Hummingbird's side imaging

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 04-10-07, 12:23 AM

They look awesome, has anyone used one yet?

FlyRod · 04-10-07, 06:42 AM

I've never seen one "in combat" but I'm certain that the concept is a great one. It will require some study and on-the-water time to be able to utilize it to maximum potential but will prove it's worth in little time.
I've seen sample imaging as provided by the manufacturer and a couple of owners and I am impressed.
Downside? Lotsa $$$$$.

FR

Recon8541 · 04-10-07, 07:13 AM

Can someone post a link to info on this. My semi computer literate mind cant seem to find it....thanks guys.

Nitro911 · 04-10-07, 08:50 AM

http://www.humminbird.com/productLines_wide.asp?ID=798

Recon8541 · 04-10-07, 08:58 AM

man that does look awesome. thanks for the link nitro. I wonder what these are going for? I would love to have one on my little lake, there has never been any serious mapping of this mud puddle!

3dkicker · 04-10-07, 02:16 PM

They range from $1299 to $1999 depending on which one you want.

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 04-10-07, 04:48 PM

Hank Parker's show did an entire episode on it, as did Charlie Ingram's, and the pictures provided by the samples don't do it justice. They show the tire tracks from road beds, I mean the detail is amazing. I think it will totally revolutionize the finding of structure. If I was a pro, I'd absolutely get one.

Recon8541 · 04-11-07, 11:21 AM

thinkin bout ordering one.....gonna read more on it and see.

Rebbasser · 04-11-07, 07:49 PM

Me too, Recon, but I think I'll wait a bit. When something new like that comes out I try to wait until they work all the bugs out. I sure like what I see, though.

3dkicker · 04-14-07, 05:32 PM

Had a meeting the other night and the guest speaker showed us the 997 and what it was capable of. He's sending me pictures of some of the stuff he's found using the sonar on the Potomac River and other bodies of water. I'll post it as soon as I can.
He also stated that the stuff that is out today will be outdated in the next 2-3 years! If you are amazed at what is out today then just wait (but not too long).

carolina-rig-01 · 04-17-07, 01:35 AM

on another site they were talking about these. i guess hummingbird sent some reps to do a demo on the water for a big outdoor store. while they were out on the lake looking at the locator it came accross what looked to them as a dead body on the bottom. they called water patrol who in turn called a dive team and sure enough it was a dead body. not swearing that to be the truth but i don't doubt it by what i see so far.

3dkicker · 04-17-07, 09:32 AM

Dead body??? Hmmmmmm? Did it look like BP?

04-10-07, 12:23 AM	#1
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	Hummingbird's side imaging They look awesome, has anyone used one yet? __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

04-10-07, 07:13 AM	#3
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	Can someone post a link to info on this. My semi computer literate mind cant seem to find it....thanks guys. __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-10-07, 08:50 AM	#4
Nitro911 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	http://www.humminbird.com/productLines_wide.asp?ID=798 __________________ San Antonio, Texas STFH

04-10-07, 08:58 AM	#5
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	man that does look awesome. thanks for the link nitro. I wonder what these are going for? I would love to have one on my little lake, there has never been any serious mapping of this mud puddle! __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-10-07, 02:16 PM	#6
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	They range from $1299 to $1999 depending on which one you want. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

04-10-07, 06:42 AM	#2
FlyRod BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,270	I've never seen one "in combat" but I'm certain that the concept is a great one. It will require some study and on-the-water time to be able to utilize it to maximum potential but will prove it's worth in little time. I've seen sample imaging as provided by the manufacturer and a couple of owners and I am impressed. Downside? Lotsa $$$$$. FR

04-10-07, 04:48 PM	#7
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	Hank Parker's show did an entire episode on it, as did Charlie Ingram's, and the pictures provided by the samples don't do it justice. They show the tire tracks from road beds, I mean the detail is amazing. I think it will totally revolutionize the finding of structure. If I was a pro, I'd absolutely get one. __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

04-11-07, 11:21 AM	#8
Recon8541 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 144	thinkin bout ordering one.....gonna read more on it and see. __________________ My wife says "I swear what would you rather do fish or make love"....I said "well....depends on how the fish are biting!"

04-11-07, 07:49 PM	#9
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Me too, Recon, but I think I'll wait a bit. When something new like that comes out I try to wait until they work all the bugs out. I sure like what I see, though. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-14-07, 05:32 PM	#10
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Had a meeting the other night and the guest speaker showed us the 997 and what it was capable of. He's sending me pictures of some of the stuff he's found using the sonar on the Potomac River and other bodies of water. I'll post it as soon as I can. He also stated that the stuff that is out today will be outdated in the next 2-3 years! If you are amazed at what is out today then just wait (but not too long). __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

04-17-07, 01:35 AM	#11
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	on another site they were talking about these. i guess hummingbird sent some reps to do a demo on the water for a big outdoor store. while they were out on the lake looking at the locator it came accross what looked to them as a dead body on the bottom. they called water patrol who in turn called a dive team and sure enough it was a dead body. not swearing that to be the truth but i don't doubt it by what i see so far.

04-17-07, 09:32 AM	#12
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Dead body??? Hmmmmmm? Did it look like BP? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

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