Imagine drilling your hole, dropping the transducer, and instantly seeing fish activity below the ice without fiddling with settings. The Lowrance HOOK2-5 SplitShot Ice Machine turns that vision into reality for hardcore ice anglers chasing perch, walleye, or pike through frozen lakes. Its plug-and-play design means you’re fishing faster, not fighting menus, even in the harshest winter conditions.
Standout Features Tailored for Ice Fishing
5-Inch SolarMAX™ Screen: Sunlight-readable display cuts through glare from snow reflections, ensuring crystal-clear views of structure and fish arches right at your shelter’s edge.
Automated Sonar Settings: Autotuning sonar adjusts frequency and sensitivity on the fly—no guesswork needed as ice thickness varies across the lake.
Intuitive Keypad and Menus: Dedicated keys for quick zoom, gain tweaks, and scrolling back through sonar history keep your focus on the bite, not the buttons.
SplitShot 2-in-1 Sonar: High CHIRP for broad coverage spotting schools, paired with DownScan Imaging™ for photo-like bottom detail, revealing weed edges and drop-offs hidden under ice.
Versatile Mounting: Front-dash setup for permanent rigs or quick-release bracket for portable ice huts—set up in seconds and tear down just as fast.
Built-In Mapping: High-detail U.S. maps (or worldwide basemap) with GPS waypoints let you mark hot holes and navigate back through whiteouts.
Mastering Fish Detection Under Ice
SplitShot’s dual sonar tech shines in shallow, murky ice waters. High CHIRP (200kHz) sweeps wide angles up to 500 feet, perfect for scanning open water columns where suspended crappies roam. Switch to DownScan at 455/800kHz for 300-foot detailed views, picking out subtle ledges or baitfish balls that traditional sonar misses.
Pro tip: Use TrackBack to rewind sonar scrolls and pinpoint exactly where that big walleye flashed—saving time on repositioning your flasher setup.
GPS Precision for Repeatable Success
Built-in high-sensitivity GPS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) locks onto satellites fast, even under thick ice roofs. Store up to 3,000 waypoints for your best panfish honey holes, 100 routes for multi-spot drifts, and 100 trails tracking your sled path. Shared memory smartly balances your data needs—prioritize waypoints for tournament days or trails for exploratory runs.
Built Tough for Mobile Ice Anglers
IPX7 waterproofing shrugs off splashes and spray, while compact dimensions (7.31″ x 4.32″ x 3.3″) fit snugly in any flip-over shelter. Power it with 10-17VDC from a portable battery—no generator hum to spook fish. Micro SD slot backs up maps and screenshots for post-trip analysis.
Setup is dead simple: Drop the included transducer through the hole, clip the unit in place, and watch Autotuning do the rest. Alarms for shallow ice hazards or depth changes keep you safe and dialed in.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
Feature
Details
Display Size
5.0 inches
Display Resolution
800 x 480
Display Type
Color TFT
Sonar Broadband Frequency
200kHz / High CHIRP
Sonar DownScan™ Frequency
455/800 kHz
Sonar Broadband Max Power
200W RMS
Sonar DownScan™ Max Power
500W RMS
Sonar Broadband Max Depth
500 ft
Sonar DownScan™ Max Depth
300 ft (91.4m)
Alarms
Shallow, Deep, Arrival, Depth
TrackBack
Yes
Temperature Readings
Yes
GPS Type
Internal high-sensitivity WAAS + EGNOS + MSAS
Waypoints
3,000
Routes
100
Trails
100 plots with up to 10,000 points per trail
Waterproof Rating
IPX-7
Micro SD Card Slot
1
Input Voltage
10-17VDC
Dimensions
7.31″ x 4.32″ x 3.3″
Ice Fishing Tips to Maximize Your HOOK2-5
Start with High CHIRP for quick hole-to-hole scouting, then flip to DownScan for jigging precision. Set shallow alarms to avoid snags, and use temperature readouts to time your bites around thermoclines. For group trips, share waypoints via SD card—turn solo scouts into team flagplants.
