Sneak peek at Down Imaging for crappie anglers

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11-10-2009, 01:39 PM
Jason Halfen #511

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Sneak peek at Down Imaging for crappie anglers

I had a chance to run a pre-release copy of Down Imaging on my Humminbird 1197 this past weekend. While most of my time was devoted to walleyes, I did chase down a few specks as well. Here are some split-screen views of Down Imaging side-by-side with Side Imaging. These were taken on a backchannel of the Mississippi River, near a bridge, where some deeper, slow water was holding a large number of crappie, white bass and sheephead.

I'll have more information on Down Imaging posted on my website soon. For now, enjoy these Down Images and Side Images of your favorite fish.
11-10-2009, 01:42 PM
Jason Halfen #511

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Here's one more, which shows the enhanced resolution you can expect from Down Imaging relative to conventional 2D sonar. This tree sits relatively upright in the main channel of the Mississippi....and must be covered from top to bottom with jigs, crankbaits, weights, hooks, etc etc etc. I really like how Down Imaging provides a detailed image of all of the branches on the tree, rather than just showing the trunk.
11-10-2009, 02:40 PM
Chasing Ghosts

Thanks JASON..... now.... sime to start feeding the piggy bank again.

My Bad
11-10-2009, 02:42 PM
Jason Halfen #511

Who's Jeff? :)

Remember, if you're a current owner of a Side-Imaging equipped Humminbird Fishing System, then the software upgrade to equip your unit with Down Imaging is free.
11-10-2009, 02:52 PM
Chasing Ghosts

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Originally Posted by Jason Halfen #511

Who's Jeff? :)

Remember, if you're a current owner of a Side-Imaging equipped Humminbird Fishing System, then the software upgrade to equip your unit with Down Imaging is free.

I meant saving for the 1197 :eek::D
11-10-2009, 03:56 PM
beagle man

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Originally Posted by Jason Halfen #511

Who's Jeff? :)

Remember, if you're a current owner of a Side-Imaging equipped Humminbird Fishing System, then the software upgrade to equip your unit with Down Imaging is free.

what do you know about info on the 797 I understand it is not elegible
11-10-2009, 04:06 PM
Jason Halfen #511

That is correct, as I understand it. The 797 will not be receiving many of the software updates that the 798, 997, and 1197 will be receiving (in addition to the new 898 and 998).
11-10-2009, 04:13 PM
dedawg1149

nice thanks
11-10-2009, 06:11 PM
beagle man

Big Bummer
11-10-2009, 07:13 PM
rockmike

Looking forward to the update for my 997, and the Ipilot. When is the release date for the Ipilot?
11-10-2009, 07:31 PM
FalconSmitty

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Originally Posted by Jason Halfen #511

That is correct, as I understand it. The 797 will not be receiving many of the software updates that the 798, 997, and 1197 will be receiving (in addition to the new 898 and 998).

that bites right there..1K and they leave me hanging out to dry on this 797..:o
I hope i can get the gps download.
11-10-2009, 10:28 PM
Jeepster04

Oh that is too sweet, Jason. Can't wait!! I have a question regarding the Ipilot. When remote is being used, does the remote speed adjustment allow for infinate speed control or will it only adjust like the copilot?
11-11-2009, 09:58 AM
Jason Halfen #511

The i-Pilot remote will adjust prop speed in 1/2 unit increments from 0 to 10. In other words, there are 20 prop speed levels between off and full power.

If I recall correctly from my co-Pilot days, i-Pilot provides twice as many speed settings than does co-Pilot.