Temp probe advice

[zollerj]

I recently upgraded boats and now need a new ball temp and speed system. Leaning towards the x4 or x4d. Looking for suggestions from you guys.

 

 

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[tgafish]

I have the x4d.  I'm not sure the depth is worth the extra cash.  There are so many variables when running dipseys, cores, coppers that having the exact depth is really not a benefit in my eyes.  Getting the general depth of the temp range you're looking for on your rigger counter is good enough.   I run 13lb pancakes and have never seen large variances in counter depth vs x4d until you get way down and at that depth do you really need to know the temp.  Guarantee 95% of the time it will be mid to low 40's down past 150.  Anyway that's my $.02

[reeltimebrad]

Either one, they both work great. I would'nt have a use for the bluetooth feature but if you have a flybridge boat it could be of use.

[pyt212]

The X4 will do probably 95% of need. Speed versus currents plus temps is biggest bang from the system. Maintaining good lure speed, adjusting speeds, changing speeds at the ball can play huge in triggering a strike.