Fish hawk or not

[Chinook Chaser]

Wether to buy a fish hawk or not? They are a lot of money. I desperately want to put more fish in my boat. I have now had 2 charter boats tell me I really don't need it. I can't decide!

[bandrus1]

its almost a must have

[Chinook Chaser]

Thanks

[soggybottomboy]

Many charter captains use a thumper rod to tell if their speed is good. This may be why they said they don't need it. I always have a probe in the h2o.

[TyeeTanic]

Fishing charters are out there every day. They know the currents inside out, and know when they are changing. They know what the bend in the rods need to look like. They pay attention to the smallest detail.

 

If you are able to know the water that well, then maybe you can rely solely on GPS speed. But like most of us, having downspeed really helps.

[sszoldra]

I've had a Fish Hawk in my boat for years and I rarely use it.

[cuttermag]

I love mine!! Won't fish without it!

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[rbonnell]

Wouldn't fish with out mine

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[TyeeTanic]

I've had a Fish Hawk in my boat for years and I rarely use it.

 

You should sell yours to wantmorefish then. LOL.

[Chinook Chaser]

Just got one at narbys! Now we will see what happens!!

[Chinook Chaser]

Got it mostly installed and can't wait to get out Saturday and test it out. I was catching very few before and hope it makes a huge difference. I have also been fortunate enough to go with an awesome fisherman who has been teaching me tons. Won't be long before my catch average is much higher!!!

[MadPerry]

Got it mostly installed and can't wait to get out Saturday and test it out. I was catching very few before and hope it makes a huge difference. I have also been fortunate enough to go with an awesome fisherman who has been teaching me tons. Won't be long before my catch average is much higher!!!

You will catch more with it.  It has been the 2nd best tool on the boat behind my sonar unit for getting things dialed in.  You'll be amazed at how dramatically different down speed is compared to surface speed, moving in different directions.  If your lures aren't running at the right speed, you are just burning fuel.  As was pointed out above, Charter Captains have so much time on the water they can look at the bend in a rod and know if they are good.  Amateurs like us rely on tools.

[G-Daddy]

_{as the summer moves on you will find and learn to use temperature breaks.  That is one of the most productive aspects of a probe on our boat.}

[insufishent]

Wouldn't fish without it the currents under the surface can be crazy!

[Last One]

Would not leave the dock without it. Down speed is critical for lure presentation and in the summer I always look for 50 degree water.

In the summer, two best producers are dipies and the probe at 50 degrees.

[Tim Bromund]

Would not leave the dock without it. Down speed is critical for lure presentation and in the summer I always look for 50 degree water.

In the summer, two best producers are dipies and the probe at 50 degrees.

Look fo 42 degrees 😉

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[Big Water]

Look fo 42 degrees 😉

What Tim said. The big ones are frequently in ice water.

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[d_balm24]

I'd go without a fish finder before Id go without the fish hawk

[whaler1]

I'd go without a fish finder before Id go without the fish hawk

ditto

[JakeyBaby]

I'd go without a fish finder before Id go without the fish hawk

X3!

[Last One]

d_balm24, on 23 Jun 2015 - 10:48 AM, said:

X4!

I'd go without a fish finder before Id go without the fish hawk

[jimski2]

Your graph does not show fish at deeper depths if it is set up for the 100 foot depth. There are many fish deeper that the graph does not indicate. I learned that with my old x16 when I changed the settings and fish appeared at depths to 250 feet.

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[PD Buoy]

Totally agree with the Fish Hawk, had the 840 in my previous boat, worked OK, now have the X-4 in the Baha and it works flawlessly!

[Chinook Chaser]

Been using hawk now for a while and think down speed is a help and thats it. I fish where I see the fish not the temp. Recently most fish in 60 degree water not at the temp they should be. When will this expensive piece of eqequipmeequipment off.

[Missdemeanor]

The most important part of the fish hawk is the speed.... Matching the right speed with the right lure is most important. Lures like evil eyes or suttons do well at slower speeds. Heavier spoons like NKs work better at faster speeds.... The fish hawk is The most esential piece of equipment on my boat

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