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Advise on new electronics
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03/14/20 03:54 PM
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Joined: Apr 2016
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rexico
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I have a new to me ranger. I want to install all new Hummingbird electronics. What would you you install if budget was not an issue. I have been running onix units for a couple of years, so I am somewhat experienced. I fish offshore, in a deep water lake. What say you?
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: rexico]
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03/14/20 04:00 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Bruce's
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Solixs 15 and 12 on bow 2 12 on dash 360 on rear jack plate
Bruce's Sprinkler Repair 817-798-7246 52 years experience State Licensed Irrigation LI0017483
Fishing Texas lakes one at a time
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: rexico]
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03/14/20 08:18 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
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MCIPinkie
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Simple: Get the biggest you can afford that will fit your boat. They'll be obsolete at ICAST next year anyway.
I'm an HB guy. Always have been. Probably always will be. Don't mean anything except I like them. Started with flashers in the 70's, Helix's now.
I like the Helix's. Just put 2 - 10 Mega's on my boat. The 12's were just a little too big to fit the way I wanted them. Not sure if the 360 is of value to me. Looks hairy, though. Just don't like the Solix's. Probably because I'm used to the Helix's Too expensive anyway.
Fatherly advise from a very old fisherman: Buy what you need, what works for your style of fishing. Don't try to emulate the pro's just to be cool. You probably don't need to spend $10 - 20K on electronics so you can look like Jacob Wheeler.
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: rexico]
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03/23/20 05:00 AM
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Joined: Feb 2015
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Flippin-Out
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What's up with so many using the word "advise" (a verb) when they really need a noun - "advice"? Is this not covered in Texas education?
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: Flippin-Out]
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03/23/20 12:54 PM
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Joined: Oct 2002
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ring fry
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What's up with so many using the word "advise" (a verb) when they really need a noun - "advice"? Is this not covered in Texas education? Neither is 'sell' and 'sale' from what I've seen. SE Kansas grass grower (retired)
2008, 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions GO JAYHAWKS
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: rexico]
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03/24/20 02:12 AM
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BigDozer66
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My advice would be to buy as big as you think you want and that will fit where you want them. If I had a 20-21' rig and had all the money in the world I would probably have what Bruce suggested above. If I were a little more money conscious I would pare it down to the biggest Helix's I could fit.
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
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: rexico]
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03/24/20 06:13 AM
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Flippin-Out
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Speaking of the numbers 20 & 21.....Do they make 21 inch model GPS/Sonar units yet?
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Re: Advise on new electronics
[Re: Flippin-Out]
#13485424
03/24/20 01:37 PM
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BigDozer66
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Speaking of the numbers 20 & 21.....Do they make 21 inch model GPS/Sonar units yet? If they did someone, or everyone, on one of the bass tours would have them!
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
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