sub troll location

[salmonite]

dumb question but not sure where it would be the best to mount my sub troll or any speed and temp unit.  You guys like your sub troll at the helm or a location at the back of the boat.  i would still be able to see from helm if mounted in back

Edited April 15, 2015 by salmonite

[thumbburn]

At the helm so you can constantly look at it

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[salmonite]

which way do you look when trolling? forward or at rods?

[bout time]

i made a dash plate and have my Fish Finder, Auto pilot, and Speed/Temp all together. I like it because its all right together. When trolling you have to look forward (for other boats and waves etc) and also at rods. Regardless of crew size 95% of the time i notice a fish hit first (rigger/dispey/copper) before anyone else. its more of a personal preference

 

[Chas0218]

I'm not constantly watching my down speed/temp or any of my electronics for that matter. Once you get the right speed and temp you're normally looking back at rods.  I have mine mounted up at the helm with the rest of my electronics.  I did this so later on if I add drop curtains I don't need to constantly keep removing it. The amount I'm watching in front of me depends on location and boat traffic.

[LongLine]

Better to have it up front - going forward.  It'll be out of the way, out of the weather. 

 

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[kayaker919]

I actually moved my Depth Raider from my dash to my downrigger and prefer it in the back.   Boat traffic permitting, I find that once the autopilot and speed is set I spend most of my time in the back watching/tending rods, and I adjust downrigger depth more often to keep my lures in temperature than adjusting speed.....particularly before the thermocline sets up or otherwise varies.  I can still easily see the speed from the helm when I do adjust speed.
 
The Depth Raider is splash proof so weather is not an issue.

 

 

[Yankee Troller]

Nice thing about the Sub Troll and Depth Raider is you can buy two head units, and use a splitter cable so you can have one in both spots if you choose.

[salmonite]

thanks guys and i have a fishmaster with the stupid bait bucket in the back so it would be out of the elements.

[HAPPY HOOKER]

With the new fish hawk xd4 Bluetooth you can mirror it to an iPad or iPhone and have it in multiple locations as well.

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