Anyone hear this rumor about Humminbird?

[cphillips]

Well, just watched press release. I'm impressed so far. Nice not having to idle over your fish to see them and the structure.

 

[Fisherman550]

I missed it-was it the 360 sonar?

 

[Fisherman550]

I missed it-was it the 360 sonar?

 

[cphillips]

Yes. 360 degrees. Sitting still.

 

[ditchdoc666]

I can see those get dragged all over the lake in the down position, hope they are cheap enough to replace.

 

[Fisherman550]

Went to Cabelas site-at $1999.99, afraid I'll have to pass until my rich uncle gets out of the poor house! Already have that much in the 998.

 

[Doug V]

I've been learning all I can about the new 360 Degree Sonar and it's really cool. Seen fish swim thru the transducer coverage and got to talk to KVD and he got to see it last week in action on Cross Lake.

One of the cool things is it is Ethernet Compatible so it does not require new product to use works with current 798ci HD, 898c, 998c, and 1198c at this time. With Ethernet the 360 Imaging will be able to be shared over the Ethernet Network to all SI Compatible Units on the Network so you can have unlimited number of SI units hooked to Hubs and share the data.

You can scan 360 Degrees or forward only or left only, or what ever you want.

It does require the transducer to clear under the boat and outboard so it does not block any of the imaging. It's like underwater imaging radar and it has patent pendings.

Talking to several Elite Anglers here of both brands and they see immediate imapact to fishing and their success.

If your fishing a road bed, grass line, brush piles you can see exactly where you need to cast...Looking out to 150' in all directions so its the first time you can get updating imaging with out having to have any movement. Sitting and fishing a brush pile has total changed.

Kevin Van Dam says "It the most amazing technology that he has ever seen since his fishing career started, that will have immediate and drastic impacts"

There is protection capabilities that warn you the transducer is retracted.

Sure I'll learn more about this exciting technology tomorrow...it's really cool to see and learn about ways this technology will impact fishing.

I'm on a pretty busy schedule so if you have questions I'll be on the Humminbird Forum trying to get as many as I can fit in the busy schedule I'm on at this Classic.

 

[jason]

That is simply incredible.

 

[Doug V]

Yes it is! We are seeing the Future Unfold in front of us just like in 2004 When Humminbird Released Side Imaging Sonar! I think it might be even more exciting because more anglers understand the High Frequency Imaging Sonar Benefits! It's going to be a Busy Weekend in the Humminbird Booth here at the BASS master Classic! Heck jump in the car and come on over! IT's a Huge Show and lots of rooms in this town! Awesome Venue for the attendees!

There's more info on the Humminbird Website: http://www.humminbird.com/360Imaging/

 

[fishinvol]

That's just nuts !

 

[Doug V]

I recommend using the Depth Alarm in conjunction with the 360 Imaging Unit to notify when you get close to the bottom with the unit. Also it has been designed with a special shaft shape to run at above idle speeds. It will notify you when the speed is above 15 mph and the unit is still deployed. It has been tested at speed close to 40 mph and with no issues. But if you do damage the Imaging Dome you can replace only the Dome.