FishHunter DIRECTIONAL 3D User manual

THE MOST POWERFUL,
PORTABLE FISH FINDER
5 Transducer, tri-frequency,
portable wireless fi sh fi nder
that hunts fi sh up to 160ft (50m)
and can be cast or trolled.
5 TRI FREQUENCY
TRANSDUCERS
3D STRUCTURE
MAPPING
DIRECTIONAL
CASTING
BATHYMETRIC
MAPPING
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WELCOME TO
FISHHUNTER™ 3D

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We strive to improve our product each month and
this means this manual is already outdated.
Please go online and download
the most recent version of our manual:
www.fishhunter.com/support
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OVERVIEW
FishHunter™ 3D is the most powerful finder ever created for
Apple and Android phones and tablets. The sonar floats on
the surface of the water where it tracks water temperature,
water depth, bottom contour and fish locations. It can be both cast
and trolled behind your boat or placed in your ice hole.
The FishHunter™ 3D wireless fish finder sonar connects to your
smartphone/tablet via Wi-Fi using our free software app, so you
don’t need to have a cell tower connection or use your cellular data
to use your new fish finder.
Using our free FishHunter™ software app, you will also have the
ability to access and store critical fishing information like your
favorite fishing spots, your catch details and share your information
with your friends and other anglers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We make updates monthly to improve your experience
with FishHunter. Please check to see if there is a NEW manual available.
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FISHHUNTER™ 3D
FRONT VIEW
Night-time Fish Attraction
Illumination
Towing Point
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BOTTOM VIEW
5 Tri- Frequency Transducers
( 381KHz, 475 KHz, 695 KHz )
USB Charging Port

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HOW TO BEST USE YOUR FISHHUNTER
STEP 1: Create a BATHYMETRIC MAP of the area
Using BATHYMETRIC MAPPING troll around your favorite fi shing spot to
create a contour map so you can fi nd the changes in bottom depth
STEP 2: Check the bottom structure using 3D STRUCTURE MAP
Once you’ve identifi ed where the depth changes are using your
bathymetric maps, then navigate back to those spots using your
FishHunter app and create a 3D STRUCTURE MAP to see the bottom
structure across those specifi c areas.
STEP 3 : Check the area for fi sh using DIRECTIONAL CASTING
You know you are in the right spot, but are the fi sh here NOW? Cast or toss
your FishHunter sonar into the water and turn on Directional
Casting and use the 5 Transducer view to see if fi sh are present OR
power up 3D Fishing to see our unique underwater view of
3 transducers simultaneously.
STEP 4 : Log your Catch
Record your catches in your catch log book so you can fi nd the exact bait
and location information again in the future.
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HOW TO CHARGE
Step 2: Locate the 3 pin charging port on
the bottom of the sonar. It is on the
opposite side from the tow point at the
back of the sonar.
Charging your FishHunter can be done
in 4 easy steps:
Step 1: Take the USB charge cord from the
box and hold the end that has 3 pins holes
in it.
Step 3: Push the USB cord into the bottom
of the sonar so that it is in snugly. You will
notice that you MUST slide the charge
cord past the transducer on the bottom of
the sonar which makes it slightly diffi cult
to get the charge chord into the side of the
unit. This is the correct way to ensure a
good connection with your sonar.
Step 4: Plug the USB cord into the charger
or any USB charger. A red light will appear
on the top of the sonar and stay on until
fully charged.
Please see the charging video at:
www.fi shhunter.com/support
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95% OF THE FISH
ARE IN 5% OF THE WATER
KNOW WHERE TO CAST™

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HOW TO CONNECT
Download the FishHunter App from the Google play store or iOS
app store.
Create an account by opening the app and following the steps
on the screen. Please be sure to do this before you leave your
coverage area.
Ensure you have charged your FishHunter for minimum of 4
hours before first usage.
Attach your FishHunter to the braided line on the end of your
fishing line or tether it to the red leash that was provided in your
box by threading the red leash through the tow point on the front
of your FishHunter OR by attaching the fishing hook onto the
front of your sonar and the end of the red leash provided.
Drop the FishHunter™ into the water.
The sonar will automatically turn on when placed in water and
will begin slowly flashing red from the top of the sonar. If you
don’t see any lights then the FishHunter is not charged.
Open your Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone or tablet.
Refresh the list and select “FishHunter Wi-Fi XXX".
[Note: It may take up to 1 minute to appear]
Wait for your phone/tablet to tell you that you are connected
to “FishHunter Wi-Fi”. You will see a check mark on your
Wi-Fi settings to show you are connected.
( Note: other phones or tablets can cause connection errors.
Ensure their Wi-Fi settings are turned off. )
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Once connected, open the FishHunter App and go to the
“Sonar” section.
If you are connected to your FishHunter correctly, you will see
the following options:
Directional Casting Bottom Mapping 3D Contour
Bathymetirc Mapping Ice Fishing Flasher Switch Device
The slow red flashing light on your sonar will start flashing
quickly when connected and sending information to your phone
or tablet.
The unit will automatically power down and turn off when not in
the water after a few minutes. If the lights remain on after it is
removed from water, please ensure the charging pins are free
from any water or debris by blowing on them. Additionally, you
can insert and remove the charging cord and that should enable
the sonar to power down after 60 seconds. If the units still
remains on, then double check that your wifi is turned off and
repeat the above.
YOU CAN RESET YOUR SONAR AT ANY TIME BY INSERTING THE
CHARGE CORD INTO THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT AND REMOVING IT.
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In order for you to get the best possible signal and
connection with your FishHunter, we recommend you
follow the picture below. Your phone/tablet should be
looking down towards the sonar and should be elevated
above the fl oating sonar. Use the FREE armband provided
in your box to ensure a minimum 3 foot elevation to your
fl oating sonar.
For more information visit:
www.fi shhunter.com/wifi -coverage
WI-FI CONNECTIVITY & FISHHUNTER
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1. Line of Sight
2. Good Elevation
3. No Obstructions
BEST PRACTICES

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THE WORLD'S ONLY PORTABLE
FISH FINDER WITH 72º COVERAGE
OF COVERAGE ANGLE
72º
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FishHunter 3D is the ONLY portable fi sh fi nder that has the
power to give you 72 degrees of coverage of the bottom
contour with incredible resolution. Within seconds you gain
access to detailed information about your favourite spots or
current location to help you catch more fi sh. Take advantage
of this coverage in DIRECTIONAL CASTING and 3D FISHING.
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3D FISHING
DIRECTIONAL CASTING

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SHALLOW WATER MODE
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FishHunter is the only wireless portable fi sh fi nder that
comes with a shallow water mode that allows you to get into
water that is only 1.4ft (0.4m) deep. This mode uses our
patent pending tri-frequency technology to allow for the
ideal balance of power and resolution to give you detailed
information about the bottom terrain and ability to locate
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SHALLOW WATER STEPS
Place your FishHunter in water for it to turn on.
The sonar will have a red light appear and an additional
slow fl ashing red light to identify that it is on.
On your Smartphone/Tablet open your Wi-Fi settings.
Refresh the list and select "FishHunter Wi-Fi XXX"
( Note: this can take up to 1 minute )
Open the FishHunter app on your smartphone or tablet and go
into the sonar section.
Select your prefered view.
Pull out your side menu.
On the range settings, select Shallow Water.
( Note: you must adjust the power slider to ensure you have the
right amount of power for your area. Failure to adjust power can
cause your FishHunter not to fi nd the bottom correctly. )
You can pull down the top menu to select raw or fi sh view, select
the units of measurement, drop a pin or take a screenshot.
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DIRECTIONAL CASTING™
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Directional Casting™ powers up all 5 Tri-Frequency
transducers, showing you the depth of the water and where
the fi sh are being detected in relation to your fl oating
FishHunter.
In this example, the right transducer is red, and the
number 13 appears. This indicates fi sh are on the right side
of your FishHunter, at a depth of 13 feet. Now cast in that
direction and increase your chances of catching fi sh. Click
on any of the 5 round icons and you get a split view screen
with the left side showing the depth of any fi sh detected and
the right side showing you the exact bottom contour for the
transducer you selected.
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DIRECTIONAL CASTING™
Red circle
indicates fi sh
under that transducer
and its depth (13ft)
Front transducer
can be changed by
pressing the rotating
circle
Weeds
Bottom contour
Fish detected
Fish detected
with depth
Water
temperature
Go back to
"5 Transducer View"
Go back to
"5 Transducer View"
FISH VIEW
5 Transducer View
RAW VIEW
Each circle is
one transducer
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DIRECTIONAL CASTING STEPS
Place FishHunter in water for it to turn on.
Open your Wi-Fi settings and select FishHunter Wi-Fi XXX
Open the FishHunter app and go into the sonar section
Select DIRECTIONAL CASTING
Set range to the depth you are fi shing in and click the arrow
Now in “5 Transducer View”
with each circle representing
one of fi ve transducers
on the bottom of your sonar.
If one of the circles is red, it means fi sh have been detected below that
transducer with their depth.
You can select any transducer on the screen to get the bottom contour by
pressing on the circle.
You can view a split screen of the bottom countour and 5 transducers by
clicking on the arrow. Click the arrow again to return to “5 transducer
view”
Cast your line towards the area of the sonar that keeps lighting up red on
your screen to catch more fi sh.
To adjust where the front of your sonar is facing simply select the rotation
button on the screen.
You can switch between "Raw View" and "Fish View" from top menu.
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You can view a split screen of the bottom countour and 5 transducers by
clicking on the arrow. Click the arrow again to return to “5 transducer
You can view a split screen of the bottom countour and 5 transducers by
clicking on the arrow. Click the arrow again to return to “5 transducer
You can view a split screen of the bottom countour and 5 transducers by
r line towards the area of the sonar that keeps lighting up red on
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3D STRUCTURE MAPPING
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