Bottom Line Fishin Buddy 4200 Operation Manual page 11

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Sidefinder® - False Markings
Occasionally, the Buddy may falsely mark objects other than fish. This can occur with air bubble
streams from nearby boats or air filled swim ladders. This can also occur when the Buddy is aimed
at a cement or rock wall due to a double reflection effect. The Fishin' Buddy 4200™ is designed to
eliminate false readings, especially with the filter on. Due to the strength of the signal, it is
possible to fool and thus, get an occasional false reading if the unit is working from a stationary,
non-moving boat or a pier. The Sidefinder® filter allows the Buddy to be much more selective in
marking fish. Use the filter around docks and other structures in the water. The Buddy will display
fewer fish with the filter on.
Sidefinder® - Interpreting the Display
CONE - The transducer cone graph on the screen represents the area and the direction in which
the Fishin' Buddy 4200™ is searching for fish.
FISH - The symbols displayed in the graph shows where the Buddy has marked fish. Even
though a fish may quickly move out of the transducer beam, all fish symbols are displayed for at
least five seconds. The symbol does not indicate the size of the fish.
DISTANCE TO CLOSEST FISH - The big digits at the bottom of the cone indicates the distance to
the closest fish. If no fish are found, no digits are displayed. As with the fish symbol, when a fish
is marked, the big digits remain on the display for at least five seconds.
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ICE FISHING
The Buddy is ideal for ice fishing. Simply install the bracket on a long flat piece of wood, then
mount the Buddy on one end of the wood piece and place your tackle box (or some other weight)
on the opposite end to ensure stability. Be careful not to get water between the mounting clamp
and the main unit because these two pieces could freeze together.
You may also purchase the Buddy Ice Fishing Bracket #01-9063 where you purchased your Fishin'
Buddy 4200. If the dealer does not carry this item, contact www.bottomlinefishfinders.com.
NOTE: In cold weather, the Buddy's lights may be used to help warm the LCD display, at the expense
of shorter battery life.
ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
BOTTOM LINE offers a full line of accessories and replacement parts. These items should be
available where you purchased your Fishin' Buddy 4200. If the dealer does not carry an item you
want, you may be able to order it at www.bottomlinefishfinders.com.
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