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 Humminbird vs. Lowrance
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03/25/13 02:12 PM
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Michael Kersey
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I'm looking for some advice on electronics. I currently have Lowrance HDS8 Gen 1 on my boat. With the lakes here in Texas being so low and my concern about navigation, I've been considering upgrading to Humminbird with their low water offset functions. Another big advantage of the Humminbird unit is the shading of depth ranges.
Would I be better off upgrading to Lowrance HDS Gen 2 or upgrading to Humminbird? Has anyone personally used both brands and which did you prefer and why? Any advantages of one over the other?
Thanks for everyone's time.
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
[Re: Michael Kersey]
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03/25/13 03:11 PM
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Wayne P.
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The two features you are interested in are a Lakemaster mapping software feature.
Lakemaster software only works with Humminbird units.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 10 G3, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N,
Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL , MEGA LIVE 2, Xplore 10
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
[Re: Michael Kersey]
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03/25/13 03:12 PM
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Michael Kersey
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Wayne P
And since Lakemaster only works with Humminbird, that is why I am considering upgrading to the Humminbird units.
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
[Re: Michael Kersey]
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03/25/13 03:17 PM
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Wayne P.
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Does that answer your "Would I be better off upgrading to" ?
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 10 G3, Helix 15 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N,
Helix 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G4N, SOLIX 12 G3, MEGA 360, MEGA LIVE TL , MEGA LIVE 2, Xplore 10
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
[Re: Michael Kersey]
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03/25/13 03:28 PM
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Michael Kersey
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I understand if I want to use the Lakemaster Low Water Level feature, I would need to upgrade to Humminbird. However, since I don't have any experience with Humminbird units, I am asking for advice on Humminbird vs. Lowrance. Other than the Low Water features, what are some of the pros and cons of one over the other?
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
[Re: Michael Kersey]
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03/25/13 05:13 PM
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Rob Jasper Lowrance Pro-Staff
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You have already learned the Lowrance HDS units operations. You already have transducers in place and other wiring. This should be taken into consideration.
I think you are better off with Lowrance and Navionics. I like the Sonar look and mapping look with Lowrance. Richer/Deeper look in my opinion due to their twisted pixel technology.
Rob Jasper
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
[Re: Michael Kersey]
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03/26/13 01:31 AM
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Doug Vahrenberg
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With low water conditions and more chances of shallow water fishing Humminbird Side Imaging has unbelievable performance in shallow water and the LakeMaster Maps are an amazing tool. I would look at the lakes you need to make sure LakeMaster has coverage and if you need examples let me know and I will get some for you. I love comparing Humminbird performance...they are an amazing tool and now you can add 360 Imaging that will take you to a whole new level of viewing what's around you. If you ahve any questions are want to see examples I'll be happy to share what I have seen on my unit.
 Website: www.dougvahrenberg.comSponsored by: Skeeter, Yamaha, MinnKota, Humminbird, LakeMaster, Transducer Shield & Saver, LuckyCraft, Dobyns Rods, Daiwa, Dave's Custom Baits, Omega Custom Tackle, Browning Eyewear, Elite Tungsten Co., Angler Innovations, Massey Ferguson.
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Re: Humminbird vs. Lowrance
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03/26/13 01:55 PM
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Michael Kersey
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Thanks Doug. It appears the lakes I fish are on the Lakemaster coverage.
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