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Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G4 Review
Next to the other G4N units, the HELIX 7 CHIRP MDI GPS G4 is one of the Humminbird fish finders released in 2021. As opposed to the older model, this one has a richer pixel resolution and supports the newer CoastMaster charts.
Since it’s a G4 unit (not a G4N), it does not have Ethernet or NMEA 2000 ports. It also does not have WiFi or Bluetooth. The only additional connector, apart from the one for the transducer and the one for the power cable, is the COMs port, which offers the possibility to connect an AIS unit to it. The unit does not support radar, i-Pilot Link, or MEGA Live Imaging…
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Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G4N Review
The HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G4N is one of the Humminbird fish finders without Side Imaging or Down Imaging. It also does not support MEGA Live sonar or MEGA 360 Imaging. However, since it’s G4N unit, it does support radar, i-Pilot Link and has superior networking features. It’s a 7-inch unit, with a pixel matrix of 1024 x 600. It has two microSD card slots, and comes with a classic Gimbal mount.
The unit has Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar. It includes the XNT 9 HW T transducer which is a plastic model, featuring a transom mount, an internal temperature sensor, and 20 ft. (6 m) of cable. The unit supports three main frequencies, these being 50 kHz, 83 kHz…
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Humminbird Fish Finder HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3 Review
The HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3 is one of the Humminbird fish finders released in 2021. It comes with quite a few improvements over the older model. First of all, it has Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar rather than DualBeam Plus sonar. It also supports CoastMaster charts.
The unit comes with the XNT 9 HW T transducer which has a transom mount, 20 ft. (6m) of cable, and an internal temperature sensor. This is a High CHIRP transducer, though, and only supports the 200 kHz CHIRP range. The unit does support Low CHIRP (50 kHz) and Medium CHIRP (83 kHz), though.
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How To Catch Lingcod – Tackle for Lingcod
Lingcod are popular in the North American west coast waters, widespread from Shumagin Islands of the Alaskan Gulf, and down to Baja California, with a peak concentration just off the coast of British Columbia. They are benthic fish, and are often a bycatch for anglers who target other bottom-feeding fish, such as halibut…
A Few Useful Bits of Advice For Night Fishing
Night fishing can be productive and a lot of fun, but it comes with its own specifics. And overlooking some of the aspects of a night fishing trip can lead to a completely disagreeable experience. Therefore, here are a few bits of advice regarding night fishing. Headlights, flashlights, spotlights. Evidently, if you’re going to be…
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How To Catch Channel Catfish – Tackle for Channel Catfish
Fishing for channel catfish is quite popular in several states. It’s actually the official fish for Kansas, Tennessee, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. Along with bluegill and crappie, channel cats are not very difficult to catch, which makes them a great choice for anyone who wants to introduce their children to fishing. On top of that, fishing for channel…
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Using Squid As Bait – A Few Things To Know
Squid is one of the best “all-around” baits an angler can have. It’s quite effective, it’s fairly cheap, comes frozen and you won’t have to go through the trouble of keeping it alive (unless of course, you choose to fish with live squid). Squid strips also go very well in combination with other baits, creating…