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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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shut-up-and-fish
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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....
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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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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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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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jnd59
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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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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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