MNBEEF Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I was wondering what options there are for a multi season fishfinder. I currently use a garmin nuvi with lake master chip for navigation. Is there a solid multi season unit that has GPS capability ?Thanks Beef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishin4fun_MN Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Humminbird 385 or 597 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurfishing Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 i really like my HB 597 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Can the LX -7 be used for boat fishing or is it mainly a ice unit? I currently have an FL-8 for anything will be an upgrade. But , I do like the feature customizing of the LX-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yes the 7 can be used on the boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 But it does not have a GPS setting , correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 No, personaly I dont want a gps tied to my flasher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Are the lx7 and 9 the only units that can updated? I really like that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 What is the reason behind that choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad B Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 the LX6 can also be updated as new firmware comes out for it. the only negative to the LX6 in a boat is the smaller screen. I have my LX7 mounted in my boat for use during the open water season. the only thing I need to get to make it functional this upcoming open water season is that I need to pick up the new dual beam transducer they came out with this past fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I only use my GPS to get to my general location then use the flasher to locate the fish, no need to have to carry both gps and flasher when I only need the flasher... If I need to drop a new waypoint it's as easy as turning on the unit...I use either myHDS 5 or 7 for GPS since I have many late fall spots marked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx4eyes Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I really like my HB 597.for summer but am having trouble with the setting as it appears I'm getting interference in the flasher ice mode. Could you share your successful settings on your. HB 597.TIA,Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 If I want to use the HB 597 for ice fishing do I need to get the version with DI (Down Imaging)? Is there a flasher screen mode on all HB 597's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurfishing Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 If I want to use the HB 597 for ice fishing do I need to get the version with DI (Down Imaging)? Is there a flasher screen mode on all HB 597's? 597 has a flasher screen (& changeable color pallettes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad B Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 you would not want the 597 DI model. the ice ducer runs on 200khz frequency and DI runs on 455Khz plus for DI to work the transducer needs to be moving. If you go with a 597 make sure it is the non DI model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Good to know thanks Brad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNBEEF Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 What is the difference in the HB ICE 597 vs the regular HB 597? Is it just the soft carting case and the ice ducer? If that's all the difference is it seems like the $150 extra for the ice version isn't worth it. Couldn't I just buy an ice ducer for half that and call it good? And save $75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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