Trophy Specialist Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I just ordered a new, state of the art, sonar and GPS mapping unit. This one will have side imaging technology where you can mark fish out away from the sides of the boat. Posted By Capt. Mike Veine of Trophy Specialist Charters
Priority1 Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Mike, Technology is GRRRR8. There are so many walleye in the Bay you will not know which way to turn with that high tech gizmo. They're under the boat and off to the right no over to the left. I know it will be a handy tool in your capable hands.
I_Catch_Her Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 OK, I'll bite . . . . Which brand? What model? How much $My budget is limited, and I'm leaning toward the Hummingbird Helix 5 for $500Think Spring !!!!!!!!!
snowfish Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 OK, I'll bite . . . . Which brand? What model? How much $My budget is limited, and I'm leaning toward the Hummingbird Helix 5 for $500Think Spring !!!!!!!!!Hope you didn't do that. A lot better deals than $500. That doesn't have the down or side imaging does it?
I_Catch_Her Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 No, not yet.But the Helix5 does have both downscan and side imaging.If you know of a better deal, I'm all ears.
snowfish Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I've seen them for less, but not sure if they had both the down and side.
I_Catch_Her Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Yes, although I hate the $150 for the Navionics chip to make the GPS worthwhile.I would like a bigger screen, but it has all the toys at the best price point.http://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-5-SI-GPS/I saw one at Northwoods in Pinconning for $480
snowfish Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I'm not a big fan of the DI and SI since I just troll the bay for the eyes which are everwhere:lol: But here's a site I ordered a Hummingbird 597hdci on for cheap. They discontinued that model so over half off. Also I think this is the one your looking for. Look around for codes to put in for more off.....http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Humminbird-Helix-5-SI-Fishfinder-GPS-Combo&i=831917
I_Catch_Her Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks for the info.I still would want side imaging, as the bay is so shallow I'd rather be able to look sideways rather than just straight down.I've been waiting for the spring sales, and I don't think the prices will get any better.I fixed my dock last weekend, and if the weather holds I'll pull the boat out of storage this weekend and add the kicker motor, wash down pump, second battery, rod holders . . . adn if I have any $ left the Helix5.
snowfish Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) The screens are really small on those also if you have saw one up close. Only almost 3" high since they measure diagonal. Edited March 26, 2015 by Priority1
Boltman Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 I'm thinking about the dragonfly 5" screen by ray marine what do you guys think?Boltman
I_Catch_Her Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 I considered the dragonfly for much the same reason as the Helix5; lots of features at a good price. However, my understanding of the dragonfly is that it only has downscan, not sidescan. I just can't buy a new sonar/gps without sidescan right or wrong. my 2cents
Boltman Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 I'll be researching that this weekend , but that said now you have even more ways to see the fish that aren't biting the bait it's gunna drive me nuts !!!!Boltman
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