Should you upgrade from a Humminbird Helix Gen1 to the new Humminbird Mega CHIRP Gen2? BassGeek answers that question in this edition of Keep’r Cull!
We also Talk about if the upgrade from a Helix 9 to a Helix 10 is worth it.
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Humminbird 410940-1 HELIX 7 CHIRP MDI (MEGA Down Imaging) GPS G3 Fish Finder
7-Inch screen with 800H x 480V resolution color TFT display MEGA Down Imaging: Get unprecedented underwater clarity with coverage down to 125 feet below your boat. Not a Minn Kota i-Pilot Link Compatible Powered by our proprietary, Low Q CHIRP transd... (as of June 1, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $294.99
Humminbird 410210-1 HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 Fish finder
5-Inch Color WVGA Display CHIRP Dual Beam PLUS Sonar. Power Output RMS : 500 Watts. Power Draw : 615 mA Precision Internal GPS Chart plotting with built-in Anima cartography Micro SD card slot for optional maps or for saving waypoints Target Separat... (as of June 1, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Humminbird, Helix 7, CHIRP MSI GPS G3N
Display Size - Diagonal: 7" Sonar-Standard: Dual Spectrum CHIRP, MEGA Down Imaging, MEGA Side Imaging Sonar-Frequencies Supported: 50/83/200/455 kHz (as of June 1, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $2,699.95
What you think? Lowrance HDS 9 carbon or Humminbird mega 12 si ??
Great video Hank. I am saving for a 36 inch screen for these old eyes of mine. LoL
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I think all the gen 2’s have a dedicated crystal for DI. I had a helix 5 gen 1 on the bow and now i have a gen 2 on the bow and there is a big difference in the two. But i could be wrong on that. But the gen2 picks up things the gen 1 didnt. Lowrance does have a better di but in my experience they very glitchy thats why i switched to humminbird.
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Well my boat had a helix 5 on it when I bought it,,si/di. I’m not impressed with it ,,I fish a old collapsed boat dock that I 100 percent know is there and it doesn’t show up on s/I I really do want a mega though,,especially since I have a ultrex,,but it’s probably not in my cards at that price tag,,but maybe one day. Thanks for another great informative video!
Does the 10 come with an HD transducer?
Should I run power cable straight to cranking battery without inline fuse with 10g wire to prevent interference
Biggest question, who had the best price on these units to buy? Also how much more is the 12″?
Hello bg nice work is the helix coming out with a bigger screen or is it just the 10 at the moment.
One caution this is not like buying a big screen TV. Do not assume that all the Helix units have the same basic performance and that you are just paying for a larger display screen on the higher price units. Apparently Hummingbird puts in cheaper electronics and transducers on lower end Helix units. I was fooled into thinking that the Zoom feature could be used to offset the lack of larger screen. I bought a new Starcraft boat off the showroom that came with a preinstalled package Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 on the transom. This Helix unit has a street price of about $250. I was a little disappointed they did not add the DI for another $50. Everywhere you see rave reviews, although most of the reviewers have not actually tested it on the water. It would not have been my choice if I had been ordering a boat, I would have added bigger screen with DI and SI. However as a fishfinder this Helix 5 Chirp GPS G2 unit is next to worthless, garbage in max mode and nothing very useful except depth in clear mode. Does not show much structure and no fish arches either. Actually it is not any better than the Humminbird Fishin’ Buddy Portable I used to have.
I moved my Garmin 7SV from my Basstender over to the trolling motor on my new boat. Using it in split screen with 2D only on half of the screen for comparison with same size images. The Garmin is outstanding (even on half screen) in showing bottom structure, weeds, and fish. Compared the Garmin and the Helix with just the trolling motor pulling the boat.
So is you are buying any unit make sure you evaluate it with the screen, transducer, and electronics package you are considering.
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Hey thanks for the great video and the information that you have provided about these units has been really helpful!!!
My problem is I fish trolling motor only or restricted hp lakes. I moved my 997c si to the front because I’m never behind the wheel. Even with extended ram mount, my eyes aren’t good enough to read di and si very well. Thinking of trying to extend arm on ram but think it might get in the way. Good thing is most of my fish are usually shallow. 2D works pretty well for me. Tight lines Hank!
Keep em coming bro. Good vid.
BassGeek thanks for this video, I have a 9” Gen 2 unit. I’m going to wait until I can afford the 12” unit. At the end of the video, you answered the question I was seeking.
I ment hawgs
Is chirp better then mega ?
Looking to upgrade from 987 si c which is not reading chart they are no longer repairable according to humminbird . Good info about the down imaging .
I have both , I would say the mega Is better , I would a agree with ya
Great Video. I am going to be buying a new depth finder. Humminbird G2 Mega Chirp it is!!
WHAT IS THE BEST SETTING TO SEE BREAM BED BOWLS ON SIDE IMAGE,HELIX 12 MEGA SI ?
thanks, good stuff
Nice video again, makes me want to get a boat again. Might need one to become a mega channel on YouTube.
Another good video like always.
Thanks for the vid, very helpful. But now we want to see you catch some hawks!
Great video and comparison
So when I see a fish where do I throw behind my boat? Have a 9inch g2n @ the console only and have no clue how to catch fish with it? HELP!!!
I’ve been trying to decide whether to get a helix 12 di, si mega Gen 2 now or wait for the Gen 3.
As bad as I want one now I think I’ll wait for the Gen 3 after watching this