Humminbird® ONIX 8 SI Combo

[FirstLight]

Has anyone had any experience with this unit? I am considering purchasing one for my console; and possibly one for my bow as well.

Most of my buddies run lowrance and swear by them. I've had old humminbirds that lasted forever but they were just sonar units.

Any input would be appreciated.

The reviews that I have found online have not been too favorable for the most part....

Thanks.

 

[BASS MAN]

Call DJ marina

 

[Hiwassee Angler]

I had the Helix 10 Unit for a while before I sold my last boat. Humminbirds have their strengths, mapping being the biggest one. They also have a better side view picture, in some cases. They also come with autochart pre-installed, which can be cool if you fish a lake with shotty mapping. I honestly like the side view, down view, and 2D of Lowrance though. I am not an expert by any means, but this is my experience.

 

[FirstLight]

BASS MAN - 10/24/2016 10:05 PM

Call DJ marina

I will look them up. Thanks.

 

[FirstLight]

basspro96 - 10/25/2016 12:36 AM

I had the Helix 10 Unit for a while before I sold my last boat. Humminbirds have their strengths, mapping being the biggest one. They also have a better side view picture, in some cases. They also come with autochart pre-installed, which can be cool if you fish a lake with shotty mapping. I honestly like the side view, down view, and 2D of Lowrance though. I am not an expert by any means, but this is my experience.

Thanks for the info. That is consistent with what I have been reading so far. Along with some people have said that Lowrance is more user friendly than the Humminbirds....

 

[FishingwithRusty]

ive got HB core(859,898, 998) units and have used the helix units. good stuff, I think easier to use when first learning than the others and you can fine tune them once you get some time on them and hard to beat the pricing.

 

[stratos12]

Can't beat the mapping

 

[Oldman]

bird all the way

 

[Hbnel5on]

My last boat had lowrances on it, skeeter has birds on it and man do I love them. I have a helix 10 and a 9. I'm getting better images than most people I know except maybe brozeback but he's a guru. Pm me and I can show you some
Pics. Other than that the mapping is hands down so much better than navionics that it's not even funny.

 

[FirstLight]

FishingwithRusty - 10/25/2016 6:53 AM

ive got HB core(859,898, 998) units and have used the helix units. good stuff, I think easier to use when first learning than the others and you can fine tune them once you get some time on them and hard to beat the pricing.

Cool. Thanks for help. The prices are better for sure....

 

[FirstLight]

stratos12 - 10/25/2016 8:49 AM

Can't beat the mapping

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[FirstLight]

Oldman - 10/25/2016 11:47 AM

bird all the way

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[FirstLight]

Hbnel5on - 10/25/2016 11:54 AM

My last boat had lowrances on it, skeeter has birds on it and man do I love them. I have a helix 10 and a 9. I'm getting better images than most people I know except maybe brozeback but he's a guru. Pm me and I can show you some
Pics. Other than that the mapping is hands down so much better than navionics that it's not even funny.

Will do. Thanks.

 

[proteam175]

I have the core units a 1199 and a 999 I have used lowrance as well I like the down imaging of lowrance better. But everything else on my birds is just as good. I will have to say that hummingbirds customer service is awesome I had a problem with my 1199 and called them about it they said send it in. I had it back in 3 days like brand new no questions asked.

 

[FirstLight]

proteam175 - 10/26/2016 6:20 PM

I have the core units a 1199 and a 999 I have used lowrance as well I like the down imaging of lowrance better. But everything else on my birds is just as good. I will have to say that hummingbirds customer service is awesome I had a problem with my 1199 and called them about it they said send it in. I had it back in 3 days like brand new no questions asked.

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the help.