Of them all, the Halltech HT-2000 is the most pleasant to use ...
Over the past 15 years, I’ve used a variety of backpack Electrofishers, made by several other companies. Of them all, the Halltech HT-2000 is the most pleasant to use. It is quiet, lightweight, comfortable, and has exactly the electronic controls that you want, without a lot of needless extra bells and whistles. It has several innovative design features, like the rugged waterproof casing, high-on-your-back design (allowing you to go into deeper water), crutch-style anode, and tilt on-off switch. I was a little concerned when I first saw how small and lightweight the lithium ion batteries were, thinking that they wouldn’t last very long on a charge. I was wrong! We’ve been using the HT-2000 at high voltage to sample fishes in low-conductivity coastal plain streams, and the batteries last just as long if not longer than the “green ones” I was accustomed to. I had one technical issue with one of the units I bought, but Mark responded quickly to fix the problem and get me back in business. All in all, I’d recommend Halltech to anyone looking for an affordable, hardworking, user-friendly electrofisher.
Best…Jamie
Jamie Roberts, PhD
Assistant Professor
Georgia Southern University