Humminbird Helix 5 vs 7 Fishfinders

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The Humminbird Helix 5 and 7 are two popular models of fishfinders used by open water and ice anglers. Due to their price and features they are widely used by kayak anglers as well. Here I compare specs on these fishfinders including price, weight, features, and battery consumption.
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@kamara4700 2 жыл бұрын

So asked the girl if it was worth 200 bucks for 2 Extra inches. Without missing a beat she said yes

@idaniamairena4191 10 ай бұрын

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzfaq.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.

@fly_yaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. It was very helpful as I’ve been researching fish finders for my kayak and recently decided to go with the Helix 7.

@dutchekbrian2506 Жыл бұрын

Perfect thanks for the help. Inloy the summer keep fishing.

@HuyFishin 2 жыл бұрын

nice review. I had a tought time deciding which one I wanted. This helps alot.

@joemarlow5209 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your vids. Live in NE USA. Very informative. Just received a H5 G3 All Season. Have a H9 G4 in my powerboat. Now I can use my summer Autocharts on hard water. Using the H5 AS on a Hobie i9 Mirage for hike-in remote lakes in Adirondacks/just leave in case with open water transducer. Charting those too. Telling you because if anyone knows how great this is, it's YOU!

@michaelreagan2295 11 ай бұрын

Very beneficial video; especially since I am a kayaker. Thanks a million!

@davidc.2030 Жыл бұрын

Great review. You’ve helped me decide on my next big purchase. Thanks for helping me save 💸

@mallyallygramps 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Helix 7 this summer with chirp and mega (all I could find) and paired it with a 19 AH LiPo battery. Just converted it for ice fishing using a Genz box.

@chubbrock659 2 жыл бұрын

This video was perfect for me, I’m expecting a boat delivery any day now and I’m considering the helix options, so thank you very much for this video! I want to be able to network so it sounds like the 7 is the way to go. I have a garmin striker 4 for my ice fishing and I love it, but I definitely want a larger screen for the new boat.

@hano5277 2 жыл бұрын

Go Garmin cheaper and touch screen

@mikegass3796 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. The 7 is a boat finder & the 5 is a great ice finder.

@straightwhitemale5753 3 ай бұрын

Just ordered me a Helix 7 MDI gen 4. Waiting on it to come in. My first fish finder. (Besides Deeper.) I use a jon boat.

@antoniolopes5587 Жыл бұрын

The hélix 5 Di is good for jigging too see de jig, the lure no monitor. Thanks from Portugal, Chanel top 👍

@dougivan100 2 жыл бұрын

Chickens! 🍻 Looking at getting the 7 thanks, my kayak arrived today 🤗

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@jonlobello7151 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video. Currently I use a Hawkeye fish finder which is a really inexpensive unit made for Hawkeye Electronis based in Florida. I bought it because of it's light weight and size. It can fit in your shirt pocket and runs on four triple A batteries. I have a Vexilar which I'm probably going to sell because of it weigh (and noice), although the lead acid sealed battery was part of the problem as far as weigh goes. Last fall I bought a Vexilar lithium battery which was half the weigh of the lead/acid sealed battery, but ended up using it with the Hawkeye instead ice fishing. I'm probabably going to get the Helix 5 for my boat because of the bigger and brighter screen. I'm also going to put a bow mount MinnKota with the Navigator and spot lock on my boat. If the Helix 7 could network it's GPS with that of the MinnKota then I'm intrigued. So, if you could show us how it works with your Autopilot which is a MinnKota, that would be great.

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

It depends what trolling motor you have. It has to have IPilot link

@jonlobello7151 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt OK, I-Pilot then, if I can remeber that.

@floydn12 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt The Minn Kota on the Autopilot doesn't support iPilot link, right?

@doc8579 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@robin8559 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the info. I was looking at the Humminbirds a few months ago until I realized there was almost nothing available. I gave up. Do You have a opinion on when will they be back in stock, or when is a good time to buy, sale prices. Also Sept, Oct, Nov is the time for real Jumbo Perch in Lake WA. If you every do a video there let me know and I'll send you a map. Robin

@joeonejoeone 10 ай бұрын

Took my brand new Battle II 5000 for a spin yesterday for the very first time and I hooked a 20lb yellowtail using a Ugly Stik X2 (medium hard) rod kzfaq.infoUgkxM68VkfsQhHaabDce1IwOCXuvumcpbZ_k . This combo was recommended on some website and it did not disappoint me. The reel is smooth, the drag click is pretty cool cause i think it adds to the excitement of fighting the fish, personally the drag is my favorite part. I use braid and 300 yards will fill the entire spool. This combo is my main setup from now on although I have to disclose I am new to fishing.

@shawnboisclair3696 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Thank you Shawn!

@DerekRC 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, but the helix 5 with si is no longer available. Guess I'll get the helix 7 with si and gps

@differentfins 2 жыл бұрын

I will be buying a 5 or a 7 soon to install on my pedal drive kayak for next season. 5 seems to win in every category for me except screen size (which is obviously the difference between the two). I was concerned with the smaller 5" on split screen mode how good or bad the visibility is on say a bright sunny day. How is the glare on a sunny day, is the screen bright enough? (So far you have me 95% convinced to go with the Helix 5). Cheers!

@jeffreylitishin9035 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Helix 5 with down imaging. I use split screen a lot of the time and have no problem seeing it. It is right next to my seat in my pedal drive kayak. When I get glare I just change the angle a little as needed. It is plenty bright.

@clemp3010 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tyler, i have never owned a fish finder but i plan on getting one for next year. How important is side imaging? They are a lot more expensive.

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I really only recommend SI for folks that are seeking out structure and associated fish. I know some folks have used it to located schools of suspended trout and salmon but that application is more limited. I find basic sonar and down imaging meets my needs 95% of the time.

@clemp3010 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt thanks! I appreciate all you do. Thanks for making such good content.

@timconnors3211 2 жыл бұрын

The mega side images on the helix 7 are really helpful to see structure. Kayak fishing for ocean tautog in Narragansett Bay I rely on it to find rock piles and then fish. Crystal clear (almost 3D) images of the granite shoreline outcroppings are spectacular on the helix 7 with mega si. If you fish flat sandy / muddy lakes or bays, it might not be so important. Check this promo video from humminbird, I do see images like those shown in this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpl4jLd6mN2lmqM.html

@FreshButSalty 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation really insightful ! Unfortunately Covid did play its part on unavailability of the Helix 5, I managed to find one unit but unfortunately someone opened the package and stole the Navionics SD card and parts, good thing is the store substitute it with the Helix 7 for the same price... win for me I guess ..lol But where does the espresso come out ??

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry no espresso features until Gen 4. You missed out. 😭

@FreshButSalty 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt 🤣

@dutchekbrian2506 Жыл бұрын

Afternoon question I just bought the helix 7 g4 ice pack. My transducer makes a ticking sound when put in water. Just wondering if that’s normal or the transducer in bad. Thx for your help

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Yes that's normal.

@Scrambler1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Helix 5 SI that I use in my kayak. Rarely do I use the SI, a better purchase would of been the Helix 7 with DI

@metalmilitiaak47 Жыл бұрын

If you have a si model it has the di already

@michaelservais5989 Жыл бұрын

Great video, My wife and I would like to purchase a unit for Ice and 16' boat, I notice the Helix 7 offers all season package for $900, I would rather have the Helix 5 for smaller size and weight for ice fishing, is there a all season package for the Helix 5 or what would you advise?

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Not sure what packages Humminbird offers. I would prefer the 5 for ice fishing

@ernieflynn5124 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud I bought a new hu.minhbird fish finder a few months ago and now it won't turn on. Any thoughts?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I would contact Humminbird customer service

@charlesroberts6284 2 жыл бұрын

What fish finder would you recommend for a10 foot boat fishing in rivers

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

The 5" Helix should be more than enough in a 10' boat unless you want to get a side imaging unit or have not so great vision.

@adamcole7826 2 жыл бұрын

I’m getting a helix 7 on my dash and a helix 5 on my bow.

@user-qv5mu4pb4x 4 ай бұрын

In its was used in sea.?

@MFW4 Жыл бұрын

Need a link for the Milt merch

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

I had a merch store but had problems with the print on demand vendor. Working on a new storefront.

@ronmacdougall9612 Жыл бұрын

Do I need to get a chip of my lake or does it show up automatically,I just got a 7 helix

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Yes but ensure your lake is on the chip before buying it.

@ronmacdougall9612 Жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt any idea where I get them

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

What part of the US do you livei n?

@joshuaverdin2160 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the helix 5 chirp gps g3 ?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

No its a Helix G2 Chirp/DI/GPS but they all basically look the same.

@joshuaverdin2160 2 жыл бұрын

@@spiltmilt thanks so they take the chip also?

@spiltmilt Жыл бұрын

Yes

@halozeus3844 2 ай бұрын

Picked up one for $200 off facebook 😮

@straightwhitemale5753 3 ай бұрын

What is non networkable?

@spiltmilt 3 ай бұрын

Can’t be linked to a motor

@straightwhitemale5753 3 ай бұрын

@@spiltmilt That's what I thunk.

@robertmccombs8254 2 ай бұрын

What they do not tell you, if you place a memory stick whether, for a chart or any purpose, The Helix loses its water tightness due to the door being held open and the plug will not go back