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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
