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Speedtech Instruments

Model: AE-2

Speedtech Angler’s EDGE PLUS

User’s Manual

INTRODUCTION

Speedtech’s Angler’s EDGE PLUS is a

handheld precision instrument which tracks sun

and moon positions, barometric air pressure,

and predicts fish feeding activity based on

those measurements.

FEATURES

• Present fish feeding activity, 1–10

• 4-hr future fish feeding activity forecast

• 96-year fish feeding activity based on future

sun and moon information

• Barometric air pressure with 24-hr history

• Sunrise, sunset times

• Moon phase and position

• Weather forecast based on pressure

• EL backlight

SCIENTIFIC BASIS

Anglers and scientists alike identify several

key factors affecting fish behavior. For

centuries, fishermen have been aware that

moon phase and position relative to the earth’s

surface can greatly influence feeding activity.

Detail of record game fish catches clearly

suggest that lunar phase has a bearing on fish

feeding activity, with specific lunar events such

as full or new moons being the most notable

times of good catch rates. This activity occurs

among both ocean-dwelling and freshwater

fish. The time of day and sun position are

important components as well.

Weather is another vital factor affecting fish

activity. Evaluations of bass and walleye

tournament summaries from across the United

States demonstrate the importance of local

weather patterns and events on fish behavior.

A wide range of other fish species, occupying a

variety of habitats, detect and respond to

barometric pressure changes associated with

weather patterns.

The algorithm developed for the Angler’s

EDGE combines moon phase, and sun and

moon position, with barometric pressure

effects. All of these factors have been

combined into one comprehensive relationship

to predict fish feeding activity. The factors

used in the instrument were derived from a

variety of sources, including discussions

with meteorologists, fish biologists, anglers,

and extensive surveys of the scientific and

popular literature.

A combined total of over 40 years of fishery

research experience and personal observations

contributed to the development of the software

used in the instrument. All of this information

has been consolidated into the Angler’s EDGE

to provide anglers with the ability to determine

the best times to fish.

INITIAL SET UP

1. Two CR2032 Lithium button-cell batteries

are included with your Angler’s EDGE.

2. Using the provided small screwdriver,

remove the battery cover and insert the

batteries (positive side facing up), closing

the cover. Be sure to seat the rubber gasket

properly (this may take some patience).

3. Follow the SETUP guide to set the time,

date, coordinates and other settings.

BASIC OPERATION

Refer to FULL OPERATION for detailed

instructions.

1. Press and hold the MODE button for

2-seconds to turn on (and off).

2. Press the TIME button to switch between

present and future modes.

3. Press the MODE button to cycle through

each screen of information

4. Press and hold the SET button for 2-seconds

to enter programming mode.

5. Press and hold the TIME button for

2-seconds to activate/deactivate the

button lock.

6. Press the SET button briefly to turn on

backlight for four seconds.

DISPLAY

A. Present fish feeding activity, 1–10 bars

B. 0–4-hour immediate prediction using

baro pressure. Additional 20 hours show,

using solunar data only.

C. Weather forecast (on present mode only)

D. Moon phase

E. Sun and moon position

F. Time (this will change when the MODE

button is pressed)

— SETUP PROCEDURES —

INFO NECESSARY FOR SETUP

Proper set-up requires the local time and date,

time zone (hours from GMT), latitude and

longitude (in degrees and minutes), and

altitude. The fish feeding algorithm is directly

related to sun and moon positions, which are

set from latitude, longitude and time zone.

Barometric air pressure also affects fish

behavior, and the correct altitude must be

entered to establish the correct relative

air pressure.

TIME ZONE

The time zone setting is based on the deviation

from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). If your

location follows Daylight Saving Time (DST),

select DST ON during setup. Your AE-2 will

make the adjustment automatically. Select DST

OFF to set manually.

North American Time Zones:

Atlantic Time –4 (–3 during DST)

Eastern Time –5 (–4 during DST)

Central Time –6 (–5 during DST)

Mountain Time –7 (–6 during DST)

Pacific Time –8 (–7 during DST)

Alaska Time –9 (–8 during DST)

Hawaii Time –10 (–9 during DST)

LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, ALTITUDE

The correct latitude and longitude is necessary

for proper sun and moon information.

The correct altitude is required for proper

adjustment of air pressure. To locate your

latitude, longitude and altitude, refer to a

GPS unit, local airport, or the internet. The

easiest online source for north America is

www.wunderground.com. Enter your zip code

or your town and state. Scroll below town name

for elevation. For LAT/LON in degrees and

minutes, click on Google Maps at far right.

If you know the latitude/longitude in decimal

degrees only, use the whole number for the

degrees entry, and multiply the decimal by 60

to calculate the minutes. For example, 35.407°

is 35 degrees, and 24 minutes (.407 x 60).

Note: the continental US lies within Latitudes

N25°–N49° and longitudes W67°–W123°.

For locations outside of North America, use

www.mapquest.com or www.worldatlas.com.

If there is trouble accessing your local

coordinates, please e-mail Speedtech at

[email protected] for assistance or call

703-430-8055.

DETAILED SETUP

If unit is off, press and hold MODE button for

two seconds to turn ON. There is a set-up for

the present mode and for the future mode,

depending on which mode the unit is in when

the programming mode is entered (press the

TIME button to switch modes). It is best to set

the present mode settings first.

1. Press and hold the SET button for two

seconds to enter the set-up mode (skip to #2

if setting future mode); “12Hr” will flash.

Press the –or + button to select 12Hr

(AM/PM) or 24Hr (“military” time).

Press SET button to confirm.

2. The hour will flash. Press the –or + button

to set the current hour (note AM or PM if in

12Hr mode). Press the SET button to confirm.

3. The minutes will flash. Press the –or +

button to set the current minute. Press the SET

button to confirm.

4. The month will flash. Press the – or + button

to set the current month. Press the SET button

to confirm.

5. The day will flash. Press the –or + button

to set the current day. Press the SET button

to confirm.

6. The year will flash. Press the – or + button

to set the current year. Press the SET button

to confirm. Skip to 9 for future mode.

7. (present mode only) The pressure unit

(inHg or mb) will flash. Press the – or + button

to select inHg or mb. Press the SET button

to confirm.

8. (present mode only) The altitude unit will

flash. Press the – or + button to select ft or m

(meters). This is for the altitude input for

pressure adjustment. Press the SET button

to confirm.

9. The time zone will flash. Press the –or +

button to set the local time zone. Press the SET

button to confirm.

10. DST will display. Press the –or + button to

set select ON or OFF. A Lock icon will show

on screen to confirm.

11. The latitude direction will flash. Press the

–or + button to set N (North) or S (South).