Thread: Is Humminbird Chirp worth the extra $?

For me, personally .... no, it would not be worth $500 for 2 more inches of screen and a little clearer 2d image. $100-150 .... ummm, maybe, but no way on $500

Now, I will freely admit (as I have many times before) that I am no fan of 2d sonar. Not since I started using a DI unit, and that was after using 2d sonar for nearly 40yrs before that.

Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

For me, personally .... no, it would not be worth $500 for 2 more inches of screen and a little clearer 2d image. $100-150 .... ummm, maybe, but no way on $500

Now, I will freely admit (as I have many times before) that I am no fan of 2d sonar. Not since I started using a DI unit, and that was after using 2d sonar for nearly 40yrs before that.

I don't see were bigger screen will help anything, using the 2d sonar, because the live data is on the right side. All the rest is history. The only helix with digital processing is the helix12 tho and that is what is important. (picture of crappie rising up, completeing, to grab my jig.)

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

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)

Thanks kosmo. I am about to pull the trigger on an xi5 for the better spot lock. I wondered if that was ur reasoning and now that I know it is helps me make my decision. I enjoy vertical fishing also. Thanks for ur time. Greg Harrison

Originally Posted by gharriso

Thanks kosmo. I am about to pull the trigger on an xi5 for the better spot lock. I wondered if that was ur reasoning and now that I know it is helps me make my decision. I enjoy vertical fishing also. Thanks for ur time. Greg Harrison

I really believe I maid a mistake getting the xi5. The foot foot pedal is why I chose the xi5 over the rhodan. (imo) the xi5 foot deal is crap). The xi5's composite shaft makes it vibererate to. Check out the rhodan. It's American made and has a much better mounting design. It cost a little more but looks to be worth it. HD GPS Anchor+ - Rhodan Marine