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Fish Spy? (21 posts / 3,481 views)
godflesh godflesh
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Post #1 15 Apr 2021 20:57
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I purchased a Fish Spy at what i thought was a good price. (£59) Had a quick look to set it up but website seems to have vanished. Just like to know if anyone has downloaded the App recently and where from?
new-carper new-carper
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Post #2 16 Apr 2021 17:24
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In reply to Post #1
I don't think it uses an app does it? I'm sure you just enter an address into a web browser and it connects through wifi?
Just checked looks like there is/was an app. You don't need it to use it mind you.
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #3 16 Apr 2021 20:39
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In reply to Post #1
No app needed mate just follow this.

https://youtu.be/v8WS8GYqmJs
godflesh godflesh
Posts: 355
Post #4 17 Apr 2021 23:15
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In reply to Post #1
Thanks for the help, i tried what it says in that YouTube video but it didn't work for me, still got a few things to try before it goes back.
MarkSpod MarkSpod
Posts: 612
Post #5 18 Apr 2021 09:37
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In reply to Post #1
There is an app (just search Fish Spy in the App Store)
godflesh godflesh
Posts: 355
Post #6 18 Apr 2021 22:32
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In reply to Post #5
There is no Fishspy App. as far as i can see, i have searched numerous times and again just now after your reply, Fishspy Echo Pro yes but not the first version. Thanks anyways.
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #7 19 Apr 2021 13:17
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These things any good? Seen them on Ebay for £40.
CharlieG CharlieG
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Post #8 19 Apr 2021 15:25
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In reply to Post #6
Paul are you on Android? I just searched FishSpy on my iPhone and the App pops up straight away along with the other one you mentioned.
MarkSpod MarkSpod
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Post #9 19 Apr 2021 18:41
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In reply to Post #8
It's the first thing that comes up if you search it in an iPhone App Store
godflesh godflesh
Posts: 355
Post #10 19 Apr 2021 23:07
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In reply to Post #8
Yes i am on Android and it does not show up when i visit Googles app store nor if i type Fishspy app as a google search. I have now managed to get the Camera working and it looks like i don't need the App anyway as mentioned above. Phew! what a palaver! (yes it is in the Apple store and i think you do need it for apple devices)
Thanks for the help /advice folks.
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #11 20 Apr 2021 09:59
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In reply to Post #10
Not sure if this is true but i heard Angling Direct where selling them off for £59 as it turns out they dont work with Android?
(sold out now tho)
CharlieG CharlieG
Posts: 1,094
Post #12 20 Apr 2021 10:13
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In reply to Post #11
They are getting sold off for £59 because Total Fishing Gear not longer exists.
spittlebug
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Post #13 20 Apr 2021 12:12
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Hi, by looks for Android, Fish Spy don't use a App, you pair in WiFi, then just find it in your Phone etc's, Browser.
Apple looks like it as a App in App store.

Watch video lad as posted.


Bob
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #14 20 Apr 2021 16:44
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In reply to Post #12
ah ok, sounds more plausible.
RigDemon RigDemon
Posts: 1,458
Post #15 20 Apr 2021 21:56
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In reply to Post #7
They are very good IMO.

I am fishing a hugely weedy water, its so bad in summer you could practically play tennis on it, ok a bit far fetched, but it's bad. A lot of people slag them off but I don't think they give them time and work out how to properly use them for instance, like turning off mobile data which in my experience really increases range.

I cast mine out at weekend hunting around for a good clear spot only about 21 wraps or so and found a perfect spot with it. My biggest problem is forgetting to turn the recording off and checking later to find I have a 956mb file.

I like it that much I have now adapted a second Bushwhacker spoon I have (originally bought two pole systems) to mechanically fix it using a bracket which is bolted back to the spoon. I now have the Fishspy and my Chirp + right alongside each other and I use a tripod with a holder which carries my Note phone and a Galaxy tablet and the result at weekend when I used that first time to sneak it under some bushes and find a nice clear spot surrounded by weed, was a beautifully scaled common within 15 minutes weighing 22lbs.

Incredible being able to see what your Chirp reading actually means when you have relatively clear water like I did up to about 1.5m

Love mine and when necessary I can just detach it and launch it out. One of the best bits of kit personally I have ever used.

Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #16 21 Apr 2021 10:06
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In reply to Post #15
Couple on Ebay that im keeping an eye on. Seen some others for £99.
godflesh godflesh
Posts: 355
Post #17 22 Apr 2021 22:55
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In reply to Post #15
In response to some replies, i got mine from Angling Direct for £59, i have got it working and you DO NOT need an App. for Android which i use but you do for Apple and the App is in store.
I plan to use mine in addition to the echo sounder on my Baitboat, i fish a pretty weedy shallow water mostly 5 foot or less and its pretty clear most of the time so i think it should be a great help. I can't wait to see if the spots i have been fishing are what i think they are!!
Thanks again for the help.
spencerh spencerh
Posts: 540
Post #18 23 Apr 2021 10:43
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In reply to Post #17
FYI you don't need the app for Apple. Just pair it to the wifi with the code then punch in 192.168.4.101 to safari.

That may be useful for anyone as android or Apple update going forwards, as I found them to be a little behind the updates. Now that TF gear are no longer I can imagine they won't be making any further updates at all!
Fivenil Fivenil
Posts: 2,037
Post #19 29 Apr 2021 16:36
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On my spod rod, I use a size 1/0 coastlock snap swivel so I can quickly change spombs between medium and large. Could i use the same on a marker rod, so if I had a fishspy I could change between that and a conventional marker float?
godflesh godflesh
Posts: 355
Post #20 29 Apr 2021 22:55
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In reply to Post #19
Fishspy recommend you tie the float directly to your braid, think that is because anything you use to attach it will block the cameras view?
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #21 30 Apr 2021 09:25
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In reply to Post #20
Ah yes, good point.
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