FS Digest

I’m 18 and have a 14 foot aluminum boat with motor and a transom mount trolling motor. I am wondering what I should get for a fish finder I’m not looking to break the bank but also not looking to cheap out. I was thinking either a lowrance hook2 5 triple shot or a humminbird helix 5 with DI and GPS. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas about what to get that would be greatly appreciated.

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by ethanv2113

FS Digest

I liked my Helix 5 GPS G2 so much I bought a Helix 7 DI GPS G2 as well. Personally my favourite feature is the Autochart. Making accurate maps has been the biggest game changer for me.

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by Tuiflies

FS Digest

Thanks I’ll have to take a look at that feature. Does sonar not pick up once you reach a certain speed?

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by ethanv2113

FS Digest

I don’t understand what you’re asking.

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by Tuiflies

FS Digest

I’ve heard of people that have different units that once they start moving the fish finder won’t keep up with the boat have you experienced this problem.

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by ethanv2113

FS Digest

Depends on how fast I’m going and how deep it is but it pretty much always shows the depth properly. If I’m going 20mph or so it doesn’t give a detailed depiction of the bottom and I have some interference because of my cable routing. No issues while I’m trolling or mapping though.

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by Tuiflies

FS Digest

Honestly most of them just simply can’t scan and scroll fast enough to give you very accurate displays at driving speeds. They really aren’t designed to pick out detailed structure at 15 20 or 50mph.

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by GrayCustomKnives

FS Digest

I can't help you but I know both of those units are popular with kayak fisherman, so you might look at kayak sites to find reviews.

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by 5uper5kunk

FS Digest

Thanks I’ll take a look I never thought of that

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by ethanv2113

FS Digest

I currently use a Helix 7 Mega Side Imaging G3 that I got on Amazon for about 700.

Nice thing is that it also came with Navionics maps which already cost 100 alone, but the Mega Side Imaging model also has Mega Down Imaging as well.

Honestly it's worth the upgrade as side imaging is tons way more useful than just down imaging. If you can't get it now I would save for it.

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by Whoots

Ivey Loc: South Central Tennessee, Tim's Ford Lake

I've got the Helix 10 on the console of my boat, it'll read depth at 60mph no problem in places the lake I normally fish has depths of 130ft. It doesn't give as good of a return at high speeds but depths are not a problem.

Ronniejw Loc: West Point MS

As long as the transducer is set at the right angle and has clear open water with no turbulence should read at any speed, won't be perfect but should see depth. I had one on a boat several years back and ran top speed over shallow areas, still showed ok.

Ron620DVS Loc: Guntersville Alabama

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HOOK² 5 with TripleShot Transducer and US / Canada Nav+ Maps SKU: 000-14286-001
This is perfect for anglers who want the full sonar experience. Tripleshot 3-in-1 displays give you wide-angle High CHIRP Sonar and Sidescan/Downscan Imaging™ with full chartplotter and basic GPS plotter navigation options.
Price; $429


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Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp Di Gps G2 Combo

HELIX 5 Chirp DI GPS G2

The HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G2 with an improved user interface and operating system, features a brilliant 800H x 480V, 5" 256 color display with backlight. CHIRP Down Imaging and DualBeam PLUS sonar with 4000 watts PTP power output, Precision Internal GPS Chartplotting with built-in UniMap cartography with a micro SD card slot for optional maps or for saving waypoints. Maximize your angling experience with the Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS fishfinder GPS system.

CHIRP Frequencies
455 kHz: 420-520 kHz
800 kHz: 790-850 kHz

Maximum Depth: 600 feet

DOWN IMAGING SONAR

Down Imaging Sonar -- Get a fish-eye's view of what's happening below your boat. Incredible images are created with High-frequency sound waves.

SWITCHFIRE

SwitchFire Sonar -- Take command of how your sonar returns appear with our Clear and Max Modes.

DUALBEAM PLUS SONAR

Two beams combine for great detail and a wide coverage area. Use the narrow beam for high-accuracy returns and bottom. Use the wide beam when you want a larger search area.

INTERNAL GPS

GPS antenna built into the head unit

UPGRADEABLE SOFTWARE

Up-gradable Software -- Access software updates to enhance the performance of your Humminbird unit through our My Humminbird section of the site

HIGH DEFINITION DISPLAY;

Provides bright, crystal-clear images for easy viewing in harsh sunlight

UNIMAP CARTOGRAPHY

The Humminbird UniMap is a built-in map covering the contiguous US coastline, inland lakes and rivers at 30 meters per pixel resolution

AUTOCHART LIVE

Make a map where there is no map. Our patent pending AutoChart Live allows you to create digital, detailed maps live and on the water. You can also use it to enhance your existing charts

SMARTSTRIKE

SmartStrike takes you straight to the action by showing you where the fish are biting at any given moment.

MICRO SD CARD READER;

Use for advanced cartography or to save screenshots, sonar recordings and waypoints or to update your units software.

WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.



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My personal choice would be the Humminbird Helix 5 Chirp Di Gps G2 Combo...


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Fishon Fishon Loc: Baton Rouge Louisiana

Personally if you don’t break the bank and your dads bank you only get a depth finder and temperature gauge fishfinder hahaha and Fishon Fishon!!!!

Keith Carter Loc: Pottstown Pa 19464

Hummingbird Helix 5 or 7 with Side scan and chirp.