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 Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
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02/09/16 11:38 PM
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Jacob
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Can you get a good unit for under $600?
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 Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/09/16 11:42 PM
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Chris Borden
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Find a used one and get as big as you can.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/09/16 11:54 PM
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Bruce Bullard
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With the Helix out, you may beable to get humminbird 899 reasonable.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 12:24 AM
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Magged Out
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Kayak Hooligan has a Hummingbird 898c for sale in the classifieds 
I'd Tack That!!
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 12:51 AM
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Jacob
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That is a good deal. Buying used makes me nervous.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 02:11 AM
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Magged Out
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That is a good deal. Buying used makes me nervous. I hear yah man! I was so tempted too pull the trigger on it.
I'd Tack That!!
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 03:13 AM
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Slewfoot
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I think you will wish you did it sooner once you go with SI!
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 03:51 AM
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Jig Man
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Yea, with college loans I'm having to put it together slowly, but it is happening!
Life is Good..<><
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 06:09 AM
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Apache J
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Garmin has a 7in striker out for $500 side image Bass Pro
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 12:47 PM
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![[Linked Image]](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4214/35243190830_389843bb65_n.jpg) www.shut-up-and-fish.comFrom *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the shop floor Education & Instructional Tips We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, Minn Kota & Motorguide needs plus much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 01:38 PM
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tboxfish
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The Helix units are exceptional value for the money  Give David a call ^^^^^^^^
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 02:10 PM
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Spiderman
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You will be amazed at the number of fish you will find once you switch over. I bought an 1199 when the prices dropped so low.
One of the best things were the "stumps" that I had fished in the past that were actually old 50' 'trees' laying on the bottom. You could see where the fish were positioned on the tree, before a jig ever went in the water.
The Truth is six of the seven Dwarfs are not Happy!
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 05:37 PM
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Tex5000
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Cabelas had the 899 on sale for like $639.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 06:26 PM
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koobycrappie
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I sure like the bright images on my Helix 9 and the size is just right.
Much better than my 898 was.
I like the external gps of the 898 better than the internal I have on my Helix.
Does anyone know how to network the two or even if it is possible?
Might have to give David a call to find out.
I'm always in a good mood when I'm fishing. Kevin Kubiak Lakes Somerville and Granger, crappie guide 512-848-4469 www.hotcrappie.compro staff; proanglertackle.com
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/10/16 08:05 PM
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leviconaway
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You can't go wrong with any of the side imaging units. Just like most all electronics you will get what you pay for. The bigger the screen the more money it cost. I'm just a weekend fisherman so it's hard for me to justify spending an entire weeks paycheck on one unit so I purchased a helix 5 si when they first came out and I am very pleased with this unit. There are pros and cons to every unit. You just need to figure out what fits in your budget and go for it.
LEVI CONAWAY
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: koobycrappie]
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02/11/16 02:57 AM
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I sure like the bright images on my Helix 9 and the size is just right.
Much better than my 898 was.
I like the external gps of the 898 better than the internal I have on my Helix.
Does anyone know how to network the two or even if it is possible?
Might have to give David a call to find out.
Ethernet cable and two Ethernet adapter cables....
www.shut-up-and-fish.comFrom *Sales, *Installation Services, and *On the shop floor Education & Instructional Tips We have you covered here @ shut-up-and-fish for all of your Humminbird, Lowrance, Garmin, Minn Kota & Motorguide needs plus much more - Call Now 972 822 9285
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 03:06 AM
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Jacob
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Trying to figure out if the Helix 5 has a wider screen than my Elite-5 dsi. It looks bigger, but maybe not.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 03:36 AM
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I use my down imaging more then I use the side imaging. On my trolling motor
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 06:26 AM
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koobycrappie
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Thx David.... I might have to get some from ya.
I'm always in a good mood when I'm fishing. Kevin Kubiak Lakes Somerville and Granger, crappie guide 512-848-4469 www.hotcrappie.compro staff; proanglertackle.com
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 04:05 PM
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Jacob, I think you will like it. I would buy as good of one as you can. I liked mine until I went out with a buddy, and saw how much better his was. Then I had to upgrade.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 05:04 PM
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PKfishin
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John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 07:27 PM
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DavisGuideService
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I recently installed helix 9 si and its amazing all the stuff I had been driving over with down image and never found.if you do go with helix I recommend upgrading the transducer that comes with it.you can send it back to HB and $80 and they will swap it out for the hd transducer.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/11/16 09:40 PM
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When I put SI on my kayak in 2009 my first trip disclosed, very much to my surprise, that my favorite crappie hole was actually a sunk 18' tri-hull. For a couple of years every trip to someplace I had not used SI in I discovered a lot more about the physical structure I was fishing. IT makes me look like a lot better fisherman than I really am.
Although I have upgraded units several times, I have found the 9" screen to be the balance of bang for the bucks for myself ( Bad eyes and limited real estate in a kayak ). I have a limited budget and have bought as new models were being released and found some real bargains in the older models ( all except for that first one when SI just came out. )
I bought a couple of small screen ones because of the real bargain price and only mounted one, for one trip and re-sold them. I simply could not see the detail with my eyes.
Your gonna love what ever you decide on.
Tight lines, Phill
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: DavisGuideService]
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02/13/16 04:26 AM
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crope1
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pm sent. I recently installed helix 9 si and its amazing all the stuff I had been driving over with down image and never found.if you do go with helix I recommend upgrading the transducer that comes with it.you can send it back to HB and $80 and they will swap it out for the hd transducer.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: koobycrappie]
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02/14/16 05:17 AM
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Stucky76
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I sure like the bright images on my Helix 9 and the size is just right.
Much better than my 898 was.
I like the external gps of the 898 better than the internal I have on my Helix.
Does anyone know how to network the two or even if it is possible?
Might have to give David a call to find out.
Hey Kooby, I just upgraded to the same. Put my 898 on the bow and the Helix 9 on the consol. All you need is an adapter to link them. What don't you like about the Helix internal GPS?
Last edited by Stucky76; 02/14/16 05:18 AM.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/14/16 12:06 PM
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Looks like all the other crappie guys are using birds. I'm a Lowrance guy and they've never let me down. I would shop for a used unit and save a ton of money.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Carver]
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02/14/16 05:09 PM
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When I put SI on my kayak in 2009 my first trip disclosed, very much to my surprise, that my favorite crappie hole was actually a sunk 18' tri-hull. For a couple of years every trip to someplace I had not used SI in I discovered a lot more about the physical structure I was fishing. IT makes me look like a lot better fisherman than I really am.
Although I have upgraded units several times, I have found the 9" screen to be the balance of bang for the bucks for myself ( Bad eyes and limited real estate in a kayak ). I have a limited budget and have bought as new models were being released and found some real bargains in the older models ( all except for that first one when SI just came out. )
I bought a couple of small screen ones because of the real bargain price and only mounted one, for one trip and re-sold them. I simply could not see the detail with my eyes.
Your gonna love what ever you decide on.
Tight lines, Phill
PM sent
 I fish on a 14 ft piece of plastic.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/14/16 06:10 PM
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I just bought my first SI graph, Helix 10. Had it out 1 time and the detail is great.
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/14/16 06:18 PM
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Beltonbanger�
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Lots of Helix guys, but I'm sure satisfied with my Lowrance!
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Stucky76]
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02/14/16 08:35 PM
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koobycrappie
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I sure like the bright images on my Helix 9 and the size is just right.
Much better than my 898 was.
I like the external gps of the 898 better than the internal I have on my Helix.
Does anyone know how to network the two or even if it is possible?
Might have to give David a call to find out.
Hey Kooby, I just upgraded to the same. Put my 898 on the bow and the Helix 9 on the consol. All you need is an adapter to link them. What don't you like about the Helix internal GPS? PM sent.....
I'm always in a good mood when I'm fishing. Kevin Kubiak Lakes Somerville and Granger, crappie guide 512-848-4469 www.hotcrappie.compro staff; proanglertackle.com
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Beltonbanger�]
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02/15/16 01:49 AM
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Lots of Helix guys, but I'm sure satisfied with my Lowrance! Also happy with my Lowrance's. But the discussion between SI & DI is a non-issue. They both have different purposes, and one will not do what the other will do. Manufactures is a personal choice. Keith
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Re: Thinking about stepping up to side imaging
[Re: Jacob]
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02/15/16 01:58 AM
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Jacob
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I want si just to locate brush fast and efficiently. Then I'll use DI to search over them in detail. Then sonar to stay on them. I actually prefer sonar on the front for sitting still and knowing when you're on the brush.
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