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Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? #11641343 06/02/16 01:17 AM
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I wanted to know what y'all thought about this?
I have always used lowrance but it recently went out! I am thinking about buying the Helix 5.
What are yalls thoughts on this Fishfinder??


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Re: Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? [Re: Ckrum] #11642404 06/02/16 03:59 PM
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I prefer Humminbird over Lowrance. The customer service is better. I think the products are more user friendly as well. I have played with the Helix some and it seems to be a great unit.


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Re: Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? [Re: Ckrum] #11643053 06/02/16 08:24 PM
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I would stick with Lowrance.....just because that is what I like. They are both good units.

Re: Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? [Re: Ckrum] #11644632 06/03/16 02:46 PM
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I have the 10" and it is a good unit. The only downside for you will be SI on a 5" screen. I think it will be difficult to see details, especially if you run split screen.

Re: Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? [Re: Ckrum] #11645160 06/03/16 06:27 PM
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I run a Lowrance Elite 4X on my Ascend FS128T kayak. I run a Hummingbird 899 side image on my jon boat with an extra transducer up front on TM to use my Helix 5 SI which I use on both my jon boat up front and my Hobie PA 14. The Helix 5 is a good unit if you are close to it and can read the smaller screen. Perfect for a yak or trolling. If you have bad eyesight I would go with the 7 or 9 as the screen is much bigger. That is the only difference I feel. I like mine and I need to put my glasses on to read it sometimes but most of the time I can see the structure and fish easily without my glasses about 3 feet away. If you can see it fine you may want to upgrade the transducer to the HD version for better signal.

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Re: Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? [Re: Ckrum] #11654319 06/08/16 03:59 PM
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Thanks y'all!

Re: Humminbird Helix 5 SI GPS Fishfinder - Thoughts? [Re: Ckrum] #11656898 06/09/16 04:14 PM
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If you go with the helix 5. Pls give feed back I'm thinking of running it on my boat combo with 899


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