BearCreeks iCatcher Mini Baitboat with Optional Colour Sonar Fishfinder

Compact, Fast, and Precise – Meet the iCatcher Mini Bait Boat
(formerly known as Navimate)

The iCatcher Mini is a small yet powerful bait boat, designed using advanced 3D CAD software and built with a hydrodynamic catamaran-style hull made from impact-resistant ABS. Despite its compact size and lightweight structure, the boat remains exceptionally stable on the water.

The upper and lower hull components are securely bolted together using stainless steel screws, making maintenance easy and efficient.

🚤 Key Performance Features

• Powered by two high-quality, quiet, and powerful motors equipped with propeller weed guards

• Features a patented, independently controlled electromagnetic feed hopper capable of holding up to 2 kg of bait
  (Hopper dimensions: 255mm x 90mm x 105mm)

• Includes a patented electromagnetic rear hook release system for precise bait placement

• Internationally patented hopper system ensures efficient delivery of even the finest particles

🛰️ Control and Range

• Operates on a 5.8 GHz radio system with a control range of up to 600 meters, depending on environmental conditions

• Fully microprocessor-controlled electronics for smooth and variable forward/reverse speed adjustment

• Integrated motor trim adjustment allows perfect alignment and straight-line tracking in wind or current via remote control

• An emergency backup power circuit is built in to prevent loss of control

💡 Lighting and Visibility

• Fitted with extra-bright front and rear LED lights that are fully remote-controlled

• LED battery level indicator with red, yellow, and green light indicators for real-time status

🔋 Power & Battery System

• Comes standard with lithium batteries, offering a runtime of up to 8 hours

• Magnetically sealed battery compartment allows for quick and easy battery changes

• Batteries can also be charged directly at the rear of the boat without removal

• Includes:

  • 2 lithium bait boat batteries

  • Dedicated charger

  • Rechargeable AA batteries and charger for the remote control

📦 Package Contents

• iCatcher Mini Bait Boat

• 5.8 GHz radio remote control

• 2 lithium batteries + charger

• Rechargeable AA batteries + charger for remote

• Durable transport bag

⚙️ Optional Add-ons

• The iCatcher Mini is Echo Sounder-ready – it can be equipped at any time.

• To activate the optional fish finder, simply press the left joystick upward on the remote control.

🛠️ Manufactured With Care

Each iCatcher Mini is available in multiple configurations and is carefully assembled and tested at our headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany before delivery.

User Manuals for the bait boat can be downloaded here anytime.

Optional Sonar Fish Finders for Bait Boats

Take your bait boat fishing to the next level with our range of advanced optional sonar echo sounders, offering high-precision underwater insights, wide compatibility, and unmatched convenience for serious anglers. Below are the leading models we recommend:

🔹 BC232 Echo Sounder (Flagship Model – Launched August 2024)

The BC232 is our premier sonar fish finder, designed to work seamlessly with most bait boats on the market. Operating on a 2.4GHz frequency, it delivers outstanding performance with:

• Radio range over 500 meters

• Depth readings up to 70 meters

• Adjustable sonar frequencies (200KHz & 83KHz) for precision in both shallow and deep water

• High-resolution 4.3" LCD screen (480x272) with excellent clarity of underwater terrain, fish schools, and vegetation

• Exceptional battery life with rechargeable batteries and charging cable included

• Compatible with: iCatcher, Navitec, BearCreeks Scavenger, Carpmate, Waverunner MK3, Anaconda Sea Guard, and more

Specifications:

• Frequency: 200KHz & 83KHz

• Max Depth: 73m ±0.1m

• Operating Temp: -20°C to 70°C

• Voltage: 10.8V – 18V

• Radio Frequency: 2.4GHz

• Range: 400m (standard), 500m (long antenna)

🔹 TF520 Sonar System

Ideal for anglers needing detailed bottom scans and stable wireless performance, even in harsh environments. The TF520 uses FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum) and DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) for robust wireless communication.

• 115KHz sonar frequency with a 60° wide beam angle, perfect for locating large fish and scanning wide areas

• High-visibility 4.3” TFT LCD (480×272) with 65,536 colors—clearly readable even in direct sunlight

• Monitors real-time bait boat battery voltage

• Waterproof (IPX6) with built-in 3S lithium battery charging

Specifications:

• Max Depth: 30m (100ft)

• Operating Temp: -10°C to 50°C

• Power: DC 9–15V

• Built-in battery: 3S 18650 (optional)

• Sonar Alarms: Fish / Shallow / Low Battery

• Wireless Range: Up to 300m+ (FHSS/DSSS)

• Casing Size: 262 × 150 × 98mm

🔹 Vexilar SonarPhone T-Box SP200

From Vexilar USA, the SonarPhone SP200 transforms your smartphone or tablet into a high-performance fish finder via Wi-Fi. Simply download the free SonarPhone App (Android & iOS compatible) and access:

• Wireless range up to 300 meters

• Full-color HD display on your mobile device

• Real-time data: depth, structure, vegetation, soil type

• Multilingual interface

• Designed specifically for remote control bait boat fishing

Perfect for anglers seeking flexibility and the latest tech without a dedicated screen.

💡 All models offer:

• Precision sonar readings

• Wireless connectivity with long-range capabilities

• Easy installation and broad bait boat compatibility

• Long-lasting rechargeable power sources