Originally Posted by
6poundtest
In my opinion, the 7 would not be on my list for a SI unit. 9 would be the minimum for me, 10 is better. I started off small years ago, finally bit the bullet and moved to a 1st generation Helix 10 SI and loved it. Got a G4 Helix 9 in 2021 for ice fishing with a Mega 360 and summertime SI fishing and wish I'd ponied up the $$ for the 10" again for the SI experience.
I fish out of a 12' rowboat with a portable setup as I fish different waters with different boats so can't mount things permanently.
No real way around it, bigger is better for SI.