mounting it to the boat is just asking for trouble haha I’m glad I found your video.
@@woalmann6288 let me know how you like it. I’m very happy with mine for crappie fishing. I actually prefer it on the trolling motor for bass fishing but I don’t do much of that anymore.
@@CATCHAHAWG yes sir I sure will, I think I’ll try it out on Bob Sandlin this next week some time. I’ll still be calling you for a trip in July on fork once I get my schedule figured out. Crappie that is, those suckers have eluded me for far to long haha
@@woalmann6288 sounds good. We’ll bust those rascals 👍
Thanks, could you just mount to your trolling motor?
Hey Tom thanks for your comment. Are you asking if you could make a portable mount for the trolling motor or permanent?
@@CATCHAHAWG I was wondering if you could mount transducer on front trolling motor permanently and plug your system into it instead of separate mount system. Thanks again
@@tomsexton3530 yes sir that’s how all the bass fisherman have theirs.
im looking for ideas to make a twist handle for my livescope pole, in thinking a swivel from a socket set, attached to a rod, and then the top of the livescope pole so im not chasing the handle around.
There’s one out there that may be similar to what you’re talking about. It has a swivel head but you turn it with a cable that has a t-handle on the end of it. You just twist your wrist one way or the other to turn it.
Do you have a toggle switch for the black box? Also the transducer mount is it the one that came in the box with the unit. Didn’t know if I needed to but the other one that you can buy separate.
Hey Benjamin thanks for your comment. I do t have any switch for the black box and yes it’s the mount that comes with the unit.
Can you tell me where you got the box. Can’t find it
Hey Bart thanks for the comment. If you look below the video in the description it’s listed below the other crappie fishing videos. The link says waterproof utility box. Takes you right to it 👍
What about the black box getting too hot and over heating?
Hey Curtis thank you for your comment. I’ve had others ask me that as well. I’ve not had any issues with mine getting hot even in our Texas heat. However, I only fish around five hours so I’m not sure what all day would do.
@@CATCHAHAWG thank you. I found the answer to the question I had about overheating. Some of our Texas fishing days sure do get hot. Thanks for the video, they’re always good and I like the portability of your setup.
@@yarbrough100 thanks for your comment. And yeah I haven’t had any problems with any overheating
Very nice, what did that setup cost? Thanks
Are you talking about the livescope itself or just the box and mounts?
@@CATCHAHAWG I was wondering about the complete livescope setup. Thanks
@@MrToslon mine is a 1022. They were running around $2,600 when I purchased it.
@@CATCHAHAWG Thanks for your reply, I will have to save for awhile, but it sure would be nice to use one. Tight lines!!
@@MrToslon yes sir. I had to save for one myself. I was kinda pushed into getting mine since all the other guides on the lake already had one. It sure has made the catching easier lol
what type charger do u use, ive read the batteries need a special charger?
I have the battery charger that Dakota recommended. I’ve read several different things when it comes to charging lithium batteries. Some are conflicting. But I did find out earlier this year that the Dakota warranty is great especially if you are using the charger they recommend. I appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍
What is the total cost roughly?
@@chrisc9639 hey Chris thanks for the comment. Are you asking about the box and pole I built or the electronics as well?
I notice you didn’t ground the black box
No sir. I guess being grounded to the battery is all it needs. Appreciate your comment 👍
Hello Gary....I would like to say that I like your videos......also I order 2 Dakota Lithium batteries but I have any information on shipment and can not find a way to contact them. any info would be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks .....Steve Keeling
Hey Steve, I really appreciate you watching. Where did you order them from?
I pulled up the web site for Dakota lithium batteries and order the same size that you have plus a charger 219.00 dollars it says allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery ....we will see . i believe it was North Dakota.
@@stevekeeling8577 did you get two of the batteries? I got two and a charger from fish USA for around $230 I think.
I just got disgusted after searching for a pole to mount a tripleshot transducer to front of my boat,,one place sells a unit for 650,,,SIXFIFTY for a dam pole and 35 ram mount,,i will use your idea to make me what i need,,i also need a protector for my tripleshot transducer i have mounted on transom..it sticks out alot and is always getting cracked,,
Hey Charlie, I really like the way I have mine set up. It works well for my style of fishing and it a very inexpensive. Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍