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    Default Help with DI Fish Finder!!!


    So I'd like to purchase a fish finder for my 1542 stick steer boat.

    Mostly fish small bodies of water and a max depth of 25 to 30 foot

    I've one some research and I like the Humminbird Helix 5 DI.

    Any suggestions???

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    I love my helix di unit

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    I have a Helix DI with GPS and temp.......I really like it.
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    Hey G...check out a thread i just started since we have the same unit maybe you can answer those questions for me.

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    Make sure it has gps and temp!

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    Lots of people like the Helix units..try to go to a dealer who has that unit, or something similar on display. Put your hands on it and ask questions. Having DI really adds to fishing ability. Finally you can go over a spot where you've caught fish and actually see what is down there! Then go find areas that look similar. Or maybe you will just be idling along and spot a whole school of fish under the boat.....happens a lot. You will get an idea of what depth the fish are using that day, because that seems to be one of my weak spots (I have a few!). I get it into my head that fish will be at 12-14', even tho I may be fishing 10' under them!
    I would agree that having GPS is important, so when you find one of these spots you can get back to it time and again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by "G" View Post
    I have a Helix DI with GPS and temp.......I really like it.
    Hey "G", I got the same one. Hope all's well at your place.


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    I would get a sonar myself. They work better, but can't find fish.
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    Check out the Lowrance Chirp 4, similar price range with advanced features not available from Humminbird. Lowrance gives you more features but small screen. Humminbird gives less features but a nice screen. Decide what's most important for you and how you fish.

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