Deeper Chirp Sonar In-Depth Review! 4 Years Later

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@jameshall5314 3 ай бұрын

I have had the deeper pro+ since 2019 and it still works great

@Paddleheads 3 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear!

@BryanWentFishing Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! been researching what fish finder to get. This checks all of the fishing activities we do. Thanks for the awesome review.

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you found this helpful. For small craft fishing the Deeper is hard to beat!

@How_to_Fish 7 ай бұрын

So glad I found your video. I'm planning to pick up an older 2nd hand deeper & tow it behind a canoe to find new fishing spots on my local rivers here in the UK when the fishing season ends.

@Paddleheads 7 ай бұрын

That sounds awesome! Happy to hear the video was helpful! No doubt you'll enjoy the deeper!

@NotSoEpicAdventurer 9 ай бұрын

Backcountry fishing must have!!!! Thanks for sharing all this great information - had no idea about the flex mount

@Paddleheads 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🤘 It's totally a must have to learn more about those backcountry lakes.

@jessiepayne737 Жыл бұрын

I started with the original deeper went to the chirp and now the chirp 2. Not disappointed with any love all the features also just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to watching your future videos as well as catching up.

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Glad to have you aboard! It's a very impressive unit. Thanks!

@tomhath8413 9 ай бұрын

I just got one as a gift. Instead of using my phone, I picked up a used Galaxy Tab Active 2 tablet to use with it - it's cheap, waterproof and should last all day (but also has a replaceable battery if one isn't enough). Any "ruggedized" tablet should work. Haven't had a chance to use the combination yet but looking forward to it.

@Paddleheads 9 ай бұрын

Sweet gift! A tablet is an awesome idea if you don't need it to be small and portable. You definitely will not be disappointed!

@robmyatt12 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video. Thinking of selling my old-school fish finder and switching the Deeper.

@Paddleheads 8 ай бұрын

The updated tech in the deeper and the portability will far exceed an old fish finder. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for the feedback!

@Mattalaska 9 ай бұрын

i want deeper to make a dedicated portable ice fishing flasher, like to simply get the chirp2 and make it a little bigger with a bigger battery. the fact it has no wires is what makes it awesome. no need to touch it if you hook a monster fish

@Paddleheads 9 ай бұрын

Interesting. So just a bigger version with a bigger battery specifically for ice fishing?

@mohamadshahif9258 Жыл бұрын

I like the way u explain about it, easy to understand and simple thanks I will purchase to

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

@dgmenace73 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for video. I love kayak fishing and have a cheaper , similar fish finder but have heard the Deepers are more accurate which would be awesome! I like that flexible mount too!

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

It's an awesome set up! Thanks for watching!

@dtoux 2 ай бұрын

I solved issue with phone battery by using a power bank with wireless charging coil… I even 3D printed a little holder for both with a hood for better visibility… it works reasonably well, the only remaining issue is the phone occasionally overheating when it is in the sun and charging… I thought about using wired charging but that would unwaterproof the battery bank… all in all - decent product for creating depth maps of uncharted lakes… but it is rather useless for finding fish…

@Paddleheads 2 ай бұрын

Wireless charger with a 3d printed holder sounds cool! That's an interesting take. I've used it for many years. Marked hundreds of fish, caught many after marking them. But specifically to your point - accurately mapping a lake, finding different types of structure, knowing depth and water temp are all very efficient tools for finishing fish. Now, if only it could catch them for you too 🤔...

@robintheoutside Жыл бұрын

In all of my years fishing I've never used a sonar. Well, I attempted to once (in a friends boat) and I found them pointless, awkward and heavy for a canoe. But after watching this ... I may have just changed my mind. Thanks for the review and addressing the phone battery question (because that was the one question I had) .. TODAY IS BASS OPENER .. TIGHT LINES BROTHER!

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

Being able to understand depth and structure offers a huge advantage, especially if you're often on new water. The Deeper really is a game changer.

@sharonbraselton3135 Ай бұрын

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@ryandesmond6250 Жыл бұрын

Great overview. I also started with the original deeper in 2016, which I got for BWCA canoe trips. I wanted something portable and rechargeable. I actually just found it again, and came here to see if the new ones were still viable. My experience with the Deeper Arm is that it always seemed to move while paddling in waves, and eventually the sonar was no longer in the water. Has that been fixed?

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

The deeper arm you have, is it the first version or 2.0? The new one has the wave rider which helps keep the Deeper in the water. The arm can get bumped if you're paddling through weeds or something, but I usually pull it up in that situation anyway since a reading in the weeds is not necessary. I've also had that experience if I am traveling exceptionally fast in the canoe, but again that usually happens when I'm travelling, not fishing, so I pull the Deeper up anyway. Thanks for watching!

@shawnconod8775 25 күн бұрын

How might you fasten it to a float tube. Would the flex mount work somehow?

@Paddleheads 22 күн бұрын

Not too sure about what kind of attachment points are available on a float tube, but I would guess that the clamp mount should attach to something on the tube. Something rigid would be ideal. Best of luck!

@vincentmontambault217 2 ай бұрын

Does it need cell signal to function?

@Paddleheads 2 ай бұрын

Nope!

@dancoleman1269 2 ай бұрын

I want one for sure and plan to buy very soon. My only hold back is deciding which one will best suit my needs. The chirp 2 is highly recommended; however, the price is a real challenge for me right now. Should I start with a cheaper one, then upgrade later? Or should I just wait?

@Paddleheads 2 ай бұрын

The chirp 2 will offer slightly more accurate readings and a significant boost in battery life. But the pro+ still has solid battery and is usually more than enough for one full day of fishing. Both units are very capable and will suit your needs well. Have fun!

@Paddleheads 2 ай бұрын

Forgot to mention, we can offer a discount code as well. Use paddleheads when checking out for a 10% discount. Maybe that'll help swing ya one way or another.

@MrJfred78 6 күн бұрын

Hello, I'm looking for a fish finder for my kayak. Why do I need the flexmount 2.0 instead of just tying a line to it and towing it?

@Paddleheads 6 күн бұрын

Great question - that could work, but you run the risk of getting it tangled up in your line or when you have a fish on. Also, the fish finder could be banging around in rough conditions, or hitting the boat every time you stop moving, and although it’s pretty tough, it’s not indestructible. - Ben

@Paddleheads 6 күн бұрын

Adam here with my two-cents... The flexmount is specifically designed to keep the ball floating right at the surface. It also keeps it from bouncing side to side in choppy water or while moving. If it moves too much you get a poor reading - if at all. And moving with a line tied to it causes the ball to dive under the surface and the wireless signal cannot travel through water so you can lose connectivity. Definitely recommend getting the mount. 👍

@MrJfred78 6 күн бұрын

@@Paddleheads good info, thank you!

@kathygramlich 3 ай бұрын

I wanted to see what a actual fish looks like on it??

@Paddleheads 3 ай бұрын

That's a great idea for another video! They look different depending on how you're using the sonar, but this is something I'll consider for a future video. Thanks!

@FreeAmericanSpirit 5 ай бұрын

How do you know where to cast? If the screen only shows a flat left to right view how do you know whether to cast to the N,E,S or west of the finder? Why does it just show a 100 meter circle so you can tell where the fish are?

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

This is how all traditional fish finders/sonars work. There is a learning curve for how to interpret the information presented on screen, but with practice you can become quite good at understanding what you're looking at and how to apply it. I may just make a video showing how to do just that, thanks for the question!

@FreeAmericanSpirit 5 ай бұрын

@Paddleheads I understand that's how they display it. Just seem to me, that if a manufacturer wanted to capture the market thed have a split screen one the way it is with all the info.amd the second one showing a radar type screen showing where they are. (Yo Garmin, deeper, etc, when ya . Make one let me know I'll test it out as a newbie so people will know if it works for us) That being said if you would make a video showing how you determine which direction the fish are in... I'd really appreciate it. Just ordered the chirp.2 from Amazon... hope it's worth it THANKS

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

You'll definitely love it! Congrats!

@FreeAmericanSpirit 5 ай бұрын

@Paddleheads little nervous about it. On amazon it has more features than the deeper pro 2 plus but has a lower star rating. Also it costs less than the other one, so I'm wondering why? Well, it will be here tomorrow, so I'll be on the water with it Friday to see how it does. Don't know how effective it will be in the shallow water that I fish due to how far the cone spreads at that depth... I think someone said I can only use the small cone in shallow water because the app senses it and turns off the other size cone options????

@moonliteX 5 ай бұрын

why would the display have to be supplied by deeper. it would have 10x overhead compared to a random cheap tablet. just use the cheapest tablet and put it in a plastic bag and there you have "a waterproof display that is slightly bigger than a phone and has better battery"

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

Sure, that's an idea too. Not practical for me personally.

@larstheswede5957 Ай бұрын

Who is Kevin callan and why is he a liar? Great video by the way👍🏻

@Paddleheads Ай бұрын

Kevin Callan is a Canadian author, and canoe and camping icon. We have an annual fishing competition with him and the first year he tried to win by telling fibs. 😂 Just a playful joke, he's great. Thanks for the feedback!

@katep4485 Жыл бұрын

Ive been looking at castable sonar for my paddle board. My main concern is that the flex arm mount won’t work for me. Ild need a screw on or ram mount option

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

It would be super cool to mount it to a paddleboard! Is it a rigid board? Is mounting gear tracks an option? If so, my suggestion would be to mount the tracks in the center on the very back of the board so it comes off the back dead center. That way it won't interfere with tracking on the board. If you can't mount anything to it, besides casting, you could tie some heavy braided fishing line to the Deeper and something on the back of the board. Usually I wouldn't recommend this but since a paddleboard doesn't move very fast, it might actually work. Good luck!

@katep4485 Жыл бұрын

@@Paddleheads Its inflatable which really limits my options. I have 3 "actiion camera" mounts, but nothing else. I did see some 3d printed deeper mounts on etsy. I might see if one of my 3d printer friends can help make something for me.

@patriciasanders6955 5 ай бұрын

I have the Deeper pro and chirp 2 so that so I can attest to it's overall functionality. The unit is compact so that it can be used any where like a kayak or even a boat. The supporting apps offer similar versility as the much larger sonar devices. However the product quality is not very good. The pros battery only lasted two years and could not be replaced. The chirp 2 has cracked two covers leaving it useless until I can find a replacement. Have you had any issues?

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

I have owned the original chirp for almost 5 years now, I used it for 4 years and never had any issues with the battery, it still works great. How did the covers on the chirp2 crack? If they were damaged, you can purchase new covers from Deeper. If there's a manufacturer defect, it may be covered by the warranty and worth reaching out to Deeper. Hope that helps!

@patriciasanders6955 5 ай бұрын

@@Paddleheads thanks for responding. I have had it for two year so its out of warranty. The cap on the chirp 2 is extremely hard to screw on and off compared to the pro. I am thinking the rubber seal is probably a little oversized. I am buying a replacement top so I will see what happens this season.

@jeffdicks Жыл бұрын

awesome review! what a sick little unit!

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff. It's definitely a cool device.

@puddlebarf Жыл бұрын

Why would it be difficult to rig up on a boat? Could you not just tie some rope or line to it and then tie it to your boat and tow it behind? It'd be similar to tying it on and casting it. Thats what im planning on doing on my float tube at least

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

I have tried this in the past - when the boat is in motion the Deeper will move erratically in the water creating a mostly unusable readout of the bottom and a jagged image. The flex arm keeps the Deeper in one position and prevents it from going under water which will affect the connection. A string doesn't do that. When you're casting you have to retrieve relatively slow to get a good read out, much slower than you would want to travel in a boat.

@DevouredByADream 6 ай бұрын

Buy a cheap phone with a waterproof case and keep a battery bank handy. That way even if you drop the phone and lose it, it wasnt your primary phone. Honestly though, you could build a display using a Raspberry Pi and a waterproof case. Hmm...maybe ill do that and sell them.

@Paddleheads 6 ай бұрын

That could work too. I use an old phone 👌. That raspberry pi idea tho 🤔 now that would be cool!

@philzviel5273 7 ай бұрын

Does the deeper chirp work well in depths of 40m - 80m?

@Paddleheads 6 ай бұрын

I have not personally used it in that depth, hard to say. It's never disappointed me though, and the capabilities it claims have always been true in my experience.

@drevil4454 Жыл бұрын

what is the range? Meaning what is the sonar circumference pulse. Damnit!!! how wide is the pulse?

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

The circumstance will vary by depth. But the widest bream angle is 47°. Hope that helps.

@drevil4454 Жыл бұрын

@@Paddleheads thanks dude. Yes it makes sense. 47 degrees? Impressive

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

It also has a medium and narrow beam angle, 20° and 7° respectively.

@drevil4454 Жыл бұрын

@@Paddleheads Again. thanks. just checked it out. I MUST HAVE ONE!!!

@Paddleheads Жыл бұрын

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@JVillastrigo 5 ай бұрын

Does it just Bluetooth to your phone

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

It connects by wifi! Much better for long distance connection when casting the deeper.

@JVillastrigo 5 ай бұрын

So what do you use your mobile hotspot?

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

Nope, when the deeper turns on, it creates a wifi signal that you connect to.

@JVillastrigo 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow you just gotta have an account with them so there's wifi correct?

@Paddleheads 5 ай бұрын

Nope. The wifi doesn’t connect you to the internet, it only connects you to the deeper. No data required. No cell phone signal required. The wifi is just a way to transmit the information from the deeper to the phone. It’s a stronger connection than Bluetooth.