Feb 25

Humminbird releases Helix 9 and Helix 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE____________________________________________________________

 

 

VIDEO: Humminbird’s Massive Screens and Map-Making Magic

New HELIX 9 & 10 units offer loads of functionality .. like multiple-unit networking and user-generated mapping via one-of-a-kind AutoChart Live

EUFAULA, AL (January 18, 2016) – Looking back to the release of the HELIX 5 and the ICAST 2015 “Best of Electronics” award-winning HELIX 7, it’s hard to believe that HELIXTM could be made even better …

 

 

But talk to anglers across the country and there’s an electricity in the air and on the water. From weekend anglers to pros, seems everybody’s excited about the awesome features found in Humminbird’s new HELIX 9 and HELIX 10 units.

It all starts with industry-best screen brightness and widescreen real estate for easy split-screen viewing of Humminbird technologies in awesome detail, so no piece of cover, interesting contour, or bottom-hugging fish goes unnoticed. Install one of the new units on the bow and you’ll be amazed how easy it is to read all the way for the console!

Plus, HELIX 9 and 10 units are packed with advanced imaging technologies and an Ethernet port for networking HELIX with other Ethernet-capable HELIX, ONIX and core units, as well technologies like Minn Kota® iPilot™ Link and Humminbird 360 Imaging™.

 

 

The HELIX 10 SI GPS combo shown in split-screen Side Imaging (l) and Chart view (r).

 

With regards to mapping, anglers have never had it so good. No matter which HELIX 9 or 10 model you choose, you’ll be identifying fish and fish-holding contours better than ever before via powerful Humminbird SONAR and real-time mapping with AutoChart Live, which allows anglers to make their own maps in real-time, no PC, server or Cloud required. This puts an unrivalled power in your hands to navigate, study and fish both uncharted waters and dial in “spot on the spot” locations on waters that have been mapped.

 

Plus, dual SD card slots allow anglers to utilize new Humminbird LakeMaster PLUS map cards, which not only provide HD 1-foot contours for many lakes, LakeMaster’s three patented features of Depth Highlight, Shallow Water Highlight and Water Level Offset, but three layers of satellite aerial image overlay! Dual card slots also makes saving screenshots, sonar recordings and nearly limitless waypoints, tracks and routes a breeze.

All HELIX 9 and 10 units include a completely-redesigned cover for protection on and off the water.

Whether you choose a unit from the HELIX 9 or HELIX 10 family, we think you’ll agree … the future of fish-finding never looked brighter!

 

 

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For more information visit humminbird.com, contact Humminbird, 678 Humminbird Lane, Eufaula, AL 36027, or call 800-633-1468.

 

About Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors  and consists of theHumminbird®, Minn Kota® and Cannon® brands. Humminbird® is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fishfinders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers, and premium cartography products. Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as offers a complete line of shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.

 

 

 

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Feb 24

Phil Haines wins the Region 7 opener at Pyramid

The bite was tough, but someone always figures out how to catch ‘em. Congratulations to Phil Haines who figured out how to bring in the only 5 fish limit of the tournament and top the field with 9.96 lbs. 2nd place went to Vic Allen with a solid 4 fish bag that weighed in at 8.80 lbs. Jerry Ballesteros took third place with an 8.52 lb bag anchored by a 3.25 lb chunk which was the big fish of the tournament. The top finishers reported a variety of patterns including jerk baits, plastic worms, and jigs.

A huge Thank You goes to Pete Graves who put on a barbeque for all the anglers. Pete pulled a large barbeque out of his truck, cooked and put out a spread which was delicious, unplanned, and on his own dime.

The next tournament for CBF Region 7 is on 3/5/16 at Castaic. Sign up information can be found at the CBF website or by contacting me at bkurata@yahoo.com I will also post signup information here on the Westernbass site. Anglers who missed the first tournament can still accumulate enough points to qualify for the CBF State TOC because the points are based on your 3 best tournaments for a Region.

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Feb 16

Hodges and Skinner dates/times have been changed for Region 6

The Lake Hodges tournament has been rescheduled for Apr. 10, 2016 @ 5:30 AM in line. The Lake Skinner tournament has been rescheduled for Jun. 5, 2016 @ 5:30 AM at the ticket booth.  For more information, see the Schedule page.

Feb 12

CBF State Championship dates changed to October 28/29th

The California Bass Federation State Championship dates have been changed to October 28/29.  We are still scheduled to be at New Melones assuming water conditions allow for it.  If we have low water, we have an alternate location in place.