Accessories Lithium Power MarCum Posts 10 Reasons Why The MarCum Lithium Shuttle Will Revolutionize The Way You Ice Fish! 12/04/2019 / 08/12/2021 by marcum-tech The MarCum Lithium Shuttle is powerful. It’s equipped with a 12V, 12Ah Lithium ION battery that can extend the life of your unit for up to 40 hours. However, the shuttle is much more useful than just a power pack. Rather, it comes with a long list of features that can change the way you fish. Read more » Cell Phone Holder Flex Mount Ice Fishing Accessories LED Light Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle Rod Storage Shuttle Accessories USB Charger
20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Posts 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera – Blake Tollefson 11/02/2020 / 11/03/2020 by marcum-tech Electronics are a vital key to success when it comes to hardwater fishing. Sonar units, and underwater cameras alike, both have a specific place in ice fishing. The underwater camera, in particular, has established itself as an important tool. For a number of different reasons, I employ these tools for scouting and fishing on the ice: Read more » 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Blake Tollefson Camera Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Posts 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera – Capt. Matt & Laura Strong 10/26/2020 / 10/19/2020 by marcum-tech [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1599139971239{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column_text] 20th Anniversary of Underwater VIEWING [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”53417″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-xs”][vc_single_image image=”53416″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_single_image image=”53415″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1599139956569{margin-top: 35px !important;margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] MARCUM WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THE VALUE AND EXPERIENCE […] Read more » 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Capt. Matt & Laura Strong Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Posts 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera – Joel Nelson 09/03/2020 / 09/03/2020 by marcum-tech "Before underwater cameras, I used to think that certain weed-beds held bass, and others had the panfish I was after. Careful study and lots of on-ice viewing showed that most often, the best weeds and weedbeds held both, but few panfish roam edges or openings in the presence of predators. Two-feet can be too far if you're trying to get a bull gill to come from cover and eat. Punch a hole right on top of them, where they don't have to leave the safety of cover, and you can pluck them from where you never thought they existed." Read more » 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Joel Nelson Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Posts 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera – Tony Roach & Joel Nelson 11/04/2020 / 11/03/2020 by marcum-tech TONY ROACH AND JOEL NELSON TALK ABOUT THE PAST 20 YEARS AND EVERYTHING THEY HAVE LEARNED A ANGLERS THROUGH THE LENS OF AN UNDERWATER CAMERA. Read more » 20th Anniversary of the Underwater Camera Camera Joel Nelson Tony Roach Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
RT-9 5 Advanced Features of the RT-9 2.0 Ice Fishing Mapping System 12/04/2019 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech Mapping is becoming a must-have feature in the ice fishing world. That’s why the RT-9 2.0 prioritizes easy GPS and mapping functions that can be controlled by your fingertips. In fact, the RT-9 2.0 features a large, lightweight, rugged touchscreen tablet that allows you to have full control over your coordinates while on the ice. Read more » RT-9 RT-9 2.0
RT-9 5 AWESOME THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD WITH THE RT-9 2.0 11/05/2019 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech With the RT-9 2.0 you get more than just a flasher. Instead, you get an entire ice fishing system complete with sonar, mapping, recording, dual flasher capabilities and more. Combine these features with unlimited flexibility, and you have the ultimate system for the ice. In fact, it has such a vast amount of features that we put together a list of the 5 things that you probably didn’t even realize you can do with the RT-9 2.0. Read more » RT-9 RT-9 2.0
GPS MarCum Posts Sonar Basin Crappies: Utilizing your Fish Finder 01/17/2022 / 01/10/2022 by marcum-tech It’s midwinter. Lakes are locked up with a solid layer of ice. Shanty towns dot the landscape – filled with anglers that are willing to trade long rods for those of a shorter variety. Panfish – crappies in particular – are some of the most targeted species throughout the hard water season. Knowing how to find them and which tools to use will ultimately make for a more successful day on the ice. Read more » Blake Tollefson Crappies Sonar
Accessories Lithium Power Posts Battery Checking Season & Best Battery Replacement Options 08/22/2022 by marcum-tech The dog days of summer and that’s your green light to grab your MarCum flasher or digital system from the garage and give it a once over and top off the battery. The first step in your pre-season routine should be checking your batteries. Most flasher failures on the ice are caused by a bad battery, so now’s the time to inspect your MarCum’s power source. “You could be kicking yourself later if you don’t take a minute to check everything out now,” says MarCum Pro-Staffer, Joel Nelson. “Nothing will wreck a good day of fishing faster than a bad battery, because there’s nothing you can do about it out on the ice." Read more » Battery Charging Get prepared Joel Nelson Lithium Lithium Battery Test Your Battery
Lithium Power Posts Battery Checking Season & Best Battery Replacement Options 07/28/2024 / 06/24/2024 by marcum-tech The dog days of summer and that’s your green light to grab your MarCum flasher or digital system from the garage and give it a once over and top off the battery. The first step in your pre-season routine should be checking your batteries. Most flasher failures on the ice are caused by a bad battery, so now’s the time to inspect your MarCum’s power source. “You could be kicking yourself later if you don’t take a minute to check everything out now,” says MarCum Pro-Staffer, Joel Nelson. “Nothing will wreck a good day of fishing faster than a bad battery, because there’s nothing you can do about it out on the ice." Read more » Battery Charging Get prepared Joel Nelson Lithium Lithium Battery Test Your Battery
Accessories Lithium Power Posts Battery Checking Season & The Best Flasher Battery Replacement Options 10/13/2021 / 10/20/2021 by marcum-tech The first step in your pre-season routine should be checking your batteries. Most flasher failures on the ice are caused by a bad battery. Leaves are gone from the trees, and that’s your green light to grab your MarCum flasher or digital system from the garage and get ready for the ice-fishing season. The first step in your pre-season routine should be checking your batteries. Most flasher failures on the ice are caused by a bad battery, so now’s the time to inspect your MarCum’s power source. “You could be kicking yourself later if you don’t take a minute to check everything out now,” says ICE FORCE Pro-Staffer, Joel Nelson. “Nothing will wreck a good day of fishing faster than a bad battery, because there’s nothing you can do about it out on the ice.” Read more » Battery Charging Customer Service Get Prepaired Joel Nelson Lithium Battery Test Your Battery
Posts Being Mobile On The Ice. 01/17/2023 / 01/17/2023 by marcum-tech Being Mobile On The Ice. Technology has made it so much easier to move around on the ice. GPS, map chips, lithium batteries, battery powered augers, dependable transportation, portable fish houses, light warm gear all contribute to making your experience on the ice better and easier. And what we have learned over the years is […] Read more » Lithium Batteries MX-7GPS Steve Mattson
Lithium Power MarCum Posts Best Battery for Ice Fishing in 2021 09/20/2021 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech If you know you want to re-power your ice fishing fish finder or underwater fishing camera with Lithium, but you don’t know why, here’s a great article that discusses all the benefits that Lithium has. In general, 12v lithium batteries possess key advantages over SLA batteries, but it’s important to know a bit more about the details of each as your power source may be the most notable piece of ice fishing gear you purchase this season. Read more » Brute Joel Nelson King LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle Max Mite
Lithium Power MarCum Posts BEST BATTERY FOR ICE FISHING IN 2022 01/01/2022 / 12/16/2021 by marcum-tech about the details of each as your power source may be the most notable piece of ice fishing gear you purchase this season. Whether looking to re-power, or upgrade your ice fishing fish finder to a better, longer-lasting, or lighter lithium battery, this article will lead you through the key components to making a good choice. Read more » LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle Lithium-Ion
Digital Flasher GPS MarCum Posts Sonar Best Ice Fishing Sonar of 2021 09/27/2021 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech Everyone has personal preferences when it comes to their ice fishing sonar. MarCum has you covered whether you like the proven technology of an ice flasher, or the customization and cutting-edge performance of a digital system. It’s important to note the differences and strengths between systems, as each category has come a long way in recent history. Read more » Blake Tollefson Digital Sonar Ice Fishing Flasher Joel Nelson Tony Roach
Digital Flasher GPS MarCum Posts Sonar BEST ICE FISHING SONAR OF 2022 01/01/2022 / 12/16/2021 by marcum-tech Since introducing cutting edge sonar technology to mechanical flashers nearly 20 years ago, MarCum has sought to build the best sonar on-ice, bar-none. Recent advances saw MarCum bringing the first digital sonar to the market, giving anglers a host of ample options when hitting the ice this winter. Read on to gain a better understanding of your options, and ultimately decide which is best for your style of fishing. Read more » Digital Sonar GPS Ice Fishing Flasher Sonar
Camera Posts Best Underwater Fishing Camera for 2021 10/04/2021 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech Two decades ago, MarCum released its first underwater video camera with a monitor for fishing, giving eyes below the surface to an entire generation of anglers. Their world has been forever changed because of it, from the way modern ice anglers fish to the equipment they use, underwater viewing has shaped the evolution of the sport. While the systems themselves have also evolved through the years, the one thing that remains consistent over time is the amount of information anglers glean when seeing underwater for the first time. These MarCum underwater cameras can be used for ice fishing, freshwater, and saltwater fishing. Read more » Camera Joel Nelson Lithium Battery Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
Camera MarCum Posts BEST UNDERWATER FISHING CAMERAS FOR 2022 01/01/2022 / 12/16/2021 by marcum-tech Since MarCum released its first underwater video camera with a monitor for fishing, an entire generation of anglers has benefitted from eyes below the lake surface. Their world has been forever changed because of it, from the way modern ice anglers fish to the equipment they use, underwater viewing has shaped the evolution of the sport. These MarCum underwater cameras can be used for ice fishing, freshwater, and saltwater fishing, and while the systems themselves have also evolved through the years, the one thing that remains consistent over time is the amount of information anglers glean when seeing underwater for the first time. Read more » Camera Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
Digital Flasher GPS Lithium Power MarCum Posts Sonar Can I use a MarCum on my Boat? 05/02/2022 / 04/27/2022 by marcum-tech It’s this time of year when our ice sonar is swapped for long rods and soft water, but that doesn’t mean your MarCum should be put in the back corner of the garage. All sonar systems, digital or mechanical styles, offer keys and cues that help anglers be more successful on the water That’s especially true in small crafts like kayaks, canoes, or small skiffs where a larger, permanently mounted traditional LCD display isn’t in play. Here’s just a few ways to trick your craft, whatever it may be, and get the very most from your MarCum. Read more » Fishing Opener Joel Nelson Minnesota Open Water Sonar Universal Open Water Transducer Wisconsin
Posts Capture the Moment – Taking Better Fish Pictures 01/30/2023 / 01/27/2023 by marcum-tech There’s something special about a quality fish picture. Whether you plan to share it with friends, post it on social media, or simply keep it to yourself, it’s the perfect way to preserve those memories of a great day on the water. That being said, taking a decent picture isn’t always the easiest task. Thankfully, a little practice and some attention to detail can make all the difference. If taking better fishing pictures is a priority, the following notions should be valuable. Read more » Blake Tollefson Camera
MarCum Posts CHECK OUT OUR NEW PRODUCTS FOR THIS ICE SEASON AT THE JT WINTER REVEAL 10/18/2019 / 08/12/2021 by marcum-tech With November right around the corner, it’s time for ice anglers to start prepping for the hardwater season. That’s why MarCum Technologies will be at this year’s JT Winter Reveal. At this event we will be showcasing many of our products for this upcoming ice season, including our entire flasher lineup, the new accessories for the Lithium Shuttle, as well as our new power options to charge your batteries and to power your systems. Read more » Ice Show Trade Show Winter Reveal
Posts Choosing the Right Line 10/10/2022 / 10/06/2022 by marcum-tech Fishing is full of choices. Walk into any sporting goods store or bait shop and you’ll find hundreds to potentially thousands of options for rods, reels, tackle and electronics. In some instances, making a purchase decision can seem like a no brainer, while other scenarios require a serious amount of deliberation. Regardless of your purchase decision, it’s important to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages for a given product. Choosing the right fishing line is no different. With countless options on the market, it’s vital to understand the advantages and drawbacks for each major line category, as well as how they can help you or hurt you in specific scenarios. Read more » Blake Tollefson
Posts Sonar Cranking Your Way to More River Bass 06/13/2022 / 06/08/2022 by marcum-tech Mist from the baitcast reel erupted into the morning air as the crankbait rocketed toward the conspicuous riprap that hugged the edge of the river. As soon as the lure hit the water it was brought to life with a few cranks on the reel. Instantly the wobble of the lure going back and forth could be felt in the rod tip. It didn’t take very long for the lipped crankbait to start digging in the rocky bottom. Tick, tick, wham! Fish on as the lure got to the edge of the swifter current and it feels like a good one as the fluorocarbon line is being stretched by the bull-dogging fish in the current. Read more » Bass River Fishing Sonar Steve Mattson Tony Roach
Posts EARLIEST VS. EARLY ICE FOR PANFISH 11/27/2023 / 11/27/2023 by marcum-tech Earliest vs. Early Ice for Panfish Deer season is nearly behind most of us, and thoughts of ice fishing get the blood flowing. You know the days; just a few inches of clear, black ice with sunfish twirling below and to the sides of the hole as you extract them from hungry schools off the edge […] Read more » Bluegills Crappies Early Ice Joel Nelson MarCum
News Posts Early Ice Essentials 11/16/2020 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech “They’re right where we left them,” I blurted while quickly dropping another small sucker to whoever was stealing them below. It was a private thought that worked its way out on last season’s first-ice-foray. I was pretty certain they were walleyes, as I’d fished them in the months leading up to ice. They remained right off of a point on the first shoreline break where we’d had two flags fly before drilling the rest of the holes. We jigged up a few perch and walleyes amongst those tip-ups right at dark, before gingerly creeping back to shore. We were on solid ice, a good 6 inches of it, but you never can be too careful. Even when well-prepared, I’m not the guy creeping on a few mere inches like I once was. Age, kids, and some dodgy experiences will do that to you. Read more » Ice Safety Joel Nelson
News Posts Early Ice Safety with Blake Tollefson 12/11/2024 / 12/10/2024 by marcum-tech Early Ice Safety with Blake Tollefson The hardwater season is fast approaching. All across the Northern United States and Canada, anglers are taking their first steps on frozen water. Now is the time to ensure electronics, rods & reels, and augers are in working order — and that tackle is fully organized. Aside from the […] Read more » Blake Tollefson Safety
Digital GPS MarCum Posts Sonar Fall Mapping for Winter Fishing 10/18/2021 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech While the idea of finding your ice-spots in a boat isn’t a novel one, serious ice anglers should make this a priority this season. No doubt, it’s easier to drive around and scan structure for fish now vs. doing it one ice auger hole at a time come November and December. Advances in electronics make it easier now than ever, such that you can map new water and mark spots with GPS/Sonar combos like the MarCum MX-7GPS. Read more » Joel Nelson Mapping Mr. Bluegill SonarChart Live
Posts FINDING FISH ON ANY GIVEN LAKE 02/06/2023 / 01/27/2023 by marcum-tech Crappie are probably the trendiest fish to pursue. If there is a hot bite out somewhere it doesn’t take long for the multitudes to find out about it. They are also pretty willing biters and some of the tastiest fish out there. Crappie can commonly be found in and amongst the good bluegill areas although the crappie will be found higher in the water column. Crappie will also be found suspended over deeper basins throughout any given lake. This makes them relatively easy to find with your flasher or digital sonar. Find your way out onto the basin and drill a hole and look for suspended fish. When you get on top of them then drop your presentation down right away. Be warned, because it is a basin with no structure to hold them in a certain area, a lot of times these fish will roam about. The challenge will be to stay over them the best you can by drilling extra holes and hole-hopping. Using lithium batteries in your electronics makes this much more doable. Do your arms and back a favor and replace the heavy lead-acid battery in your electronic unit. Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Steve Mattson Underwater Camera
GPS MarCum Posts First Break Walleyes with Tony Roach 12/20/2021 / 12/07/2021 by marcum-tech Finding and CatchingEarly Ice Walleyes It’s been a few years, but I’ve always been a big fan of full-moon fall trolling on the big open water lakes. The thermocline that may have kept bait and ‘eyes out deeper all summer, gives way to incredible shallow water fishing come late October and November. What’s surprising however, […] Read more » Early Ice Ice Fishing Flasher Sonar Tony Roach Walleye
Posts Fishing Summertime Crappies 07/18/2022 / 08/24/2022 by marcum-tech Throughout the summer months, schools of crappies typically concentrate themselves along weed edges, as well as pockets and holes in the weedy cover. In certain situations, fish will push further into the weeds and in others, push out away from the edges, but still remain in close proximity to the weeds. Focus your efforts on these keys areas. As the season progresses, crappies will also inhabit other areas, often in slightly deeper water. Woody cover – such as man-made cribs or submerged timber – act as crappie magnet regardless of the time of year, but they tend to concentrate fish towards the tail end of the summer. Read more » Blake Tollefson Crappie Sonar
Lithium Power Posts FOR ICE-FISHING – THE WEIGHT IS OVER 10/23/2020 / 10/21/2020 by marcum-tech From the industry front-runner in ice electronics, comes a new leader in the batteries that power them. It’s only fitting that MarCum Technologies, in the quest to constantly improve their ice offerings, brings advancements not only in sonar or cameras, but the very power-plants that fuel them. Read more » Brute King Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle Max Mite
Camera MarCum News Posts Press Release FULL FEATURED CAMERA, NOW LITHIUM POWERED 10/01/2021 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech Press Release - New Hope, MN (10/22/20) – Two decades ago, MarCum released its first underwater viewing system, giving eyes below the surface to an entire generation of anglers. Their world has been forever changed because of it, from the way modern ice anglers’ fish to the equipment they use, underwater viewing has shaped the evolution of the sport. While the systems themselves have also evolved through the years, the one thing that remains consistent over time is the amount of information anglers glean when seeing underwater for the first time. Read more » Joel Nelson Lithium Battery Mission SD L Underwater Camera
News Press Release FULL-SYSTEM CAMERA PERFORMANCE AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE 09/06/2023 / 09/05/2023 by marcum-tech Combining the culmination of 20 years of excellence, the Explorer HD L stands as a testament to MarCum's commitment to providing cutting-edge technology to anglers across the spectrum. This new addition cements MarCum's industry-leading status in underwater viewing systems by seamlessly integrating superior quality and unparalleled performance. Read more » Camera Explorer HDL Lithium Battery Underwater Camera
MarCum Press Release Get Ready for Superior Angling Season 8! 11/26/2024 / 11/25/2024 by marcum-tech Get Ready for Superior Angling Season 8! As the ice begins to form and the forecast keeps getting colder, at MarCum, there’s one thing we’re all looking forward to this winter: Superior Angling Season 8! For the loyal anglers who trust MarCum products to help them find and land their next big catch, watching Grant […] Read more » Grant Sorensen Superior Angling Co
Camera Posts Get To the Edge for Summer Panfish 07/11/2022 / 08/24/2022 by marcum-tech Panfish, specifically bluegill and crappie, are the most sought after fish throughout the entire United States. Anglers of all ages pursue them for a lot of reasons. They are good to eat, plentiful, and seem to always be willing to bite throughout the entire year. Walleye and bass anglers can get skunked on any given day but a panfish angler seldom fails to connect in an outing on the water. This makes them a perfect species to pursue anytime you have the family and or kids on the water. The great thing about summer is that it can be really easy fishing. By mid-summer the fish have completed their annual spawning and have transitioned out to where they will spend the summer months. Read more » Steve Mattson Underwater Camera
Posts Getting Your Boat Ready for Open Water 04/24/2023 / 04/21/2023 by marcum-tech After a long winter, there is nothing like the unbridled anticipation of hitting the open water once again. Spring and summer is a special time of the year and soaking up the sun on the water is the best way to recharge the body and soul. The last thing you want to have is maintenance issues going to or on the water. Be sure to follow these quick tips to ensure a greater chance at a fun-filled day on the water. Read more » Open Water Sonar Steve Mattson
Camera Posts Heat of the Summer Largemouth Strategies 08/08/2022 / 08/24/2022 by marcum-tech The “dog days” of summer mark the end of the early summer feeding binges that most fish including bass go through. Not only are lakes really warm but they are chock full of food including insects, frogs, crawfish, baitfish and fry from all species. Suffice to say that fish have plenty of food and cover available to them. So consequently it can make it just a little tougher to entice a fish into taking your presentation. A lot of anglers will set their minds on fall when temperatures will cool down and fishing will generally be a little easier. However you don’t have to leave the boat in the garage until then, simply refine your strategies to start catching fish again. Read more » Steve Mattson Underwater Camera
Posts How do I choose the right fishing rod? 05/23/2022 / 05/31/2022 by marcum-tech Picture yourself in your favorite sporting goods store taking a stroll through the fishing department. The options for tackle, rods, reels are expansive to say the least. A seemingly never-ending list of brands, types, and configurations call this area home. When it comes to rods, the options are plentiful. Most major retailers will have a variety of lengths, powers, and actions to cover a range of techniques and target species. Choosing the right for the right situation is a task in itself; but it doesn’t need to be as hard as one thinks. Read more » Blake Tollefson Fishing Opener Open Water
Camera MarCum Posts How do I use an Underwater Camera for Ice Fishing 11/08/2021 / 10/28/2021 by marcum-tech As an ice angler, there are several tools that can aid in your fishing success. Very few, however, are as effective as an underwater camera. The information provided to an angler from the use of an underwater fishing camera not only accelerates one’s learning curve but will ultimately, put more fish on the ice. Read more » Blake Tollefson Camera Underwater Camera Underwater Footage
Camera MarCum Posts How should I prepare for the Minnesota Fishing Opener? 05/09/2022 / 04/26/2022 by marcum-tech It’s amazing how many anglers have an underwater ice fishing camera for winter use, and forget to pack it in the boat for fishing opener. In fact, open-water applications abound when it comes to everything from species identification, to finding green weeds, or simply identifying water clarity traits from one end of the lake to another. The fact that now your underwater camera for fishing can be so much more mobile is a major benefit to its use, and the fish-finding information you unlock with it is rather limitless. Here’s just a few ways and reasons to get more use from your winter camera, come spring, summer and fall. Read more » Camera Fishing Opener Joel Nelson Minnesota Open Water Underwater Camera
RT-9 How to Add Modules to Your RT-9 08/25/2016 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech How to Add Modules to Your RT-9 Read more » RT-9 RT-9 2.0
Digital GPS MarCum Posts How To Be More Consistent On The Water 05/16/2022 / 05/16/2022 by marcum-tech Everyone wants to be successful on the water. We all love to post on social media and to talk about the fun we had catching fish and spending time together with friends and family. The old adage says, a bad day fishing is still better than a day of work, but no one really likes having a bad day of fishing. Once you dive into this worthy hobby you will quickly realize that a bad day is relative. For the beginner it could be not catching a single fish. For the guide it could be not filling out a limit. And for the professional it could be not making a top-ten but catching 40-50 target species fish during the eight hour day. Read more » Bass Sonar Steve Mattson Walleye
RT-9 HOW TO CUSTOMIZE THE DISPLAY OF YOUR RT-9 08/30/2016 / 03/14/2022 by marcum-tech HOW TO CUSTOMIZE THE DISPLAY OF YOUR RT-9 Read more » RT-9 RT-9 2.0
MarCum Posts Sonar How to find & Catch Ice-out Spring Crappies 04/11/2022 / 03/25/2022 by marcum-tech the lakes will be full of life in many forms once again. Boating enthusiasts will now start thinking of getting the boat out of storage and planning the maiden voyage of the year. And anglers eager to fill a live-well know that the crappie are heading for the shallows and it’s time to go fishing. Early fishing brings the big crappies into the shallows. Find where to go and what to use to make your early crappie fishing trip a success. Read more » Boating Crappies Sonar Steve Mattson
Digital GPS MarCum Posts Sonar How To Fish Pool 4 For Early Spring Walleyes 03/28/2022 / 03/28/2022 by marcum-tech Minnesota’s early May fishing opener is a date most avid walleye anglers have circled on the calendar, but long before May is the pre-opener down on Pool 4 of the Mississippi River. Warm spells in February, all the way through the traditional opening day, offer anglers a great chance at not just knocking the rust off, but catching both numbers and size for walleye and sauger both. As Joel Nelson says, "There’s no better feeling than the slight “tick” of the rod tip or a line-jump as a shallow-water walleye inhales some plastic. " Read more » Joel Nelson Mississippi River Pool 4 Sonar Walleye
Flasher MarCum Posts How to ID types of Fish with your Ice Fishing Flasher 11/22/2021 / 11/08/2021 by marcum-tech Tony Roach, a man who has seen just about everything that swims on a host of ice-fishing sonar units. “That’s a walleye,” he confidently announced while staring at his MarCum M1. “See it belly-to-bottom, then come up, then drop down. It’s done it about three times in the past 30 seconds.” Eventually, Tony connects, bringing a particularly goldeneye up on a panfish jig of all things. How did he know it was a walleye, when we had landed nothing but gills the prior 10 hours on ice? More importantly, what are the tell-tale signs, species by species, that will help us determine what we’re fishing for, and ultimately what bait to present and how? Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Tony Roach
Camera MarCum Posts How to Prepare for the Wisconsin Fishing Opener 2022 04/25/2022 / 04/21/2022 by marcum-tech It’s a magical time of year. The ice on the lakes is pretty much absent. The landscapes that were not so long ago covered in snow now show glimpses of life again. Grass is turning greener, plants are blooming, birds are chirping. Spring has sprung. To many anglers that means one thing – the Wisconsin Fishing Opener is coming. The Wisconsin Fishing Opener is traditionally on the first Saturday in May. This year it falls on Read more » Blake Tollefson Fishing Opener Underwater Camera Wisconsin
Camera Posts HOW TO RECORD WITH YOUR MARCUM UNDERWATER CAMERA 02/28/2020 / 03/24/2020 by marcum-tech Our cameras are known for their incredible image quality and bright display. However, what many people don’t know is that you can record with nearly all of them. This allows you to analyze underwater fish behavior, create compelling content, and have fun sharing your fishing adventures with friends and family. On most of the units, recording underwater footage is relatively simple. However, it will require a little bit of extra gear on your part. Read more » Quest HD Recon 5 Plus Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
Posts How to Target Largemouth Bass in June 06/27/2022 / 06/23/2022 by marcum-tech Why is it that some of the most pleasing fishing you can do is also some of the simplest? I’m not stepping on bass-anglers with that comment either, but chuckin’ baits up near shore and dragging them back right now will get you bit on most of the weed-choked shallow systems that I fish this time of year. The fishing is that good. As a kid, I grew up bass fishing. For a southern MN boy, they were the most attainable of the “big” fish. Walleyes lived up-north, you needed a float-plane to fish for pike, and sunfish were for “kids.” From age 10 up and through my teenage years while I most often fished for those largemouths, I was far from a kid. Catching bass back then, esp. big ones, made your chest puff out a bit. Read more » Joel Nelson Largemouth
Camera MarCum Posts How to Target Late Ice Walleyes 02/20/2023 / 03/14/2022 by marcum-tech We’re nearing the end of walleye season in MN, and things have gotten a bit tougher. Snow is deep and ice is thick(er), and the amount of available light at depth has been cut dramatically. Your early season haunts are likely nowhere near where you are ice fishing now, and at this point, it’s more about just getting bites rather than talking about how many you’re catching. Read more » Joel Nelson Underwater Camera Walleye
Accessories Camera Digital Flasher MarCum Posts RT-9 Showdown How to Troubleshoot the Battery and Charging System of Your MarCum 10/04/2019 / 01/07/2020 by marcum-tech When electronic units won’t charge, it can be frustrating for any angler. From batteries to chargers, to the system itself, it can seem confusing to determine what went wrong with your electronics and how to fix it. That’s why we have put together this quick battery troubleshooting guide. We break down each part of the charging system and step you through how to identify the problem and replace the parts if needed. Read more » Battery Tech Tips Troubleshoot
Camera MarCum Posts How to use an Underwater Camera for Open Water Fishing 03/21/2022 / 03/15/2022 by marcum-tech Underwater fishing cameras are recognized as a valuable tool for ice; however, they can be just as beneficial during the open water season – and for many of the same reasons. Open water electronics continue to evolve to new lengths every season but they still leave things open to interpretation. Underwater cameras, however, are capable of answering questions that other electronics cannot, as well as teaching anglers more about what they’re seeing on their electronics. They are an angler’s eyes below the surface. Read more » Blake Tollefson Boating Camera Open Water Steve Mattson Underwater Camera
MarCum Posts Sonar ICE FISHING FOR THE NEW ANGLER 09/23/2021 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech There’s no doubt that the COVID era has had an impact on the outdoor industry. With closures, canceled travel plans, or changes in regularly scheduled activities, unprecedented numbers of folks have either found or rekindled a love of the outdoors. During the warmer months, there’s a plethora of activities to get a person out of their home. In the Midwest, we are blessed (or cursed depending on how you look at it) with winter – and it lasts more than just a few months. This can make activities a bit harder to find, or at times convince yourself to participate in outdoor activities. Enter ice fishing season. Read more » Blake Tollefson Ice Fishing Accessories Ice Fishing Flasher New Angler
MarCum News Posts Ice Season Preparation: An Ice Angler’s Checklist 10/11/2021 / 10/11/2021 by marcum-tech Organization and preparation are critical elements to success on the ice. Without them you may be stuck repairing or replacing rather than actually fishing. Most of us are limited to specific windows for fishing, so make sure you can capitalize on those periods by having your gear ready and in working order. Winter conditions are hard on gear, so doing your due diligence is important. Read more » Blake Tollefson Checklist Ice Fishing Accessories
Accessories Posts Press Release Introducing the new MarCum Roamer Shuttle 10/22/2022 / 11/08/2022 by marcum-tech MarCum Technologies introduces the Roamer Case and Roamer Kit, the first releases in what MarCum calls its Signature Series products. Adorned with MarCum Red, our trade-dress, the Roamer takes mobility to a new level, with significant improvements over all other cases and shuttles on the market. By combining elements of a plastic shuttle and soft-pack in one case, MarCum has blended the benefits of both, checking boxes for both form and function along the way. As a standalone case, the Roamer equips flasher and battery owners with an ample sonar storage solution. As the full Roamer Kit, anglers get the case, a featherweight 12V6AH Lithium LiFePO4 battery, and proper charger to fit it, along with USB charging ports for extra power. Read more » Press Release Roamer Lithium Shuttle Kit Roamer Shuttle
RT-9 INTRODUCING THE NEW RT-9 2.0 10/25/2019 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech The NEW RT-9 2.0 packs all of the incredible features of the original RT-9 but with a significantly longer run time, updated software and circuitry, an improved docking cradle, and the Navionics + USA and Canada Chip included. Read more » RT-9 RT-9 2.0
MarCum Posts Jig Fishing 101 07/25/2022 / 08/24/2022 by marcum-tech Who doesn’t have boxes of jigs laying around? No matter the species, it could be the most universal, widely copied, and versatile lure of all time. If we’re talking live bait, it’s the best delivery method for meat that I know of. If plastics, well there’s usually a jig involved here too. Starting with a standard jig-head, you have to think about what you’d like to do with it. If you’re threading on a fathead minnow, a will be the logical choice. The same can’t be said if you’re looking to fish plastics, as plastics fish best with an aggressive wire keeper. As for other features and color, think about the water clarity you’ll be fishing in. Anything with a blade or propeller adds flash and vibration, which may be a necessary part of the presentation. Big minnows call for a , and suspended fish call for a that rises above a weight on the bottom. So many jigs, so many scenarios, but you need to match the style of jig to the type of fishing you’ll be doing. Read more » Jig Joel Nelson MarCum
MarCum Posts Late Ice Panfish Tips and Tricks 02/28/2022 / 01/25/2022 by marcum-tech With gamefish seasons closed at least in my home state, end of ice forays are all about panfish. Whether crappies or bluegill, there’s usually something going by the time March’s sun angle and warmer temps are beating back shoreline ice or at the very least, keeping snow cover down and allowing easy on-lake travel. However, late ice is a fickle period with weather being the primary driver of conditions and the resulting bite. While it’s probably no surprise by now that the later on hardwater we get, the better the fishing and shallower they may be, here’s a few location tips I’ve learned while chasing late ice panfish. Read more » Bluegills Crappies Gills Joel Nelson Panfish
Lithium Power Posts Lead-Acid vs Lithium: What Battery is Best for Ice Fishing? 11/01/2021 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech No one can deny how much the sealed lead-acid (SLA) 12v battery has had an impact on ice fishing. This battery has been the dominant player in the game and has been used extensively for decades in flashers, digital units and camera systems throughout the ice belt. Read more » Brute Lithium Battery SLA Steve Mattson
Flasher Posts Press Release LITHIUM FLASHERS FOR LESS, COMPLETE WITH CASH-BACK 10/22/2020 / 10/21/2020 by marcum-tech From MarCum Technologies, the industry champion in ice electronics that serve the angler first, comes a new riff on established innovations. MarCum’s engineering feats have led the sonar space for decades, with a healthy list of patents to prove it. From Interference Rejection (IR) to moveable zoom, our advancements are translated to more fish on ice. A recent improvement comes in the form of a patented “light pipe” – a brushless system that provides razor-thin target returns that give anglers the ultimate in resolution and fish-catching clarity. Read more » M3L M5L Rebate
MarCum MarCum Holiday Office Hours 12/19/2019 / 01/07/2020 by marcum-tech [vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] MarCum Holiday Office Hours [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text] MarCum will be suspending operations for the Holiday season. December 21st through January 1st, live support, shipping, and local pick-up will be unavailable. Our self service support center and parts ordering site will still be available to assist you during this time. Please be aware your order will not ship until […] Read more »
Flasher Posts Sonar MarCum M1 – Best Bang for Your Buck 12/13/2021 / 12/14/2021 by marcum-tech Midwest angler Joel Nelson knows a thing or two about ice sonar. As MarCum’s longest tenured pro-staff member and media personality, he’s been running a MarCum since the brand’s inception. Though he could run any fish finder on the planet, he’s an avid fan of the M1. “It’s really a sonar that takes me back to some of the original MarCum units that just flat caught fish,” says Nelson. “You get exactly what you need in an ice locator, ready to fish out of the box.” Nelson logs thousands of miles across the ice belt each season, fishing and filming for a host of TV and video segments, all while toting an M1. “I appreciate so many of the MarCum units in the lineup, but I’ll always have an M1,” says Nelson. Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Joel Nelson Sonar
RT-9 MARCUM RT-9 ENHANCED AND RELEASED FACTORY DIRECT 08/02/2019 / 11/12/2021 by marcum-tech Ice anglers are demanding of their electronics and the RT-9 combo delivers. No other unit offers open water sonar, ice sonar, underwater camera capabilities, GPS mapping, and an entertainment system all packed into one unit. The MarCum RT-9 is all of that and loaded with all the standard digital MarCum features you can count on. […] Read more » RT-9 RT-9 2.0
Flasher News Press Release MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES EXPANDED LINE OF SONAR FLASHER ICE SYSTEMS FOR 2023 09/05/2023 / 09/05/2023 by marcum-tech Highly anticipated expanded lineup of Sonar Flasher Ice Fishing Systems for the upcoming 2023 ice fishing season. Building on its legacy of groundbreaking technology, MarCum introduces two new models, built on the foundation of proven performance of the M3 and M5, designed to provide anglers with unparalleled sonar performance and the ultimate edge on the ice. Read more » Flasher Lithium M3 M5
Lithium Power News Posts Press Release MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES LITHIUM BATTERIES – PERFORMANCE AND VALUE STARTS AT $59.99 09/08/2023 / 08/23/2023 by marcum-tech The standout feature of MarCum's Lithium batteries is their lithium chemistry, which sets them apart from the competition. Not all lithium batteries are created equal, and MarCum's line of Lithium batteries showcases a chemistry type, with its own unique advantages. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) is the ice anglers ideal chemistry, which strikes a balance between weight, cold weather performance, and charge cycle longevity. Read more » Lithium Battery
Flasher MarCum Posts Marking More Fish on Your Hardwater Finder 01/10/2022 / 12/13/2021 by marcum-tech From the day you get your first flasher, the ice-fishing universe is forever changed. Ice anglers go from simply guessing at bites and what may or may not have been a fish, to tracking them throughout the water column. Not only can you use it to find fish and track how they respond to your bait, but you can also use it to find active fish before a line is even wetted. At one time, it was considered somewhat odd; almost a novelty. Now, ice-fishing electronics are a multi-million dollar category, and the thought of fishing without one seems pointless. Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Joel Nelson Sonar
Digital Flasher MarCum Posts MECHANICAL FLASHER VS. DIGITAL SONAR, WHICH IS RIGHT FOR ME? 09/13/2021 / 09/14/2021 by marcum-tech “There’s just no other family of systems on the market that serve the bulk of the ice-fishing public like MarCum,” says ice pro Joel Nelson. “Whether you’re a shallow, weedy-water bluegill angler from the south of the ice belt, or you fish deep Canadian Shield lakes for walleye and lake trout, there’s a perfect MarCum for you.” Read more » Digital Sonar Ice Fishing Flasher Joel Nelson
Digital GPS Posts MN Fishing Opener Tactics 05/08/2023 / 05/05/2023 by marcum-tech At long last, the walleye opener is upon us. After any winter most anglers are more than fired up to be able to hit open water once again and catch a few marble eyes. When winter extends itself into spring, then rest assured that the water will be cold and walleyes may still be spawning on lakes throughout the great state of Minnesota. Read more » Fishing Opener Steve Mattson
Digital GPS Posts Open Water Mapping with the MX-7GPS 07/04/2022 / 06/28/2022 by marcum-tech Open Water Mapping with the MX-7GPS Fish long enough, and you’ll find spots that border on magic. Sometimes they’re seasonally great, for only a certain species, or during a specific wind, but when it comes together, they account for some of our best memories on the water. Typically these locations on a given lake represent […] Read more » Joel Nelson Maping MX7GPS
MarCum Posts Open Water Preparation: A Fisherman’s Checklist 04/04/2022 / 03/25/2022 by marcum-tech The fishing season is approaching fast, whether you’re ready for it or not. Depending on where you live, the ice may already have vanished, or you may still have some time left. Regardless, it’s important to take the time to ensure you are prepared for the upcoming season. Read more » Blake Tollefson Boating Checklist Open Water Universal Open Water Transducer
MarCum Posts Sonar Pre and Post Spawn Panfish Patterns 05/30/2022 / 05/27/2022 by marcum-tech If you’re a crappie angler, one of the best bites of the year has come and gone with the early spring crappie bite. For bluegill fans, the best is yet to come, as we move from a shallow water period for one species into another. There’s no doubt that the spawning season for crappies and bluegills offer some great opportunities for skinny water panfishing, and even sight fishing, which makes fishing feel like it did when you were a kid. Bobbers and small jigs are plopped into any good looking developing weeds or brushy areas, only to drop with an aggression not seen since the previous year’s fishing It’s hard not to be excited about it. Read more » Bluegills Crappies Joel Nelson Open Water Panfish Sonar
Camera MarCum Posts Press Release PREMIER CAMERA SYSTEM, NOW WITH SUPERIOR POWER SOURCE 10/01/2021 / 10/05/2021 by marcum-tech Press Release - New Hope, MN (10/22/20) – Two decades ago, MarCum released its first underwater viewing system, giving eyes below the surface to an entire generation of anglers. Their world has been forever changed because of it, from the way modern ice anglers’ fish to the equipment they use, underwater viewing has shaped the evolution of the sport. While the systems themselves have also evolved through the years, the one thing that remains consistent over time is the amount of information anglers glean when seeing underwater for the first time. Read more » Brady Snyder Camera Lithium Battery Quest HD L Underwater Camera
Posts Push to the End of the Open Water Season 10/03/2022 / 09/30/2022 by marcum-tech Sports fanatics live for it. Athletes push all year for it. And anglers should continue to pursue their favorite species into the “post-season.” Fall can be just like that on the water, only a few have survived to make it this far. So both the fish and remaining anglers get all the attention and action. Lakes and rivers are wide open for anglers and fish are feeding more heavily as winter is approaching. Not only does your chance at numbers of fish increase but also the chance of catching your biggest fish of the year. Pike, Bass, Walleye and panfish will all be more apt to hit your offerings. As the water cools it tends to bring fish shallower as baitfish often times will be there as well. Prior to the proverbial “turnover” is the best time to be out on the water. Read more » Sonar Steve Mattson
GPS MarCum Posts RAINY RIVER, YOUR FIRST CHANCE AT OPEN WATER WALLEYE 03/14/2022 / 03/15/2022 by marcum-tech Long before the inland lakes of Minnesota are free from ice, moving water draws thousands of anglers back into their boats for a chance at some border walleye. Every spring, the historic Rainy River sheds its winter coat and gives anglers the freedom to fish open water once again. Thousands upon thousands of walleye leave Lake of the Woods and head upstream towards International Falls to complete their annual spawning run. And no rain, snow or sleet will stop some of the die-hard walleye anglers from dropping their jigs into the icy water in hopes of catching a giant walleye. Read more » Boating MX-7GPS Rainy River Steve Mattson Universal Open Water Transducer Walleye
Camera Digital Flasher GPS MarCum Posts Press Release Sonar Raytech Electronics 11/19/2021 / 11/18/2021 by marcum-tech New Hope, MN (11/18/21) –Based on the growing demand for MarCum products in Eastern Canada, the Minneapolis manufacturer has engaged Raytech Electronics, a warranty and maintenance service center to enable owners to receive service without having to hassle with international shipments. Raytech will be handling warranty and non-warranty repairs for MarCum consumers starting November 17th, 2021. This new relationship is expected to decrease repair service times by at least 5 business days for Eastern Canadian customers. Read more » Lithium Battery Sonar Underwater Camera
Camera MarCum Posts Record Underwater Ice Fishing Footage with Your Phone Using The MarCum PanCam 10/14/2019 / 01/07/2020 by marcum-tech Sometimes the easiest way to record underwater footage is to simply use your phone. That’s why MarCum has created the PanCam, a mobile controlled camera that will work wherever, and whenever, you need it. There is no need for external recorders, excess cables, or SD cards. With the PanCam, mobile recording has never been easier. Read more » Camera Mobile App PanCam Record Tech Tips Underwater Footage
News Posts Safety First with Blake Tollefson 10/28/2020 / 12/10/2024 by marcum-tech The hardwater season is fast approaching. All across the Northern United States and Canada, anglers are taking their first steps on frozen water. Now is the time to ensure electronics, rods & reels, and augers are in working order — and that tackle is fully organized. Aside from the obvious fishing gear, there is some vital equipment you should have before you take that first step on hardwater. Safety concerns are very real throughout the ice fishing season, and especially at first ice. Safety precautions for first ice can be categorized into a handful of major groups. Read more » Blake Tollefson Ice Safety
Camera Posts Press Release SMALL FOOTPRINT, MAX PERFORMANCE 10/20/2020 / 10/21/2020 by marcum-tech The new MarCum Pursuit HD puts 20 years of technology into the palm of your hand, tapping into all of the top trends in underwater viewing. The Pursuit HD simply checks every box. Hand-held and HD attributes are a big direction in cameras now, but so often it comes at the expense of other features. With the MarCum Pursuit HD, expect performance with a rich feature set – expect it all. Read more » Press Release Pursuit HD Underwater Camera Underwater Footage Underwater Recording
Camera Digital Flasher Posts Sonar Plus Camera – Ice’s Dealiest 1 – 2 Punch 10/19/2020 / 10/19/2020 by marcum-tech It could be the most common question found on internet forums, Facebook groups, and among the freshman class of ice’s newest anglers – “Sonar or camera?” Sounds like a simple question. Multiple choice even. The answer has always been straight-forward too, with most experienced anglers leaning towards a sonar first, then purchasing a camera to eventually fill in the knowledge gaps as needed depending upon their species of interest. Read more » Camera Joel Nelson Sonar
Posts Staying Organized On and Off the Water 06/20/2022 / 06/09/2022 by marcum-tech Organization is important no matter your craft. When it comes to fishing, however, a concerted effort for organization should hold a higher precedence. The number of rod, reel, line, and tackle configurations an angler might handle are truly endless. This is particularly evident with fishermen that target more than one species. and categorized rod, reel, line, and lure selections. Many professional anglers rely on their organizational and inventorial skills to keep them successful on the water. They know what specific rods and reels they have, what lures they have, and whether they need to restock something in the near future. Read more » Blake Tollefson Organization Prepare
Lithium Power MarCum Posts Storage of Winter Electronics and Off-season Charging 03/31/2022 / 03/28/2022 by marcum-tech LiFePO4, Li-ion, & Lead-acid Batteries have slightly different long-term storage requirements. Find the best way prolong your battery life. Read more » LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Lithium-Ion Sealed Lead Acid Steve Mattson
Posts Summer Crappie Craze: Strategies for Finding and Catching Slabs 05/13/2024 / 05/08/2024 by marcum-tech Summer Crappie Craze: Strategies for Finding and Catching Slabs While bass are the nation’s most popular fish species, panfish, and crappies in particular, also find themselves high on the priority level for many anglers – and for good reason. Not only do they make great table fare, they also provide fast paced action. Crappies are […] Read more » Blake Tollefson Crappies Open Water
Posts Summer Stream Trout 08/15/2022 / 08/24/2022 by marcum-tech Walking and wading quietly are vital aspects to success. Think Navy Seal-esque stealthy when you hit the bank. Be cognizant of shadows to go undetected to roaming trout. Task yourself to make long, precise casts to avoid spooking fish. Minnesota and Wisconsin alone have more than 15,000 miles of trout streams. With so much trout water to cover, mobility is crucial for continued success. Don’t waste too much time in one area. A few casts per spot is all that is necessary. If limited success ensues, then it’s time to keep ‘er moving. Trout will hold in a variety of areas depending on the stream and the conditions. Common areas that will often congregate fish include deep holes or pools, current seams, and log jams. Read more » Blake Tollefson
Flasher MarCum Posts The Beginner’s Guide to Using an Ice Fishing Flasher 01/06/2020 / 09/25/2020 by marcum-tech [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Beginner’s Guide to Using an Ice Fishing Flasher [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1601049396571{background-image: url(https://marcumtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Joel_flasher_walleye.jpg?id=53660) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][vc_column_text]The first step to purchasing an ice fishing flasher is understanding how one works. From turning the unit on to identifying a fish – we walk through all of the basics to […] Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher M1 M1Li M3 M3Li M5 M5Li
Digital Flasher MarCum Posts Sonar The Beginner’s Guide to using an Ice Fishing Sonar 11/30/2022 / 12/01/2021 by marcum-tech Every year, a new set of anglers both young and old learn to use ice fishing sonar or flashers for the first time. That said, I encounter many anglers on the hardwater each year that still have their ice sonar depth finder on default factory settings from when they bought the unit 10 years ago. Whether you’re brand new to the game, or it’s old-hat, here are some answers to age old questions along with new ones to keep it interesting and catch more fish. Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Joel Nelson Sonar
Accessories Lithium Power MarCum Posts The Best Battery for Ice Fishing: The MarCum Lithium Shuttle 09/26/2019 / 01/07/2020 by marcum-tech [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] THE BEST BATTERY FOR ICE FISHING: THE MARCUM LITHIUM SHUTTLE When it comes to ice fishing, we can never be prepared enough. This includes our fishing tackle, our clothing, and even our electronics. In fact, our electronics have become a significant part of our fishing experience. That’s why keeping them powered, whether it […] Read more » Battery Ice Fishing Accessories Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle Tech Tips
Camera Lithium Power Posts Press Release THE BEST CAMERAS ON ICE JUST GOT BETTER, LIGHTER 11/29/2021 / 11/24/2021 by marcum-tech New Hope, MN (10/25/2021) - Marcum Technologies, the undisputed leader in underwater viewing, takes an on-ice staple and improves it with lighter, longer-lasting lithium batteries. A new generation of anglers takes for granted what cameras have brought to the sport. Inline reels and the effect of lure-spin was revealed through watching fish swim away on an underwater camera. Winter panfish location and the connection to green standing aquatic plants, along with countless other observations; all brought to you by underwater viewing, now made better with a little help from an advanced fuel source. Read more » Joel Nelson Lithium Battery Underwater Camera
Camera Digital Flasher MarCum Posts Press Release THE BEST SONAR AND CAMERAS, NOW LIGHTER AND LONGER RUNNING 10/01/2021 / 10/28/2021 by marcum-tech Press Release - New Hope, MN (9/29/21) - Marcum Technologies, the undisputed leader in ice-fishing-specific sonar and cameras, takes tech to the next level. Their long-held principle is that features are useless unless they help an angler catch fish, and that can be seen throughout decades of innovation. Patented technology like moveable zoom that led to angler’s ability to target fish anywhere in the water column was the first ping heard round the world among the ice sonar community. They followed it up with additional advancements to help distinguish echoes from noise in an interference rejection system so advanced, it’s also patented. Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Joel Nelson Lithium Battery Press Release Sonar Underwater Camera
Camera MarCum Posts The Best Underwater Fishing Camera for Open Water – 2022 04/18/2022 / 03/28/2022 by marcum-tech Underwater cameras are undoubtedly one of the greatest technological advancements in the sport of fishing these past few decades. Anglers in recent generations have come to depend on cameras to do far more than help them watch fish eat, but to observe their surroundings, study fish behavior and movements, even learn how fish certain baits better. Not only then has it been a technology that’s useful in its own right, but the simple fact is that underwater viewing has helped push forward the sport of fishing in general. From evolutions in tackle design, reels, and line, to changes in the way we fundamentally fish, looking at the underwater world through a camera is here to stay. Read more » Boating Camera Joel Nelson Open Water
Lithium Power Posts Press Release THE BEST UNITS ON ICE JUST GOT BETTER, FOR LESS 10/21/2020 / 10/21/2020 by marcum-tech Marcum Technologies, the undisputed leader in ice-fishing-specific sonar, takes tech to the next level. Their long-held principle is that features are useless unless they help an angler catch fish, and that can be seen throughout decades of innovation. Patented technology like moveable zoom that led to angler’s ability to target fish anywhere in the water column was the first ping heard round the world among the ice sonar community. They followed it up with additional advancements to help distinguish echoes from noise in an interference rejection system so advanced, it’s also patented. Read more » Brute Lithium Battery LX-7L LX-9L M3L M5L MX-7GPS Press Release Sonar
Posts The Easiest Way to Get Bit During the Dog-Days 08/01/2022 / 08/24/2022 by marcum-tech There’s a lot of ways to catch fish during the lazy summer months, but it’s worth remembering that fish are pretty fat and happy right now. Weedlines are well defined, bait is plentiful in most lakes, and warm water temps mean fish are at peak metabolism. While they need to eat often, it’s not hard to find a great place to get dinner. The menu options are varied as well, so it tends to take most fishing patterns and nullify the amplitude of their effectiveness. Read more » Joel Nelson MarCum
Lithium Power MarCum Posts THE LITHIUM ADVANTAGE FOR ICE FISHING 09/20/2021 / 09/13/2021 by marcum-tech If new to the sport or have taken a few years off, one glaring change from mere seasons ago is how Lithium fuel sources have taken the ice by storm. For good reason too, though there is a slightly higher cost of entry, the benefits of Lithium battery technology are many. For most anglers, the weight savings alone are enough to switch out their old Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries, with new Lithium versions weighing less than half of their predecessors. You’ve also got longer run-times, even from batteries with similar amperage output that are not Lithium. That means you can fish for durations numbering days, not hours, with anglers often only re-charging their batteries after a long weekend of use. Read more » Joel Nelson LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Lithium-Ion Sealed Lead Acid SLA
Camera Posts The MarCum VS485C – Best Camera System for Your Buck 02/14/2022 / 01/25/2022 by marcum-tech There is no doubt that underwater cameras have had a huge impact on the growth of ice fishing. With a stable platform of ice to set up on, a camera is a perfect tool to be able to peer into the underwater world below. There is nothing better than being able to literally watch fish behavior and watch the fish strike your presentation. There is so much to learn from this simple viewpoint that children to veteran ice anglers get mesmerized while watching the screen. Read more » Camera Steve Mattson Underwater Camera VS485c
MarCum Posts The Offseason: Storing Your Ice Fishing Gear 03/27/2023 / 04/20/2023 by marcum-tech Whether you’re ready for it or not, the ice season is coming to an end sooner than later. For many of us anglers, it was an odd season riddled with less-than-ideal conditions – including lack of ice and excess amounts of snow and ice. With snow melt in full force and deteriorating ice conditions, we can’t help but think of what’s coming next. Read more » Blake Tollefson Sonar Underwater Camera
Camera Digital MarCum Posts Sonar The Sonar / Camera Combo – Finding, Then Catching 01/31/2022 / 01/25/2022 by marcum-tech Tony Roach is no stranger to that game, as he fishes across northern Minnesota each winter, doing his best to put clients continuously on panfish, perch, and walleyes. It should come as no surprise then that underwater viewing systems are a key part of his strategy, and have been since their inception. His camera and digital sonar approach mimics his now-famous “ice-trolling” concept of roaming select structural elements while drilling holes continuously, in an effort to both locate fish and stay on them. Few have drilled as many holes in the hardwater as Tony, and fewer yet have followed that up with as much underwater viewing as he has either. The upshot is a 1-2 punch of underwater viewing and sonar that focuses on two main parts; the finding, and then catching, each of which utilizes different strong-suits of cameras and traditional sonar. Read more » Camera Digital Sonar Sonar Tony Roach Underwater Camera
Accessories Lithium Power MarCum Posts The Switch to Lithium 10/25/2021 / 10/08/2021 by marcum-tech Though there is a slightly higher cost of entry to MarCum for putting these batteries in as standard options, the benefits of Lithium battery technology are many. For most anglers, the weight savings alone are enough to switch out their old Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries, with new Lithium versions weighing less than half of their predecessors. You’ve also got longer run-times, even from batteries with similar amperage output that are not Lithium. That means you can fish for durations numbering days, not hours, with anglers often only re-charging their batteries after a long weekend of use. Read more » Brute Joel Nelson Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle
Flasher GPS Lithium Power Posts Press Release The Weight is Over 11/03/2020 / 11/03/2020 by marcum-tech Marcum Technologies, the undisputed leader in ice-fishing-specific sonar, takes tech to the next level. Their long-held principle is that features are useless unless they help an angler catch fish, and that can be seen throughout decades of innovation. Patented technology like moveable zoom that led to angler’s ability to target fish anywhere in the water column was the first ping heard round the world among the ice sonar community. They followed it up with additional advancements to help distinguish echoes from noise in an interference rejection system so advanced, it’s also patented. Read more » LX-7L LX-9L LX-i M3L M5L MX-7GPS MX-7GPSLi
Posts This Season, Availability is the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal. 11/16/2021 / 11/18/2021 by marcum-tech If you’ve tried to make a major purchase in 2021, you’ve been affected by the global supply chain slowdown. Materials are backordered, shipping is slow, containers held up; there are seemingly more reasons than ever these days for why you can’t get at what you’re looking to own. Read more » Lithium Battery Sonar Underwater Camera
Digital GPS Posts Press Release TIME TO GET REAL 10/27/2020 / 11/11/2020 by marcum-tech The all-new MarCum MX-7GPS pairs GPS and mapping with the most advanced, proven ice sonar of all time. Gone are the days of using open-water sonar simply to get GPS capability; welcome an era of ice-specific sonar/GPS innovated for the rigors and mechanics of our sport. Read more » GPS MX-7GPS Sonar
Posts Tony Roach & Dialed In Angling Take on Devils Lake – A MarCum Moment 12/05/2024 / 12/05/2024 by marcum-tech Read more » Devils Lake Sonar Tony Roach
Digital Flasher GPS Lithium Power Posts Top New Ice Fishing Sonar for 2020 10/30/2020 / 10/30/2020 by marcum-tech Marcum Technologies is a company built upon the sport of ice-fishing, bringing forth patented technology and exclusive features unprecedented in ice electronics. Though at MarCum, our mantra is that features for feature’s sake are worthless unless they put more fish on ice. For the last 20 years, MarCum has brought the bulk of fish-catching invention to the ice market, with a long list of patents, sonar-firsts, and innovations immediately copied by the rest of the industry. MarCum units are hand-built, one at a time, from a blank circuit board on up. All of those advancements have happened right here in the heart of the ice belt, meaning all Marcum sonars are American-made. Below is a list of this year’s systems, and what make them each the top-performing sonar in their respective classes. Read more » GPS LX-7L M1 M3L M5L MX-7GPS Sonar
Lithium Power News Posts Press Release ULTIMATE SHUTTLE BOASTS BEST MOBILITY WITH ALL-NEW FUNCTIONS 09/07/2023 / 08/23/2023 by marcum-tech Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the Lithium Roamer Shuttle is poised to set a new standard in ice fishing equipment. Its elevated height profile brings the control dial within close reach, allowing for swift and precise adjustments. The result is an unparalleled user experience that enhances the angler's ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions Read more » Lithium Roamer Shuttle
Camera MarCum Posts Up Your Jumbo Perch Game with Underwater Cameras 01/24/2022 / 01/17/2022 by marcum-tech There is just something about seeing it happen with your own eyes. Imagine a jumbo perch roaming through a weed bed in search for an easy meal with its eyes going to and fro looking for its victim. They casually swim the edge of the cover until they catch a glimpse of the bait hovering just above the top of the weeds. Because you are fishing amongst the weeds, underwater cameras simply give you the best opportunity to be successful. Flashers and depth finders will often pick up the weeds making it hard to see fish and your bait. Underwater cameras allow you to see where the fish are and where your bait is. Read more » Camera Perch Steve Mattson Underwater Camera
GPS Posts Use Cameras and GPS to find ice spots now 09/19/2022 / 09/08/2022 by marcum-tech Many times, these locations are consistent producers during all months, yet others are specifically good for ice and not during the bulk of the open-water period. The latter types include shallow transitions from mud to sand, or sand to rock, as well as small gravel or rock patches marooned again in shallow weeds or non-like surrounding substrates. Early ice fish push to these places, especially after sundown in clear-water systems. Spots that are no larger than a kitchen table can seem impossible to drill out and find, while they stick out like a sore thumb once you drop the camera needed to discern sand grains from gravel. Basic sonar technology is a great asset to ice anglers during the summer and fall months, as few things hide from it, even in heavy weed cover or timber. Even if you don’t own this technology, chances are you know someone who does, or better yet, invest in a unit that does both sonar and GPS so your ice spots will transfer to summer and vice versa. Spend time getting to know the system in either case, and make sure to idle at the proper pace to provide the very best image you can. Read more » GPS Joel Nelson Underwater Camera
MarCum Posts Sonar Walleye Warm Water Temperature Transitions 06/06/2022 / 05/27/2022 by marcum-tech Water temperatures that build into the high 60 and 70 degree marks will definitely get fish moving, and that usually coincides with a few hatches. Bugs crawling out of the deep mud get rafted against the main-lake structure, and signify some of the initial pushes to offshore humps, bars, and reefs. It’s often when casual walleye anglers, or those who see early mixed bags of walleyes with crappies and gills, stop catching them. Anglers don’t always follow, sometimes because they’re not required to. This is a dynamic time of year as the summer food chain ramps up production. That means anglers don’t always have to look deep to find fish, and several patterns can be going at the same time. Read more » Joel Nelson Open Water Sonar Walleye
Camera MarCum Posts Sonar What electronics will help me find early ice panfish? 12/27/2021 / 12/07/2021 by marcum-tech One of the most common questions heard from new ice anglers relates to electronics – “Which is better – an underwater camera or a flasher/sonar?” The short answer is that it really depends. The long answer is that there are certain situations that each unit type excels in. Depth, water clarity, habitat, and fishing style greatly impact which unit is right for a specific set of circumstances. In a perfect world, an ice angler should have both. This is particularly apparent for anglers that target panfish during the winter months. Read more » Blake Tollefson Bluegills Crappies Early Ice Pan Fish Sonar Underwater Camera
Digital Flasher Posts Sonar Why Choose MarCum As Your Ice Fishing Flasher 12/06/2021 / 12/14/2021 by marcum-tech know. First off, there are a lot of terms that are used in the ice fishing industry to describe the functionality of ice fishing electronics. Terms such as high frequency, chirp, live imaging, target separation, target identification, interference rejection, zoom and so on are used to describe the performance of the ice units. Read more » Ice Fishing Flasher Interference Rejection Sonar Split Screen Steve Mattson Target Seperation Zoom
Accessories Digital Lithium Power MarCum Posts Why the LX-7 Lithium Combo Will Change the Way You Fish w/ 330 Maniac 01/13/2020 / 07/23/2021 by marcum-tech Scott Mackner, known by his handle 330 Maniac, is an avid fisherman and content creator from Minnesota. He is known for his fishing and trapping videos, his knowledgeable skill set and his ability to chase down a multitude of species. He recently sat down with us to discuss why he made the switch to MarCum. From target separation to customizable zoom, Scott breaks down the top 5 reasons he chooses the LX-7 Combo over anything else. Read more » 330 Manic Ice Fishing Accessories LED Light Lithium Battery Lithium Shuttle LX-7 LX-7Li Tech Tips
MarCum Posts Sonar Winter Trout Fishing – preparation, location & presentation 02/07/2022 / 02/07/2022 by marcum-tech Some of the more neglected targets during the ice season are stream trout species – rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout more specifically. Countless states across the Ice Belt spend significant amounts of time and resources to ensure there are catchable trout opportunities available to many anglers. Preparation, location and presentation all play a role in success for winter stream trout. Read more » Blake Tollefson Brook Trout Brown Trout MX-7GPS Rainbow Trout Stream Trout Trout
Posts Winter Trout Fishing in Minnesota and Wisconsin 01/23/2023 / 01/27/2023 by marcum-tech Panfish, walleyes and other game fish receive the lion’s share of angling pressure throughout the winter months – mainly because they are so accessible. Some of the more neglected targets during the ice season include stream trout species – rainbow, brook, and brown trout more specifically. Fortunately for ice anglers, states like Minnesota and Wisconsin put forth a great level of effort to ensure there are catchable trout opportunities available. Stream trout are stocked across the Midwest in a variety of lakes and ponds. They are worthy adversaries for any ice fisherman and offer a unique experience. Determining the right combination of preparation, location, and presentation can lead to winter trout fishing success. Read more » Blake Tollefson Sonar
