How long has DI been available and do many have it and use it a lot ? I am still getting used to it but I sure like what it does.
I've been thinking of trying structure scan and came across an oppurtunity to buy something , so tell me if this is a good deal. I can get a 2 yr old hds 9 touch, structure scan transducer, insight chip, and everything that comes with it when new for $1250.
When setup correctly, the down imaging is light years ahead of sonar!
Yea but what is the correct set up. I've watched tons of videos and I still can't see where it's so great. Don't know where I'm going wrong but all I ever see on mine is the contour of the bottom never see trees let alone fish. I have the 1198.
Not the best example for a comparison but In flooded timber DI turned what used to look like a big mess of junk that I stayed away from into pockets of clear areas to catch fish. With a good image and a little practice I got better at lifting over the timber and dropping back down into the pockets without getting snags.
well this is quite telling. I'm still not going to drop that kind of dough in fishing stuff. But now I know what I'm missing.
I have gotten my DI setup OK, can certainly see trees and bait. But I still struggle a bit with my Humminbird sonar setup. I have an old Humminbrid 717 and it shows fish better at times than my Helix. I have not figured out how to setup my range and sensitivity to accurately show fish. Sometimes it is too much and the next is not enough.