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Title: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: spiltmilt on Feb 02, 2018, 04:53 PM

I've been using the Helix 5 for a while now and I love having the ability to flip between flasher and traditional sonar mode.

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Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: Sylvanboat on Feb 02, 2018, 06:27 PM

Add a camera and you'll never leave the ice.

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: fishEH on Feb 02, 2018, 06:29 PM

Thank you! I think this is the best video I've seen on the Helix 5 and ice fishing. Great camera angles, you can really see the correlation between what the sonar shows and the fish you're catching.
Kills me that my Humminbird ice transducer is backordered for at least 2 weeks!!  >:(

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: spiltmilt on Feb 02, 2018, 06:40 PM

Quote from: Sylvanboat on Feb 02, 2018, 06:27 PM

Add a camera and you'll never leave the ice.

That's my plan to next year.

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: walkndude on Feb 02, 2018, 09:16 PM

Fish, you know you can use the non chirp transducer on your model helix right? You just cant use the chirp transducer on a non chirp helix.

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: fishEH on Feb 02, 2018, 10:51 PM

Yeah I'm considering that. Maybe if I can find one cheap enough I'll go that route temporarily. 

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: spiltmilt on Feb 02, 2018, 11:02 PM

Quote from: walkndude on Feb 02, 2018, 09:16 PM

Fish, you know you can use the non chirp transducer on your model helix right? You just cant use the chirp transducer on a non chirp helix.

I was in the same boat. I run G2 Helix but the chirps were backordered. Honestly the non-chirp works so well I can't see myself spending money on the chirp.

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: Old Goat on Feb 02, 2018, 11:31 PM

nice video nice fish too

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: Jim F on Feb 05, 2018, 11:00 AM

very well done video!

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: markinohio on Feb 05, 2018, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the excellent video! It is by far the best video that I have seen for the Helix…or any sonar on the ice for that matter. Very professional and informative. I’ve been trying to decide on a new unit for the ice and kayak, and will probably go with the Helix.

Oh, beautiful country and fish! I could happily spend the rest of my days living in the house on the hill in the background.

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: spiltmilt on Feb 05, 2018, 05:21 PM

Quote from: markinohio on Feb 05, 2018, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the excellent video! It is by far the best video that I have seen for the Helix…or any sonar on the ice for that matter. Very professional and informative. I’ve been trying to decide on a new unit for the ice and kayak, and will probably go with the Helix.

Oh, beautiful country and fish! I could happily spend the rest of my days living in the house on the hill in the background.

I use this on my kayak as well. I designed a custom shuttle using RAM mounts to make it easy to move between the kayak and ice fishing as I do both thru the winter. You'll love the Helix 5. Its very versatile.

Thanks for your positive feedback.

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Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: Sylvanboat on Feb 07, 2018, 06:08 PM

Here's my set up. Sonar/GPS/camera all covered.

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: Sylvanboat on Feb 07, 2018, 07:39 PM

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Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: TritleFishing on Feb 09, 2018, 07:44 AM

spiltmilt, i sent you a PM.  I have a couple questions that I'm hoping you can help me with.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Helix 5: Flasher vs Sonar Mode
Post by: RedRiverRick on Feb 12, 2018, 07:56 PM

anyone know what kind of camera is on the tripod facing the bird?