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Have I got this right? Deeper sonars (11 posts / 1,998 views)
pearbo pearbo
Posts: 1,530
Post #1 3 Oct 2021 11:55
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For £4.50 I can get access for a month to the scanned maps of my local area, I've just looked and most of the lakes I fish have already been 100% scanned. Most are weed free. Why would I not sign up. Print the maps off then not renew my membership.
CarpHippy
Posts: 220
Post #2 3 Oct 2021 12:37
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In reply to Post #1
Depends when they where scanned. Looking weed free in the winter or 4years ago dont mean they are now. But it would be a great guide for depth and distance.
Panander Panander
Posts: 748
Post #3 3 Oct 2021 13:16
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In reply to Post #1
yes you can but they are NOT the maps that people have uploaded to Lakebook. Deeper take all of that data and shove out a general average with no detail. I was livid when this was first announced thinking that anyone could have access to my data - totally wrong.

I calmed down when I saw how far out the maps were.

Personally I wouldn't bother. Save up, buy a Deeper and get your own accurate data.
viking
Posts: 1,225
Post #4 3 Oct 2021 15:18
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In reply to Post #3
You can also choose not to share your own data and still have access to others
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #5 4 Oct 2021 19:18
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Not worth it mate 100% not right on my local lakes, some of them are completely different to my scans. Basically one lake is about 5/6 foot deep but the “pre scans” done on this is saying it's 10/12ft more than double and the same depth across the whole lake. Some are right apparently but a few lakes I've been to are completely wrong
pearbo pearbo
Posts: 1,530
Post #6 4 Dec 2021 10:34
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As luck would have it I managed to snag a deeper chirp +2 on one of the giveaway sites. As did my mate 6 days later.

They're a lot smaller than I expected, bite size if you will, they look like a target for pike.

Has anyone had any issues with this, I'm thinking a 2 foot 44lb titanium trace above it.
TeeCee
Posts: 2,009
Post #7 4 Dec 2021 11:10
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In reply to Post #6
I've not had it happed although I've heard from other blokes they are a real tease for pickles. Defo worth getting a titanium trace, got one myself 👍
Leeroyjenkins Leeroyjenkins
Posts: 3,955
Post #8 4 Dec 2021 12:18
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In reply to Post #1
Don't bother. The maps they show you are absolutely usless.
Richpp1989 Richpp1989
Posts: 2,078
Post #9 4 Dec 2021 21:12
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In reply to Post #6
Yeah I got a metal trace off eBay for mine just not worth the risk tbh
oldgeezer oldgeezer
Posts: 27,037
Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #10 4 Dec 2021 23:50
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In reply to Post #6
2nd time I used mine on the river a snapper had a go at it ! but I use 50lb braid with a short plastic coated wire trace I have seen 2 Deeper`s float by one being chased by an angler cant believer people chucking £200 around with line below 50lb
pearbo pearbo
Posts: 1,530
Post #11 5 Dec 2021 08:09
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In reply to Post #10
Luckily enough mine cost me 17.99 😂 but it's still going on a 5lb spod rod with 80lb braid and a 44lb trace. I've double crimped the trace and tucked the tag end too. Gave it a serious pull, I'd cry if I lost the deeper.

Perks of being a winter piker and having all the gear
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