Humminbird Helix Best Setup and Settings.

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Learn how to use your fish finder on this weeks BassGeek. I cover how to setup Sonar, How to setup Down Imaging (DI), and How to configure Side Imaging (SI). Learn how to read a depth\fish finder after watching this video. Learn what bass look like! Learn what Bait looks like. Learn what other bottom structure looks like.
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@BassGeek 5 лет назад

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be sure to check out the Gn2 version of this video! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2ZA3A2TNzw.html

@Senluis13 Год назад

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens ru-vid.comUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk 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.

@BassGeek Год назад

Cool thanks for watching

@markb4106 5 лет назад

Great video. I just bought a New Grizzly 1860 CC with 2 Helix Gn2 and today was my first day out. You did an outstanding job on this presentation. I just wish you were with me to talk me through this. First boat in a number of years. Growing up my dad had the old circular Humminbird and now to this. And I see you just put out a vid for the Gn2. More brain scrambling. Thanks bud for your enthusiasm and support for us old schoolers

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

I'm an old head myself. Yeah be sure to watch the new one and I have plans to do more. If ya have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you!

@nawinchester 7 лет назад

One of THE best videos on the set up of a humminbird unit. I learned more in this 15 minute video than just about every other video I have watched combined. The feedback on the frequency settings were very helpful. Exactly what I had been looking for. Thank you

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Nick Winchester Thanks it's what I was looking for when I first made the jump to Bird. I couldn't find it so I just made one myself. Anytime I can help just ask don't hesitate.

@nawinchester 7 лет назад

No problem and I will surely take you up on the offer. I have an Onix 8 at the helm of my boat and a helix 7 on the bow connected to the trolling motor, so my boat is well equipped with humminbirds. The more I understand about how they work and the features they possess and the way they can help me find fish, the better I will be from an angling standpoint. Thanks again. I have liked your channel and will look for future videos.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Nick Winchester during my electronics to find bass is where I shine I have several videos where I do it.

@elizabethsewell5755 Год назад

Thank you for making so much easier to understand! My hubby and I love to fish. We just bought a bass boat and trying to figure the electronics out is a challenge!!

@BassGeek Год назад

Thank you all for watching and I hope it helps. I've got a lot of older videos on this and I have a lot planned.

@dennymayo5868 6 лет назад

I know this video was posted some time ago, but thank you for the break down. I recently purchased a used GEN 1 Helix 5, and although its a bit different (given its just a SI/GPS unit) your breakdown was simple to follow and gave me a good understanding of the things I am looking for. Thank You. You have a new subscriber!

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

the_bass_junkie Heck yeah! Thank you that’s awesome! Anytime ya have questions yell at me.

@clustervance7949 4 года назад

Just bought a helix5 di a couple of months ago still figuring it out. This video has helped thank you

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Thank you!

@dennismankus7354 10 месяцев назад

Wow, what a great video like he said I learned a lot in 15 min watching this video than I did being out on the water for five hours, great job

@BassGeek 10 месяцев назад

Hey thank you

@jimcole5387 Год назад

Awesome instructional video. Learned a lot and ready to get out on the water and give it a try.

@BassGeek Год назад

Hope it helps.

@randallfilz4151 4 года назад

Just wanted to say Thank You for your help about purchasing HDSI transducers for my Helix 9's..... WOW WHATA DIFFERENCE !!!!!!! Now I have definition of side structure 😁👍

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Man thank you! I can't say how much it means to know I helped. It's an honor sir No BS! Go catch'em!

@mikebruehl7341 5 лет назад

I see where you were adjusting the frequency in the imaging views pull down menu, thanks. I will experiment and see which ones appear the most clear between the 400, 800, and Mega. Thanks for the video!

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Awesome good luck. There is also a short cut to change the frequency. Just hit the check mark button.

@mikebruehl7341 5 лет назад

BassGeek I'm on it!! Thanks man!

@michaelroehl9873 3 года назад

Best explanation of the basic functions I've seen. Really enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.

@BassGeek 3 года назад

Thank you very much.

@8-bit719 7 месяцев назад

That was very helpful. I have a 10 GN1 SI and a regular 9 GN1. I’ve had a little envy with all of my friends who have the same helix units, but with chirp. I think I need to just fine-tune some of my settings to continue to enjoy my existing unit more.

@BassGeek 7 месяцев назад

Nov happy to help

@ronmeadows3153 7 лет назад

you can hold down the view button and there will be a menu that pops up that allows you to directly select the view you want. Much faster than stepping through the screens like you show.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Ron Meadows Thanks that's a great tip!

@jurislipiniks2920 7 лет назад

Ok,thanks!Problem resolved.

@michaelroehl9873 3 года назад

@@jurislipiniks2920 Good info

@ev_fishing 6 лет назад

I'm new to Humminbird and this video was awesome to get me going on them. Thank you!!

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

I hope to have a Gen 2 setting out very soon. Thanks for watching and I hope ya hang out with me.

@larrychildress171 4 года назад

One of the best videos on the Helix I've seen. Thanks

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Thanks now that’s older I have some updated ones and new ones coming soon

@jameschristian306 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your information, I am dumb to the electronic game, this helped me out a bunch. Thanks again

@BassGeek 2 года назад

Anytime you need help just ask. This video is a little old so feel free to check out some of the updated videos.

@explorer099 7 лет назад

Good job Hank! Easy to follow, and wrote them all down for my own H10 settings 👍

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

I hope it helps and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks a ton!

@mixmastertoronto 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for this video. I just purchased a Helix 10+9 for my boat this summer!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Let me know how it goes. One more tip is contrast will clean up much of the clutter. Right now we have a ton of junk in the water so the return can be fuzzy. Just raise your contrast about by 2 and it cleans up nicely and you won't miss fish. Thanks for watching!

@ericdulin5689 7 лет назад

Thanks this was a great video. Going to set up my Helix7. I fish for hybrids so this will help find those schools. Hope you have more videos of what fish look like!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

I do and I will be putting out more all the time this is my favorite way to fish. Thanks for watching.

@myriammorrison9840 3 года назад

The best explanation I have seen! 👍🏻

@BassGeek 3 года назад

Thank you I've got a whole playlist real indepth on some stuff.

@JimGrady67 7 лет назад

Great video! Big help in setting up my unit. Now I just need to learn what a fish looks like. lol

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

20:34 The dots are decent size 3-5lbs large mouth chasing a small ball of Gizzard shad.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Oh and thanks for watching! hahaha

@LAKEBAXTER 4 года назад

I’ve been struggling with dialing in my Helix 7 and this video was awesome....THANKS!

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Now this one is older there has been several software updates.

@BluzGuitarGuyFishing 7 лет назад

Good info. Thanks for taking the time to do it. You helped me adjust some things on my Helix. Keep them coming !

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Awesome Thanks!

@BillGoudy 6 лет назад

You are right... This has been very helpful... Now, I need to get out and give it a try!! Thank you!!

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Anytime Bill. Like I said you da man!

@KeifersReelPlanetBass 7 лет назад

I don't have a boat or electronics, but I liked it, because I Liked it!!!👍😉

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Keifers Reel Planet Bass Hahaha well this might help with some castable sonars. Thanks man!

@CinematicM0vies 7 лет назад

If you own those things you'll love it!!

@richsmith9092 4 года назад

Great video I just bought a helix 5 and still getting used to it for salmon and trout fishing.... gunna have to check out the side sonar

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Good deal hope ya love it.

@JNBGUIDESERVICE 6 лет назад

Awesome videos. I too just switched to Humminbird Helix this week and will be the boat home to install it. Your videos helped me to decide and am going to hook up the i pilot link feature with it. Can not wait to get it all working. Keep up the great work and thanks.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Cool. I’ll be the first to tell you there is a learning curve. So be patient and spend some time tweaking.

@JNBGUIDESERVICE 6 лет назад

thanks

@thewriterfisherman5707 5 лет назад

Great Video instruction on the Humminbird Helix SI & DI. Thanks! I just subscribed to you!

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Thank you very much and I hope it helps.

@finleyfoster2060 6 лет назад

Just bought my Helix 9 and this is a great video. Still trying to get through the initial setup so my favorite screen/settings are saved.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Finley Foster Did you get the 9or 9 Mega?

@rickstrawn6591 4 года назад

Great video,I don't no why but the mega down imaging is easier to rad for me rather than side imaging.Thanks Rick

@BassGeek 4 года назад

If you have any questions just let me know.

@dougdill4484 6 лет назад

Really great video you were the first to actually walk me thru setting up my helix 7. Thanks

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Doug Dill Awesome I hope it works and thanks you’

@leeyarbrough9636 6 лет назад

Like always great video , just got my helix mega in few days ago gonna try an mount it up , they catching some studs down here with us , this has been one of the best years of fishing near Wilson dam in years , guy caught 8.3 smallmouth few days ago have fun looking forward to seeing your next video

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

I just got a 10 mega videos coming soon. Thanks!

@leeyarbrough9636 6 лет назад

BassGeek how’s that 10 working out for you.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Lee Yarbrough I haven’t had the chance to install it yet. It’s killing me. Hopefully next week.

@castaway6811 6 лет назад

More please,,,I'm a huge off shore slash ledge fishermen,,,wanna learn how to read the hummingbird,

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Coming soon hahaha thanks.

@donnietammylester6792 5 лет назад

Could you do video on how to set up your Hummingbird Helix for Vertical Jig fishing for bass and setting the unit up to watch your bait. From turning the unit on until finish setting. Thanks, enjoy your videos

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

I will do my best.

@rekeys1986 4 года назад

Thanks, Man your video is very helpful and I hope you catch a big one

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Thanks now I do have updated versions of this you might want to check out.

@bryanspeller 7 лет назад

dude i really enjoy your videos, straight to the point

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

BassLivesMatter Thanks and I try. Hahaha

@leonardcantrell5662 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info. We just got a 9 and very happy with it. IT replaced a 7 Hook, But we haven't learned all we need to know about it yet. Too busy fishing.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Take the time to learn it. Come this summer you will hate that you didn't.

@robertjrbrodeur655 5 лет назад

oui j'ai aimé et j'ai mis ce vidéo dans mes favori,très bonne explication,your a good teacher. Merci beaucoup!!.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Thank you.

@youhit2552 6 лет назад

Quite helpful. My helix 7 needs some tuning and now I know how. Thanks

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Happy to help. Ask me anything anytime.

@Outwestwithchris1 7 лет назад

good stuff man, I've got the Helix 5 on my Kayak. just put it on, still trying to get used to it but its nice being able to see structure under me.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

These settings should work for you. 455khz is what your ducer will be running.

@LTOutdoors 5 лет назад

im going to have to learn mine thank you some great info!! great video dude!!

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

LT Outdoors Thanks man yell if ya got questions

@arnoldgoodwin2280 3 года назад

Great video but can you show how to mount the transducer... how far off the bottom is it mounted??

@BassGeek 3 года назад

Check out my playlist on the humminbirds I think I have one on that. l'm always happy to answer any questions.

@chevy66driver Год назад

Looks like a beautiful spot to fish

@BassGeek Год назад

It really it

@michaeldavis8888 6 лет назад

Thank you I do have a Hummingbird Helix 7 si First gen. and Im in a Kayak and I was watching another video and person said increase you ping speed to get a better view under your boat. Ive had the Helix for about 2 yr and had never seen ping in the settings.that's where my question is from. Thanks

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Hey that's a fair question. I've had my units for about 2 years and I've went looking for "ping speed" I know on Lowrance it's there but If it's on the Helix unit I've never found it. lol.

@michaelstewart4671 5 лет назад

Thanks for the information. Very kind of you!!!

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

You're welcome and any way I can help.

@flukeguru1 4 года назад

I am a beginner and I just purchased the helix 7 ( chirp. si. GPS ) G2.It does not have the 3 buttons that the nine has. does the Humminbird work the same way?

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Pretty much this is an older video and some of the software updates have changed the terminology but It's pretty much the same. Without the preset buttons it's really important to trim down the views. It will save you a ton of time changing screens.

@flukeguru1 4 года назад

@@BassGeek THANKS

@larrylesueur8958 Год назад

Great video. This has helped me very much. Thank you

@BassGeek Год назад

Thank you for watching I Know it old.

@jigginwithjeff3050 5 лет назад

I liked the info so well I had to subscribe. Thanks

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

AWESOME!

@cuauhtemocbarragan9632 7 лет назад

thanks man o have the helix 10 and I was having problems getting it set right now I think this will help me ...

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

I hope it does. Let me know if it helps and if you have any questions feel free to contact me. You can email me or contact me on instagram via PM or Facebook via my facebook page and just send me a message. Let me know how it works for you.

@cuauhtemocbarragan9632 7 лет назад

BassGeek thanks man I'll do that

@J_David_Worthington_III 6 лет назад

Do you have a chart in PDF format that we can download and print out for the setting you use? Great video! Thanks for sharing it!

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

David Fodor You know I don’t but that is a really good Idea. Let me know what you would like on it and I’ll put one together for you guys.

@dougmiles6489 Год назад

I have a kayak and I do a lot of river fishing I live in Tioga county which is in Pennsylvania I was wanting to know which fish finder would be the best for my kayak on what kind of fishing I do

@BassGeek Год назад

I’ll say this if ya can get a Garmin with live scope. You will not be sorry

@doctorxring 7 лет назад

Thanks for these tips. I'm putting them on the water tomorrow ! Just hit the Subscribe button too.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

doctorxring Let me know how they work. Remember they are a good place to start but every setup is different. Every day and even every day is different.

@BdbFishing 7 лет назад

Great video, gave me some good settings to use with my helix!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thanks! I hope it helps.

@wareaglebassman9027 7 лет назад

can't wait to try this on my 5 much better seeing it in person than guessing

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Let me know how this works. I know you have a little different transducer so I'm interested how it works with that transducer.

@tcb069 6 лет назад

great video explaining the fish finder, non of the manufactures do a video explaining like you did , been looking for consul unit under 250.00 , have a garmin striker 4 on troll mtr , what others would you suggest me looking into ? thanks

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

To me the best bang for your buck at that price point is going to be looking at used units. Facebook has a lot of good pages for used fishing gear. Also be sure to check out Ebay.

@reginaldmalain5820 6 лет назад

you rock too brother. Making things easyer

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Thanks I have to so I can learn it.

@royroth5310 6 лет назад

GREAT INFO / MY LADY GAVE ME A HELIX 5 FOR CHRISTMAS / TO REPLACE THE PIRANNAH 175 I HAVE / FEBRUARY NOW IN MICHIGAN WILL WATCH AGAIN SPRING TIME

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Roy Roth Yeah I tried to pack in the info for this video.

@rogerscheuermann4409 5 лет назад

So, I just purchased a HB 10 Mega Chirp Si+ unit. Should I run my frequency on 1200? Look the vid, keep them coming on electronics.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Roger Scheuermann As much as possible yes you want to. However that will change as bottom, depth, etc changes.

@scottupatree3356 4 года назад

Great video ,very well done! Thanks

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Thanks I have a whole play list for sonar and birds be sure to check it out.

@CodySeeberFishing 7 лет назад

Awesome info man! I'm gonna have to set some of these on my helix!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

BassBulliesTV Thanks man I hope it helps!

@wnyfishergirl 7 лет назад

Great Info BassGeek!!!!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thanks! Thanks for the support and I love ya channel.

@wnyfishergirl 7 лет назад

Thank You so much!!!!

@kansaswaterbug8995 7 лет назад

Bought the helix 10, having trouble with the visual aspect on my side imaging, I can identify tree branches. Do you have any tips on what to look for in identifying brush piles 40 and 50 ft of each side of the boat? Also your video helped me out a ton on dialing in my unit! Thanks

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

That's a tough question without visual aids. The first thing I'm gonna tell you Is if you are looking for cover\structure on side imaging use the highest frequency your unit has. So if it's a mega use the 1200, if it's not use the 800. You will have to play with the contrast and sensitivity. Now my next question is how deep and how flat are the area you're searching?

@Thebazzman 7 лет назад

Just picked a Helix7 SI, your video helps with the initial setup and what your seeing on the screen. Just curious about side image, where is the shoreline in the view? And what are you seeing in the center of the view that always seems to be dark where the path of the boat is? Is there a way to differentiate between species of fish, bass vs pike vs blue gills vs catfish?

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thanks. First the shore line will appear much as the Center of the screen. It will be dark and you will see the rough edges. That is unless the shore is further away than you have the side scan set up for. So say you have your side scan set to 75ft out and the shore is 90ft away your not going to see it. Now as for the middle that is an area of the water where the sonar has not began to touch bottom. So its just water. Hope that helps.

@markalan2492 2 года назад

I’m not sure if I have the right transponder, I would love to tell the difference between fish and debris, I had an old Humminbird and it showed fish that looked like fish, but that was all it did basically… so I upgraded to this helix 5 and although it’s better at some things I find it useless at others, for me anyways… I just want to see fish again.. is there a good way ?

@BassGeek 2 года назад

Now this is and old video the newer graphs come with them now.

@markalan2492 2 года назад

@@BassGeek thanks man, I’ll be looking for a new one that’s less complicated, thanks again…Mark

@evanmcgough5210 7 лет назад

Hey what does the ice fishing choice do? I'm looking to jig lake trout off the bottom in summer months. I localized the top and bottom for the chart so I can watch movement....just not sure what the jig and ice fishing modes do - thanks!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

I'll be perfectly honest with you. I have never tried the "ice fishing mode" Humminbird makes an Ice fishing version of the helix units. If I'm guessing the Ice mode is just a flasher screen. No the jigging mode I can talk about. It basically intensifies the signal return. You'll see your line lure fish a dead fly 25ft suspended. I do some vertical fishing with spoons during the summer and we do a lot of dimiki rig fishing during the winter. I always have my bow unit on sonar and I love it. To be hones I only use sonar on the front. Sorry I couldn't help anymore than that.

@andrewbrelage8783 3 года назад

Great video on the Helix. Are you using the stock transducer that came with the unit or have you upgraded the ducer?

@BassGeek 3 года назад

On the Gen1 I upgraded but now from Gen2 up you don't have to any longer.

@floydbryant8711 2 года назад

How can I tell if I have a GEN two or a gym one helix seven it was on the boat when I bought it

@kyrangerdog1322 7 лет назад

Thanks BG, Gonna try ur settings on my Helix 9 & 7 G2N, for the life of me I can't dial in SI to look like yours or Doug V's, let u know how it turns out.

@BassGeek 11 месяцев назад

👍

@Timutubetv 6 лет назад

Why no Sharpness setting? Whats contour Range do? 1/2 way thru video. Great video so far. I'll get my science end somewhere else.Great set up vid about what to play with first.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

The sharpness seems to pixelate it really does the opposite of what sharpness is should do I think. That's just my opinion. Contour range changes your map depth range. So say the lake you're on is down 10ft you can adjust the map to match. I can give you the science to I'm a Engineer (Not the train type even though I was one of those at one time also LOL) I just didn't want people falling to sleep and no one has done a video just talking about the settings. Thanks for watching and thanks for the awesome compliment.

@ShacksOutdoorAdventures 6 лет назад

just out of curiosity have you done the basecamp upgrade? if so what exactly does it do?

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

I have not yet but I plan on it in the next few days. So I'll let ya know.

@mikegeer5185 7 лет назад

Great informative video. Thanks , I subscribed !!!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Mike Geer Awesome Thanks!

@williamsuter2633 4 года назад

Thank you for the breakdown in this video. Wound you recommend your settings for a first time Fish Finder user of a Helix 5 CHIRP.DI.GPS.G2? Just curious, what does the G2 stand for? Thanks again.

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Generation 2 or generation 3

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Yes they are a good starting point

@Lucient 7 лет назад

Great video and very informative. Thanks a lot.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thanks let me know if it actually helps or if some of the settings work for you.

@Lucient 7 лет назад

BassGeek this video helps a lot. I could see the differences in the changes you made on the screen.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Awesome thanks.

@skwira000 7 лет назад

I have the Helix 7 G2N SI and the Helix 9 (first generation). I have no short cut buttons on my Helix 7. I have it mounted on the dash. However, I do on my Helix 9. On my dad's pontoon, we have an 859 and 859 DI. They have short cut buttons. So I guess it could be worse.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Brandon Skwira if you hold the View button in on the 7 it will pull up a quick menu that you can change view with.

@randallfilz4151 5 лет назад

Recommendation.... stock transducer or HDI transducer...???? I have 2 Helix 9 and I'm really having a difficult time getting good side imaging visual.... No Distinction At All.. ????

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

If they are ANY thing other than Mega the HDI. The compact transducers sucks.

@randallfilz4151 5 лет назад

@@BassGeek Thank You... I'll order 2 HD transducers to get a more distinctive view of structures.... Whew didnt think It was gonna be this difficult.....

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Randall Filz what are your units? Let’s be sure you need them

@randallfilz4151 5 лет назад

@@BassGeek Helix 9 Gen 1's

@randallfilz4151 5 лет назад

@@BassGeek" Not Chirps "

@americanboondocks 4 года назад

I have an older humminbird up front and previous owner has the sensor electrical taped to the trolling motor. Sometimes it glitches out and won't read when trolling. Can this be getting interference from the motor? Is it bad to attach the sensor to the trolling motor? I've never owned one before.

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Yes it can be trolling motor interference. It could also be a the wire if it's in a bind.

@americanboondocks 4 года назад

@@BassGeek would it help if I moved it off the trolling motor and mounted it on the motor shaft? Not many options to mount without chance of ripping it off. It's a flat bottom aluminum Jon boat/bass boat.

@BassGeek 4 года назад

Boondock Hiker No it’s not really gonna work on the shaft

@ronaldbolen5685 6 лет назад

Yea, I see you figured the preset views out!

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

hahahah Yup.

@davewickham6821 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the video, but how can you determine the direction the fish are traveling when your transducer is on the trolling motor ? ( hummingbird helix 5 di )

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

The “cone” on the di is more a thin straight line. Keeping the trolling motor pointed forward you can tell if the fish is moving front to back or back to front. Other than that if it is a continuous line it’s moving with the direction of the boat.

@davewickham6821 5 лет назад

@@BassGeek thank you for the information it helps me out. Merry Christmas to you and your family

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Dave Wickham I hope it helps.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Thanks man

@UfukZipkann 3 года назад

Thank you so much, is this helix si or msi?

@BassGeek 3 года назад

Helix si but that a little old be sure to check out the updated video

@fishingwithvance 7 лет назад

Good information. Thanks for sharing. Fish on!

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Fishing With Vance Thanks very much for watching!

@davenorton4097 7 лет назад

GREAT COMMENT .LIKE THIS VIDEO. YOU HAVE DUN A GREAT JOB .ANY ONE CAN DUE THIS BY YOUR VIDEO. OF COURSE THERE IS MORE TO DUE. EVERY ONE THAT USES THESE IT WILL HELP . AND EVERY FISHERMAN HAS HIS OWN WAY TO USE ONE BUT THIS IS REALLY A GOOD VIDEO. THANKS FOR THIS IT HELPS THE SPORT A GREAT DEAL.

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I know every setup, every boat, heck every transducer is a little different but this is some of the starting points for me. I have looked for a video that would give this type of info out for both Lowrance units and Humming bird and could never find them. You just get fluff. I hate fluff and bs. lol

@ezrakohli1867 6 лет назад

thank you. keep up the good work.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Thank you and I will try my best!

@Tacticalyakker 6 лет назад

Where did you place your transducer? I bought a boat and they had it on the left side under the step.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

I've moved mine around just a little. I had in the same place you're talking about originally but on the right side of the boat. I moved it to the center right in front of the motor to test. It didn't really help one way or the other so I just left it there.

@davenorton4097 7 лет назад

JUST A GREAT JOB

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@ericvanloenen2094 6 лет назад

Do you ever have an issue with poor power supply? How do you have yours wired up? Of starting battery or trolling battery

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Always to the starting battery. I wire them direct with a inline fuse. That's how Humminbird recommends it be done.

@canadianmistake2640 6 лет назад

I heard to the fuse box Mr Geek.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Canadian mistake The paper work for the gen 1 9Si says best straight to the battery

@canadianmistake2640 6 лет назад

BassGeek my dealer is insistent on wiring it to the fuse box. Also he says to drill the transducer into the transom, and not the hulll. I have a aluminum 16 foot new crest liner btw.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Canadian mistake Dealers like to do things their way. If it works for ya great I guess there’s more than one way to skin a cat.

@BassQuest 7 лет назад

this video was very helpful to me thanks

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

BassQuest Thanks Let me know if you smack a bunch!

@frankvillani9682 6 месяцев назад

Steps on How do I change my fish symbol to arches helix 7 meg 3 si/di imaging

@BassGeek 6 месяцев назад

I think I have that in one of these videos.

@brandonsmith9928 6 лет назад

When looking at the screen and you see fish, where are the fish in relation to the transducer? Directly beneath it when they are in the middle of the screen?? I'm looking at getting my first fish graph.

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

If you're talking on the Side Imaging most of the time no. That's why I use the lines. On the Down Imaging yes. Now as you get into deeper water the cone or visible area will be larger. There is a cone to depth example image in the humminbird user manual.

@michaeldavis8888 6 лет назад

Hi I have a helix 7 si first gen and I trying to increase ping speed on my unit, is ping speed and chart speed the same??? Great job sir....

@BassGeek 6 лет назад

Thank you sir and sort'a kinda. I'm gonna guess your like me and you're coming from Lowrance based on the term ping speed. With Humminbird it's a little different. You want to match the speed the boat is moving. So for example if you are at the bow unit I keep "chart speed at about 2. If I'm at my console I keep it around 5. You can play with the both units just to tweak it to your preference but like I said it is sort'a kinda the some but different. There is no "ping speed" on helix units.

@bafishing8796 7 лет назад

awesome awesome video buddy. thanks

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

Thanks man. Not a cinematic master peace but I hope it helps.

@slawekkk100 7 лет назад

thanks for the video !!! , what setings for 7 DI gen 2 ?

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

FishingGalway You. An start with the ones in the video. Just remember it’s not a set and forget deal. You’ll have to tweak the setting depending on the lake, area, depth, even the water clarity.

@garlandhood9729 3 года назад

Got two side by side Helen 5 and Helex 5 di gps can’t figure out how to just get full screen just for structure

@BassGeek 3 года назад

First hit Menu x2 then go to the views tab and be sure that the view you want is not hidden. Then you can hold the view button go to sonar and select the view you would like to use

@charleslindsay4308 5 лет назад

Too bad you dont use Garmin I could use some help with setups. Thanks for all the tips it’s nice to have a local person I can follow on here.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Hey go check my bud Ben Nowak out he has some good Garmin videos. Let him know I sent ya.

@rogerscheuermann4409 5 лет назад

Again, I have a Hummingbird 7 Unit. NOT happy. Suggestions for a better image? Thanks for sharing your settings. What is the name of the best transducer? I currently run a standard transducer. Keep up the good work. Would like to see some vertical fishing with a spoon.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Roger Scheuermann Is it a Gen1 or Gen 2

@rogerscheuermann4409 5 лет назад

BassGeek - Thanks for responding. I believe it is a Gen 1. Helix 7 SI - GPS. Just not happy with images, cannot see brushpiles or fish. An suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Just got off the phone with HB and they say to buy a HD transducer for $269. Would be willing to purchase if this solved the problem, just not sure. Thanks again, love your channel.

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Yeah I would look into the HD transducer. It will help a ton. I will say I’m not a fan of the helix units under 9’s. In one of the videos I add the name of the had transducer you would try.

@rogerscheuermann4409 5 лет назад

BassGeek - I just purchased the HD transducer. $180 shipping and tax. Thanks for your recommendation. Will let you know how it works once I get back from trip, Jan 17 and then install. You have more info than HB people. They should tell people about the HD transducer at time of purchase. Read a lot of reviews, people seem to be high on this transducer. Appreciated...

@mainebassin8176 7 лет назад

How do you like the helix 9 I am looking into getting a 9 or 10 not sure which one to get

@BassGeek 7 лет назад

I love'em! If you can get at least the 9Gen2 mega. Hands down best on the market. Heck if you can swing it get a 12 lol.

@jerrythomas608 3 года назад

Does Hummingbird units have an A scope?

@BassGeek 3 года назад

Yes it’s called the RTS windo

@andrewcarpenter3013 5 лет назад

Great info, Thanks

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@mississippriverrat10 6 лет назад

thanks very helpful own a nine and ten

@BassGeek 11 месяцев назад

Cool

@Coyotes254 3 года назад

If I'm in 20 foot of water and set the Side Scan distance to 100 feet..am I actually scanning 100 feet left/right; or am I scanning 20 feet down and 80 feet right/left ? Thanks.

@BassGeek 3 года назад

You are scanning 100ft left or right.

@boashna 5 лет назад

when I am traveling on the water I like to look at 2d and find new spots ... can I have the 2 d on full screen and use map pointing my direction or do I have to split screen it 1/2 map 1/2 gps

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

Do you mean Like picture in picture. Unless you have two units you'll have to do some sort of spit screen to have the map and the sonar running. Now you can set the quick change buttons and switch between a full 2d and a full map.

@boashna 5 лет назад

@@BassGeek we use lowrence and huminbird .. with lowrence we are able to overlay navigation triangle on top of 2d sonar and have a full 2d picture with aid of aggravation as we go offshore for 2 hrs .. we can scan the sea at 30mph and never get lost .. old days we had to do a split screen 1/2 nav 1/2 sonar . .with overlay you can put any info you need on any screen so with lowrence I have voltage , water temp , nav and distance to way point on 2d sonar using overlay . . can I put nav on 2d sonar using humminbird

@BassGeek 5 лет назад

@@boashna On the helix units you can set a POS but it only shows your GPS coordinates not a direction arrow.

@RonMartin-u6f 8 месяцев назад

I fish a lake that is on average fishing depth of 40 to 700 feet in depth. Most fish I catch are around 120. What's the best setup for that situation on my helix 7. ?

@BassGeek 8 месяцев назад

I don’t know that that’s a simple answer that can be given in a comment.