HDS 5 likes or dislikes for TM or Bird 788 , 597

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05-18-2012, 07:13 AM
sportsman223

HDS 5 likes or dislikes for TM or Bird 788 , 597

I am looking to upgrade TM FF and GPS have a 998 at console. seen a good deal on the Gen 1's. Do not need down or side just looking for the best FF and GPS
Not brand particular also looking at the Birds 788 and 597
Any replies would be appreciated Likes or dislikes Thanks
05-18-2012, 07:27 AM
Don G

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Originally Posted by sportsman223

I am looking to upgrade TM FF and GPS have a 998 at console. seen a good deal on the Gen 1's. Do not need down or side just looking for the best FF and GPS
Not brand particular also looking at the Birds 788 and 597
Any replies would be appreciated Likes or dislikes Thanks

I like my 788ciHD...You can see my jig and see when the fish hits it. I caught this one, small, but a crappie.Thumbs Up

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05-18-2012, 07:37 AM
Humminbird_Greg

Something to think about: if you buy a Humminbird 700 series unit that has “HD” in the model name it can be Ethernet linked to your 998c Si unit at the console and share data.
05-18-2012, 08:11 AM
crappiemax

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Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg

Something to think about: if you buy a Humminbird 700 series unit that has “HD” in the model name it can be Ethernet linked to your 998c Si unit at the console and share data.

That alone would seal the deal for me.....and I'm a Lowrance guy.
05-18-2012, 01:29 PM
jimp

My preference is Low, but I put a HB ci HD 788 on the bow only because the TD wire will fit in the groove on the shaft on a Terrova, while the Low TD wire will NOT. I am now an official member of the HB "donut" club LOL.... It may not matter to you, but it did to me. Putting all HB on your boat would allow you to connect them via ethernet if both are capable.
05-18-2012, 08:11 PM
rnvinc

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Originally Posted by jimp

My preference is Low, but I put a HB ci HD 788 on the bow only because the TD wire will fit in the groove on the shaft on a Terrova, while the Low TD wire will NOT. I am now an official member of the HB "donut" club LOL.... It may not matter to you, but it did to me. Putting all HB on your boat would allow you to connect them via ethernet if both are capable.

rotfl....I guess I'm the president....rotfl

Ooops!!! Just hijacked the thread....sorry...:yikes

Rickie
05-19-2012, 07:14 AM
kingfish387

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Originally Posted by crappiemax

That alone would seal the deal for me.....and I'm a Lowrance guy.

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