Fish Finders
Feb 13, 2020 12:18:42 #
Question: I'm still using Sonar technology and want to upgrade. I don't want to spend the money at the moment for a fish finder that has both Down Imaging and Side imaging. If I buy one that only has one of the two features, does anybody have any advise on which type is the most advantageous for fishing in lakes anywhere from 30' to 80' deep. My targets are bass, crappie and walleye.
I've been looking at several Humminbird Helix's, but it's a little confusing to this old codger (technology wise) because I read information like "comes with DI and is SI compatible", or visa versa.
PS - If it helps, I'll be looking for a trolling motor mount transducer.
Thanks in advance........Richard
I've been looking at several Humminbird Helix's, but it's a little confusing to this old codger (technology wise) because I read information like "comes with DI and is SI compatible", or visa versa.
PS - If it helps, I'll be looking for a trolling motor mount transducer.
Thanks in advance........Richard
Feb 13, 2020 12:49:58 #
GLA
Loc: WA State
I guess I'm "old school". I use down imaging. I can't seem to make sense out of side imaging. I have both, but prefer the down imaging.
Feb 13, 2020 12:52:08 #
Feb 13, 2020 13:15:03 #
Fishguts
Loc: Colorado springs,co.
Me too.. Down.. Mine has Side Imaging but down is easier. I'll get there eventually.
Feb 13, 2020 13:17:01 #
Feb 13, 2020 14:39:45 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
I love my Garmin it has all the newest things like down imaging and temp and side imaging plus maps and GPS but the thing that gets used the most is still the old school temp and down imaging and the rest of the stuff just might as well not even be there.
Feb 13, 2020 14:40:18 #
Last season I installed a Lowrance HOOK2 with Down Imaging for my kayak. It’s pretty easy to setup & operate. I too did not want to “break the bank” so I found a sale & got a $100 rebate from Lowrance.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Feb 14, 2020 15:55:25 #
joat
Loc: Southeast MO
A Helix Side Imaging also includes Down Imaging. So, if it says SI, it's also DI. Not the other way around tho. Down imaging is probably all anyone really needs. It really depends on where you will be mounting the transducer. A lot of people don't like SI on the trolling motor because when you turn the motor, it blurs the image. If you keep it straight, tho, it does OK. I'm a crappie fisherman and I use primarily DI, but SI is nice if you can afford it.
Feb 15, 2020 08:30:14 #
Feb 22, 2020 09:13:45 #
Thanks to all you guys for your feed back. I settled on a Humminbird Helix 7 Mega DI GPS G3. I'm nearly done building a home made bow mount transducer bracket for my Bass Tracker TX 175. Will probably have it installed by days end. Then comes the learning curve.
Feb 25, 2020 23:04:00 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
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