Bottom Line Fishin' Buddy 1200 User Manual

Introduction __________________________________________2
Getting Started ________________________________________2
How to Install the Batteries _______________________________ 2
How to Attach the Mounting Bracket _______________________ 3
How to Extend the Shaft __________________________________ 4
Buddy Functions and Features___________________________5
POWER button _________________________________________ 5
MENU button __________________________________________ 5
Fishing with the Buddy _________________________________9
How Your Buddy Works _________________________________ 9
Reading the Bottom Graph ______________________________ 10
Finding Fish with the Sidefinder
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Ice Fishing __________________________________________12
Specifications ________________________________________13
Accessories and Replacement Parts ______________________14
If You Are Having Problems____________________________14
Bottom Line Warranty and Service Policy _________________16
Figures and Illustrations
Figure 1. Buddy with battery holder and handle _______________________3
Figure 2. Buddy mounting bracket __________________________________ 3
Figure 3. Display with bottom graph and Sidefinder ____________________8
Figure 4. Bottom SONAR beam (cross-section) ________________________9
Figure 5. Buddy transducer at end of shaft __________________________11
Figure 6. Sidefinder coverage near steep and mild shorelines____________11

Bottom Line Fishin' Buddy 1200 Specifications

General

Brand	Bottom Line
Model	Fishin' Buddy 1200
Category	Fish Finder
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

How to Install the Batteries

Provides detailed instructions for inserting the required batteries into the device.

How to Attach the Mounting Bracket

How to Extend the Shaft

Buddy Functions and Features

POWER button

Details how to turn the device on, enter demo mode, and turn it off.

MENU button

Explains how to navigate and adjust settings using the menu and navigation buttons.

FISH ALARM

Describes the fish alarm feature and how to adjust it for detecting fish echoes.

RESET

Describes how to reset most menu settings back to factory defaults.

Fishing with the Buddy

How Your Buddy Works

Reading the Bottom Graph

Finding Fish with the Sidefinder®

Explains how to use the Sidefinder technology for improved fish detection.

Specifications

If You Are Having Problems