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Attaching Deeper Chirp + to Baitboat (26 posts / 5,628 views)
scottbrown scottbrown
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Post #1 12 Jan 2021 10:32
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Hi chaps what's peoples thoughts and reasons on attaching the deeper chirp to the boat.
On an arm directly behind the boat or on an arm off the rear side?

I'm after fore's and against's on either way.
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,046
Post #2 12 Jan 2021 10:38
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In reply to Post #1
I have mine to the rear of the boat, off to the side will make the boat veer to 1 side. It has been mentioned that bubbles in the water from the props/jets can interfere with the signal but I never have the motors running that fast when mapping for it to be a problem

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Rufus1884
Posts: 27
Post #3 13 Jan 2021 21:56
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In reply to Post #1
The store bought attachment arms can have drawbacks. I have a waverunner shuttle, the side mount drastically impacts the handling of the boat and the rear mount means you can't drop a rig whilst the deeper is mounted as it generally gets tangled (speaking from experience).

Whilst not quite Heath Robinson, this fella found an answer that suits me.

https://youtu.be/3NA9Fp2QQpc

This way you can accurately map a swim and then drop the rig and bait on to a predetermined feature.

There are probably better solutions but it works for me.
TimMarshall TimMarshall
Posts: 317
Post #4 13 Jan 2021 23:55
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In reply to Post #1
My issue, at least for the Deeper Pro+, is not how to attach (a number of options are available, depending on boat), but the limited range you can maintain WiFi connection.. 60-80 yds in my experience).

Understand a WiFi extender can address this, but this seems to present another level of on-bank complexity
Willyworm
Posts: 154
Post #5 14 Jan 2021 07:36
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In reply to Post #4
Deeper Chirp is the same.
Use mine with iPhone and get 70-80 yards max. Also looses signal as you turn the boat and loose line of sight.
vossy1 vossy1
MODERATORMOD
Posts: 9,046
Post #6 14 Jan 2021 15:30
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In reply to Post #5
Yep, had this too, pita. The range extender does work, not to complex either, just a router and power source, in my case a 9v powerbank.

If of interest to anyone search deeper chirp on the forum, all the info is there
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #7 14 Jan 2021 17:00
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In reply to Post #3
I don't no what your doing bud but I've had a deeper chirp since it came out, I've also got the waverunner shuttle I use it mounted on the back with a arm (done properly) I've never ever had it tangle even once or any of my friends have it happen either all with Deeper's on arms at the back of the boat. I always drop my rigs with the deeper on the back and I'm two years it hasn't happened once in fact your the first person I've ever heard say that
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #8 14 Jan 2021 17:01
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In reply to Post #5
I use my on a tripod I have the iPhone 12 pro max and can get about 100 yards on it with the chirp if the phone is on the tripod at chest height, any lower and it struggles with signal
Rufus1884
Posts: 27
Post #9 14 Jan 2021 17:15
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In reply to Post #7
Could well just be me being an idiot, wouldn't be the first time. Although I did try all manner of things to sort it. I'll revisit it next time I'm forced to use the bait boat.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #10 14 Jan 2021 17:42
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In reply to Post #9
How do you control the line going off the reel mate?
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #11 14 Jan 2021 17:45
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In reply to Post #10
Rich, I need to sort an arm out for mine, what are you using. Cheers
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #12 14 Jan 2021 19:38
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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
Rufus1884
Posts: 27
Post #13 14 Jan 2021 19:46
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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.
BRB BRB
Posts: 1,423
Post #14 14 Jan 2021 20:06
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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.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #15 14 Jan 2021 20:24
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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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