Ice Fishing With Humminbird Mega Live (First Impressions)

[@mamihamid8187]

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzbin.infoUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.

[@deegerwoods]

Great job pumping out so many videos so early in the season dude, we appreciate your hard work to get us viewers fresh content. Cheers

[@leelantern805]

While I am a fan of hummingbird loved my helex 7 but after getting the garmin echomap and live scope I see no reason to switch, this is not an upgrade from my lv32

[@kathryn10241381]

Most people came for the reaction to the Megalive, and that was cool... But I love Jay's reaction to losing a fish 😂😂

[@jimmykav44]

I’m all for these kinds of videos. Much appreciated for putting in the money and time so we get a better idea about the options out there

[@tanner6008]

Jay, can you please do a video fishing for Lakers in 70+ feet of water? I find it hard to find my hook in those depths with livescope. Would like to see how it compares!

[@jaredolsen4242]

I can't wait for the direct comparison video. I'm hoping it will help me decide which unit to purchase. No pressure Jay!

[@SpoonierMilk]

Just bought a garmin 1222 livescope bundle after watching this. Thanks!

[@BlueCarbonReefing]

Can't wait to see the comparison of all 3. Thank you for doing these videos!

[@ryanbiscobarnes]

I'm watching this for purchasing reasons...so yes I like these type of videos.

[@fishn365]

Thanks for posting this review. Seems a lot of us will never be able to justify a purchase such as this, but, if fortunate enough, thanks to you we will have the info as far as pros and cons.

[@fishn365]

@@silverback7659 I hope so! The technology is so cool. The images remind me of the movie Predator. But I hope you're right...

[@rob2063]

Great video, love the gear related videos. Helps us out a lot IMO. Would watch as many as you could produce on many items. Keep them coming !

[@marcquenneville3305]

What arm did you mount the transducer to ? I'm looking at summits equipments website and there's only one for Active Target or Livescope? Can you mount the mega live on the active target arm? Thanks.

[@hagmister9038]

what mount did you use for the mage live on the summit fishing pole?

[@pacman255]

awesome imitation of Alex setting the hook....lol

[@RedsFishin]

Great video! I don't see that mega live ice pole listed for the on the summit site. Would any of the others work?

[@cal2090]

Wouldn’t you think that basic is best i watch everything you do and I respect that you have the balls to get out and do what you do i run a helix 5 ice package and keep up what you got going on jay cheers

[@DBarnim]

Jay like your fishing gear reviews, here is one personally I am interested in before making a purchase is how well do the ice fishing jackets and bibs really float? If you are up to a cold water dip to test these it would be interesting to see the results. 🥶

[@reidsimonson]

Ok unit, but looks like Garmin has it beat still. I think its almost a necessity to have touch screen with any live product and you have to get the much bigger and expensive models with Humminbird to have that.

[@derekaspila428]

Just bought a HumminBird helix 7 G3N MEGA SI. I super stoked to try it out.

[@craignelson3243]

Great video. Some day I'll be able to get one. Last year a couple guys were just checking their unit out on the ice and they let me watch. The guy with the unit was directing his buddy who had the auger over a school of suspended crappies. Each time he drilled a hole over the crappies they would immediately move away from where he was drilling. Cool to watch the crappies reaction to the auger.

[@aaronkuecker9395]

I can’t wait to see the side by side comparisons!

[@gearlist]

Solid video, really enjoy these types of videos 💯👍

[@joecrubaugh5857]

I have the same issue with my mega 360 of it saying out of water when going back into a hole when hole hopping, I found that ice builds up on the 2 small metal sensors on the transducer so you just have to put your finger on them to melt the ice and good to go. Appears that transducer has the same sensors

[@americanvarietyoutdoors]

Love these videos Jay. And, your gear reviews are always excellent.

[@AlexTimm]

Awesome video, appreciate the first impressions and review on the ice!

[@dalbert4991]

Looking forward to the 3x side comparisons. Thank you, Jay!

[@robclark1215]

Anxious to see how it performs in deeper water. Excellent video as always. 👍👍👍

[@austinrichards1698]

Really like the review and comparison video of gear. Saves me a lot of time and money in trial and error!

[@jaegek]

I'll be interested with the side by side video of all three. Jay do you prefer downview or forward view when you are just fishing. not searching.

[@NyobTsev]

nice looking to get one too mainly since no black box might be easier to hole hop.

[@royfletcher8548]

Garmin has that “persistence” mode too... just called something else

[@KD-kf4zm]

It is the "trails" setting on Garmin.

[@MrCrazyman1535]

What I would be interested in would be the weight difference between the 3 with hummingbird not using the box.

[@ethane2785]

Good info, good content, thanks man!

[@reidsimonson]

Does that transducer not fit in a 6" hole because it appears that way.

[@dillanhough7502]

Very informative jay! Thank you!

[@shark9631]

Thank you sir! So what would you prefer the Hummingbird or Garmin?

[@chriskleist8352]

Great review, Jay!

[@nickbradley6557]

What pole setup is that you are using on the mega live ducer?

[@davebaldwin3768]

Great content Jay and informative. I’ll never be able to afford those particular Fishfinders can you do a comparison on lower models hand held I know you did a Garmin could you compare it to Hawkeye 1C

[@cullenvinar8540]

Do you know if you can use a humminbird Solix unit for ice fishing with the mega live?

[@micvh3157]

Aye man just found your channel the camera work and editing is insanely good keep it up man!!

[@bigel8857]

Hi Jay, I just subscribed. You always have good useful info. That's what vids should be about. Learning!

[@rickie2sticky66]

Im a humminbird fan... lakemaster has the best maps by far in wisconsin... but i was really hoping mega live would give garmin a run for its money... garmin just still seems like the goat by far!

[@Joshsalzman44]

Love the product reviews

[@qouavang3646]

I wanted this over the garmin but when you did your test with the 3... sooooooooo much interfere when other units are near it, just like when you put a vex near a humminbird

[@nicholasnicoloff873]

Thoughts on the mega 360 for ice?

[@jessepettengill3442]

Can you get a depth range by scanning through clear ice like the old style ice transducers can do?

[@MinnesotaGadsden]

Next Video will be 100K subscribers! Congrats. I'm proud to say that I was very early on your fun trip. Thank you.

[@shanedemars9582]

Love your videos and product reviews. Can I get a link to the summit pole and does it work with the older panoptix 73. Keep on keepin on! Tight line

[@jamietyson7059]

Wouldn’t perspective mode be upside down with that mount? Does it still work like that?

[@wiscowalleye7954]

Awesome thanks for the video! Any idea when summit will have the mega live ice transducer pole on their website?

[@davidjanousek4845]

Love the gear reviews. Keep up the awesome work.

[@all_things_fishing]

I paid 2k for my boat, motor and trailer 😂 like you said, when the price comes down in 4-5 years I’ll probably get one. That said, video was very enjoyable 👍

[@charleskarpinski4441]

Love your content and presentation style. Have you tried any of the live views in 60-110’ of water? That is the depth we jig lakers in the summer and was wondering how live view would work. We use the 2d sonar right now. Thanks and looking forward to your new ice season season vids

[@henrymorrison6782]

These vids are great. It would be cool to have one theses vids every couple of vids

[@McKhronic]

certainly hope all this new competition for live scopes brings prices down a bit cuz that's what I'm expecting, but I guess you never know. Always love the first impression videos

[@dylanfoust2049]

Just found your channel not to long ago amazing content and keeps me coming back for more, and you Deliver sir!!

[@Northunt]

Hey man is there a possibily that you show how you plug the power cable on the mega live on your battery ? Thanks a lot!! Just receive mine but im block there..

[@whitelabelfishing]

Great video Jay, so far I love the new MegaLive and the fears after the initial iCast footage are (fortunately) easy to dismiss ✌️ -Sean

[@JaySiemens]

Thanks man! and yes I agree, they didn't release the best footage..

[@ManitobaFishingAdventures]

lots of fish action it looked like!

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

great review Jay! i've been looking at getting one !

[@anthonypayne6075]

Making me so damn jealous man hahaha

[@devinjarko904]

keep up the awesome content! hope all is well Jay!

[@ianalderson9602]

Jay with another video. Another one

[@jocelynlefebvre9639]

would like to see you ,clay and aaron in ice fishing tournament i seen the summer one awesome stay safe

[@dbk81]

Jay, did Humminbird discount the price or provide you with this unit for free?

[@russellandrus3262]

Hey Jay. Would love to know what your thoughts are with it after running it more through the season. Or maybe you didn't run it much more given your feedback on the side by side with the other brands. I appreciate any feedback you can give.

[@JaySiemens]

Hey, I sold my mega live about a month after getting it. Stuck with garmin for live imaging.

[@russellandrus3262]

@@JaySiemens Thanks man! Trying to decide what route to go. I have been really happy with my Humminbird Helix, but Garmin seems to be the leader for live imaging.

[@changcoua08]

Jays, thanks for the review. I'll stick with garmin

[@Ray-rd2sn]

Great video as usual, what is the best way to buy your catch and cook in the US states?

[@lunkerlukeoutdoors1306]

Thanks for video

[@glenndaugherity6187]

Did you happen to weigh the kit Jay ??

[@xanderschoville]

Love the videos keep up the great work

[@Symbiotespider5]

can this be put on a boat as well?

[@JKVOutdoors]

Killin me with all these ice fishing videos! Can't wait for MN to freeze!

[@JaySiemens]

More to come!

[@rewadena4371]

It is where I'm at!! Find smaller lakes bud!!

[@JKVOutdoors]

@@rewadena4371 i definitely gotta do some exploring this week after the warm weather!

[@locdawg3815]

Just came back from red lake ice is good to go

[@JKVOutdoors]

@@locdawg3815 saw a lot of people go last weekend! Im patiently waiting for Mille Lacs!

[@WarrenPenner]

Absolutely appreciate your taking the time to share your impressions of the equipment you’re using. That stuff isn’t cheap so, before dropping the cash, having informed opinions and unbiased, practical advice is really helpful.

[@joefowler1514]

Do one on a Garmin 73cv with a gt10hn-if ice fishing bundle

[@join_us_on_our_adventures]

I have the megalive and still having problems using it

[@Northof54]

Great vid!! Try using electrical tape to wrap the two cables together for protection and ice up. Keep the great content coming please!!

[@rewadena4371]

I'm guessing he thought of that but I think he's comparing plug n play! Because who wants to buy something badass and have to put some jank ass black tape on it? It will just look hicked out!!

[@GrizzlyBCool]

Love your vids

[@FishinWithZach72]

Let's fricking go

[@arandy420]

Ive been watching your videos and you honestly look like the guy at my tackle shop he used to work there

[@billlere9262]

It would be nice to know about price points.

[@ihcman9130]

What case is that?

[@braxtyn6965]

That’s my dream vexilar

[@kylevansickle5564]

Looks like mega live is way below garmin or lowrance

[@wifisherman102278]

Does it not have fwd view?

[@bebob1620]

Nice

[@TeamSnagginWhiskers]

Awesome video. Just hook set ya

[@jayfishing8764]

Wowwww keren alat pendukung mancing nya

[@mathewhobson8708]

Can’t wait to hit the ice with that transducer myself.

[@breminnie]

Love the video JAY111

[@parklandangling]

Man was the school cruising by ever cool.

[@GreaseMonkeyBassFishing]

Can you pause the ice fishing vids till beginning of December when we can all enjoy!? 🤣 #tightlines

[@gkipp428]

I don't mind the review videos and side by sides, but I prefer more fishing and quick overview of what your using.

[@jaegek]

That's what Jay prefers as well but there have been a ton of requests for this. Loving the brook trout videos though. Cant wait for ice!

[@RU-STRANA]

Great!

[@vog7271]

🔥🔥🔥

[@morrisdomke8920]

Thanks Jay ... I m not up grading with more then 1 Buy .. Your stuff last winter and now this is very helpful for us

[@FishingNorthernOntarioCanada]

Not recognizing that it’s in the water would drive me up the wall and back down the other side. Garmin will keep getting my money 💰

[@AmpedUpAngling]

And here it is……. 😌