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  1. 06-16-2017, 12:16 PM #1
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    Default Helix 10 gen 1 or helix 9 mega


    I decided against buying the 999 and have just decided to save up until I can buy either of these units. Which one would you guys recommend and why. I'm really only going to be perch fishing and using the side imagine to find structure.


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    Other than having side imaging a bigger screen size is the most important thing for old eyes is my opinion. I would op for the Humminbird 10 SI gen 1 as it would be more user friendly. I would think the Mega has a lots of bell and whistles you would need to learn also.
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    I agree with scrat except I figured I could learn something in my old age so opted for the Helix 10, mega Chirp SI Gen2 and absolutely glad I did. I can almost tell the sex of the crappie and I need every advantage I can get at my age. I also understand you may not want to spend that much money but I let my two kids know I was spending their inheritance. They were good with that.


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    I have the 9 Gen 2 Mega, smaller screen from the 10 but better imaging
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    I can see now this ain't gone be an easy decision Helix 10 gen 1 or helix 9 mega


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    Just save a little longer and get a Mega 10 .... problem solved.
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    I can see now this ain't gone be an easy decision Helix 10 gen 1 or helix 9 mega


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    MEGA has a dedicated DI piezo in the xducer ...

    Gen 1 DI is computer generated from the SI data ...

    If DI is important to your fishing style - dedicated DI is a great addition ...

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    the dedicated DI is a great addition, that was one of the main reasons I got the Mega. After fishing with guys with good DI I seen where it could be useful, now I always run the split DI/SI screen when going over structure.
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