What's peoples honest opinions on the deeper? Are they worth it or are they a waste of money?
In reply to Post #1
They are very good as long as you understand the way sonars work and you are prepared to learn how to read it. Many seem to think it is a TV and then slag it off through ignorance.
It's a tool which you need to learn how to use. Whether it's is useful or not is down to you to decide.
They are very good as long as you understand the way sonars work and you are prepared to learn how to read it. Many seem to think it is a TV and then slag it off through ignorance.
It's a tool which you need to learn how to use. Whether it's is useful or not is down to you to decide.
In reply to Post #1
Good tool IMO . . .massive improvement on the smartcast of old.
Very quick to map new swims and get an idea of whats out there
Versatile in that you can lob it out / attach it to a baitboat
Excellent at finding detailed features / holes in weed.
Always use in conjunction with a marker float but with practice (and with the chirp especially) you can learn to understand the surface bottom profile easily . . .
Good tool IMO . . .massive improvement on the smartcast of old.
Very quick to map new swims and get an idea of whats out there
Versatile in that you can lob it out / attach it to a baitboat
Excellent at finding detailed features / holes in weed.
Always use in conjunction with a marker float but with practice (and with the chirp especially) you can learn to understand the surface bottom profile easily . . .
I had the pro+ and then the chirp. Chirp is definitely worth the extra money.
In reply to Post #4
I have a bait boat and was intending to attach it to that so I can map swims. Was thinking either the new pro plus 2 or maybe the chirp I wasn't sure which so thought I would ask opinions on here.
I have a bait boat and was intending to attach it to that so I can map swims. Was thinking either the new pro plus 2 or maybe the chirp I wasn't sure which so thought I would ask opinions on here.
In reply to Post #5
Pro plus 2 specs very close to the chirp + 3 beam and fast charge though does not come with a 5 year warranty which I guess the longer is more suitable if your a salt water angler.
Don't expect to get 100metres out of the box and you'll find out that when your turn your boat it will sometimes loose connection. You can get WiFi extenders / fit into your boat (so you don't have to tow) to get more range.
Take a power bank with you as WiFi eats batteries be it your phone / tablet or the deeper itself, if doing longer sessions.
Pro plus 2 specs very close to the chirp + 3 beam and fast charge though does not come with a 5 year warranty which I guess the longer is more suitable if your a salt water angler.
Don't expect to get 100metres out of the box and you'll find out that when your turn your boat it will sometimes loose connection. You can get WiFi extenders / fit into your boat (so you don't have to tow) to get more range.
Take a power bank with you as WiFi eats batteries be it your phone / tablet or the deeper itself, if doing longer sessions.
In reply to Post #6
I have the pro+ and after a lot of use and abuse the battery died. Warranty was out.
Contacted Deeper and got the following reply:
We can offer you a full technical valuation and repair of the device for 50 EUR. This price includes the technical diagnostic, all electronic repairs, battery change and shipping both ways.
You will be charged for the repair service only after we complete the process and ensure that that the Deeper is repaired to 100% functionality. If the device cannot be repaired to 100% functionality because of irreparable damage (physical damage, water damage), paid product exchange will be offered instead.
If you would like to proceed, please provide me with your full shipping address including phone number and email address. I will create a UPS shipping label so that you could send the unit to the repair facility. We will charge you only when we receive and successfully repair the unit.
Thank you.
And behold, they did what they said and fixed it really quick.
Must say that was pretty impressive compared to some other companies.
I have the pro+ and after a lot of use and abuse the battery died. Warranty was out.
Contacted Deeper and got the following reply:
We can offer you a full technical valuation and repair of the device for 50 EUR. This price includes the technical diagnostic, all electronic repairs, battery change and shipping both ways.
You will be charged for the repair service only after we complete the process and ensure that that the Deeper is repaired to 100% functionality. If the device cannot be repaired to 100% functionality because of irreparable damage (physical damage, water damage), paid product exchange will be offered instead.
If you would like to proceed, please provide me with your full shipping address including phone number and email address. I will create a UPS shipping label so that you could send the unit to the repair facility. We will charge you only when we receive and successfully repair the unit.
Thank you.
And behold, they did what they said and fixed it really quick.
Must say that was pretty impressive compared to some other companies.
In reply to Post #1
If you have not used one before prepare to be amazed at the instant information they provide. Absolute game changer if your a zig user and brilliant at giving you confidence and the lnowledge of what is out there. Once you use it you'll wonder why you never tried it before.
I have the chirp and consider it to be one of if not the best piece of kit I own.
If you have not used one before prepare to be amazed at the instant information they provide. Absolute game changer if your a zig user and brilliant at giving you confidence and the lnowledge of what is out there. Once you use it you'll wonder why you never tried it before.
I have the chirp and consider it to be one of if not the best piece of kit I own.
In reply to Post #8
For a first time user would you guys suggest the pro plus or the chirp?
For a first time user would you guys suggest the pro plus or the chirp?
In reply to Post #9
They are equally easy to use. I traded up to the chirp because I wanted to fish a shallow lake and I'm well pleased with it, but the pro plus was good enough otherwise.
They are equally easy to use. I traded up to the chirp because I wanted to fish a shallow lake and I'm well pleased with it, but the pro plus was good enough otherwise.
In reply to Post #6
Range without a WiFi extender may be no more than 50 yds....
Range without a WiFi extender may be no more than 50 yds....
In reply to Post #11
What Wifi extender do people use?
What Wifi extender do people use?
In reply to Post #1
I use finders from my kayaks so am used to them. So far the chirp has only really confirmed what I already knew. What I didn't think of was the fact t think of others so don't use it as much as I thought I would, if that makes sense. Last week I waited for a fella on the opposite bank to pack up and go before I used it. I am sure that it will come in handy on new venues and unknown areas though.
I use finders from my kayaks so am used to them. So far the chirp has only really confirmed what I already knew. What I didn't think of was the fact t think of others so don't use it as much as I thought I would, if that makes sense. Last week I waited for a fella on the opposite bank to pack up and go before I used it. I am sure that it will come in handy on new venues and unknown areas though.
In reply to Post #12
. . .I bought one from baitboatmods.com . . .about £100 with integrated battery . . .velcro it on to your tablet / tripod and happy days; no more signal loss . . .
. . .I bought one from baitboatmods.com . . .about £100 with integrated battery . . .velcro it on to your tablet / tripod and happy days; no more signal loss . . .
In reply to Post #1
the depth limitations with the pro + are annoying in shallow water. Anything below 3ft and it simply says "too shallow"! If your water is predominantly shallow don't get the pro +....
the depth limitations with the pro + are annoying in shallow water. Anything below 3ft and it simply says "too shallow"! If your water is predominantly shallow don't get the pro +....