Thread: Helix 10 ?

KVD = Kevin Van Dame Bass fishing legend it's the same as the Helix 9 except it has red markings around a couple of buttons and KVD on it. There's also a map card or something different there.

The 9 comes with the compact SI transducer ..... upgrading to the HDSI ..... before opening the mounting hardware would be a good idea ......If you can stretch your budget a little go with the 10 which comes with the HDSI transducer.

Originally Posted by BobB

The 9 comes with the compact SI transducer ..... upgrading to the HDSI ..... before opening the mounting hardware would be a good idea ......If you can stretch your budget a little go with the 10 which comes with the HDSI transducer.

Thanks. Is Lakemaster suitable? BPS does not carry Lakemaster +.

LakeMaster V2 or V3 would be the best bet to get the maximum from your unit.

I have probably sold several Helix 10 units for Humminbird by letting clients watch my Helix 10 DI unit while trolling. Most are amazed at the definition. My puck and transducer are mounted on a Podunk da ducer unit on the bow.

Originally Posted by Dutchman

Thanks. Is Lakemaster suitable? BPS does not carry Lakemaster +.

Lakemaster offers more features for Humminbird ..... such as water level offset.......but, the best mapping for you is dependent on the lakes you will be fishing. If your lake isn't HD surveyed by Lakemaster, it may be a good idea to check Navionics to see what level of mapping they have for the lake you want to fish .... I think the big 4 in Mississippi are all HD surveyed on the newest Lakemaster chip. You can go to their web site to check out what lakes are HD surveyed.

You can check out Navionics web app to see the level of detail you will be getting from them. With Navionics, you can get the whole country and free updates to the mapping for a year

Originally Posted by BobB

Lakemaster offers more features for Humminbird ..... such as water level offset.......but, the best mapping for you is dependent on the lakes you will be fishing. If your lake isn't HD surveyed by Lakemaster, it may be a good idea to check Navionics to see what level of mapping they have for the lake you want to fish .... I think the big 4 in Mississippi are all HD surveyed on the newest Lakemaster chip. You can go to their web site to check out what lakes are HD surveyed.

You can check out Navionics web app to see the level of detail you will be getting from them. With Navionics, you can get the whole country and free updates to the mapping for a year

Great info , thanks !!! So should I upgade to Navionics or Lakemaster ? My understanding is the Helix 9 comes with Contour XD . Is this inferior compared to other mapping?

If you are willing to drive over the area you want to fish first the helix 9 and up generates its own 1ft contour map while you fish. Doesn't do you much good for pre-trip scouting but if you already know the general areas you want to fish it might be all you need.

I have a helix 9 and love it. I do wish at times I had gotten the 10, even on full screen crappie are teeny little specks on side imaging.

If you do get on I second the recommendation to upgrade to the hd ducer. Better 455 and you get 800 kHz as well which really works well in deeper water IMHO.

If the lakes you fish are HD, Lakemaster is the best. Here is a link to the midsouth V3 lake list. If your lakes are BOLD in the list, they are HD mapped. http://www.humminbird.com/uploadedFi...IDSOUTH_r2.pdf

If your lakes are not HD, check out the Navionics web App for your lakes. https://webapp.navionics.com/#boatin...c%60nmFf%60mcP

There is also a product called Lakemaster Chart Select that allows you to buy a single lake map. https://chartselect.humminbird.com/