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Absolute Portability...
With dozens of exclusive features including WeedID®, mountable and side-scanable sonar sensor, and 4 user selectable sensitivity settings, the F33P is guaranteed to produce even bigger fish stories. The compact, palm-sized design fits in your tackle box, gear bag, or even in your pocket. It displays depth, fish, and bottom structure readings from 1.5 to 99.9 ft on a no glare, polarized VirtuView™ liquid crystal icon display. Fish are clearly revealed with an integrated fish identifier, depth scale, and 2 stage audible fish alarm. The multipurpose transducer can be tossed from the shoreline, dock bridge, boat, or can be transom mounted or placed in-hull on a boat, kayak or canoe; Fish From Anywhere, No Boat Required Backed by HawkEye's industry leading 2 Year Warranty.
To Use:
Simply turn the power on, toss the unique floating sonar sensor from the shoreline, bridge, or boat and instant depth, fish, weed, and bottom contour readings are now in the palm of your hand.
Bottom Landscape Detection
Compact Size
Shoot-Thru Sonar Technology
1.5 to 99.9 Foot Range
Side-Scan Adapter
Easy-Touch Programming
Algorithmic Programming
IPX4 Water Resistant
Quick Reference Guide
Pivoting LCD Protector
Polarized VirtuView Display
Cold Weather Rated
Soft-Glow Backlit Display
Selectable Sensitivity Settings
Removable Float
Storage Bag & Neck Strap
WeedID®
Headphone Sonar Plug
Multipurpose Sonar Sensor
25 Degree Wide Sonar
Closed Cell Foam Float
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Indicates whether the bottom is featureless or has a
lot of good hiding places for fish to ambush their prey.
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One-Touch access to feature settings.
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Makes using the F33P significantly easier. We put important
operating instructions on a sticker on the display stand. We've
even incorporated fishing tips in the operator's manual to help
you use the features of the fish finder to catch more fish.
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A cover protects the VirtuView display from damage during storage.
It even rotates 270 degrees to act as a display stand during use.
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Low intensity, low temperature lighting prevents eye strain and condensation, while providing unparalleled low light visibility of the LCD.
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Keeps the fish finder safe and protected during storage and use.
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The transducer is trollable, mountable, and floatable. It's hydro dynamically shaped so that it can be trolled at slow speeds, enabling you to watch for ambushing fish. It can be mounted on a boat, canoe, or kayak to give you clutter free operation. It even floats so that you can use it anwhere there is water. The sensor comes with 35 feet of cable and a handy strap for storage.
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Allows readings to be obtained through boat, kayak, and canoe hulls.
It also reads through ice to fin fish before and after drilling your hole.
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Depth, fish and bottom composition readings throughout the full range.
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Virtually eliminates incorrect readings and clearly displays
"---" when an accurate reading cannot be obtained.
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The no glare LCD icon display is easy to read in all light
conditions, from all angles, with or without sunglasses on.
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Fine tune the F33P for a variety of water conditions,
fish sizes, bottom landscapes and vegitation.
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WeeID® programming accurately depics the height of weeds,
which helps you target fish that desire hiding in vegitation.
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Has twice the coverage area of previous models to uncover even more prey.
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Handhled and 100% Portable. It can even be
carried in your tackle box, gear bag, or pocket.
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Scan under surface vegitation, lilly pads, docks, or wide open water
for trophy lunkers before making a case. Attaches to a standard
broom stick handle for added reach and convenience.
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Functional at temperatures down to 0 degrees F (-18 c).
Right at home while ice fishing.
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Don't need the sonar sensor float? No problem, removing it is a
breeze and requires no tools. Simply remove the rubber stopper,
and slide the cable and plug through the center of the float.
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No complicated plugs to align and/or damage.
Corrosion is virtually eliminated as well.
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The sonar sensor float is made out of a lightweight closed
cell foam. This extremely dense material is impervious to
water and requires 1/3 rd less surface area to keep the sensor
afloat. Smaller size = less splash when tossing into the water.
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Ambush Locations
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Find Deep Structure
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A
.............................................................. Depth Readout
B
.......................................................... Sensitivity Setting
C
............................................................ Backlight On/Off
D
...........................................................Fish Alarm On/Off
E
...................................................... Battery Save On/Off
F
.............................................. Battery Strength Indicator
G
...................................................... Fish Depth Indicator
H
.............................................. Bottom Contour Detector
I
............................................... WeedID® Weed Detector
J
.................................................. Fish Location Indicator
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There are 4 user selectable sensitivity settings to choose from. So, which setting is the right setting? It greatly depends on the clarity and/or depth of the water. Very clear water allows for a moderate sensitivity setting. Conversely, dirty water requires a higher sensitivity setting to target detail but will increase the irritating false readings. Targeting deep water fish generally requires greater sensitivity, especially in stained or dirty water.
Salt and brackish water also require a comparatively higher sensitivity setting. While this analysis may seem confusing, the concept is simple. As the unit's sensitivity is elevated, a broader view and smaller details show on the screen. But, with a broader and stronger view comes more clutter and debris. The clearer the water, the less sensitivity needed to get accurate details and vice-versa.
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Here are some ideas for maximizing the usefulness of the Side Scan Adapter:
Attach it to a dock piling and scan sideways for fish swimming by.
Attach it to a boat, kayak, or canoe hull and slow troll for fish, all the while keeping a look out for fish behind or in front of you.
Attach it to a broom stick handle and search for the best fishing location.
Attach it to a broom stick and seek out the fish hiding awayfrom your fishing hole while ice fishing.
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By attaching the Side Scan Adapter to an ordinary broom stick or paint roller handle purchased from a local hardware store, you can scan for fish suspended in the water column within 99.9 Ft (30.4 M) of your location.
Attach the sensor to a handle, lower the sensor into the water as per figure 10, and slowly move the sensor in a manner that will allow the signal to search the desired location (a sweeping motion similar to using a flashlight is most effective. Keep in mind the sonar signal is emitted from the base of the sensor. Scan down, sideways, or any combination of the two. Remember, to get depth and bottom contour and composition readings you will have to aim the signal at a solid object within 99 Ft (30.4 M), however FISH readings will be accurate, even if the depth readings is ---.
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There are a host of reasons for fish to be in the weeds. The weeds are a constant oxygen source, which attracts baitfish and crawfish, which are food for a lot of fish. Weeds also offer a place for the fish to lie in ambush, waiting for an unsuspecting meal to pass by. And in fairly dense masses, weeds offer shade from the blaring hot sun.
If the fish that you are targeting prefer a weed habitat you should try to fish your bait as close to the top of the weeds as possible (installing a weed guard on your hook will prevent accidental snagging of the weed). If the fish are not active, simply slow down your presentation and wait for the fish to come to you.
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Experienced fisherman will tell you that many fish choose to hide along the bottom and ambush their prey as it swims by.
Logs, Tree Stumps, Rocks, Ledges, etc. all provide excellent ambush locations. These locations will be shown your fish finder display as a series of "rock" indicators. The more rock indicators, the more ambush locations there are.
Uncovering these hiding places will prove invaluable to your fishing trips. Remember to keep an eye on the depth of your bait while fishing bottom structure as you do not want to snag it on the structure.
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If your targeting fish that prefer weed or structure try this: If youre fishing from a boat establish accurate readings by using the techniques in this manual. Next, slowly move the boat around the fishing area while paying close attention to the bottom structure and Weed ID. Do not begin fishing until you discover the optimal spot for fishing (using your knowledge about the desired preys feeding habitat and the fish finder readings). This may take a considerable amount of time, but if you find a secret spot it will be well worth it. This can also be done from shore by walking along the bank and tossing and retrieving the sensor out into the water in 5 foot intervals. IMPORTANT: When you find that secret spot, keep it to yourself. There is nothing that ruins a secret spot quicker than word of mouth.
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We've all been brought up with the notions of casting to visible cover. This makes non-visual targets difficult to fish. The number one thing to keep in mind when fishing deep water is structure is king. Structure is the actual bottom contour (breaks, drops, humps, etc.)
Do Your Homework: Get contour maps of your favorite fishing locations. Search for structure, either main channel, secondary creek channels, ledges or breaks. The key areas are anywhere these channels intersect with something - a point, hump, land mass, or anywhere they make a dramatic turn or bend. These are the type of areas you need to look for. When you first arrive to the location you have mapped out,l fast idle the area in a zig-zag pattern while watching your fish finder for structure.
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30 Foot Sonar Sensor Assembly for any HawkEye® Depth Finders and Fish Finders that utilize a headphone stye plug assembly. Comes with 10ft of cable, plug, transducer, float and sidescan adaptor.
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10 Foot Sonar Sensor Assembly for any HawkEye® Depth Finders and Fish Finders that utilize a headphone stye plug assembly. Comes with 10ft of cable, plug, transducer, float and sidescan adaptor. Perfect for kayaks, canoes, or ice fishing.
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This specially designed mini-float kit works with all Portable Fish Finders. Simply attach the orange floats to your sonar sensor cable every few feet after the main float. This ensures your sonar sensor stays in place and alerts nearby boaters of your portable fish finder. Each mini-float kit includes 5 floats. Actual float width is 2 inches.
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3000-90 | Transducer Cable Clasp
Fastens together extra fish finder sonar sensor cable to help eliminate messy and tangled lines. Utilizes a patented design that clicks as it locks, much like handcuffs.
$4.99
Fastens together extra fish finder sonar sensor cable to help eliminate messy and tangled lines. Utilizes a patented design that clicks as it locks, much like handcuffs.
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