03-02-2011, 05:59 AM
I set up my Humminbird SI unit on the Helm, and then purchased a more basic without SI capability for my bow mount Terrova US Transducer. I interlinked my two units together so I can share waypoints / data between the two. This would be even easier now that they have Ethernet ports, and you can share all the data including GPS coordinates. My two units have built in GPS, but you may be able to get away with only one having it now with the new network. Double check on that for sure as you may still need the Navionics package installed on both units to see the maps.
If you opt to use Cannon's Electric Downriggers, or want to use the Speed-n-Temp, you can control them via the network connection as well. You can use the bottom tracking feature of the Humminbird sonar to run the riggers at a preset distance above the bottom of the water column you're trolling in. If you curious, the system works pretty well as long as your batteries are in good condition and fully charged. Your balls can be moving up and down at a pretty good pace in a body of water with an uneven bottom such as flaming gorge leaving you high and dry in no time at all. [
] Places with a fairly flat bottom you can go quite some time on a charge.
When using the SI feature I typically run through an area to gather data and set Waypoints to re-visit later, and not so much while I'm actively fishing. I've found that the imaging process goes smoother via the Helm position, and if you have a Bimini top over you, the extra shielding from the sun helps you view your data clearer than being out in the bright sunlight.
Hope this helps.
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If you opt to use Cannon's Electric Downriggers, or want to use the Speed-n-Temp, you can control them via the network connection as well. You can use the bottom tracking feature of the Humminbird sonar to run the riggers at a preset distance above the bottom of the water column you're trolling in. If you curious, the system works pretty well as long as your batteries are in good condition and fully charged. Your balls can be moving up and down at a pretty good pace in a body of water with an uneven bottom such as flaming gorge leaving you high and dry in no time at all. [
] Places with a fairly flat bottom you can go quite some time on a charge. When using the SI feature I typically run through an area to gather data and set Waypoints to re-visit later, and not so much while I'm actively fishing. I've found that the imaging process goes smoother via the Helm position, and if you have a Bimini top over you, the extra shielding from the sun helps you view your data clearer than being out in the bright sunlight.
Hope this helps.
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