Thread: Is Humminbird Chirp worth the extra $?

Originally Posted by Tundah

To answer the original question, I would say its worth it from the perspective of screen size alone, and the chirp would just be an added benefit.

From the pictures and threads I've seen it looks like Garmin is the way to go with chirp, but that should be the case when you start adding up all the costs.

If you're comparing similar (mid-priced) models, ie. Helix 9/10 to the EchoMap sv series, I'll take the value in Helix all day long and I used to own a 93sv.

Something to consider also, is that the helix12, using the stock HDSI transducer , will chirp a 60° cone angle. (as far as I no, those Garmin are not doing that). With the 60°, you lose some detail, but it's much easier to keep a small jig in the cone(such as the 1/16 Oz. jig I'm using)

I jig fish when they are shallow and normally fish old waters . when they move out as long as I can follow the contour lines , I am good . I do not fish tournaments . I guess fishing new water and tournaments would change my mind somewhat . I do not care for gadgets ,so upgrading every year does not appeal to me . My brother is just opposite .He spends more time riding and looking than fishing . Even tho he fishes less he will catch at least as much .Simple observation of our fishing . He has deeper pockets and likes messing with technology . lol

I just upgraded to a Garmin 73dv. At least an upgrade for me. I love to catch crappie but I also love to explore and look for more out of the way places that aren`t the everyday community holes. Am looking forward to searching with this new unit some deep water brush piles and other areas that aren`t so noticeable. Enjoy reading and viewing the pictures you all post with it being a real learning aid to me. The 360 pictures that are posted are probably wonderful but to my untrained eye I don`t see it yet. Still learning.

Kosmo, Please forgive my ignorance, on the first 2d pic above, is the solid redlines crossing the screen the crappie swimming after the jig? I understand in the pic with the 360 beside it that is the jig making the sharp up & down movement. Ive always looked for the arches & it looks like with the chirp its giving a longer look at the fish, making it look like long red lines. Maybe my question makes sense.

Originally Posted by johndeere5045

Kosmo, Please forgive my ignorance, on the first 2d pic above, is the solid redlines crossing the screen the crappie swimming after the jig? I understand in the pic with the 360 beside it that is the jig making the sharp up & down movement. Ive always looked for the arches & it looks like with the chirp its giving a longer look at the fish, making it look like long red lines. Maybe my question makes sense.

Here's a video were I have the xi5 Motor guide trolling motor set on spotlock.vertical fishing crappie . first thing you see is my jig falling down. When I raise it, a crappie follows it up, then bites. He gets off after a brief struggle, causing those air bubbles. You can see him go back down and then see other crappie rising up. https://youtu.be/UQNY0hTkZ88

thanks Kosmo, I don't do a lot of the vertical fishing technique. The video helps me understand what the jig looks like & the fish.

Great video kosmo. I am trying to decide on a tm and see ur are running mg even with the onix. I too have an onix and just wondering why u chose a mg product. Thanks in advance!
Greg Harrison

Originally Posted by gharriso

Great video kosmo. I am trying to decide on a tm and see ur are running mg even with the onix. I too have an onix and just wondering why u chose a mg product. Thanks in advance!
Greg Harrison

Yes, I have the Onix transducer mounted on the xi5. Works really well. To keep from getting RF noise from the xi5. I've run a ground wire, down to the lower unit. (i like the spot lock of the xi5)