Temperature Probe?

[tcon]

Looking for a good temp. probe the only one that I've found that thats fairly reasonable in price and goes deeper than 50ft. is the fish hawk 520 does anybody know of any other options other than the depth raider I cant afford to spend that kind of money at this point Thanks in advance .

Tom

[stan]

I run a Depth Raider, all of them run close in price, best thing is watch the classified

here and ebay

[Zero Limit]

Sub Troll 900 is money well spent, I can't wait to buy a second one for my port rigger.

[raider44]

Quick question on probe set-ups...

We have always hooked our probe to the coated cable, and placed the ball 1 foot underneath the probe. We have always thought with this set-up a stacker release, placed above the probe should be used, because running a release off the ball could interfre with the probe... is this true? The pinch pads tend to wear the coated cable.

[LongLine]

Raider - Putting the release on the ball will increase drag on the ball hence more blowback. Also when lowering the unit, when the probe is out of water, you may encounter a revolving probe tangling your line. I've found release above the probe works best for me.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Lund SSS]

Quick question on probe set-ups...

We have always hooked our probe to the coated cable, and placed the ball 1 foot underneath the probe. We have always thought with this set-up a stacker release, placed above the probe should be used, because running a release off the ball could interfre with the probe... is this true? The pinch pads tend to wear the coated cable.

Never had an issue with interference and, yes the the stacker release can scratch the coating on the cable but would you rather not run the second rod?

Tight Lines,

Steve

[tcon]

So anyway anybody have any other ideas for probes? I wish I could afford the depth raider or the sub troll..but it's not in the budget at this point.

Tom

[FLXTroutman]

You should check glanger.com, swap meet section, many used fishhawks and moor subtrolls to be found. If you are looking to dial in downspeed and temp the probe is the only way to go. However you could use a wire rod set up as a thumper rod and watch the tip for speed. I believe you rig a Juhr Jensen size 0 dodger with a fly behind a 1 lb. ball. This gets lowered down the chute to desired depth for instance 75'-125' and as the dodger rotates the tip of the rod will thump thump thump. Perhaps someone more familiar with the rigging and presentation can chime in as to how much thump you want you thumper rod to thump.

[tcon]

Thanks FLX thats great info I appreciate it..Take care.

Tom

[brucehookedup]

I have a new subtroll unit for sale, 380$. I feel there is nothing better on the market for accuracy. Run a double scotty realease above the probe for your only rod on that rigger.

[haybay larry]

The fishhawk TD will be available in the spring. Temperature shown in 5 foot increments, good for up to 200'. It will be $150.

Check out the link.

http://store.fishhawkelectronics.com/ha ... wk-td.html

...Larry

[tcon]

Thanks Larry there was a post earlier about that unit but they weren't sure when it was coming out ...it looks pretty neat.

[Landshark]

tcon i would hold out , this new fish hawk td might be the best for you, i will keep you up to date i will be testin g it this fall

[tcon]

Thanks a lot Mike I appreciate it .

Tom