Helix 10 Mega
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Like those SI I ages with shadows, looks good.
Fishing has really changed the last 10 or 15 years. Or the way we go about it with all the big boy toys lol
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Rickie
I just got one to put on my boat. Haven’t got to play with it yet. Any tips and tricks I need to know to get imagies looking like that ?
What is the cloud in S00041?
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That is air bubbles (prop wash) from the first pass I made over the top. I turned around and came at it from a different side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pithon
It all starts with a good install. Get the transducer level based on the way your boat sits in the water when scanning (not level with bottom of boat). Look up the YouTube video that shows how to find what is "level" with a level and coins while on the water.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saludariverman
Also, these are not "set it and forget it" units. Don't be afraid to tweak sensitivity, contrast, and colors each outing... or sometimes different spots call for an adjustment. The main thing is learn how changing things effects the image. Play with it..... but don't forget the most important thing of all.... don't forget to actually fish too!!
^^ What he said !^^
Especially the second paragraph.
By the way, wonderful images !!
I can't believe how clear your unit is. I have a Lowrance HDS 9 and it's not nearly clear like yours. And I have looked at Youtube videos and Dr. Sonar videos and play with settings and I still can't get it that clear. I do notice that my transducer is loose. I may have to look at that video referenced above about re-leveling it. But I still don't think I'll get a clear picture like this.
I had HDS 9, gen 3, units before my Helix mega units. I never had images this clear either. (I had lss2 transducer) the higher mega frequencies and chirp are a huge difference. I liked the Lowrance 2d sonar better though, but I knew coming into it that it would be that way. Several people said I would not be happy with the "down grade in units" but I'm actually very happy. Sure I miss the touch screen and another thing or two... but I didn't use all the features the HDS units offered anyway. I was more concerned with getting the most out of the images on the screen, and I couldn't be happier. Nothing against Lowrance at all, this unit and features just fits my needs better. And I try to learn more about it everyday and every trip.
Lowrance units do not have SI Chart speed adjustment ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Dapet
Try keeping the boat very straight and about 2.5 - 3mph ...
Rickie
Great shots; thanks for posting them...
Akaslyguy Some great shots. Those crappie on the fourth and fifth frame are they on a point mouth of a creek.
LittleJohn
Is that first shot a manmade pipe stricture?
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Originally Posted by LittleJohn
It is not on a point, but it is a small arm off of a creek.... Or ditch that runs through a flat. Mostly filled in with sedimate now.
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Originally Posted by IceNitro
No, it's an old tree (or two) on it's side. Not much of it left except the bigger limbs.