OK here is a tip for you new Hummr's out there.

[Ed Carlson]

OK here is a tip for you new Hummr's out there.

I attended a Humm University tech training session this week and this topic was covered very well and may help to solve some issues I often see commented on in these forums on complications that arise in the field with the new Humm units.

On the new Humm units when you first start it up and plop the puck in the hole...and it is set on the "A Mode auto level"...it will try to find the depth automatically....but as soon as you do know the depth range..SWITCH it over to the appropriate depth level, do NOT leave it on the "A" mode.

Why..well the "A" " Auto mode" is NOT designed for continuous use and fish on the bottom and soft bottom will freak it out and the bottom and jig will bounce on the display or loose the contact.

It has to do with non user interface with the processor sensitivity...yada-yada-yada..ZZZZZZ....zzzzzzzzz....WAKE UP!

So... in short ..... ONLY use the "A" "Auto Mode" to establish the depth range....then switch it to 20-40-ect to match the mode just as you do with a Vex.

Hope this helps you new Hummr's out.

[hanson]

There you go... great advice Ed!!

I've been using my Ice-55 in Auto the entire time, never thought the flasher would try to adjust the depth when a fish was in the cone.

Can't say that I ever noticed it wanting to jump around but it makes sense to me.

[Sonicrunch]

I thought you were talking about a big truck made by GM

[Ed Carlson]

Yup...it will adjust the bottom and you loose the target separation and target ID for tight cruisers. If the bottom content is such as it is very soft and a harder fish target slides on in...the bottom can start to "Hop", gain settings has a lot to do with this too. It try's to adjust to what it thinks is a new bottom reading and attempts to calibrate itself. This also is the reason they are not recommending it's use on open water.

My recommendation is only use the "A Mode" when checking lots of new holes that may be on a rapidly changing contour, then switch it to the depth mode that best fits your situation. I can make a preaty solid argument this "A Mode is not needed at all...I bet it will fade away like the Alarm function did on the early Vex'a as it was not often used or needed. Just a hunch.

[Dave S]

Ed,

Thanks for the info. I know my dad was having problems with his I-45. After reading your first post, that explains the problem he was having to a "T". He's not the most technologically advanced mind but insists on having the latest and greatest. I'll pass this on.

Thanks again.

[Ed Carlson]

Kewl, have your Dad run it on the depth scale that best fits his intended depth and it should clear his "Hop'n Humm'r" right up.

[snoozebutton]

It has to do with non user interface with the processor sensitivity...yada-yada-yada..ZZZZZZ....zzzzzzzzz....WAKE UP!

I hear ya Ed. I had to take a class for work on hydraulics...solenoids, actuators, directional valves....

[dstndnls]

Ed.... What is Humm University Tech training and is this something a anyone can go to?

[fishwater]

It has to do with non user interface with the processor sensitivity...yada-yada-yada..ZZZZZZ....zzzzzzzzz....WAKE UP!

So... in short ..... ONLY use the "A" "Auto Mode" to establish the depth range....then switch it to 20-40-ect to match the mode just as you do with a Vex.

Seems odd that they would have any Auto mode with more depth scales (allowing a better range match for your depth on your readout) and then say your not supposed to use it!

4 depth scales (20’, 40’, 80’, 200’) in manual mode * 7 depth scales in auto mode (20’, 40’, 60’, 80’, 100’, 120’, 200’) are automatically adjusted on the LCD

[walleyematt]

i was woundering why it was doing that

[Ed Carlson]

Ed.... What is Humm University Tech training and is this something a anyone can go to?

This was a training school for Gander Mountain Managers, fishing sales associates, rigging tech's, and Gander Pro Staff.

I would say it was very good and I may try to book the tech to do an in-store version for customers here in Fargo ND sometime prior to the MN opener or close to that date. Depends on his availability at this point.

FYI: I am also booking "Doc" Bruce Samson to do his much acclaimed Lowrance Electronics School and his Doc's GPS Mapping Class here at Gander in Fargo ND. This will also run with a promotion with free or reduced admission for anyone who purchases a new Lowrance HD unit at Gander Mountain.

Class's will be a pay per session class format for others who wish to attend Lowrance University. Pre-registering is required as the class size is kept small to maximize 1 on 1 training.

This is a heck of package of training tools for the serious fisherman. Most Pro Staff guys & galls do his training, no matter who there sponsored with just to get tuned up by the "Doc".