NEW HUMMINBIRD® ICE HELIX 5 AND 7 CHIRP GPS G2 SONAR UNITS GIVE ICE ANGLERS HIGHER SCREEN RESOLUTION AND IMPROVED TARGET SEPARATION
With CHIRP ice transducers and other new innovative features, Humminbird has taken image clarity and screen view options to new heights for ice fishing
Racine, Wisconsin, July 11, 2017 – The ICE HELIX 5 (5-inch screen) and ICE HELIX 7 (7-inch screen) have been the go-to choice for winter anglers looking to have an all-in-one ice unit with built-in GPS capability. For the upcoming ice season, Humminbird has added a number of exclusive features to the second-generation ICE HELIX Series (G2) including CHIRP Digital Sonar, making it easier for anglers to differentiate between lures and finicky fish.
Unlike traditional sonar, which operates at a single, constant frequency, CHIRP optimizes pulsing sonar signals for greater target separation. What that means to ice anglers is more detail and clarity. They can now confidently see the separation between bottom, bait and fish on the screen, instead of all three blending into one color on their locator or flasher. This is critical in ice fishing when most species of fish are hugging the bottom, and being able to identify your lure from the lake bottom can be the difference between going home empty handed or with a limit catch.
Contributing to the clarity of the new ICE HELIX 5 and 7 CHIRP GPS G2 is Humminbird’s new, easy-to-use Interference Rejection feature. Anyone that has ice fished with sonar on a busy lake can attest to the annoyance of unwanted interference from multiple sonar signals in the water, which causes screens to be difficult to read. The new Interference Rejection mode gives anglers comfort and confidence by letting them find the right sonar setting to cancel out these competing signals, resulting in a screen that is now void of noise and lines.
Also new is the ability to select from multiple screen views designed specifically for the ice angler. Anglers used to relying solely on a Flasher view still have that option, only now the on-screen flasher is split-screen next to 2-D sonar, which lets anglers track the history of a lure and fish. Other views include Flasher/Sonar Zoom, Flasher/Chart, Sonar/Chart, and Sonar/Sonar Zoom. The viewing screen is ultra-responsive with a resolution that’s 4-times greater than flasher-only models, and both ICE HELIX G2 models come without the humming sound that accompanies flashers.
The ICE HELIX 5 and 7 CHIRP GPS G2 units have built-in GPS and function effortlessly with all Humminbird LakeMaster or SmartStrike charts. These maps make the most of an angler’s time on the water, helping them quickly locate productive water, reduce the number of holes that need to be drilled, and allow for precise waypoint placement on fishing spots. Both units come with the Humminbird Basemap, a pre-loaded mapping system that includes contour maps for more than 10,000 U.S. lakes.
Everything a winter angler needs comes standard with ICE HELIX 5 and 7 CHIRP GPS G2 units including – the CHIRP ice transducer and cable, an 800H x 480V color LED backlit display, a portable ice bag, gimbal mounting bracket, battery and charger (7 amp-hour for the ICE HELIX 5 G2 and 9 amp-hour for the ICE HELIX 7 G2). When the ice melts and the boat comes out of storage, both units can be used for open-water pursuits when paired with a Humminbird boat transducer.
The ICE HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 and ICE HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2 models will be available this Fall.
For more information, call Humminbird at 800-633-1468 or visit http://www.humminbird.com/fish-finders/ICE.
About Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors and consists of the Humminbird®, 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 a complete line of Talon® 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.
About Johnson Outdoors
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™ and Necky® kayaks; Carlisle®paddles; Extrasport® personal flotation devices; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and digital charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Silva® compasses; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!®camping and hiking equipment.
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Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. consists of the Humminbird, LakeMaster, Minn Kota and Cannon brands. Humminbird® is a leading innovator and manufacturer of fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS combo units, ice flashers and digital depth gauges. LakeMaster® is the premier brand of high-definition electronic fishing charts. 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.