Review and test of the Deeper echo sounder on the Kopan reservoir

Overview of echo sounders

11 April

Deeper echo sounders review

The Deeper line of fishfinder echo sounders went on sale in 2013. It is represented by wireless compact echo sounders Deeper PRO, Deeper PRO+, Deeper CHIRP+, Deeper Start, which operate at a depth of up to 100 meters. The mechanism is enclosed in a plastic case. The operating principle is the same as that of a conventional fish-finding device. The sensor sends an ultrasonic signal to the bottom of the reservoir, which is reflected back. Based on the information received, an image is formed on the screen of your phone or tablet. To do this, install a special Deeper application.

Using the Deeper Smart Sonar application, you can manage the data obtained during fishing. Settings can be edited at the user's discretion. Additional functions: weather forecast, saving waypoints, offline maps in case there is no Internet. All this helps to easily detect fish in any body of water.

The basic package includes the echo sounder itself with a built-in sensor, a set of fasteners, a USB cable, a special neoprene case, and a user manual.

About the production of Deeper echo sounders

Deeper is a well-known Lithuanian company in the field of fishing equipment. Deeper echo sounders are popular all over the world, they have a unique design and special software. The device is based on the latest technical ideas combined with ease of use. All echo sounders are mobile, wireless and equipped with a set of basic functions for finding fish. Echolocation is carried out at a depth of 15 cm to 100 m. Wi-Fi is used for data transmission. As additional accessories, the manufacturer offers winter covers, a special cover for night fishing, and a universal flexible mount for all types of vessels.

Content

Appearance and case materials
Nutrition
Energy consumption
Case
Installing and configuring the application
Echo sounder operation
Impression

Every year there are more and more fishermen using modern technologies to facilitate the search for fish. Similar trends did not bypass me, and a couple of years ago I also started using a wireless echo sounder (Deeper Pro+) while fishing. Two winter seasons of operation allow us to draw some conclusions. So let's start in order.

How to use Deeper echo sounders

Deeper echo sounders are multifunctional devices, the settings of which can be completely adapted to the type of fishing and the user’s wishes. Only the Deeper START series works based on factory settings.

The image on the screen of your phone or tablet depends entirely on the selected mode. To select the desired mode, you need to go to Settings. There are 4 options for operation: from the shore, from a boat, in winter and standard. The standard mode does not provide for the creation of depth maps. You can also select a color mode. The manufacturer offers three options: classic, day and night. This way, the image quality will match the lighting conditions or weather conditions.

The choice of scanning mode is the basis for the success and effectiveness of fishing. All models (except the Deeper Start series) have the ability to switch the scanning range. It is recommended to use the widest beam first. It quickly scans the required area and determines the location of the fish. The narrow beam provides detailed information about the structure and topography of the bottom, the size and distance to the fish. You also need to adjust the sensitivity. Experienced fishermen recommend setting the settings in the range of 70-90%.

Benefits of Deeper CHIRP+

Incredibly accurate target separation

With targets spaced 1cm apart, you can easily identify the fish you're looking for, even if they're among a school of small fish, or track small baits while trolling vertically.

Accuracy at critical depth

Thanks to CHIRP technology, the effects of surface reflections and noise are negligible, so you can be confident that your sonar readings will be accurate even in shallow water conditions. He will be able to detect fish that are at a distance of 15 cm from the surface of the water. Conversely, you can find bottom fish at a depth of 100 m.

Versatility due to emission at 3 frequencies

Areas where there are fish can be found faster by using wide beams of 47° (100 kHz) and 16° (290 kHz). You can also locate specific fish through very thick ice using the narrow 7° (675 kHz) beam.

Super fast charging

80% in 45 minutes, 100% in 75 minutes. And get back to fishing soon.

Basic features of echo sounders

Deeper echo sounders have the following features:

Specifications

The general parameters of the black model wireless echo sounder include the following characteristics:

Product color – black.
Name: DEEPER SONAR PRO.
The device displays the bottom topography of various bodies of water.
Reads the depth of a reservoir or river. Shows the presence of fish and its size.
A sound alert has been installed when a school of fish or an individual is detected.
Sensor t0. Operating parameters minus 200C, plus 400C.
Built-in IPX7 folding transducer for two beams: one angle per 150 at a rotation frequency of 290 kHz. The angle of the second beam is 550 with a rotation frequency of 90 kHz.
The waterproof product scans at depths of up to 80 meters.

Built-in GPS and WI-FI available. Power comes from the battery. We are talking about one element with a capacity of 850 mAh. The product can scan a pond for up to 5 hours (this is continuous operation).

Preparing for launching

How Deeper echo sounders work

The echo sounder must be lowered into the water and the connection with the phone and tablet must be set up. Next, the device is cast to the required distance, but not more than 100 m. The cast is carried out from the shore. It is also used during ice fishing, fishing from a boat or kayak.

When the echo sounder is thrown into the water, the sonar begins to send pulses through the water column. When an object is detected, be it a fish, a snag or the bottom, the signal is reflected in the opposite direction. In automatic mode, sonar measures the time it takes for a sound wave to reach an object and be reflected back. Such information allows you to judge the depth of the reservoir, bottom structure, etc.

The scanner sends several pulses in one second. Sound pulses are transformed into a signal, thereby appearing on the screen an image of the scanned area. The scanning is not linear, but cone-shaped, which ensures that a larger area is captured.

Deeper echo sounders have a function for suppressing extraneous noise, which ensures the reliability of the information received. If a “blind” zone is detected, you need to switch the scanning mode to a higher frequency. To effectively detect fish, it is recommended to turn on the wide beam first, and then the narrow beam. You need to scan the area several times.

Wireless Sonar Modes

Fishing from a boat

Creating a depth map and all the capabilities of any portable echo sounder.

Ice fishing

In this mode, watch your bait directly under water, see the reaction of the fish and perhaps react by changing the fishing depth or replacing the bait if there is fish, but the bait is not interested in it.

Shore fishing with GPS mode

The mode is identical to the mode from a boat, with the difference that thanks to GPS you create a very detailed map of the depths of the reservoir with an image of you on the shore map.

All information is on your smartphone. There are no additional expenses when purchasing an echo sounder, just a smartphone. Download the Deeper app from Play Market for Android or iTunes for iOS. Does not require an Internet connection.
Feed the fish and throw the echo sounder into this place. After 2-3 minutes you will see changes under water, the fish will begin to gather at the bait site, and if it doesn’t, it’s a good signal to change the fishing location.
Reliable Wi-Fi connection. We recommend Deeper Pro and Deeper Pro+ for purchase due to signal transmission via Wi-Fi. Reception range 90 meters. In version Deeper 3.0, the developers used Bluetooth, which reduced the range of signal reception and the continuity of its reception.
Accurate depth and fish scanning. This wireless fish finder accurately transmits information about depth and objects in the water. The maximum depth that can be shown during developer tests was 79 meters, which is even unnecessary. But it’s nice that it can also be used when catching catfish with a kwok. And casting from the bank of the Volga at a distance of 60-80 meters from the shore will definitely not be a problem.
Accuracy of detection of the nature of the bottom and near-bottom objects. The echo sounder distinguishes the presence and absence of vegetation, gravel from silt. Choose your fishing spot according to your wishes. Some feeders will sink into muddy bottoms, but you may be able to find a spot with a harder bottom with this device.
Create a map of the lake! The Deeper Pro+ has a built-in GPS receiver that produces contour maps showing the depths of the places where you have spent your sonar. Are you planning to study the pond in detail? Walk around it, casting it at a distance of 20 meters from point to point. You will have a depth plan and find the ideal place to bait fish with a feeder, for example, a flat hard bottom before or after the edge. In winter, Deeper Pro+ is even more indispensable; you can mark a catchy hole and return next time even when all traces are covered with snow.
Customize your echo sounder. We don’t even talk about setting the color of icons or their size. It is important that you can adjust the sensitivity of displaying objects in water, for example, so that the device ignores small particles in muddy water.

The phone application is updated from time to time and updated with new convenient features.

Terms of Use

The sonar turns on automatically when it comes into contact with water. The operating temperature range varies over a very wide range - from -20 to 40 ° C, so Deeper FishFinder can be used for both winter and summer fishing.

Confident scanning of the bottom begins at a depth of 50 cm and ends at 40 m. If shallower, then the readings are not transmitted.

Continuous battery life – 4 hours. To charge the gadget, you need to unscrew it and insert the included USB cable into the internal connector.

Through the application, you can “jam” the sonar when the bite has started and the device is no longer needed.

Connect to a smartphone or tablet

When using for the first time, make sure that the fish finder is fully charged , this is indicated by the green identifier light. Turn on Bluetooth or Wi-fi (depending on the specific model) on your phone and establish a connection.

It is possible to establish a connection between Deeper and a smartphone only while the echo sounder is charging or while it is in the water. You can download the application from the AppStore or PlayMarket. Throw the Deeper into the water, launch the app on your smartphone or tablet and start scanning. If you are using an iOS device, you will need to first sync the fish finder via Bluetooth through your smartphone's mini Bluetooth settings. This is only done the very first time you use the application. When you first launch the application, click on start to launch the main scan mode screen.

Model overview

The echo sounder is endowed with compact dimensions and volumes. The Internet connection is made by the built-in sensor module. The picture is transferred to the phone, already analyzed in the form of a graphic drawing. The GPS sensor helps you find the best fishing spots by creating bathymetric maps. All created bottom relief maps are saved in history and are available for use at any time. The body of the Deeper PRO+ model is made of high-quality material, shock-resistant and able to withstand low temperatures. The device is two-beam, allows you to track the smallest objects while moving. Echo sounders in this series are used in both fresh and salt water.

The Deeper PRO+ model allows you to choose the color display of information. Initially, the classic mode is set, with a gray background, the underwater world is displayed in green. Schools of fish on the screen are indicated in yellow-orange light, and brown shades show the bottom topography. Blue flowers mark the boundaries of the reservoir.