I bought a Helix 8 a few months ago, and have not been able to use it to its full potential because of not understanding it. These series of videos are really helpful! Thank you!
Hey there...great advice in the videos you do! .just got a Helix 7. Wondering if you have any videos or tips centered around best settings for shallow water fishing. Do most of mine in the Salt Ponds of Cape Cod for Stripped Bass where water is never much deeper than 7-10ft and a lot of times under 5ft.
I did one a while back on a helix 7 in my local river that is really similar. Let me see if I can find it but that is something I can try n get done in the next few weeks
Thank you. Only fix there is would be a dedicated battery for the unit or better starting battery. It's the cranking amps drawing the power down enough to not hold enough power for the humminbird.
You’re videos are great and very helpful. I’m literally on the water now watching your video playing around with the unit. Maybe I missed this but What setting should the chart speed be on? I had mine on 3 while looking for brush piles at 3mph boat speed
I would love to text if you have time. I want to mount my helix9 but sure how to use navigation yet. Nobody has video from starting out at boat landing at night, starting a track and returning.
I don't get my boat for a week or so but I have learned so much from your tutorials. One question, if I hit scroll arrow in side image to freeze, can I then change over to down imaging on that same location at that same time to look at it closer also or must I lock on/freeze in each individual mode? Ken
Question, I have a helix 7 g4n MSI . Want to upgrade one of my units to a 8 or a 9 would I get true down imaging or would I need to get a di unit or would it be better to save up and buy a 8 or 9 MSI+ then connect the MSI 7 to it. what would be the most economical way kinda confusing on what units can connect and run what features. I admit I'm kinda technology inept
If you are looking for a si range to see the farthest from the boat I would def consider switching down to a lower side imaging frequency like 800 khz. This would give you a better image out to almost 200 feet
Hi, I have a Helix 9 mega Si+ G4N and a Helix 12 mega Di + G4N but can’t get the Si enhance menu to show up. I changed the settings to custom on both. I have the 2.660 version. Any tips? Thanks
That's very strange. It should have it on both units after putting on custom mode. You do have to be on the full screen si or di to get that menu to pop up. Can't be on split screen. Are they networked together. Possibly try leaving one powered off and see if that makes a difference. I have not updated my g4n yet but that would be crazy if that changed that with the update.
@@HumminbirdHelp thanks, I have it on full screen. I do get the extra choices on the menu ( Si contour mode and Si sharpness) but this Si enhance option does not show up. I can send you a pic of the menu under angler mode and custom mode. But it’s not possible to post pics on this thread
Just going to throw out the issue myself and a co-worker had with our mega SI machines. The mega DI transducer looks just the SI, but it won't give you a picture. If you aren't getting what you think you should on your unit, double check your transducer.
I'm not sure about Live Scope but with mega live you don't need to deploy the mega live transducer first but until you do the unit will say the mega live transducer is out of water
@Slime Quest TV yes sir I appreciate your response. I will be stuck recording one day and having to do 2nd, 3rd, and more recording to capture my lake here in Indy. How will the system remember and how does it add to day 1? 🤔 so many questions
Just make sure you turn your autochart recording off when your done and next time u go out it will be right where u left off. However just remember the unit without the zero lines card only records about 8 hrs. You can also record at a decent rate about 8 to 10 mph without loosing much detail
Yeah great vid, great info, but what do you do when you wait 30 years to FINALLY get your bass boat you pick the color size brand you go to a great dealer everything is awesome right!!!!! WRONG!!!!! Take the boat out and the stupid fish finder doesn't work. IT WONT SHOW ME ANY VIEWS AND SAYS TRANSDUCER NOT CONNECTED!!! Dealer says check connections under the console and into batter compartment Holy shit really!!! Connections good dealer says check settings setup go to demonstration ok cool NOT!!! MY UNIT WONT SHOW ME THAT THERE IS NO DEMONTRATION UNDER SETUP!!! It goes to daylight savings time and nothing else this is just my luck cause demonstration is the next thing on the list what do I do???????!!!!!!! I don't want to go 2 hours to the dealer MAN SUPER FRUSTRATED!!!
I bought a Helix 8 a few months ago, and have not been able to use it to its full potential because of not understanding it. These series of videos are really helpful! Thank you!
Glad to help Jason!
The Best explanation of features I have seen yet. Thanks! Keep them coming!
Thanks Steve, will do!
Another great video buddy thanks
Your welcome!
Great explanation of how to make the best use of the helix units.
Good stuff! Going to watch all your videos a dozen times!
Thanks Andrew!
The best explanation/tutorial I have seen! Thank you!
Thanks Randy!
Great video….I’ve been looking for a video like this! Thanks for clearing things up for us!
Hey there...great advice in the videos you do! .just got a Helix 7. Wondering if you have any videos or tips centered around best settings for shallow water fishing. Do most of mine in the Salt Ponds of Cape Cod for Stripped Bass where water is never much deeper than 7-10ft and a lot of times under 5ft.
I did one a while back on a helix 7 in my local river that is really similar. Let me see if I can find it but that is something I can try n get done in the next few weeks
I have a helix 7 chirp mega di gps g4n can I use mega live with this unit and if so what do I all need? This is for the open water and ice fishing..
Hey man great videos as always
Thanks man!
Good video, thanks
Thanks you sir, glad you help!
Jeramy please point out what fish looks like in down imaging
Unfortunately I won't be able to do a good video on this gill spring but I will for sure asap
Explain what are we seeing on screen . What do fish ( rocks etc. ) look like on the different screens
I can certainly make a video like that. Thanks for the idea
Just purchased this unit. Dang. I love your videos. But still trying to figure out how to get split screen satellite map. And sonar
I have a Helix 12 g4n I have a hi speed and SI transducer with y cable which options for transducer connect do I use?
Jeramy I’m in Il also can I purchase on water training somewhere
Great video👍😉🥃🇺🇸 Why does bird turn off when starting motor. Is there a fix?
Thank you. Only fix there is would be a dedicated battery for the unit or better starting battery. It's the cranking amps drawing the power down enough to not hold enough power for the humminbird.
@@HumminbirdHelp Thank you for the advice😉🥃🇺🇸
You’re videos are great and very helpful. I’m literally on the water now watching your video playing around with the unit. Maybe I missed this but What setting should the chart speed be on? I had mine on 3 while looking for brush piles at 3mph boat speed
Awesome man your going to enjoy it. Rule of thumb is match your boat speed with the chart speed but I sometimes I bumb the chart speed up by 1
I would love to text if you have time. I want to mount my helix9 but sure how to use navigation yet. Nobody has video from starting out at boat landing at night, starting a track and returning.
You wont have any problem at all doing that. Ive dine it thousands of times with helix runnin good speed at night
I don't get my boat for a week or so but I have learned so much from your tutorials. One question, if I hit scroll arrow in side image to freeze, can I then change over to down imaging on that same location at that same time to look at it closer also or must I lock on/freeze in each individual mode? Ken
Jason Curtis Anderson asked do u offer on water training in my boat ??
Yes I do Mr. Anderson. I have 1 this next weekend but I've been extremely busy with a newborn and work. I'm in northern Illinois. Where r you located?
I just got a helix 7 msi gps g4, and go to sonar mode and don't see the side imaging select button, what am I doing wrong?
Why doesn't helix 7 G4N not have ice fishing mode ? Kinda strange to me ! But i can buy a meaga live transducer to ice fish ?
When u hit the menu button twice and go to sonar menu ice fishing isn't all the way at the bottom. It should be. Is the units software up to date
Question, I have a helix 7 g4n MSI . Want to upgrade one of my units to a 8 or a 9 would I get true down imaging or would I need to get a di unit or would it be better to save up and buy a 8 or 9 MSI+ then connect the MSI 7 to it. what would be the most economical way kinda confusing on what units can connect and run what features. I admit I'm kinda technology inept
What should I set my SI at for fishing a river? 60-80ft?
If you are looking for a si range to see the farthest from the boat I would def consider switching down to a lower side imaging frequency like 800 khz. This would give you a better image out to almost 200 feet
Hi, I have a Helix 9 mega Si+ G4N and a Helix 12 mega Di + G4N but can’t get the Si enhance menu to show up. I changed the settings to custom on both. I have the 2.660 version. Any tips? Thanks
That's very strange. It should have it on both units after putting on custom mode. You do have to be on the full screen si or di to get that menu to pop up. Can't be on split screen. Are they networked together. Possibly try leaving one powered off and see if that makes a difference. I have not updated my g4n yet but that would be crazy if that changed that with the update.
@@HumminbirdHelp thanks, I have it on full screen. I do get the extra choices on the menu ( Si contour mode and Si sharpness) but this Si enhance option does not show up. I can send you a pic of the menu under angler mode and custom mode. But it’s not possible to post pics on this thread
@@HumminbirdHelp I think it is the update, I picked up my boat from my dealer Already rigged and version 2.660 installed
Just going to throw out the issue myself and a co-worker had with our mega SI machines. The mega DI transducer looks just the SI, but it won't give you a picture. If you aren't getting what you think you should on your unit, double check your transducer.
Did the di transducer come in a new si box? That would def not let you get a si image
Came on the boat, bought it from a boat show
Buddy bought his boat used with the same issue, so I'm thinking this is fairly common mistake
I just got my hummingbird and started charting but I’m not able to open the chart at home to go over it at home plugged in at the house
I heard that you are from Illinois. Nice. Im from Midwest Illinois
Nice, yes sir I'm from north central Illinois!
Does my live scope have to be in the water before I turn my graft on
I'm not sure about Live Scope but with mega live you don't need to deploy the mega live transducer first but until you do the unit will say the mega live transducer is out of water
Hey slime quest I have a problem with my helix 10 that I would love to talk to you about if there is any way we can
If you have facebook shoot me a message on there sometime, Jeremy Burris
How do you set it on simulation mode?
Easiest way is to plug In the unit without a transducer connected
Thanks
No problem, glad to help
Auto chart live how far does each path scan? 10, 12, or 15 feet. I see people on TH-cam making a lot of paths to cover an area
Yeah I would say 20-30 feet accurately but the more paths you do the more exact the autochart map will be
@Slime Quest TV yes sir I appreciate your response. I will be stuck recording one day and having to do 2nd, 3rd, and more recording to capture my lake here in Indy. How will the system remember and how does it add to day 1? 🤔 so many questions
Just make sure you turn your autochart recording off when your done and next time u go out it will be right where u left off. However just remember the unit without the zero lines card only records about 8 hrs. You can also record at a decent rate about 8 to 10 mph without loosing much detail
@Slime Quest TV I am buying that zero card and smart fish card as well. Do you have an email?
Yeah it's slimequesttv@gmail.com
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Very good, can you take subtitle in french ? Hello from france ... 🤙
They should be available, I will check
Yeah great vid, great info, but what do you do when you wait 30 years to FINALLY get your bass boat you pick the color size brand you go to a great dealer everything is awesome right!!!!! WRONG!!!!! Take the boat out and the stupid fish finder doesn't work. IT WONT SHOW ME ANY VIEWS AND SAYS TRANSDUCER NOT CONNECTED!!! Dealer says check connections under the console and into batter compartment Holy shit really!!! Connections good dealer says check settings setup go to demonstration ok cool NOT!!! MY UNIT WONT SHOW ME THAT THERE IS NO DEMONTRATION UNDER SETUP!!! It goes to daylight savings time and nothing else this is just my luck cause demonstration is the next thing on the list what do I do???????!!!!!!! I don't want to go 2 hours to the dealer MAN SUPER FRUSTRATED!!!