Rick Howard Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 I have been searching the interwebs feverishly in search of a high quality depthfnder for my smartphone and tablet. I have found a couple but their technology seems to be far behind the stand alone units from major brands like Humminbird and Lowrance that offer down scan and side scan capability. Just to be sure I have not missed anything in my search .... Is there a setup available with side scan and down scan that uses smartphones and tablets? If available, I would prefer this type of unit for my boat. I have an iPad and feel it would be an awesome way to fish a fishfinder screen from anywhere in the boat. Quote
Evan K Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 There aren't any available with the whole side scan/3D imaging/etc. They're much more basic but still super useful. I have tried both a Fish Hound and a Deeper. The Fish Hound never once managed to connect to my phone, even at distances under 6', so I really have no idea how well it works, all I know is that it never did. The Deeper on the other hand has worked nearly flawlessly in every situation for me, including a lot of towing behind a kayak, even in choppy water. I really love the Deeper and if you are in the market it is worth every penny (even though it's the most expensive one out there). Quote
So. Cal. Lunker Hunter Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 The best is the sonarphone fishfinder I use it works great for finding isolated structure that never sees a lure 100 bucks Worth every penny when you see that ten pounder jump Quote
Super User gulfcaptain Posted October 21, 2015 Super User Posted October 21, 2015 The best is the sonarphone fishfinder I use it works great for finding isolated structure that never sees a lure 100 bucks Worth every penny when you see that ten pounder jump X2. I'll be using the castable unit to locate said stucture mentioned above. Quote
Super User Scott F Posted October 21, 2015 Super User Posted October 21, 2015 I have such a hard time seeing the screen on my iPad in direct sunlight I don't think it would be the best choice for a depth finder. That, plus you'd have to get a case that was 100% waterproof for those days when it rains or the water gets a little rough. Quote
Rick Howard Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Alright. I guess I gotta go with the more traditional looking unit for the scanning capabilities. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted October 22, 2015 Super User Posted October 22, 2015 While the mobile app sonar devices only do traditional 2D sonar, the best benefit of the Vexilar Sonarphone is the capability to do Navionics Sonar Charts Live to create HD contour mapping where there is none. Quote
Mr_Poche' Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I have a deeper castable unit that I could part with if your interested Quote
boostr Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 You can try the Raymarine WiFish it sets up like a traditional fishfinder on your vessel. Instead of a display unit, it's the WiFi antenna. And it uses DI or whatever Raymarine calls it. Quote
Todd_Clark Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 The best is the sonarphone fishfinder I use it works great for finding isolated structure that never sees a lure 100 bucks Worth every penny when you see that ten pounder jump is this what youre referring to? http://www.amazon.com/VEXILAR-SP1OO-SONARPHONE-TRANSDUCER-Prod/dp/B00V3VEA74/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1446221388&sr=8-4&keywords=sonarphone+fishfinder Quote
Todd_Clark Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 i also see this. in a jon boat either of these look like they'd be the ticket, especially in farm ponds. http://www.amazon.com/VEXILAR-SP200-SONARPHONE-PERMANENT-INSTALLATION/dp/B016GAX6EY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446221388&sr=8-3&keywords=sonarphone+fishfinder Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted October 30, 2015 Super User Posted October 30, 2015 i also see this. in a jon boat either of these look like they'd be the ticket, especially in farm ponds. http://www.amazon.com/VEXILAR-SP200-SONARPHONE-PERMANENT-INSTALLATION/dp/B016GAX6EY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1446221388&sr=8-3&keywords=sonarphone+fishfinder I use the SP-200 version since I can do Navionics Sonar Charts Live with it. I have the app on several mobile devices. Quote
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