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Water Temperature
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:02 pm
by FishToLive
What can I use to get water temperature at different depth?
I know there's systems out there in the 500-600$ range but I'm looking for something cheaper.
I have a couple of Big Jons.
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:11 pm
by Andy_L
pool thermometer....leave it at depth for a little while and then bring it up quickly...it doesn't change temperature that fast...might not be 100% accurate...but it'll be close
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:30 pm
by Fisher Dude
Andy_L wrote:pool thermometer....leave it at depth for a little while and then bring it up quickly...it doesn't change temperature that fast...might not be 100% accurate...but it'll be close
You weight it and send it down on a line?? Friggen great idea - thanks!
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:54 pm
by XXXL
I use a DepthTherm from Vexilar. You can get one for about $10. Shows you depth and temperature. Even comes with a chart showing preferred temps by species.
http://vexilar.com/pages/products/produ ... therm.html
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:34 pm
by beachburger
You weight it and send it down on a line??
If you can get some old colored lead-core line, your line will also double as a depth gauge. If not, use a sharpie and make a mark on your line at whatever interval you think is best. I use 5 ft intervals.
meters
Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:33 am
by mikemicropterus