hummingbird sideimaging

[senkoskipper]

So does anyone have one of these units? How does it work compared to your traditional sonar unit? From what i have seen on the commercial, im already sold. I want one so bad. Al Linder said it best "Imagine 100 feet of water around you just sucked out"

[katoguy]

From my owners manual:

Boat speed: Side imaging is best performed at boat speeds between 2 to 6 mph. If the boat is stationary, the same information is displayed over and over. If the boat is moving very quickly, there will be gaps between the strips of information. The best boat speed to use will depend on the side range selected. Slower speeds are good for longer ranges, while faster speeds can be used at shorter ranges.

Boat navigation: It is important to understand that when the boat turns, successive beam strips to one side will begin to overlap and the strips on the other side will fan out, providing some distortion to the image. Because of this, the best imaging performance is produced by straight line navigation and minimal side-to-side boat motion (i.e. wave induced, etc.) This applies to navigation by either the main engine or the trolling motor. Minimize turning time and avoid wave action that induces large side-to-side rocking of the boat.

For example, if there is a lot of wave activity, try to move the boat so that it is perpendicular to the waves instead of parallel with the waves in order to minimize the side-to-side rocking of the boat.

[sparcebag]

Katoguy; Have you been on the water with it?Which model do you have?My biggest Question How Much? I can google it,but thought you may have some insight.

[katoguy]

I bought the 797. Cabela's catalog is priced at $999. I got a discount because HB is a sister company.

I mounted it about 2 weeks ago. Last weekend was raining. This weekend I will try to get out with it. Cold and Easter may put a damper on my plans, however.

[Fish Head]

From what I've seen it looks like it would be a great tool, but I would sure like to see one live on a real lake. When you see the commercials and ads, they always show the same sunken boat, same sunken bridge, same underwater tree, etc.. I'm sure they're showing us the ultimate in underwater viewing, but real life might not be as good.

Have you ever notice when you see a nice Lowrance unit on "demo mode", there are tons of perfect fish archs everywhere? That isn't what it looks like in real life. I think the new sideimaging would be good, but I would love to use one for a day and see how they work on the water.

[katoguy]

Check out the sideimaging HSOforum for pics from users.

[sparcebag]

If your home on weekends try to watch the fishing shows with linders,they have 2 times now used real time display through commericals.And 1 show devoted only to it.

[capmorgan]

From what I saw the fish are even harder to pick out and tell what kind they are. Ive seen the 797 and its a smaller type of screen maybe a little bigger than a Lowrance m68c model and is about 1200 or more with Navionics chip. The 997 is bigger and has a wider screen but sells for over 2000.

[Fish Head]

I've seen the Lindner's show. And like I said, I think it would be good. But keep in mind as much as I like the Lindner's..... They probably do more editing than anyone in the business and they are definitely paid to try and sell this unit.

I don't mean to sound so skeptical. I might get one myself down the road. I just would like to see it for myself in real use. I'm sure we all would.

[Scott K]

I would love to see one of these in action before I spend that kind of money on this thing, so if any of you that have bought one already, and are looking for a fishing partner for an evening, look me up!

[Try Too Fish]

So where are you seeing the show with Al Linder and the hummingbird info. Satellite, uhf, vhf. I would like to see it!

[Central Bassman]

I have seen them talking about it on the OLN or the VS

[capmorgan]

Ive seen Al with it on at like 6am on some weekdays with a 30 minute segment on Humminbird Side Imaging on Fox Sports North. Lindners Edge airs Saturday and Sunday on Fsn and ch45 I think.

[hoggs222]

Do these only take Navionics cards or do they accept lakemaster also? I didn't see much on their site.

[Central Bassman]

As of right know ONLY the Navionics!!!

[hoggs222]

That's what I was afraid of.....Oh well, I'll wait until someone else comes out with a similar technology....hint Lowrance.....

[katoguy]

type out side imaging . com and you'll be able to watch the clip. It is also on you tube. you tube . com and then search in the upper right hand corner for side imaging. Lindner is on clip 2 of 3.

[Central Bassman]

They are on you tube... Sweet thanks i will have to look them up

[Central Bassman]

WOW after watching them video. I want one. I think they are really cool. Im a big lowrances guy but this sideimaging is great and i think its a must for me.

Only if the lakemaster chip would work in this unit!!!

[hoggs222]

That is what I think. Lakemaster, I would find a way to afford it! I don't like the lake options of the Navionics chips.

[Orlip]

Heres what I think of Lowrance. With 2 DOA units in a row I am saving for the Humminbird. Also from what I have seen of the Navionics chips on a sonar I like.

[Central Bassman]

I just think the Lakemaster is alot easyer to read and use over the Navionics chips.

But im not planning on fishing in Minnesota all my life so i guess i will have to get use to using them

[Try Too Fish]

My Boat dealer has been waiting since february for a LCX 37

to put on my boat. Now he has been told it may be june or later! This Hummingbird is starting too look very good too me! I dont know why companys cant get there stuff together and get there new products out in time for spring! I think lowrance just lost a sale. If this is as good as it looks they may lose more then one!

[Central Bassman]

Yea after watching them videos and hearing what everyone thinks about them i think i might become a Hummingbird guy. Even though i love Lowrance i think the side imaging can really help me.

[Kyle Sandberg]

Just looking at those things at the sports show and at cabelas makes me want to buy one. It's like an underwater camera whithout the camera. Imagine what you might find on the bottom of your favorite lake. The pops is still confused on how those things work even after the dealer explaining it to us.

[Scott K]

Just thinking about buying one of these again. Now that I let enough time pass that people had time to try them out. How are these things doing, are they the next best thing to sliced bread? Are they worth the$$? I am hoping that some people that has bought these will give me an update of what they think of them in action! Thanks for your help in advance!