Waterproof kit

[vabuckhunter]

I am looking into getting the waterproof kit for the Deus so I can hunt some rivers, has anyone used the Deus in the water or the kit? There are limited videos on Youtube of the Deus in the water.

 

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[gene the machine]

i bought the kit but haven't used it yet. I hope to use it soon tho. I am looking forward to see if anyone responds to your question.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Tylerbdad has used the Deus in the water with some success. Hopefully he will chime in on this.

 

[DirtStalker]

I have used my Deus in fresh water. I say go for it. But WARNING don't let control unit get away from you and get wet. I bought a waterproof box at Walmart in the sporting goods section near the flotation devices. It was $6.

Sounds hokey but I hang it around my neck with control unit in it

 

[metaljunkie]

I have used my deus once so far, in fresh water. I made my own Antena wire that goes directly to my ws5's. I will get a water proof housing for the controller soon though. First water hunt was last week in my old home town. Worked quite well, but was a little chatty, as there was a mix of black sand. Did find a George V dime though and a few other trinkets. I didn't water hunt long, but am pleased how it performed. I have the 11" coil and it seems to go through the water nicely. My arm held up well....

Making your own kit is quite cheap and effective. Cost me maybe $8 in cable and a few dollars for velcro straps, to affix the cable.
Cheap, effective and a quick, fun project!

 

[RobRieman]

Someone stated they are going to make a waterproof version of the deus by the end of the year in another forum.

 

[BladeRunner2019]

I have used my Deus in fresh water. I say go for it. But WARNING don't let control unit get away from you and get wet. I bought a waterproof box at Walmart in the sporting goods section near the flotation devices. It was $6.
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Sounds hokey but I hang it around my neck with control unit in it

Are you using an antenna of any type?

 

[HuntinDog]

I purchased a Arcya waterproof case for a Iphone 4 or 4s and used the protective cover from the Deus stem mount glued to the back.
Then I made-up an antenna and attached it with Velcro strips.
I haven't hunted with it but in testing it worked great.
I also bought a SCUBA dry case with waterproof earbuds incase I wanted to dive with the Deus, but that one costs big bucks.
I'll look for pics if anyone wants to see them.

 

[CMan1]

Any instructions how to make the antenna?

 

[ggossage]

 

[CMan1]

Thanks for the video.