Humminbird Helix 5 vs 7 Fishfinders

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens youtube.com/post/UgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY… 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.

Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod youtube.com/post/UgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpb… . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.

So asked the girl if it was worth 200 bucks for 2 Extra inches. Without missing a beat she said yes

Thanks for this video. It was very helpful as I’ve been researching fish finders for my kayak and recently decided to go with the Helix 7.

Thanks for all your vids. Live in NE USA. Very informative. Just received a H5 G3 All Season. Have a H9 G4 in my powerboat. Now I can use my summer Autocharts on hard water. Using the H5 AS on a Hobie i9 Mirage for hike-in remote lakes in Adirondacks/just leave in case with open water transducer. Charting those too. Telling you because if anyone knows how great this is, it's YOU!

Very beneficial video; especially since I am a kayaker. Thanks a million!

Perfect thanks for the help. Inloy the summer keep fishing.

nice review. I had a tought time deciding which one I wanted. This helps alot.

I bought a Helix 7 this summer with chirp and mega (all I could find) and paired it with a 19 AH LiPo battery. Just converted it for ice fishing using a Genz box.

Great review. You’ve helped me decide on my next big purchase. Thanks for helping me save 💸

Couldn't agree more. The 7 is a boat finder & the 5 is a great ice finder.

This video was perfect for me, I’m expecting a boat delivery any day now and I’m considering the helix options, so thank you very much for this video! I want to be able to network so it sounds like the 7 is the way to go. I have a garmin striker 4 for my ice fishing and I love it, but I definitely want a larger screen for the new boat.

Just ordered me a Helix 7 MDI gen 4. Waiting on it to come in. My first fish finder. (Besides Deeper.) I use a jon boat.

Thanks again for the info. I was looking at the Humminbirds a few months ago until I realized there was almost nothing available. I gave up. Do You have a opinion on when will they be back in stock, or when is a good time to buy, sale prices. Also Sept, Oct, Nov is the time for real Jumbo Perch in Lake WA. If you every do a video there let me know and I'll send you a map. Robin

Chickens! 🍻 Looking at getting the 7 thanks, my kayak arrived today 🤗

The hélix 5 Di is good for jigging too see de jig, the lure no monitor. Thanks from Portugal, Chanel top 👍

I've been waiting for this video. Currently I use a Hawkeye fish finder which is a really inexpensive unit made for Hawkeye Electronis based in Florida. I bought it because of it's light weight and size. It can fit in your shirt pocket and runs on four triple A batteries. I have a Vexilar which I'm probably going to sell because of it weigh (and noice), although the lead acid sealed battery was part of the problem as far as weigh goes. Last fall I bought a Vexilar lithium battery which was half the weigh of the lead/acid sealed battery, but ended up using it with the Hawkeye instead ice fishing. I'm probabably going to get the Helix 5 for my boat because of the bigger and brighter screen. I'm also going to put a bow mount MinnKota with the Navigator and spot lock on my boat. If the Helix 7 could network it's GPS with that of the MinnKota then I'm intrigued. So, if you could show us how it works with your Autopilot which is a MinnKota, that would be great.

Thanks!

Thanks for the video, but the helix 5 with si is no longer available. Guess I'll get the helix 7 with si and gps

Thanks