In reply to Post #1
. . .so having used my chirp plus on a couple of different waters now I can report back the following . . .
1 - Range good - casting to spots up to 20 wraps (80yds) and the signal has been solid with no breaks in connectivity. Have been using in conjunction with a Galaxy Tab A8 (2019 model) on a tripod at chest level . . .
2 - Detail good - holes in the weed / clear patches on the bottom / shallow areas . . .all blindingly obvious (have been using the latest app) and much more accurate than the smartcast ever was in terms of lake bottom make up etc
3 - Visibility poor (physical location on the lake when read in conjunction with the tablet data) IMO the green chirp is hard to spot from 30yds out - as soon as you've watched it touch down and take your eyes off it can disappear . . have yet to attach the hi-viz yellow/night cap thingy (cos it looks a bit noddy) but may be forced to do so . .
4 - Def need to use in conjunction with a marker as previous - especially in areas with 'semi-fishable' weed
Overall pleased with kit and works perfectly on the sporadically used spod rod / tapered leader set up. . .
. . .so having used my chirp plus on a couple of different waters now I can report back the following . . .
1 - Range good - casting to spots up to 20 wraps (80yds) and the signal has been solid with no breaks in connectivity. Have been using in conjunction with a Galaxy Tab A8 (2019 model) on a tripod at chest level . . .
2 - Detail good - holes in the weed / clear patches on the bottom / shallow areas . . .all blindingly obvious (have been using the latest app) and much more accurate than the smartcast ever was in terms of lake bottom make up etc
3 - Visibility poor (physical location on the lake when read in conjunction with the tablet data) IMO the green chirp is hard to spot from 30yds out - as soon as you've watched it touch down and take your eyes off it can disappear . . have yet to attach the hi-viz yellow/night cap thingy (cos it looks a bit noddy) but may be forced to do so . .
4 - Def need to use in conjunction with a marker as previous - especially in areas with 'semi-fishable' weed
Overall pleased with kit and works perfectly on the sporadically used spod rod / tapered leader set up. . .
In reply to Post #61
I've found this the best way to use one. I loop on the deeper and do a few casts to get a general feel for the swim. My lakes are weedy and it's quickly apparently which areas are a waste of time without needing to lead about. If I start seeing seeing three or four foot of weed I ignore that area unless it's a last resort. Once I've got a likely looking area I loop off the deeper and loop on a lead and then just lead about in that area. Definitely saves a lot of disturbance and aggro on an overnighter after work. I still don't think you can beat a lead and braid but these do speed up the process.
I've found this the best way to use one. I loop on the deeper and do a few casts to get a general feel for the swim. My lakes are weedy and it's quickly apparently which areas are a waste of time without needing to lead about. If I start seeing seeing three or four foot of weed I ignore that area unless it's a last resort. Once I've got a likely looking area I loop off the deeper and loop on a lead and then just lead about in that area. Definitely saves a lot of disturbance and aggro on an overnighter after work. I still don't think you can beat a lead and braid but these do speed up the process.
In reply to Post #62
Re tried the mod this evening and it worked fine !!! also tested it on the lake nd it works a dream casting 120 wish yards and worked as it should do so a great little tip
Re tried the mod this evening and it worked fine !!! also tested it on the lake nd it works a dream casting 120 wish yards and worked as it should do so a great little tip
In reply to Post #63
ND tackle have just released a range extender (wifi) for deapers etc for those who don't want to make thier own £99 on Amazon
https://www.newdirectiontackle.co.uk/NDextender.php
ND tackle have just released a range extender (wifi) for deapers etc for those who don't want to make thier own £99 on Amazon
https://www.newdirectiontackle.co.uk/NDextender.php
What are the differences between the various deeper models?
Is the start version any good? I'm Not really interested in the GPS aspect of the higher end models
Is the start version any good? I'm Not really interested in the GPS aspect of the higher end models
Just added a raymarine pro 5 to my waverunner, and used a usb range extender powered directly from a powerbank and can confirm it works very well. Simpler than making one from a router .
This one £10.99
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RW6QZVT/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_2GmtFbBMRDHB1
This one £10.99
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RW6QZVT/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_2GmtFbBMRDHB1
In reply to Post #65
I think the Start has a range of 50 m, compared with 100 for the more expensive models.
I think the Start has a range of 50 m, compared with 100 for the more expensive models.
Anyone else find that the update to the Deeper apps has broken the ability to use range extenders? Although your device can connect to the wifi the app will not connect with the Deeper device itself if you use a range extender. This is true even if you simply use the original SSID too so it's not related to the name.
In reply to Post #68
Timely software updates are very important, and I realized it when my software for work began to work much worse. The developer who developed my software is too busy right now, so I had to look for a new option. Friends recommended https://fortegrp.com/ and I can say that the developers at this company are much better than the one I've worked with before.
Timely software updates are very important, and I realized it when my software for work began to work much worse. The developer who developed my software is too busy right now, so I had to look for a new option. Friends recommended https://fortegrp.com/ and I can say that the developers at this company are much better than the one I've worked with before.
A bit late to the party, but would these extenders work with the FishSpy Underwater Camera?