Well, after a few fishing trips, I am starting to get used to the new Helix 8 on my bow!
I have to say that this thing is leaps and bounds above the old 788 that I was using, as well as leaps and bounds above the 798 still on my console.
The 8 inch screen isn't monstrous, but it is big enough to make things much easier to see and with much more detail, due to the higher screen resolution.
The added detail in the standard sonar view is incredible. Having the Side Imaging from my 798 SI transducer, which is mounted on the transom, is an added bonus that helps me see so much more is an added bonus, thanks to the networking of the two units.
I am just starting to play with the Auto Chart feature, to give me more detailed maps of the lakes that I fish the most often. There is a myriad of adjustments available with this feature that I am still learning.
I am also still learning about all of the new features and adjustments available when it comes to the standard sonar, the down imaging and the many different screens and views available. I will probably never learn them all (nope)
So, here are a few screenshots that I have gotten this week. Please note that viewing them on your computer screen actually causes them to look pixelated and a bit blocky, but they don't look like that on the Helix. On the Helix, they are super crisp and sharp!
Here is the first screenshot that I grabbed, showing the standard sonar and the GPS view.
This show shows the Auto Chart feature being used, immediately after I had first turned it on.
This one shows the standard sonar view, along with the SI view, showing many of the rocks in this lake.
This one shows the standard sonar, Down Imaging and Side Imaging all on the same screen.
This one shows how much area I covered using the Auto Chart, as well as the Side Imaging, showing one large boulder and its shadow.
I thought this shot was cool because it shows a boulder that is broken in two pieces.
Here's a good one showing an old stone wall that was submerged when they filled the lake. The detail isn't as good as it could be because I need to adjust the scroll speed to coincide with the speed I was moving at. Still learning all of these little details.
Awesome Side Imaging shot, showing the shadows for the larger boulders. Again, it looked much better on the Helix screen, and the scroll speed settings need to be adjusted. But still a pretty cool image.
More to come!
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