Smartcast fishfinder?

[Papa Lazarou]

Hi all, does anyone own one of these,and are they any good, how accurate are they and which is the best model?, any help gratefully received, cheers!

[Elton]

If you type smartcast into the search box below and then select www.anglersnet.co.uk, you'll see quite a few matches

[Newt]

does anyone own one of these

Yes

 

are they any good

Yes

 

how accurate are they

Nearest half foot

 

which is the best model?

It depends on your needs. I prefer the rod mount.

See the search results suggested by Elton for lengthy discussions.

[Papa Lazarou]

Cheers guys had a look through the old posts, very interesting?. Basically i just need a basic finder that tells me what depth is in front of me and any features,drop offs humps etc without using a rod and lead?. I seen one on an american site i think it was an rf30 newt?,it was the one with the wristwatch display?,do you think they are any good?,thanks in advance.

[Elton]

Try this review:

 

http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/Tackle-And-Bai.../smartcast.html

[Newt]

I've tried all three. The wristwatch is my least favourite.

 

The rod mount is probably my pick since I can watch the screen while reeling in the sounder head. Downside is a small screen (although slightly larger than the wristwatch one).

[Steve Burke]

Just to add to the previous posts of mine that you've probably found by doing a search, I agree with Newt about the wrist one being the least convenient. The rod-mounted model is much more practical as it's always in the right place to look at. If you want a lightweight model this is the one to get.

 

If weight isn't so important and you wan't to see minor depth variations or more details, then the full-size unit is the one to go for. I bought a number of different models (I was a Humminbird stockist), and this is the one I use myself.

 

You can also buy boat-mounted models that can additionally be used from the bank as a Smartcast.

[Papa Lazarou]

Many thanks guys, looking at one on ebay at the moment, cheers for the replies!

[Jigotai]

Many thanks guys, looking at one on ebay at the moment, cheers for the replies!

 

Which ever one you decide to get , don't forget to attach the transmitter thingy to a wire trace as I nearly lost mine to a pike.