I just got one does anyone on here have one or something simular??
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I just got one does anyone on here have one or something simular??
I have a Helix 5 with sonar and down imagageing and gps....I love it. I have it on the front of my boat and have a HB 898 side imagageing gps at the console.
I have a helix 5 di gps as well and love mine
how you like the unimap?
I just bought a Helix 5 with GPS and down imaging but haven't hooked it up yet but maybe this weekend.
I have one on bow I like it I had to raise it up to see it still learning how to read and adjust it Gps is spot on
The map leaves a lot to be desired....you can get back to boat ramp with it though. If you want to fish creek runs or contours its best to get a Navionics chipQuote:
Originally Posted by bigjohn752000
I'm having trouble getting it to show fish. Anyone know how to make it ?
Turn your sensitivity down
Ok like below halfway? Isn't it supposed to show the fish pic of the fish id is on? Thanks for the help
It will but if sensitivity is up too high it shows a lot of clutter and trash and tends to cover fish up.....thats what I found on mine anyway. Mine shows the fish pics with a depth number for each fish. With the fish ID off it shows the fish as arches. I like fish ID myself.....some people like the arches better.
Ok thanks
Tried the sensitivity an still can't get it to show fish. The fish is on. Anything else to check? Thanks for the help
I use mine at the factory settings and it shows fish/bait balls....maybe go back to all default settings and go from there.....I keep trying to remember to adjust the settings...just that when I get on the water the excitement makes me ......CRAZY....just sayin.
Haven't really changed much in the settings. But I'll try that next. If that don't work I guess I'm have to send it in
I have one, place the unit in advanced mode and you have more adjustment options. Also the map that comes pre loaded sucks p, I got the Navionics Hotmaps Premium card
ok so the hot maps navionics is compatable with helix 5 i swear i read it wasnt
I have the Navionics HotMaps Premuim, it's compatible with the Helix 5, I think the only one that is not compatible is the HotMaps Platinum which shows satellite view.
Perch Jerking, not trying to be a smart a$$ but you must be over fish for them to show up. When traveling down the canals I fish, very seldom do I see fish. The reason is most of the fish are near cover and that means next to the bank. Other than that try to find someone near you that has one of a similar one that might help you or maybe on the water next to another boat to see if they are marking fish.
"gene'
Dude??? When did you learn to read??? I hear you have that LISAA education. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by bigjohn752000
I have the Helix 5 with just 2D and GPS running off the I-Pilot transducer. Also an HDS 7 with SI and DI. I am like Gene in wondering how you knew there were fish it was not showing?? They can be laying right on the bottom and just show up as a thicker line on the bottom or there may not be any fish to show up. I go over a lot of water that I swear I am in a swimming pool it is so devoid of fish. And like yesterday we saw schools so thick it tricked the DF into thinking that was the bottom.
It does not tell you what kind of fish you are seeing and that comes with experience, though he best way to tell is to catch one then you know what you are seeing.
that swimming pool comment was quite funny.....
well my daughter reeded it two meei aint know bryaniac or knothing!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by docwaldo
that's funny right there, i don't care who you are!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigjohn752000