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 Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 04:15 PM
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ERNEST PATY
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I have used both for years. Truthfully, one is not significantly better than the other. They are both good.
What you need to do is think bigger and also get Side scan. If you can afford a boat you can afford at least a 7" or 9" screen. You will upgrade bigger eventually anyway.
I currently use a Lowrance 12" and a Helix-9 on the front.
Call me if I can help further.
David is a good choice.
Last edited by ERNEST PATY; 02/08/18 04:18 PM.
Ernest Paty 214-202-7866
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 04:43 PM
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Duke1227
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How do I get in touch with David?? I am looking at buying the Helix 7 SI but would like to talk to an expert, does he also sell them?
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 05:33 PM
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Dadsthatlove2fish
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Lowrance is easier to use for me. No touch screen on Hummingbird Helix models you have to spend thousands for Solix models to get touch when you could get a Elite-9 TI for $850. Plus I like the all in one transducer side imagine down imagine, and 2d all in one transducer. Gotta have the touch screen it would be like having a tablet or smartphone without touchscreen. I do like the mega imaging and 360 imaging if your more of a bass fishing, unless you fish everyday or you are a guide why spend thousands you don't need all that high tech stuff to put fish in the boat.
Can I get an AMEN!
God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth. Genesis 1:28
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 05:41 PM
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kobeer
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Garmin Striker SV. 7" screen plug in and dont touch it. i have one on my Hobie PA 14and love it and is super easy to use and you can find them for 399.99- 499.99
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Dadsthatlove2fish]
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02/08/18 06:01 PM
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Fishbonz
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Lowrance is easier to use for me. No touch screen on Hummingbird Helix models you have to spend thousands for Solix models to get touch when you could get a Elite-9 TI for $850. Plus I like the all in one transducer side imagine down imagine, and 2d all in one transducer. Gotta have the touch screen it would be like having a tablet or smartphone without touchscreen. I do like the mega imaging and 360 imaging if your more of a bass fishing, unless you fish everyday or you are a guide why spend thousands you don't need all that high tech stuff to put fish in the boat.
Can I get an AMEN!
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: stretch]
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02/08/18 06:25 PM
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Pintail711
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Lowrance is hands down better That’s why everyone is selling their Lowrance in the classifieds to get the Mega imaging. The fact is Humminbird is leading the pack with their Mega imaging. The images are by far better than anything on the market today and I don’t even run Humminbird. LMAO, I scanned the first 3 pages of classifieds and see 1 person selling their lowrance for the mega. Nice try though. Nice try at what? Humminbird is paving the path so Lowrance can stumble on. Truth hurts bro.
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Gamblinman]
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02/08/18 06:52 PM
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Fishin' Nut
TFF Guru
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Humminbird from David Goodson, Shut Up and Fish here on the TFF. I'm going to place my order with him as soon as the IRS releases my refund.
He is truly a sick individual.
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 08:13 PM
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ACAMS
TFF Team Angler
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Lowrance HDS 7 or bigger ..... so it will hook to your Motorguide XI5 
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Pintail711]
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02/08/18 09:17 PM
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Wayne P.
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Lowrance is hands down better That’s why everyone is selling their Lowrance in the classifieds to get the Mega imaging. The fact is Humminbird is leading the pack with their Mega imaging. The images are by far better than anything on the market today and I don’t even run Humminbird. LMAO, I scanned the first 3 pages of classifieds and see 1 person selling their lowrance for the mega. Nice try though. Nice try at what? Humminbird is paving the path so Lowrance can stumble on. Truth hurts bro. Just wait a couple of months and see if the other brands copy the Humminbird MEGA frequency like they did Humminbird's Side Imaging.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3,
Helix 8 MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 SI and G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL, RC-1
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 10:47 PM
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BigDozer66
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I have a Lowrance Elite 5 on my kayak and a Hummingbird 798 on my 16' Modified V boat.  So either will and it is up to you to decide which one you like the best. Welcome to the forum and fish on!
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/BigDozer66/Boating/Ranger%20Boats%2050%20Years_zpsqe1kjywq.jpg)
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 11:12 PM
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sac-a-lait me
Pro Angler
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So I've been looking for a unit too and wanted an elite 7 but found out they're called hook now? I understand there's the elite ti's to work with xi5 but if you don't care about that and want the old version it's a hook correct? I went online to cabelas and see they have a hook 7 with si/di/2d tripleshot for 399.00 it says it has gps and touch screen? Sounds like a dang good deal
Last edited by sac-a-lait me; 02/08/18 11:14 PM.
fishing without beer is like,.umm...hunting without beer!
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/08/18 11:13 PM
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sac-a-lait me
Pro Angler
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fishing without beer is like,.umm...hunting without beer!
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Pintail711]
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02/09/18 12:14 AM
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MeatHauler
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Lowrance is hands down better That’s why everyone is selling their Lowrance in the classifieds to get the Mega imaging. The fact is Humminbird is leading the pack with their Mega imaging. The images are by far better than anything on the market today and I don’t even run Humminbird. LMAO, I scanned the first 3 pages of classifieds and see 1 person selling their lowrance for the mega. Nice try though. Nice try at what? Humminbird is paving the path so Lowrance can stumble on. Truth hurts bro. This is true. There is nothing I've seen that compares to Mega right now. It's on a different level. Not that Lowrance isn't more than capable of doing the job, but Mega is in a league of its own.
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Re: Lowrance or hummingbird unit which to buy
[Re: Wishing fishing]
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02/09/18 04:34 AM
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Southtxangler22
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I personally like Humminbirds sonar better on the 598 than I did my Lowrance Elite 5. Its way easier to set up and dail in than the Lowrance. Ive had a crystal clear picture on 2d sonar with the humminbird since day 1. The down scan on the Lowrance was way better however. These are both entry level type units that Ive had experience with. I do believe at this point, the sonars are simply whatever your preference is. When it comes to downscan or side imaging humminbirds MEGA is the way to go.
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