I got one of these in 2018 and used it in the spring for walleye and pike fishing in Ontario . It is more than you really need and once you understand what you're looking at on the screen and what was underneath the boat and whether there was fish or not, it really makes a difference and will step up your game big time. Don't know how I survived without one over all these years.
Right! I bet that is fun fishing up there. I haven't messed with any settings yet but my buddy has one too and he has it dialed in and what a game changer! We were finding schools of crappie like crazy! I'm mainly up shallow so haven't use it bunch yet but going be doing lot of fishing with it next season. Great unit!
Thanks for the vid. I just put in my order found a new one for $279.00. Whats crazy is the bottom view is way clearer than the $1000.00 hook 7 carbon on my old rig.
You're welcome Charles. That's a nice price you found it at too. I have owned it couple years now and no issues. Love it. It's my main unit ice fishing too. Enjoy!
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens th-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
Awesome! That was nice of them for exchanging that for you. Humminbird is a solid company with a great product. Been using mine since this video and really love it!
The Helix is a really solid unit. And I bought the ice kit so I love using all year long. Been couple years and still no issues. Your kayak would like one :)
@@BryanProkuski it's cool that it has the dual purpose. I already have the ice fishing flasher but it wont work on the yak. The Helix 5 looks solid, if I decide not to get the 7 I'll probably go with this unit.
Good informative video. Is this good for salt water? Is it mapped already for my Local area.? Can I record my fishing grounds that I catch the most fish ? Thx for the video
Thank you Zack. I would like to think salt water wouldn't be any different but may want to research that as I am in MN. It does come with base maps of the US and depth. You can buy a chip for ft by ft depth. And yes you can mark your fishing grounds.
@@BryanProkuski I loose all of them, seems like it goes back to factory settings, but I will try and set them and write them down and turn it off and see what or if I loose them, I will let you know, thanks for answering my question.
Hey Alexey - The rotating base was already on my boat from a previous fish finder I removed and put the Helix 5 on. Not sure where it was from but I found one on amazon looks the same. Here is the link: amzn.to/2or6n5T
Hey sorry for late response, you probably already purchased one but I havent used my DI as much as Id like, but is nice to have for 2d and DI side by side to compare. Do you need it, no, you be fine with out it on this unit.
Dang you fish in some deep water lol.... The unit says its capable up to 1,500ft so it should work. I would probably contact their support for this one.
Does this unit tell you your speed??? I'm looking at purchasing this unit i wasn't to impressed with the lowrance hook2 4x I bought it glitches out moving or even with motor running but it was also only $99
Yes it does. But does not come with high speed transducer so mine loses speed maybe 10-15mph and higher. Which doesnt bother me. Otherwise no glitches.
I'm in the fence if I should get this or the Garmin striker4 (portable). But I'm planning on using it on small rivers etc (small boat/kayak) I don't know how much it will drink battery life if I were to go portable with this unit
Not familiar with the Garmin 4 but looking online its quite a bit cheaper then this unit so might be a selling point. But for battery life im not sure how long it lasts portable, but they do make those new lithium batteries that seem to hold up well. I know the 7 really eats up battery, so I have heard.
Fishing With Bryan Prokuski, the power draw is listed as 600 mA/h (although it says 650 mA/h on Amazon). This means that it will last approximately 10 hours on a 12 volt battery that has 7 Amps (7000 mA). 7000 A divided by 650 mA/h equals about 10 hours.
Hey Robin, No issues or complaints. I am a bass fisherman so mainly up shallow fishing though and don't use finder much but when i need it Its awesome. I haven't got too crazy with dialing in the settings yet but just realize it has auto chart live which says it on the box but for some reason I only thought the 7 and up had the feature so going be trying that out. It comes with a standard contour base map for lakes which is nice if dont want to get a chip right away. Other than that, didn't use it ice fishing this year. Never got around to buying the transducer. Hoping to next season. If you have any questions just let me know.
Awesome! You should love it, Still have no issues with mine. Actually just found out this model has Auto Chart live which I just never realized it did. Thought for some reason the 7 and up were the only models with it. So im stoked to try that out!
It is a 5in screen. Hints Helix 5. Each model is size of the screen. Smallest of Helix but works just fine. But if you got the money the bigger screen is nice.
The standard or base map as they call it shows contour lines for every 5 or 10 which is nice but if you get the lake chip you get a very detailed map with ft to ft lines for spot on spot location.
Bryan, great video thanks for the info..been looking for the length of the transducer...so thank you for showing us it! Question, it's been a year, how do you like it? Does it freeze at all? I am looking to purchase one for my kayak and having a hard time because there are sooo many diff ones! Does it come with maps of the lake pre-installed or US-coastal? I didn't see any contour lines, does it have that?
Hey Kali, your welcome, glad you enjoyed it. I have had no issues, freezing or complaints so far. It does come with a pre-installed base map with contour lines and then you can purchase the lake chip if you want more detailed contours. I do use it a lot on that feature. Also just realized it has auto chart live which I will be trying out soon. Let me know if any other questions.
Fishing With Bryan Prokuski is it ok to leave the fish finder mount on the kayak after it’s been loaded on the car and traveling? I understand the fish finder itself should be taken down but do you think it’s important to disconnect the plugs on the back and take down the accessories (fish finder mount or rod holder etc)?
I had the same problem and called suport. They said that an internal comparator and they said it will work in real mode (it does i tested it) and they let me keep it and gave a half redund. If you didnt buy it straight from them i dont know if they will help though. Good luck!
@@BryanProkuski well i was hoping both, but i guess the transducer more importantly. U think I could stick it on so? I want to be able to remove it without leaving any holes for when I sell my boat. Thanks
@@dewmanc.s.i.8700 So if you hit view and dont see DI or DI in simulator mode? Ya something weird is up. If bought from reputable source might worth checking on.
I got one of these in 2018 and used it in the spring for walleye and pike fishing in Ontario . It is more than you really need and once you understand what you're looking at on the screen and what was underneath the boat and whether there was fish or not, it really makes a difference and will step up your game big time.
Don't know how I survived without one over all these years.
Right! I bet that is fun fishing up there. I haven't messed with any settings yet but my buddy has one too and he has it dialed in and what a game changer! We were finding schools of crappie like crazy! I'm mainly up shallow so haven't use it bunch yet but going be doing lot of fishing with it next season. Great unit!
is it good for professional activites? for Fishing trawlers
Thanks for the vid. I just put in my order found a new one for $279.00. Whats crazy is the bottom view is way clearer than the $1000.00 hook 7 carbon on my old rig.
You're welcome Charles. That's a nice price you found it at too. I have owned it couple years now and no issues. Love it. It's my main unit ice fishing too. Enjoy!
In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens th-cam.com/users/postUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.
bought this exact one for my sail boat and hummingbird was nice enough to exchange my transducer for a sailboat … nice product....
Awesome! That was nice of them for exchanging that for you. Humminbird is a solid company with a great product. Been using mine since this video and really love it!
WOW these are great at a great price.....Had to edit: ah the transducer is narrow and will fit under my kayak perfectly cant wait to get one....
Yes they are a great unit for the price! Enjoy it when you get it, hope it fits good on the kayak, let us know!
Did u get one? How is it?
@@skmg2888 No I already have 3 Lowrance HD FF so it is going to have to wait....
Nice. I was thinking I will get the Helix 7 for my kayak... this is awfully tempting though. I still have a month or two to decide. Cheers
The Helix is a really solid unit. And I bought the ice kit so I love using all year long. Been couple years and still no issues. Your kayak would like one :)
@@BryanProkuski it's cool that it has the dual purpose. I already have the ice fishing flasher but it wont work on the yak. The Helix 5 looks solid, if I decide not to get the 7 I'll probably go with this unit.
Very nice! You'll love that thing while ice fishing too!
I know! I have a buddy that using it ice fishing and its pretty sweet!
nice review just purchased this unit for my new Lowe ss210 tritoon looking forward to trying it out
Thanks Steven! Sweet boat. Your going like the unit.
Looking at this but, with SI for my channel to put on my Hobie Outback...... thanks for the vid.
Awesome, SI would be sweet. That will be a nice addition to the Hobie!
Thanks Brian my daughter just bought one of these this will be very helpful to her
Your welcome Cathy! Cant wait to use it, hope she enjoys hers as well!
Very very nice setup u got there!!!! Show ur whole boat tho? Boat tour?
Thanks Kurt! Just might have to do a boat tour vid one day
Please i need to know if humming bird basemap cover south america venezuela for helix 5 gps
I'm not sure. I can fire it on and check for you. Let me know.
Good informative video. Is this good for salt water? Is it mapped already for my Local area.? Can I record my fishing grounds that I catch the most fish ? Thx for the video
Thank you Zack. I would like to think salt water wouldn't be any different but may want to research that as I am in MN. It does come with base maps of the US and depth. You can buy a chip for ft by ft depth. And yes you can mark your fishing grounds.
I wish there was a way to lock in your settings on these finders, I hate that you have to re-set your settings every time you turn it on.
What settings do you loose? Not sure I loose any when powered off.
@@BryanProkuski I loose all of them, seems like it goes back to factory settings, but I will try and set them and write them down and turn it off and see what or if I loose them, I will let you know, thanks for answering my question.
Hi Bryan, nice review. Show in more detail the rotating base for the fish finder or give a link please
Hey Alexey - The rotating base was already on my boat from a previous fish finder I removed and put the Helix 5 on. Not sure where it was from but I found one on amazon looks the same. Here is the link: amzn.to/2or6n5T
Do you find the extra investment of buying the DI worth it? Wondering if I should buy the version without it, and therefore save a hundred bucks...
Hey sorry for late response, you probably already purchased one but I havent used my DI as much as Id like, but is nice to have for 2d and DI side by side to compare. Do you need it, no, you be fine with out it on this unit.
I got this unit but i can not make it work after 800 ft .I changed frecuency and put saltwater deep but nothing.After that depth it freezes
Dang you fish in some deep water lol.... The unit says its capable up to 1,500ft so it should work. I would probably contact their support for this one.
Does this unit tell you your speed???
I'm looking at purchasing this unit i wasn't to impressed with the lowrance hook2 4x I bought it glitches out moving or even with motor running but it was also only $99
Yes it does. But does not come with high speed transducer so mine loses speed maybe 10-15mph and higher. Which doesnt bother me. Otherwise no glitches.
Can you link two of these together, using just one transducer?
That I do not know. May have to research that one. I know the higher end models you can network together like your talking about.
Thanks Brian, I'm about to pull the trigger on buying one and wanted to see some videos. Tight Lines.
Your welcome Mark. I have been using this unit for little while now and really enjoy it.
If I dont have gps what adaptor do i need to get it or I need to change the trandsucer completely?
Im not sure on that. So you have the unit but want to add GPS to it? Might have to check out their website and see what your options are.
I'm in the fence if I should get this or the Garmin striker4 (portable). But I'm planning on using it on small rivers etc (small boat/kayak) I don't know how much it will drink battery life if I were to go portable with this unit
Not familiar with the Garmin 4 but looking online its quite a bit cheaper then this unit so might be a selling point. But for battery life im not sure how long it lasts portable, but they do make those new lithium batteries that seem to hold up well. I know the 7 really eats up battery, so I have heard.
Fishing With Bryan Prokuski, the power draw is listed as 600 mA/h (although it says 650 mA/h on Amazon). This means that it will last approximately 10 hours on a 12 volt battery that has 7 Amps (7000 mA). 7000 A divided by 650 mA/h equals about 10 hours.
@@johannwilder1437 Thanks for the Knowledge!
Any in-depth update with this unit now that you have had it for awhile on your boat? As well, did you end up using it for ice fishing?
Hey Robin, No issues or complaints. I am a bass fisherman so mainly up shallow fishing though and don't use finder much but when i need it Its awesome. I haven't got too crazy with dialing in the settings yet but just realize it has auto chart live which says it on the box but for some reason I only thought the 7 and up had the feature so going be trying that out. It comes with a standard contour base map for lakes which is nice if dont want to get a chip right away. Other than that, didn't use it ice fishing this year. Never got around to buying the transducer. Hoping to next season. If you have any questions just let me know.
What does the SD card do when you insert it? Wondering if I need to put one on
Just ordered the same unit for my boat. Super stoked to get it!
Awesome! You should love it, Still have no issues with mine. Actually just found out this model has Auto Chart live which I just never realized it did. Thought for some reason the 7 and up were the only models with it. So im stoked to try that out!
Hey Hadamfishing you get it installed and use it yet how did it go ?
nice , that will be very useful
Agreed, looking forward to using it. Got few spots want to check out with the down imaging on.
The unit seems very tiny, is the screen big enough?
It is a 5in screen. Hints Helix 5. Each model is size of the screen. Smallest of Helix but works just fine. But if you got the money the bigger screen is nice.
Decent unit, but mine quit after a little over a year. Just will not turn on anymore.
Bummer man. Maybe contact Humminbird. Haven't had an issue yet.
Does it come with a transducer?
Yes
where did you get the swivel
Came with the boat from my old finder. But here is a link to one similar bit.ly/2CTDbvk
Does it have a basemap chart for canadian lakes?
I'm not sure but looking online doesn't appear so but might want to confirm yourself.
What’s the difference between the standard gps and the navionics chop
Chip*
The standard or base map as they call it shows contour lines for every 5 or 10 which is nice but if you get the lake chip you get a very detailed map with ft to ft lines for spot on spot location.
@@BryanProkuski thanks👍
Do you have a follow up video on the boat
I do not yet, but ill try to get one out before the season is over.
What brand of swivel mount did you use ?
This one came with the boat from my old finder. But here is a link to what it is: bit.ly/2CTDbvk
Is waterproof?
Yeah, Been out in the rain bunch with it
How do you locate the fish?!
Looks great!👊🎣
Thanks man! Can't wait to use it!
Hey man would you be able to tell me what the dimensions are for the transducer? Cheers :D
No problem. It measures 5" long, 1.5" wide and about .5" thick.
Does it have ability to store or logged the data?
Yes, it stores all your way points locally also has built in 8 hours of recording time for auto chart live feature.
Difference from 410220-1NAV?
Looking online looks like only difference is that is comes with a bonus navionics chip where as mine did not.
Bryan, great video thanks for the info..been looking for the length of the transducer...so thank you for showing us it! Question, it's been a year, how do you like it? Does it freeze at all? I am looking to purchase one for my kayak and having a hard time because there are sooo many diff ones! Does it come with maps of the lake pre-installed or US-coastal? I didn't see any contour lines, does it have that?
Hey Kali, your welcome, glad you enjoyed it. I have had no issues, freezing or complaints so far. It does come with a pre-installed base map with contour lines and then you can purchase the lake chip if you want more detailed contours. I do use it a lot on that feature. Also just realized it has auto chart live which I will be trying out soon. Let me know if any other questions.
Fishing With Bryan Prokuski is it ok to leave the fish finder mount on the kayak after it’s been loaded on the car and traveling? I understand the fish finder itself should be taken down but do you think it’s important to disconnect the plugs on the back and take down the accessories (fish finder mount or rod holder etc)?
@@popaki9484 Really depends on your setup and how you tow it.
Does this fish finder have the auto function when going across different depths like the lowerance hook 2 or do you have to do it manually?
Not familiar with the hook 2. Are you talking about auto chart live feature where it marks and saves depths on your map as you drive?
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Man when i hit the simulator its straight blank... i cant find the DI fonction as well im kinda mad haha
That's not good. Does it work on regular mode? DI function is just one of the views if you hit the view button you should see it go into DI mode.
I had the same problem and called suport. They said that an internal comparator and they said it will work in real mode (it does i tested it) and they let me keep it and gave a half redund. If you didnt buy it straight from them i dont know if they will help though. Good luck!
Thanks for the info!
@@BryanProkuski hey man im thinking of buying this for gps reasons, does gps work off wifi or preinstalled software?
@@monkeyking819 It has built in GPS with pre installed base maps. No wifi needed
Can it be installed without drilling any holes?
The transducer or the unit itself?
@@BryanProkuski well i was hoping both, but i guess the transducer more importantly. U think I could stick it on so? I want to be able to remove it without leaving any holes for when I sell my boat.
Thanks
@@Luke-hu9mc I doubt it would stick on but you could make some sort of pole that clamps on your boat and hangs ducer in water.
do you need to buy a GPS chip?
No, it comes with a standard basemap but a chip will get you more detailed contours of the lakes.
Does it come with a trolling motor mount?
No, what I show in the box is what you get with this model. But could probably rig on trolling motor if need.
@@BryanProkuski cool, thanks. I actually called Humminbird and they can swap your transducer for a trolling motor specific model.
@@fjfishing3546 Good to know!
I have the same exact unit but don't have down imaging is this a hummingbird screw up
They make different Helix 5. Ones with No Down imaging and ones with DI and ones with DI/SI. You may have just the regular Helix 5?
The box said helix 5 Di gps G 2
@@dewmanc.s.i.8700 So if you hit view and dont see DI or DI in simulator mode? Ya something weird is up. If bought from reputable source might worth checking on.
Will this work on offshore fishing? Or i need much upgraded model
It says it can go 350ft down with DI on this unit. If deeper then that might want to research more on it.
I would recommend getting a fish finder you can put on a swivel and cast it out for shore fishing