Thread: Humminbird Chirp Mega vs. Garmin Echomap Chirp ?

Thanks, TeeDee.

I will say that I believe Garmin has Humminbird beat across the board in one aspect. Customer service. They have been more than helpful every time I have spoken with them. Being my first side scan unit, I was way behind on the learning curve. After one single round of questions regarding mounting the transducer, I was given a phone number and asked to call the tech the next time I put my boat in the water. They walked me through the simple setup procedures and then stayed with me and helped me set-up and dial in the unit as well as offering other general and advanced tips for the unit. Not saying the guys at birdland wouldn't do that, but I have never heard of it.


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Thanks, TeeDee.

I will say that I believe Garmin has Humminbird beat across the board in one aspect. Customer service. They have been more than helpful every time I have spoken with them. Being my first side scan unit, I was way behind on the learning curve. After one single round of questions regarding mounting the transducer, I was given a phone number and asked to call the tech the next time I put my boat in the water. They walked me through the simple setup procedures and then stayed with me and helped me set-up and dial in the unit as well as offering other general and advanced tips for the unit. Not saying the guys at birdland wouldn't do that, but I have never heard of it.


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Do garmin products have their own version of the autochart live feature where you make your own maps? I cant overstate how transformative that has been to my ability to find spots and start to put the pieces together as far as staying on fish through the seasons.

Quickdraw. Works very well

Still trying to learn this unit and getting it dialed in, but it showed me a pretty cool image this weekend.

I'm guessing a boat from the 60's?

Originally Posted by ftroop82

Attachment 265814Garmin Echomap Chirp

Why are you not on 855?

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On the Garmin do you turn TVG off??

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Originally Posted by sfw1960

Garmin is just "OK" ....


This is an Esox family member and a sunken Tug, on Mega SI.

I'll add these back W/O PB!