The HawkEye FishPod 10BX is a castable Bluetooth fishfinder for anglers who want to inspect water from shore, a dock, kayak, or small boat using an iOS or Android device. The floating sonar pod sends data to a smartphone or tablet, so there is no fixed display to mount. Its small size makes it easy to carry in a tackle bag and use wherever the fish are.

The FishPod uses a 200kHz signal and reaches up to 100 feet, which is appropriate for shallow freshwater fishing and bank angling rather than deep offshore work. Bluetooth range is listed at 200 feet, and the module runs up to 30 hours on its battery setup. The floating pod can be hand-cast or used with the boat-mount adapter. A phone or tablet is required to view sonar, so check the device connection before heading out.

Key Features

- Castable Bluetooth fishfinder – Lets anglers scan water away from the bank, dock, or kayak.
- 200kHz traditional sonar – Provides a fixed high-frequency view for shallow-water fishing.
- 100-foot depth capability – Covers the listed scanning range.
- 200-foot Bluetooth range – Sends sonar data to a nearby iOS or Android device.
- Floating pod and boat-mount option – Supports shore casting or temporary boat installation.

Who Is This For?

This portable smart sonar system suits shore anglers, kayak fishermen, dock users, and small-boat anglers who already carry a smartphone or tablet. It is not ideal for offshore fishing, a permanent helm, or buyers wanting a built-in chartplotter screen.

Compatibility

Confirmed compatibility includes iOS and Android display devices, Bluetooth Smart wireless data, the floating pod transducer, and the optional boat-mount adapter. The supplied information does not identify NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183, radar, autopilot, Garmin, Raymarine, or third-party display compatibility. No named incompatible system was provided.

Technical Specifications

- Brand: HawkEye
- Model: FishPod 10BX, FP10BX
- Device type: Portable smart sonar requiring iOS/Android display device
- Output: 100W peak-to-peak
- Frequency: 200kHz
- Depth: Up to 30m / 100ft
- Transducer: Floating pod with boat-mount adapter option
- Wireless: Bluetooth with up to 200-foot range
- Power: Four AA alkaline cells or equivalent internal battery variants
- Water rating: IPX7

Warranty & Support

HawkEye provides a 2-year limited warranty. The supplied specifications do not state warranty exclusions or service procedures.

The FishPod 10BX is the most portable fishfinder in this group, requiring only the pod, batteries, and a phone or tablet. Its trade-off is the 100-foot depth limit and Bluetooth dependence. Choose it for shore fishing, kayaks, and quick sonar checks, not for a permanent chartplotter or deep-water sounder system.