Originally Posted by BKinSD
Originally Posted by dla
So why shouldn't I just buy a contour map, use the gps on my phone, and carry a weighted line for measuring depth? I'm starting to sour on the idea of electronics for ice fishing because the cost is so high.


Because none of them show you in real time the depth that fish are passing through?

You're right of course - I'm just not ready to make that kind of expenditure.
I love ice fishing, but I'd rather have money for gas, etc. than electronics.