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Traditionally, anglers have used 
sounders to locate fish and estimate 
depth, but there’s always been a 
disconnect between what you see on 
screen and where your lure actually 
is. The Seeker Probe closes that gap. 
It communicates key data such as 
depth, temperature, and speed at the 
ball back to a compatible display on 
your boat. When paired with quality 
marine electronics, you can dial in 
your spread with incredible accuracy.
Why It Matters in New 
Zealand Waters
New Zealand’s fisheries are heavily 
influenced by temperature layers, 
currents, and bait distribution. In 
both saltwater and freshwater, 
fish often hold in specific zones 
and being even a few metres 
off can mean the difference 
between bites and nothing.
In the Hauraki Gulf or wider 
offshore grounds, game fish like 
marlin and tuna are strongly 
influenced by temperature breaks 
and bait schools. When you’re 
trolling lures or live baits using a 
downrigger, knowing the exact 
temperature at depth allows 
you to target productive water 
more effectively. You’re no longer 
guessing where that 18–20°C band 
is sitting, you’re fishing right in it.
Similarly, in freshwater 
environments like Lake Taupō, 
trout are notoriously sensitive to 
temperature and light levels. They 
often sit in thermoclines, distinct 
layers in the water column where 
temperature changes rapidly. The 
Seeker Probe lets you identify 
that thermocline precisely and 
run your lures right through it, 
dramatically increasing your 
chances of success when trolling.
The Black Box powers the hydrophone and 
sends a signal to the MFD (Multifunction 
displays) or via Bluetooth to smartphone.
Bevon Jacobs with a nice kingfish 
caught using the Scotty Seeker Probe.

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