User Manual

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USING THE FISHTRAX™ 1C THROUGH A BOAT HULL

The FishTrax™ 1C’s advanced sonar capabilities allow it to

“Shoot-Thru” the bottom of a boat, kayak or canoe. The hull

must be made out of solid fiberglass, or a maximum of 1/8”

aluminum, and be in direct contact with the water, with no

air pockets. The FishTrax™ 1C will not work through wood,

plastic, or any composite material.

To “Shoot-Thru” the Hull of a Boat, Do One of the

Following:

A. Place the sonar sensor in .5 inches of water against the

hull bottom.

B. Coat the face of the sonar sensor with petroleum jelly

and press it against the hull bottom with a twisting

motion.

C. Place the sonar sensor in a plastic bag that is full of

water and place against the hull bottom.

OTICE

If depth readings appear as “---” while using one of these methods,

place the sonar sensor directly in the water to verify that the fish

finder is operating properly. If it operates properly while directly in

the water, reposition the sensor in a new location in the hull, and

repeat methods A, B, or C. These methods DO NOT work on all hulls and you

may have to place the sensor directly in the water for proper operation.

USING THE FISH FINDER FOR ICE FISHING

To achieve the best performance for ice fishing, you should cut

a hole through the ice and place the sonar sensor directly in the

water like the illustration to the right.

If you would like to check the area for depth or fish before

cutting the hole, please follow steps 1 – 4 below precisely.

OTICE

To use this method, the ice MUST be clear (usually referred

to as black ice), free from air bubbles, voids, cracks, etc.