Hello Folks

 

Have a little disagreement going on with the DW.

I just got a ECOTXBT Bluetooth waterproof speaker so I can stream XM from my phone while on the boat.

 

She says the fish will feel the vibration through the hull & get spooked.

 

My argument is,

1. At a moderate level by the time the vibrations get dispersed through the entire hull what makes it to the water will be negligible.
2. Casting 40’ from the boat while fishing say top water lures the fish will not be bothered by any vibrations from the speaker.
3. The vibrations from other passing boats will be greater than what is produced by the speaker.

 

Just looking for some feedback

 

Thanks

There may be some situations where "quiet & stealthy" come into play, but that is never the case

on the Tennessee River. Our fish prefer loud country music, beer and tobacco!

 

 

 

 

One time I swear I could hear this bass fisherman coming from a mile away because he cranked up his music so loud. We have lots of wakeboarders around here and I thought he was one of them. With that kind of volume, I had no doubt fish could here him.

 

Due to frequent wakeboarders blasting music, that kind of noise might not chase our fish away. However noisy fishermen chases me away alright. So please be considerate to your fellow fishermen.

 

For your disagreement, you just have to fish one day with music and one day without, to see who is right.

I play the stereo on occasion.  It's never loud enough to be a bother to others.  I'm normally fishing waters 20' and deeper.  If the music scares the fish, I couldn't tell ya.  I seem to catchem OK.

i am always on my kayak by myself and if i am not fishing with friends i have the headphones in so i have no idea.  I would guess any vibrations would intrigue them as they can feel it in their lateral lines and then when they investigate and see a huge floating thing above them would cause more fear than the vibration itself.

There may be some situations where "quiet & stealthy" come into play, but that is never the case

on the Tennessee River. Our fish prefer loud country music, beer and tobacco!

 

 

 

 

You sure it's the fish?

I would say it does affect the fishing, as sound waves creates pressure underwater and sound does travel faster underwater than it does in air. I think if your going out for fun and to catch fish as well, turn it up, but if your serious about catching fish, leave it off.

Hmm...

 

I don't think sound transfers well from air to water.

 

 

 

 

Do you think the music would be louder than the trolling motor? I don't know just a curious question.

Fwiw, the best days of fishing I've ever had were from a Kayak.

I listen to music every day I am on the water... No problems with catching a lot of fish (obviously with the conditions and time of year) but even sight fishing Ive blasted dubstep while staring at 4 lbers and still catch them. Fishing is about enjoyment, if thats what makes you happy then do it.

 

FWIW when I get behind in a tournament I always crank the tunes

BTW I was about to buy the exact speaker you have to use on the boat (already have the lifeproof case and the lifejacket for it).

 

How do you like the sound out of it? Seems like the perfect portable speaker to take on a boat with you

The music I like to hear comes without an amplifier or speakers.  It's the sound of nature.

BTW I was about to buy the exact speaker you have to use on the boat (already have the lifeproof case and the lifejacket for it).

 

How do you like the sound out of it? Seems like the perfect portable speaker to take on a boat with you

 

I’m really not an audiophile, but I really like the sound.

I generally don’t like playing music loud regardless of where I’m at.

Had it playing for about 3 hrs yesterday via Bluetooth from my cell phone during XMs Bluegrass Junction's “Truegrass”.

 

If the fish can sense it, I can’t see how they could not like Bill Monroe or Flatt & Scruggs.

 

I got mine @ Costco for $59. Saw it elsewhere for $79 to $99.

 

I was going to get a conventional set of outdoor speakers & a stereo unit for a ATV/UTV for about $250 total.

Saving a ton of money using this speaker & my cell phone which will now be used at the big February outdoors show @ the Greater Phila Expo ctr.

If I want to listen to music out on the water, it's with headphones on (which I do quite often). So I am the only one listening to it. A lot of people are out there for some peace and quiet, why should they have to listen to my music?  Sadly, few others think this way, and whatever they are listening to, everyone else is as well.

If you're fishing for fun and don't really care what or if you catch, then by all means - Jam Out.

 

But if you're objective is anything else, I think you're mistaken.

 

Think of it like this - if you are sitting in your home quietly minding your own business and going about your day, who has a better chance of sneaking up on you, a guy quietly tip toeing around or dude toting  a boom box on max volume -

 

C'mon man . . . .

 

A-Jay

My primary reason to be out on the water is to fish. Music is very minimal when it comes to it, at the most it would be used as a quiet background noise if there's annoyances like crows or chatty walkers.

Hmm...

 

I don't think sound transfers well from air to water.

 

 

 

 

 

You are correct sir.  Sound waves do NOT transfer between water and air very well.  The vibrations from the hull will transfer to the water but not that much better unless you are thumping a big sub woofer.

 

I listen to music most of the time I'm in the boat, at a low level, even during tournaments.  Central Fl fish seem to prefer classic rock.

If I want to listen to music out on the water, it's with headphones on (which I do quite often). So I am the only one listening to it. A lot of people are out there for some peace and quiet, why should they have to listen to my music?  Sadly, few others think this way, and whatever they are listening to, everyone else is as well.

I need to find a lake where I can find peace and quiet. Not to many around here

I need to find a lake where I can find peace and quiet. Not to many around here

Nor here, but I don't subscribe to the "if you can't beat them, join them" idea. There's enough idocy and rudeness on the water, I don't need to add to it.

I need to find a lake where I can find peace and quiet. Not to many around here

FIB's

To each his own of course, but in the great outdoors I prefer the music of wildlife.
I want to hear the haunting call of passing sandhill cranes, the deep bellow of an alligator,

and I certainly don't want to miss the unmistakable splash of a feeding bass.

 

Roger

To each his own of course, but in the great outdoors I prefer the music of wildlife.

I want to hear the haunting call of passing sandhill cranes, the deep bellow of an alligator,

and I certainly don't want to miss the unmistakable splash of a feeding bass.

 

Roger

I tend to agree with this. My senses of sight and sound are more focused while I'm fishing. I listen to the radio when I'm fun fishing, I don't during tourneys. 

To each his own of course, but in the great outdoors I prefer the music of wildlife.

I want to hear the haunting call of passing sandhill cranes, the deep bellow of an alligator,

and I certainly don't want to miss the unmistakable splash of a feeding bass.

 

Roger

The alligator where I fish bellow like this " yo Paulie! let's get a cheesesteak". I only listen to the radio on Sunday if there is a football game on but I even stopped doing that because every time I did the Eagles lost. I

Iike the sounds of nature when I'm fishing also.