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I have been looking to upgrade my electronics this winter and with the Helix series coming out the "older" units are going on sale! I was looking at Cabela's online tonight and they have a 899 for 599.99...SOLD. This one will support future upgrades unlike the Helix in the same price range. Big upgrade from my old 570DI (that still works!), can't wait to get this on the water.
You'll be looking at the SI more then fishing , at least I was (do) ,the problem is screen clutter, I get carried away marking way points I want to fish!
One SI pic posted and Kevin couldn't help himself!
But what a great SI pic....Quote:
Originally Posted by keeferfish
I got one on clearance at Bass Pro over Christmas. I have had it out once and it appears to work really well. You're going like it!!!!!!
You're right JR, first time out with it I probably won't even get the rods out of the box because I will be to busy playing with my new toy. Anybody recommend a map card, I know it comes with some already loaded but was wondering if this would make it any better, and remember I can't afford whatever Joedog is running on his. That was a nice pic!
Lakemaster
With out a second thought get the LakeMaster Chip.
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Originally Posted by Clownfish
Unless there has been some change, H'birds only come with a rough outline of a lake....very few points/coves. I can't speak for Navionics, but the Lakemaster chip seems to be pretty well detailed, with 1' contour lines
Thanks for the info guys, going with Lakemaster.
I have the same unit. I love mine.
Here is a quick startup settings list from one of the best Humminbird guys out there. It worked really well for my 1199 and 1159. Attachment 226505
Hopefully that will help some of you guys making the switch to birds. If anyone has any questions holler.
Congrats on the new unit Kevan, Jared gave you "bird" trainers some good info.
Thanks for the set-up info Jared. First time with SI for me,so this will help a lot and save some time on the water.
Just remember to keep an eye out for those islands and other large earthen "obstructions".... like the bank.... while on plane adjusting your settings.....right Joe?????
I would suggest having someone else drive while you are in a trance looking for that "particular" image............:twocents
I do good missing the bank, trees on the other hand......
Just bought a new Hummingbird HELIX 7 SI GPS. Looking at cards now. I know most on this site like Lake Masters. But I fish Bull Shoals will I need 2 different cards as it is in 2 states MO & ARK. MO & ARK are on different SD Lake Master cards. The unit only holds 1 SD card that will make it a work if I an fishing near the state line and I do. Navionics HotMaps MO & ARK are on the same card. Help me.
Just bought a new Hummingbird HELIX 7 SI GPS. Looking at cards now. I know most on this site like Lake Masters. But I fish Bull Shoals will I need 2 different cards as it is in 2 states MO & ARK. MO & ARK are on different SD Lake Master cards. The unit only holds 1 SD card that will make it a work if I an fishing near the state line and I do. Navionics HotMaps MO & ARK are on the same card. Help me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jigging15
You might look at the Navionics card here to see if it covers what you need...
Navionics Webapp
I have used both. When I had Navionics, I found that the last upgrade did not include a lot of the water up the creeks. It had better detail but when you got up into the skinny water you ran off of the map. Changing to Lakemaster was an improvement. I pretty much just fish Truman so that is what is best for me.
I'm pretty sure with the new helix you can go to hummingbirds website and buy a map just for the lake you want. It's cheaper that way if you only fish one or two lakes.
I hope your right. I done some more digging and Lake Master Mid South has Bull Shoals both MO & ARK. As of not Bull Shoals is the only lake I fish in Ark. I wanted to go down fishing in Hot Spring area to fish with Jerry Blake but he has moved to FL.Quote:
Originally Posted by insuranceagent