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In reply to Post #25 I couldn't find a Noddy emoji so used the clown one👍
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In reply to Post #24 Explain yourself. What do you mean by the clown emoji? Trying to be a smart arse?
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In reply to Post #18
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In reply to Post #18 Fabulous
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In reply to Post #1 If you've got 'normal' hoppers a central mount is fine - make sure the arm has plenty of adjustment as you ideally want the deeper sitting upright as its being pulled through the water and not dragged at an angle (this maximises reception)
I've got an aftermarket wifi extender however only use it in harsh conditions / over 100yds - tablet on a tripod and a clear line of site is usually more than sufficient - just make sure that the deeper itself is fully charged / topped up as battery depletion can affect range . .
As for tangles with a central or offset deeper arm - NEVER EVER had one, and that includes fishing clipped up on a tight line and reversing when not quite spot on etc - just use a decent leader / tubing and a small captive backlead above the leader . . .keeps everything out of the way of the props as well etc
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In reply to Post #18 Hi, can anyone please confirm what E bay shop etc sells these for RT4,s
Thanks for any help.
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In reply to Post #19 I've got a Lowrance chirp hook4 built into the boat but it doesn't work in under 5ft of water!
Deeper Chirp is spot on!
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In reply to Post #18 Looks very similar to mine
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In reply to Post #17 Got a really good one from ebay for my RT4.
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Just a heads up. There are generaic arms but the one I bought held the DC at the wrong angle on my RT4, it was too long. I worked with the guy on E-bay to make one that fits the RT4 well. The attachment pad was also the worng size for the RT4 so we had to make it smaller too. Luckily it seems there are boat specific ones now so not a problem.
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In reply to Post #14 I always make sure my line is slightly slack coming off the reel, then when I get to the spot I’m fishing then picking up the rod to cause a tighter line, maybe with the slightly slack line while driving out is the reason I’m not getting any problems with mine
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In reply to Post #14 Only reason I asked bud is almost all of them are generic and will work on all boats but with the pointed bit in the middle of the boat at the back I found someone on eBay making ones to fit around that only reason I asked bud, most are all the same and will work just look on eBay mate but I will say attaching your deeper to your boat via some line to the handle is important just incase it comes off
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In reply to Post #12 I didn't realise they are boat specific. I was just looking for one that is reasonably well made and does what it says on the tin.
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In reply to Post #10 With my finger, I hold the rod while controlling the boat left handed as I like to still feel for a drop. Its how I did it prior to getting the deeper so I saw no reason to change, but that could be causing it as I don't have a ton of control of the rod when I do this.
I assume you would recommend a control arm of some sort, any suggestions?
Must admit I feel a bit daft sending the boat out looking like a type 45. So I will definately be digging out my rear mount next time.
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In reply to Post #11 What boat you got mate? I use a waverunner shuttle mate and got the arm on eBay for it
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