anyone using humminbird ice 55?, wanna ask a question

[somack]

i was out fishing on 110 FOW two days ago using my humminbird ice 55. As I dropped my hook past about 80 fow, the signal started getting weak. And when it reached near the bottom, I could barely see my minnow. It could be the current that might have blown my minnow out of the cone range since it was windy that day. but I just want to know if other people use the same device over 100 fow without any problem.

Thanks & tight lines!!

[cribpro]

That's not that uncommon with any sonar unit. Sometimes you need to
crank up the gain/sensitivity in order to get a strong read.
Good Fishing

[JustJiggin]

I agree with cribpro... try the gain/sensitivity or even zoom.

Probably just the current though. I've been fishing spots that are only 20-30 fow with current and it's been tricky to keep my bait in the cone.

Sometimes it's easier to auger another hole for the ducer ... just experiment and you'll get it to work!

[thrillhouse]

I regularly use an ice 45 in simcoe in kemp bay and have my gain if not cranked right up to 50, then at least above 45. And on a tight cone unless I am fishing with a buddy. Never had a problem

[nsfisher]

I use a 55 and had the same problem when I 1st started using it. What I can tell you is to ensure your transducer is pointing straight down I don't even use the cord that clips on the ducer anymore or the float and hang the ducer directly from the primary cord. When you are fishing that deep if the ducer is only slightly off level for your lure can go outside the cone angle as you get deeper.
Hope that helps!

[Donnydecent]

Ya get rid of the clip they put the ducer on a tilt. Makes big difference in deeper water.

[fish guts]

Make sure you are on the wide cone setting to.

[Meegs]

The ice 55 was an amazing unit in 70 for or less.. but had nothing but trouble in deeper water. Tried everything including a new transducer. Got rid of it... picked up a lx7.... never looked back