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| Hey guys, looking for a fish finder for my boat. Mostly to be used in smaller lakes in northwestern wisconsin (300 to 1000 acres). These two seem to be in the price range i need to spend to get what i need. Just want to identify fish and structure and know the depth mostly. Im wondering which one of these people would recommend. Seems like the lowrance has split screen which is nice. Also considering the helix 5 di but i dont know if the extra 100 dollars is worth it considering the site says the piranha has the same sonar/di. On a side note im wondering if its best to let a professional install it or if someone could themselves. |
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Location: Ashland WI | I have a helix (9 not 5) and it is a nice unit. I also believe you should be able to install it yourself. It's pretty straightforward. |
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| Good to know, didnt know if I'd have to figure in the cost of installation. My parents just picked up a helix 5 with the gps and side imaging for their boat. Im excited to try it out. |
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| Get something with GPS so you can go back on fish you've moved. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Helix 5 SI is a nice unit, I have one. |
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Location: MN | A Helix 5 Sonar GPS G2 will be a lot more capable for the money and get you into a unit that can use lake map cards down the road. It also includes AutoChart Live for free and has CHIRP sonar, that will produce better images and enhanced target separation from fish-to-fish and fish-to-structure.
https://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-5-CHIRP-GPS-G2/
Edited by mtcook16 10/3/2017 3:26 PM
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