Lookig for opinions.

OCBassman · April 18, 2021, 02:06:47 AM

Both of my Lowrance hook units stopped showing depth. So I am looking at getting a Humminbird. I have narrowed it down to two. Just not sure if I should go with the 5 inch with the side scan or the 7 inch without. Any Insight would be appreciated.

Here are the units I'm looking at.

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FD · April 18, 2021, 03:40:01 AM

Without knowing what your future plans are for electronics, your style of fishing and where you fish the most, that is a difficult question to answer.

But if you are just comparing those two units. Go with the H7. It's a Gen 3 and a H7. Both are minimum requirements to network with another unit in the future. Plus the H5 screen is so small that SI would not be very useful anyway.

That is a great price on the H7 and if it is really in stock, get it right away. I would call them first and verify they have it because nearly everything is on a national backorder right now.

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Capt. BassinLou · April 18, 2021, 05:46:01 AM

I agree with FD, go with the H7. I have 2 of those units, but they are G2's.

Wayne P. · April 18, 2021, 10:09:06 AM

Neither unit is networkable.
No Helix 5 has network capability and the Helix 7 has to be G3N version to have an Ethernet connection.
All Helix units in the 8", 9", 10", 12" and 15" are networkable.

OCBassman · April 18, 2021, 10:13:05 AM

Thanx for the help everybody. I went to order the H7 this morning. Unfortunately that price is no longer. So I'm back to square 1. That was at the top of my price range.

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Capt. BassinLou · April 18, 2021, 12:25:01 PM

Quote from: OCBassman on April 18, 2021, 10:13:05 AM
Thanx for the help everybody. I went to order the H7 this morning. Unfortunately that price is no longer. So I'm back to square 1. That was at the top of my price range.

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Bummer!!

OCBassman · April 18, 2021, 04:25:58 PM

Ok quick update. I got the 7 from sportsman warehouse. It was 550.00. But got their credit card and got 10% off. So it was 499.99 shipped.

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caddyjoe77 · April 23, 2021, 09:45:05 AM

excellent you will like them!! Glad you were able to get them !

if you can possibly swing it, get an 8 at least next time -- the differences are amazing.

also, while you are waiting I would highly recommend you watch some videos on youtube. Fish the moment is a good one and of course tactical bassin channels are both good. You probably are but there are some invaluable tips in using them.