It can be, especially with deeper ice. I like to save battery on my auger by only drilling one hole for flashers. Livescope requires 2 holes most times.
Once you get it down, it is game changing. I can open water fish without electronics, ice fishing is a different story. Doesn't take long to get it down.
My advice, (and I used to own an LX5 and liked it): sell the flasher and get a garmin striker 4 plus. Run it in traditional mode with A-scope. MUCH better than any flasher.
My advice, (and I used to own an LX5 and liked it): sell the flasher and get a garmin striker 4 plus. Run it in traditional mode with A-scope. MUCH better than any flasher.
I run this Marcum with a Garmin LiveScope. I don't mind using the Marcum when using the Garmin to find fish. I got this unit for dirt cheap so, I figured worth keeping as a second unit.
You never really explained it. Or showed where your lure was on the screen. Or if the bottom was at 10 feet. Why all the color and lines beyond the bottom depth?
I go into a little more detail in the description. I wanted the video to be short. I originally had every piece of info in the video and it was edited to about 22min. I addressed the most common questions people had. Very little questioned where there lures were. The lure will usually be a yellow mark as you drop it down. If you see a line that is moving toward the bottom as your lure is descending, that's your lure. I talked about the bottom and how I find the bottom of the flasher the shallowest part of a huge color band is usually the bottom. Exception would be weeds.
Comment below what ice fishing electronics you are using!!!
would it be beneficial to drill a second hole right next to the fishing hole for the transducer?
It can be, especially with deeper ice. I like to save battery on my auger by only drilling one hole for flashers. Livescope requires 2 holes most times.
very helpful video. Thank you!
I am glad it was useful for you
Appreciated the breakdown! No electronics yet, but looking at getting into something like MarCum.
Once you get it down, it is game changing. I can open water fish without electronics, ice fishing is a different story. Doesn't take long to get it down.
My advice, (and I used to own an LX5 and liked it): sell the flasher and get a garmin striker 4 plus. Run it in traditional mode with A-scope. MUCH better than any flasher.
What rod/reel is that ?
Mags Power Noodle
My advice, (and I used to own an LX5 and liked it): sell the flasher and get a garmin striker 4 plus. Run it in traditional mode with A-scope. MUCH better than any flasher.
I run this Marcum with a Garmin LiveScope. I don't mind using the Marcum when using the Garmin to find fish. I got this unit for dirt cheap so, I figured worth keeping as a second unit.
You never really explained it. Or showed where your lure was on the screen. Or if the bottom was at 10 feet. Why all the color and lines beyond the bottom depth?
He got some info in the description on it.
I go into a little more detail in the description. I wanted the video to be short. I originally had every piece of info in the video and it was edited to about 22min. I addressed the most common questions people had. Very little questioned where there lures were.
The lure will usually be a yellow mark as you drop it down. If you see a line that is moving toward the bottom as your lure is descending, that's your lure.
I talked about the bottom and how I find the bottom of the flasher the shallowest part of a huge color band is usually the bottom. Exception would be weeds.
Well….in my waters ice fishing is forbidden. Nevertheless….thanks for the gear explanation Hobie!
Ice fishing can be dangerous if precautions are not taken.
Nope ice fishing is not for me I'm a warm weather fisherman
Gotta make due when winter is about 5 months long by me 😂
@@HobieWanKenobi I hear that I'm in Illinois our winters are rough. I just can't take the cold anymore.
Those "southern winters" are worse I think. Wetter conditions and frequent ice makes it dangerous
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