How to Setup Helix Sidescan and DI to SEE Crappie Schools

[@allensnook7760]

Enjoyed ur walk thru sir,just retired from dot past yr got my first boat a g3 14ft little on small side but ok! Just now putting elctronics into it.i went with hummings 7inch to feather out expenses and in my view they have best clarity on si&di sonar.maybe for xmas after saving i can put a garmin n livescope up front fer hookups!!seems to be alot of grey area on what n why when it comes to transducer types n how to match up to units! My two trans have no id numbers on there bodys,but do have tags on cords!!also what does helix mean fer units and all that other stuff like g-3vs g4 as well as g-2n.we need a google translation just to tell whats it got.i already made my mistake i bought a new hummings 5inch but found out only shows 2d basic sonar and reg.down,that how i ended up with two seperate 7inch units. ,one had only di the other only si.its enough to confuse a mind.!!!hell all i want is to get some fish hookups not buy every unit off ebay,so yeah buyer beware-buy once cry once.yup how many differant transducers will work on what units????😂😂😂😂snooky pa

[@BrandonHughes-g7m]

Can you use side scan and side scan on the mega DI version? Or is the only way is to buy both?

[@cliff0dean]

I got a helix 9 g4n and I had to take the water column sensitivity to -2 in order to filter out the sediment that you have showing. It's under the sonar tab

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

Thanks

[@6mmful]

Just started watching you recently. Your videos are very informative. Would like to see more videos on side and down imaging use. Also do you fish any other way besides Livescope? Longline or spider rig? Thanks for great videos.

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

Awesome. Thanks. I'm a 1 pole fan. Livescope when I can. Summer is when i get the best side and downscan. But I will try to get what I can in the winter.

[@6mmful]

@@daylight2darkoutdoors529 I'm getting ready to get the Mega Live transducer since I have all Hummingbird Helix fish finders. I know you have Garmin but what are your thoughts on the Mega Live and do you know anyone using it yet?

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

@@6mmful I havent seen it in person, but I'm sure it will get the job done. I think garmin is the most detailed.

[@jamesakers6275]

Lp

[@cliff0dean]

Also you can hit the check button to change frequency on the fly and the plus/ minus button will adjust sensitivity

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

Cool. I'll check that out

[@hick11able]

thanks for this

[@davidraguse2106]

On down view you were using 1200MHz that's when the screen cleared up...on 800 is when you had the silt layer

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Good vid man! really enjoy your content👍

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

Thanks

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Any tips on veey cleqt deep water in the summer I'm scratching my head on finding the crappie in a clear lake I fish im 0-2 it's been a humbling experience lol

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

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[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

@@slabbusterrtr7690 which lake and what state?

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

@@daylight2darkoutdoors529 inland lake in alabama its deep and very clear its only 8 miles long but its diffrent animal for sure that clear water is tough

[@brentalanrussell]

Is that a hexx pole you have the front transducer on?

[@reggiebrown6493]

Good video nice catches

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

Thank you

[@mattgarber2238]

I just got a helix 7 gen 4, and nowhere do I see how to get to my side imaging? It's not listed under sonar? Any suggestions

[@kenjido69]

You positive that you got a msi one or just di version?

[@mattgarber2238]

@@kenjido69 I just had to default settings, it works fine now

[@marilynallen644]

How would try to find crappie when the deepest part of the lake is only 8 to 10 feet deep

[@daylight2darkoutdoors529]

Always look for available cover in the deepest or near the deepest water first the repeat shallower till you find them.

[@steveodonnell2921]

Appreciate it

[@allensnook7760]

Not really impressed with 360 of hummingbirds,much rather spend it on garmins livescope,cause side imaging gives you same image of terrain n fish just at opposite end.snooky pa😊😊

[@sl4078]

Don't care much for your release method

[@kennyd2134]

Always a whiner in every crowd, dont like it, then dont watch it.