2 best mobile fish finder

• Patented sonar fish identifier technology
• LED beacon
• Rechargeable battery and charge status indicator light
• 10+ hrs battery life.Syncs with iOS (Apple) 10.0 and later operating systems and Android 4.3 or later that use Bluetooth Smart (4.0)
• Accurate sonar readings down to a depth of 135'
• 2 Snap swivel connections for use as bobber or as remote fish finder
• Free app on iOS and Android

User questions & answers

Question:	can you cast this by its own with no hook on one pool and cast a compleat ring with another pool. That way the ibobber scans and gives me readings
Answer:	I am considering a release clip on the I bobber to a separate line. It won't work for casting but if you are letting it out in a current it may be neat to see the fish hit the bait. But I would hate to lose it on a fish.
Question:	Can I use it as a simple depth finder white 5mph trolling ? ANd what is minimum depth
Answer:	You may find it tough to troll with it if not impossible. I just use it on my Kayak while paddling and it loses total accuracy. It skips bottom detail and depth is completely inaccurate. It tends to "artifact" on the screen. Also, the 3' minimum is pretty close although at times I've wondered exactly how accurate the depth is.
Question:	does this work with Amazon fire OS
Answer:	I got it working on my 2018 Kindle ...wouldn't know about older or newer models
Question:	Anyone compare the iBobber to the very similar (but 2x more expensive) Deeper portable fish finder
Answer:	Yes. I had the Deeper first, but lost the device in a rainstorm. I decided to get the iBobber as a replacement to the Deeper. The Deepers hardware and software is much more detailed than the iBobbers. The iBobbers only has a 90 degree scan, as opposed to the Deepers 90 degree, and 120 degree scans. The Deeper shows 4 different sizes of fish, along with several types of "fish" alarms. Both offer a 15 minute sonar scan replay.Please note that both sonar bobbers require re-syncing upon each and every use. As the sonar bobbers only turn on when in the water or charging. The Deeper has quicker syncing time than that of the iBobber. If I had to buy another sonar ball, I might first look at the sonar scanners available in a RC boat package. The RC option seems much easier to get the sonar scans "where" you want them, and less water noise when casting your sonar bobbers out. If I had to get another sonar "bobber" I would recommend the Deeper.Does this justify Deepers cost of roughly 2X the iBobber? What the iBobber brings to the table is simple easy to use scanning. The Deeper offers much more than the iBobber in regards to hardware and software

Product features

iBobber Wireless Fish Finder

The mobile fish finder and app that you can bring with you wherever you fish. The iBobber was designed with portability and flexibility in mind so anglers of all skill levels and types could take the latest in portable sonar fish finding technology with them on the go. Using an iPhone or Android mobile device anglers can mark fish, map depth contours and underwater structure, save water temp, weather and location, species, photos and hot spots and choose to share on social media directly if desired.

The iBobber is one of the best personal fish finder on the market for fishing from shore and docks, and is ideal for kayak, raft or canoe fishing and for bottom sounding areas not accessible by boat. It works in saltwater and freshwater, and is very effective at locating fish and structures on ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers. It even works for ice fishing.

The free app syncs via Bluetooth Smart to the iBobber device, and allows you to map waterbeds, mark spots, log water temps and depth, add lures, species, and photos in the trip log. The built-in LED beacon, and the strike and fish alarms, are great for ice fishing, carp, and night fishing. The high contrast design and the app’s anti-glare setting increases visibility in bright outdoor lighting.

Fishing Gifts

Do you have an angler or outdoors lover in the family for whom you'd like to buy some fishing gear for but don’t know what to get? Are you an angler worried that your spouse is going to spend a bunch of money on some gear you don’t need or already have? In either case we have a great solution for you. The iBobber portable fish finder and app is a great fishing gift for the angler on the go, the young angler just getting into fishing and even the seasoned pro with all the gear imaginable. There are several reasons why we think the iBobber makes a great fishing gift at the holidays, on birthdays, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day. The relatively low price and high quality are immediate advantages and even for the fisherman who has everything, including a fishing boat and lots of gear, chances are they don’t have a portable fish finder in their tacklebox.

A lot of anglers are very picky about their gear, especially rods, reels and lures and the iBobber is a great new piece of tackle that they most likely don’t already have. The iBobber is a personal sonar device that helps anglers catch fish in a wide variety of situations and will augment anyone’s individual fishing style. Plus, it’s cool and uses the latest in sonar and mobile phone technology and anyone who loves tech will enjoy using the iBobber. You can think of it as an iPhone fish finder or Android fish finder and it even works with the Google Watch and iWatch.

If your favorite angler loves ice fishing it makes a great Christmas / Holiday season gift because they will be able to go out and use it immediately. The iBobber and app are ideal tools for ice fishing due to the light weight and portability, making it easy to bring along on the ice, but also for the ice fishing features like the fish alarm, when fish are present, trip log to save your favorite spots, water temps, depths and species caught and GPS marking for future trips.

The app is free and so it’s especially useful for sharing with others like when camping or at a house on the water where lots of people come and fish and folks take out rafts, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, jonboats etc. The light weight and portability are features that make it perfect for camping, RVing and hiking trips and for times when using a boat is not practical or allowed. If the angler in your family has their phone, the ultralight iBobber and their current fishing gear they can find fish anywhere they go.

Shore Fishing

Catching more fish from shore requires some preparation and using a castable fish finder is a great way to figure out what the bottom looks like. The iBobber is one of the lightest of the portable fish finders that can be cast long distances to map the bottom contours and locate schools of fish or structure, ledges and holes where the big ones lurk. You can GPS mark spots, laydowns (trees that have fallen), weed beds, dropoffs and other underwater structure where fish might be lying in wait to ambush baitfish.

Dock and Pier Fishing

The iBobber is great addition to your tackle bucket for pier fishing. You’ll have the advantage over all the other anglers who don't know where the fish are. Whether in freshwater or at the ocean, just cast out to map the waterbed, mark fish and save GPS locations and you’ll catch more and larger fish every time. Use the iBobber fishfinder feature to locate and warn you when schools of fish gather under docks and piers and use the fish alarm to let you know when they are biting.

Kayak and (SUP) Fishing

Portable watercraft fishing is the fastest growing segment in the fishing industry and for good reason. Whether fishing in saltwater for redfish or freshwater for large or smallmouth the appeal of these craft is obvious, especially when many great fishing waterways don’t allow powered watercraft. There’s something primeval about getting closer to nature and your targets and doing battle with a big fish from a small boat. The iBobber is one of the perfect kayak accessory as a fish and depth finder that doesn’t require permanent installation and allows for reach beyond the hull.

Ice Fishing and Night Fishing

If your favorite angler loves ice fishing it makes a great Christmas / Holiday season gift because the recipient will be able to go out and use it immediately. The iBobber and app are ideal tools for ice fishing due to the light weight, portability and the fish finder and fish alarms, that let you know when fish are present and when they bite. Also use the trip log to save your favorite spots, water temps, depths and species caught and GPS marking for future trips.

Product description

Your new secret weapon for catching more fish? It’s the GPS-enabled STRIKER Cast castable sonar. Just download the STRIKER Cast app, pair your mobile device with the sonar, and go fishing in minutes. Cast from shore, dock or watercraft, and reel back in to locate fish and display them on your smartphone or tablet. The sonar streams wirelessly from up to 200’ away, working in freshwater or saltwater (and even below ice) to show you fish and structure in crisp detail. Select from easy-to-understand traditional 2-D sonar and ice fishing flasher modes, with setting adjustments for gain, range and more. Built-in GPS provides the ability to create your own maps with 1’ contours by using Quickdraw Contours software. Easily download new maps, or share yours with the Garmin Quickdraw Community.

• rugged, castable sonar device works with free striker cast app (compatible with apple or android devices) to wirelessly stream sonar, locate fish and display them on your smartphone or tablet
• quick, easy out-of-the-box setup: download the app, pair your mobile device with the striker cast sonar, and start fishing in minutes
• built-in gps lets you create your own custom fishing maps with 1’ contours by using quickdraw contours software
• traditional 2-d and ice fishing flasher sonar modes stream wirelessly from up to 200’ away with the striker cast app on your mobile device
• performs well in both shallow and deep water
• access to the garmin quickdraw community makes it easy to download maps to your device
• battery life: 10+ hours (battery life may vary depending on usage) on internal usb-rechargeable battery

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this also tell you the water depth
Answer:	Yes, it shown water depth and fish depths, fish size..but still not sure about the accuracy of this device..
Question:	How does this connect to phone/tablet: bluetooth or wifi
Answer:	Bluetooth
Question:	There aren't any reviews or questions. Anyone have any pros/cons to offer
Answer:	When fishing through 14 inches of ice this weekend in a narrow 6 inch hole it had some trouble accurately getting readings. I suspect that would be a common issue with flashers through the ice though, next time I will attempt to submerge fully to see if it makes a difference, I was not prepared this time. When Centered in the hole it would work, so I drilled a second hole and let the Garmin freeze in center and all was good.
Question:	Can you do a split screen of the ice flasher and the 2D sonar at the same time
Answer:	No, that is not currently possible. It's one or the other

Product features

SONAR MADE SIMPLE

Easy-to-use STRIKER Cast device streams and displays sonar on a simple phone app interface. Setup is a snap. And scans of fish and structure locations are easy to interpret.

THREE STEPS TO START

Download the free STRIKER Cast app for your compatible smart devices. Pair it with the STRIKER Cast sonar unit. Now go fishing.

ANY WATER WILL DO

STRIKER Cast GPS sonar works in freshwater or saltwater (and even for ice fishing) to show you fish and structure in crisp detail. You can use it to check water temperature as well.

GPS FOR CUSTOM MAPS

Built-in GPS provides the ability to create custom Quickdraw fishing maps with 1’ contours, so you can remember (and maybe share) where you found that great fishing spot.

SONAR MODES

Select from easy-to-interpret traditional 2-D sonar and ice fishing flasher modes, with setting adjustments for gain, range and more.

FISH ICONS

To make using sonar even simpler, turn on fish icons to view graphic images of fish targets and their depth readings, so you’ll know exactly where to drop your line.

RUGGED BY DESIGN

This durable, lightweight sonar device is built to last and easy to cast, using a 20 lb test weight or higher fishing line. It’s also water-resistant to IPX6 and IPX7 standards.

POWER SAVVY

To conserve battery life, STRIKER Cast automatically powers on when it’s floating in water — and turns off when it’s not.

EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE

How long can you fish? The internal, USB-rechargeable battery lets you go for more than 10 hours between charges. (Battery life may vary depending on usage.)