Raymarine Dragonfly Ice

[Jig34]

Just in time for winter...Raymarine Dragonfly Ice...

Raymarine "A-Scope" is the real deal and takes "video game ice fishing" to a new level.

http://www.raymarine.com/drago…/acce...e-fishing-kit/



Wishing you could unleash the power of Raymarine sonar on ice? You aren’t alone. Now, the Raymarine Ice Fishing Kit includes everything ice anglers require to do just that—whether chasing walleye and panfish on American hardwater or massive pike throughout frozen Scandinavia and beyond.
Just in time for ice, Raymarine is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Ice Fishing Kit. Shipping this November, it includes a full complement of all the right stuff and brilliantly designed components to transform any Dragonfly Pro, DVS or 1st generation Dragonfly (not included) into the ultimate ice fishing machine!
With a waterproof bag and rugged base designed specifically for the Dragonfly, this portable kit is built to withstand the harshest winter elements. The Ice Fishing Kit also houses a rechargeable 12v/7Ah battery, charger, and high-frequency CHIRP CPT-S ice fishing transducer with float. Full-sized cargo pockets provide ample room for tackle, and the integrated rod holders make it easy for ice anglers to travel with all their gear and stay organized. The Raymarine Ice Fishing Kit is truly an all-in-one portable fishing package.

Raymarine Ice Fishing Kit Features
• Kit includes waterproof bag, 12v/7Ah battery with international charger, base, CPT-S ice transducer with float and clips
• High-frequency CHIRP CPT-S ice transducer targets bait and fish down to 900 feet
• Rugged, waterproof bag with an easy-stay-open door for easy screen viewing
• Predrilled provisions for mounting any size Dragonfly Gen 1 or Gen 2
• Extra storage for various size tackle boxes and integrated rod holders to carry all your gear

[Hickory Legend]

Just WOW!!

Raymarine once again upgrades their units to keep anglers from having to pony up on newer units. So now instead for having to go out and buy a ice fishing graph, they can just take the one off the boat when the lakes ice over.

[BassTracker175]

How is this transducer different from the regular 2D? Or different from HB’s 360?

[Jig34]

1. It’s CHIRP Sonar - not 600W sonar
2. HB doesn’t have 360 ice - not sure what you question is. Also, in general, a flasher/vertical flasher is not 360.

[BassTracker175]

I take ice fishing the same as stationary fishing (such as vertical dropshot; boat is anchored). HB’s 360 rotates to get 360 degree view. Lowrance has a similar one called spotlight which needs TM or other fixture to rotate. Both of them are for stationary fish which I think could include ice fishing as well.

Seems this raymarine ducer is still FIXED 2D , so I don’t see how it is different.

[Jig34]

Apples and oranges. Raymarine transducer in the ice kit is the conical CHIRP only part of the DVS transducer. That ducer and A-Scope has been available for years. When ice fishing, an 8” long ducer doesn’t work well in a 6”-8” hole - that why there are “teardrops”.

HB 360 is not conical sonar. .

[Wayne P.]

1. It’s CHIRP Sonar - not 600W sonar
2. HB doesn’t have 360 ice - not sure what you question is. Also, in general, a flasher/vertical flasher is not 360.

HB DOES have units for ICE fishing and a ICE fishing transducers with a float:






Looks like Raymarine copied Humminbird's equipment.

[Wayne P.]

https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.c...r-ice-35-45-55

https://humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.c...ice-transducer

[Jig34]

Never said they didn’t have ice...OP asked about 360. There isn’t 360 for ice.

Also, the HB Images are a dial flasher. Not sure how a vertical flasher is a copy of a dial???

Not sure what you point is???

HB DOES have units for ICE fishing and a ICE fishing transducer with a float:






Looks like Raymarine copied Humminbird's equipment.

[Wayne P.]

Never said they didn’t have ice...OP asked about 360. There isn’t 360 for ice.

Also, the HB Images are a dial flasher. Not sure how a vertical flasher is a copy of a dial???

Not sure what you point is???

The 360 is used for ice fishing it's been done for about five years. When the first 360 model came out that was a transom version, some where attaching it to a ATV and parking it over a hole through the ice to deploy it--it is electric deploy/retract. The 360 trolling motor version is also used for ice fishing--less bulky.

Those images are a with a Side Imaging unit with ICE fishing settings. All Humminbird units have the RTS (Real Time Sonar) window on the right side of the 2D sonar and Down Imaging views that is the same as the "vertical flasher" in your post.

[BassTracker175]

So this ducer is basically the one used by Dragonfly pro 7, but in a shorter design?

Apples and oranges. Raymarine transducer in the ice kit is the conical CHIRP only part of the DVS transducer. That ducer and A-Scope has been available for years. When ice fishing, an 8” long ducer doesn’t work well in a 6”-8” hole - that why there are “teardrops”.

HB 360 is not conical sonar. .

[Jig34]

So back to the original post...360 and and CHIRP Sonar / A-Scope are different technologies and not an apples to apples comparison.

[Hickory Legend]

HB DOES have units for ICE fishing and a ICE fishing transducers with a float:






Looks like Raymarine copied Humminbird's equipment.

Yes HB has one that you have to purchase separately, and you can take it and mount it in your boat with extra mount, transducer etc.

Raymarine allows you to just use the unit you already have.
So for 199.00 you can take your existing unit out on the ice with you, Or start fresh with a new unit if you don’t already have one,

[Jig34]

Correct, it’s the CHIRP Sonar portion only in a teardrop design. Makes using in a 6”-8” hole easier. No added features that current units don’t have.

So this ducer is basically the one used by Dragonfly pro 7, but in a shorter design?

[BassTracker175]

Thanks! This is what I wanted to know. Already have a Dragonfly Pro 7.

Correct, it’s the CHIRP Sonar portion only in a teardrop design. Makes using in a 6”-8” hole easier. No added features that current units don’t have.

[Jig34]

Let me know if you need to know where to turn it on.

[BassTracker175]

How please? Seems there’s no such an option. Thanks!

Let me know if you need to know where to turn it on.

[Jig34]

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/92...4.html?page=63