Smart cast?

[TIBBZZ]

Has anyone tried that fish finder made for the shore angler? You know the one you cast out and read the screen on a wrist watch and it only cost 99$ I think its called the Smart Cast.
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[Powermaker]

[font "Comic Sans MS"] Yeah TIBBIZ, I got the SmartCast, RF-30 (wristwatch) a few months ago. For the shore fisherman (like I am most of the time) it's almost useless. But then again I primarily use it on Lake Mead, where wind and waves are a given. The advertised range was probable based on an indoor pool testing. If there is any kind of wind the range is drastically decreases. However if you're fishing from a boat or a tube, it works great. It tracks the bottom and structure real well. If you do get one I would recommend you get the one that attaches to the pole. The wristwatch is bulky and extremely uncomfortable. [/font]

[font "Comic Sans MS"] David [/font]
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[Powermaker]

[font "Comic Sans MS"] TIBBIZ, here's a previous post concerning the SmartCast. [/font]

[url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=113754;search_string=search_string;#113754"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=113754;search_string=search_string;#113754[/url]

[font "Comic Sans MS"] David [/font]
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[rgreenland]

I bought one knowing that it was a "novelty" and didn't expect great things from it. However, I have had a lot of fun with mine and it has been a far better investment than I ever thought it would be. I believe they have 3 models - wristwatch, freestanding base, or one that attaches to your rod. They didnt have the rod one when I bought mine so I have the watch. If I were to choose again right now I'd go with the rod attachment.
I've even taken mine on the Weber and had it help out tremendously in some spots I couldnt get to and wondered if it was worth the effort.
Everyone is correct though.....the range can vary quite a bit depending on waves, etc.
Bought it as a novelty, got my money's worth.
Rob
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[TIBBZZ]

Thanks for the info Dave. I was considering getting one so I could try and see the different depths of streams and rivers I fish and maybe even a pond or lake.So it sounds like it might be worth the 99$ And if anything ,I'll have something to tinker with if I'm not catching any fish.
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[TIBBZZ]

Thanks for your info rgreenland. Sounds like you and powermaker agree on the pole attachment model, so If I get one, thats probably the one I'll choose(if they have that particular model when I'm shoping.)
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