Helix 7

  • Jake Sonnentag
    Posts: 39
    February 3, 2020 at 5:54 pm #1912265

    Just sold my marcum lx7 bought a helix 7 how does everyone like it?

    Ice Cap
    Posts: 2151
    February 3, 2020 at 6:05 pm #1912269

    There are numerous threads here on the Helix 7. Do yourself a favor and read the manual and spend sometime going through the menus in simulation mode. It will be time well invested. These are rather complex pieces of equipment and require some time investment from you to make use and know how to use all the features.

    Coletrain27
    Posts: 4789
    February 3, 2020 at 6:08 pm #1912271

    Search YouTube and there’s some great videos on all the settings for ice. Helped me out a lot

    outdoorguy
    Minnesota
    Posts: 57
    February 3, 2020 at 6:55 pm #1912291

    Ice Cap is dead on point! I recently got the Ice Helix 7 and I’m still learning the functions of the unit. Besides the battery issue I recently had I really like this unit!

    eyeguy507
    SE MN
    Posts: 5199
    February 3, 2020 at 7:06 pm #1912297

    make sure you have the latest software installed. 2.18 for most units.

    reddog
    Posts: 803
    February 4, 2020 at 8:58 am #1912410
    eyeguy507 wrote:

    make sure you have the latest software installed. 2.18 for most units.

    Agreed, but theres about 24 different Helix 7 models. Make sure you get the right update, and use a 32g card or less. Class 10 speed..

    Im taking my friends H7 Ice to Winnipeg next month, primarily because it will run the new LM Winnipeg chip, when my 788 will not without a SW update. I wont update the 788, because it works just fine the way it is.

    mojo
    Posts: 713
    February 4, 2020 at 11:57 am #1912468

    I just did some research on a Helix 7, and here’s the info I found most helpful:

    Watch all the videos from the last month or so on this guys page, he has Humminbird rep Matt Cook do some quick tutorials on different features:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FoPCQfC99LA-Y1hIoD2dg/videos

    And lastly, read the ONLINE manual, the paper manual that comes with the unit is nearly useless, use the online manual for your specific model:
    https://879dd651a809fc1b59de-035169dcc8fb0db4e46082ec8002cac8.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/HumminbirdManuals/HELIX%20Series%20Operations%20Manual.pdf

    Cameron white
    Posts: 516
    February 4, 2020 at 12:02 pm #1912471

    Invest in an amped outdoors 12ah lifepo4, or a Dakota 10ah.

    vinella
    Posts: 201
    February 5, 2020 at 3:28 pm #1912867

    As a new Helix owner I have been watching a lot of these settings help videos (thanks for the links) and I have a question about changing your lower range from auto to a couple feet deeper than depth you are fishing. I did that, but in the videos I noticed their upper values typically show 400. Mine shows 1875. I haven’t found anywhere that setting is adjustable. Anyone know what’s up with that? I have the Helix Ice 7 GPS G2 btw.

    The Pessimist
    Posts: 107
    February 6, 2020 at 11:54 am #1913098

    The biggest debate I’ve had with other Helix owners is whether to run the Switchfire mode in Max or Clear. I have not used the unit in depths deeper than 25 feet, but I like clear mode. I have a friend that is convinced you have to use Max mode – his basis is on a YouTube video. I do notice a lot of interference around his unit. I am curious what others think.

    brewerybuilder
    Posts: 155
    February 6, 2020 at 12:38 pm #1913117

    Last time out the Switchfire mode was the only setting I forgot to mess with. I was too busy catching fish. I have also heard different opinions on clear or max as well. Again they are coming from youtube. I think it is something you have to decide for yourself.

    The videos linked above were two of the ones I found while searching as well. I found both VERY helpful. There is another one that was helpful as well but for the life of me I can’t find now to link it. The guy catches a trout in the middle of the video is all I can remember.

    TOM
    Posts: 200
    February 9, 2020 at 11:00 am #1913769

    Does anyone know why the ice helix 7 package unit would have a superior target separation(3/4″) vs the standard Helix mega 8″-10″ at 2.5″ target separation? I was planning on building my own Helix ice unit and just noticed this with the non ice units.

    mike mulhern
    Posts: 171
    February 9, 2020 at 11:19 am #1913779

    I don’t know TOM but my 7gn2 sometimes seperates the minnow head from the jigging spoon in 15 ft. I have a vexilar and run them side by side no intereference and I really like both. The helix has more features and more things to mess with on slow fishing days or times. Lots of fun or frustration depending on the day.

    Mike

    Ben P
    Bemidji
    Posts: 30
    February 9, 2020 at 12:37 pm #1913808

    I love my Helix 5.

    After the latest update I have target separation between a spoon and bare drop chain in 16 and 20 feet of water.

    I too watched every single video I could find for settings. I found that those are a good starting point but ultimately it comes down to monkeying with it on the ice as you are using it. I am changing settings all the time based upon what jig, spoon, lipless bait I am using.

    I am running mine in clear mode.

    Also zero interference issues when running 6 feet from a Vexilar. Running right next to another Helix gets squirrely but you are able to tune it so it’s not so bad.

    S LeClerc
    NECT
    Posts: 8
    February 10, 2020 at 7:05 am #1913946

    I just bought my h7g3 and looking to sell it for livescope next year lol.

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