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Summary of Contents for Brand Developers Fish Seeker
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Launching & retrieving the Fish Seeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome Why read this manual Fishing with the Fish Seeker is not complex, but there are a few things you need to know to ensure you get maximum enjoyment from it, and that you comply with your local maritime regulations. -
Page 4: Safety
• Keep a good distance between yourself and other beach users and fishers and note the direction of the current. The Fish Seeker is designed to be used off sandy beaches, with a seabed free of foul ground, obstructions and obstacles. These features could hinder retrieval of your Fish Seeker. - Page 5 • Don’t leave baited hooks lying around as animals may try to eat them. • Keep clear of swimmers and warn anyone swimming near your line. • If anyone is helping you use the Fish Seeker, warn them of the dangers and ensure they are instructed or trained in using the Fish Seeker product.
- Page 6 Be safe around other vessels Follow the guidelines below to operate your Fish Seeker safely around boats or other vessels. Safety guidelines • Always know where your Fish Seeker is, use binoculars if necessary. • Do not use your Fish Seeker at night or in poor light.
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Page 7: Legal Requirements
It is a fisheries requirement that the fisher is identified with their name ,(initials and surname) on the float (the Fish Seeker unit) which is attached to your longline. It is also a recommendation that a phone number is included. -
Page 8: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box Fish Seeker 1 x Complete Fish Seeker unit (with bait pod fitted) Hull Tie Rod Magnetic Switches Jets Hatch Opening Parts and description 1 x Battery Pack 1 x Battery Charger Page 7 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual... - Page 9 1 x Fish Seeker trace Including quicklink and swivel on a foam trace rack 1 x Tow point pulley 1 x Maintenance grease tube 1 x Magna-ring Used to control your Fish Seeker Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 8...
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Page 10: What Else Is Needed
What else is needed The following equipment is required to use your Fish Seeker: 1. Fishing rod – recommended with 100lb braid of 500 or more metres in length (range is approximately 1000 m in calm conditions) 2. Fishing rod holder 3. -
Page 11: Preparing Your Line
Preparing your line Before you use your Fish seeker, you’ll need to prepare your line. This process involves the following steps: Step Action Remove the quick link and swivel from the end of the Fish Seeker Trace by squeezing the quick link and sliding the solid... - Page 12 4. Pull the tag end and the standing part 4. Make the loop to the desired size by pulling 5. The finished knot looks like this the standing part. Trim off excess tag end Page 11 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual...
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Page 13: Assembling Your Fish Seeker
Assembling your Fish Seeker Hatch Front Section Main Seal Rear Section Bait Pod Hatch Pin Pin Slot Tie Rod Battery Thrusters/Jets Step Action Open the unit by unscrewing the tie rod at the tail end of the unit. Fish Seeker Owner's Manual... - Page 14 Insert the battery into the front section of the hull by pushing the battery into the open cavity until they are secured in past the lip, to stop movement when the Fish Seeker is in use. Plug in the wires of the front section to the wires of the rear section.
- Page 15 IT IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE SEAL IS CLEAN AND FREE FROM SAND. DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE YOUR FISH SEEKER ON THE SAND – OPEN AND CLOSE IT ON A SAND FREE SURFACE, LIKE A TOWEL OR CHILLY BIN.
- Page 16 Tighten only until the faces shown just touch. Here the faces are shown with a small gap: Small Gap Small Gap Continue tightening until the gap closes in at least one place. Small Gap No Gap Page 15 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual...
- Page 17 If the tie rod is not already vertical, tighten until it becomes vertical (less than half a turn is all that is needed) Once this is properly fastened in the front section, there should be no movement between the two pieces. Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 16...
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Page 18: Using Your Battery
Plug in the battery, while power, the light will shine charging, the light will turn green. red. When the light turns green disconnect the batteries. This will usually take 2 to 4 hours per battery. Page 17 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual... -
Page 19: App Information
App Information The Fish seeker can be controlled with our free smartphone app for Andriod and iOS devices, or with the included magnetic ring ("Magna-ring Control" on page 20). The Fish Seeker will respond to your commands by revving the engine. -
Page 20: Magna-Ring Control
Magna-ring Control The Fish seeker can be controlled with the magna-ring or using our free smartphone app for Andriod and iOS devices ("App Control" on page 18). The Fish Seeker will respond to your commands by revving the engine. The Fish Seeker has two magnetic sensors that can be triggered with the magna-ring. - Page 21 Long press circle Set Heading Long press square Set Time Swipe from square to circle Calibrate Compass Swipe from circle to square (refer to Calibrating the Unit ) Stop Run Short press either circle or square Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 20...
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Page 22: Calibrating The Unit
If you’re at a new fishing spot that is over 200km from where you last calibrated the Fish Seeker, or you notice your Fish Seeker navigating poorly, it should be recalibrated. - Page 23 Rotate one full revolution on the Y axis Rotate one full revolution on the Z axis Put the unit flat on the ground and wait 3 secs The Fish Seeker will rev its motors 3 times once it has finished calibration.
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Page 24: Loading The Dropper Rig
Alternatively, the trace can be wound off the trace rack and loaded into the bait pod in sections. Remove the hooks from the trace rack and bait them Page 23 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual... - Page 25 Place the sinker in the sinker compartment ( the Largest Compartment) Note: The top of the sinker will need to go in first as shown below Side view of the sinker compartment Side view of the line Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 24 and bait compartments...
- Page 26 Continue wrapping until you get to the baited hook. Please note : the blue foam is simulating bait Carefully place the coil of line into the upper compartment as shown: Page 25 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual...
- Page 27 100 - 150mm from the end. Place the coil and the baited hook in their compartments as before. Now the bait pod is ready and the main line can be attached. Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 26...
- Page 28 Secure the tow point pulley to the main body by clipping it to the carabiner at the end of the tie rod. This ensures when the line is released that the Fish Seeker is still attached to your fishing line. Make sure you tighten the carabiner lock nut.
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Page 29: Set The Target Heading And Run Time
Set the target heading and run time. The Fish Seeker uses the earth’s natural magnetic field to navigate and maintain the direction heading you direct it to. Step Action Keeping the Fish Seeker level, physically aim it in the direction that you want it to head and set the heading with the app or magna-ring. - Page 30 Run time overview The run time (how long the Fish Seeker will travel out to sea before turning off its motors and dropping the sinker and bait) is set using the timer command. There are options anywhere from 1 to 12 minutes. A good guide is 6 minutes in calm conditions to send the unit approx.
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Page 31: Check Before You Launch
IMPORTANT: The tow point pulley is attached to the carabiner and the carabiner is tightened shut The reel attached to the Fish Seeker is set to let line out The rod is secure Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 30... -
Page 32: Launching & Retrieving The Fish Seeker
Place the Fish Seeker into the ocean deep enough so it floats (about 20 cm) and launched using the start command. Make sure at the time of launch that the rod and reel that the Fish Seeker is attached to is secure. This could either be by using a fishing rod holder or having another person with you to hold the rod. -
Page 33: General Maintenance
General Maintenance Before you launch the Fish Seeker, go through the checklist below to ensure everything is ready: Step Action Clean after every use To ensure that any sand, salt or other foreign matter is removed, wash your Fish Seeker,... - Page 34 1. Battery and compass connectors. 2. We recommend that you re-grease the jet unit at least once a year. It’s important to only use the grease provided, other greases can lead to damage of the seals & plastics. Page 33 Fish Seeker Owner's Manual...
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Page 35: Guiding The Fish Seeker On The Water
Strong Currents Dealing with strong currents and tricky conditions 1. If the Fish Seeker is driven off course by a strong current, walk the Fish Seeker 50m up the beach into the current. 2. Always launch pointing into the prevailing current, as more line is fed out the drag on the Fish Seeker will increase. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Solution Fish Seeker Fish Seeker requires Follow recalibration does not stay on recalibration procedure course Fish Seeker requires a new Follow the set heading heading set procedure Motors pulse Battery is low Charge the battery 4 times when Heading has not been set... -
Page 37: Battery Care
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire. 11. Always remove the battery pack from your fish seeker when performing maintenance, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing the battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause injury. - Page 38 This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained. 18. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use your Fish Seeker. If you loan someone your Fish Seeker, loan them these instructions also. Page 37...
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Page 39: Warranty
For guarantee claims, you will need to submit a proof of purchase in the form of a valid receipt that displays date and place of purchase. Fish Seeker Owner's Manual Page 38... - Page 40 Contact: To receive this warranty, please contact customer care on the phone number below. Australia Contact Brand Developers Aust Pty Ltd Unit 3, 2 Roussos Place, Truganina, VIC 3029, AUSTRALIA FAX: +61 3 9681 7825 AUST Customer Care: Email: customerservice@tvshop.com.au...
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- Page 44 Distributed by: Brand Developers Australia • New Zealand Brand Developers Aust Pty Ltd Unit 3, 2 Roussos Place, Truganina, VIC 3029, AUSTRALIA AUST Customer Care: 1800 890 840 Brand Developers Limited Unit H, 686 Rosebank Road, Avondale, 1026 Auckland, NEW ZEALAND NZ Customer Care: 0800 002 999 www.fishseeker.co.nz...
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how long is the warranty
The warranty duration for the Brand Developers Fish Seeker is two (2) years from the date of purchase.
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how many minutes can fish seeker battery last for
The battery usually takes 2 to 4 hours per battery to charge, but the document does not specify how long the battery lasts during use.
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