Robert Smith

Thank you for the replies......I got some updated info........the updated software that I received is apparently not the most recent software and hummingbird is resolving this for me now.....after I default reset my unit which is required to do after the new software is installed but i wasn't aware of this until i contacted them, the si which is on the console is working great....I was actually able to see my bait going down, jigging at different depths, fish arches on 2 d sonar and bait balls and fish on side image.....very impressed.....now when i dropped trolling motor and started playing around with di which is what is mounted on bow.....2d sonar would barely show bottom nothing else but a white screen.....what I was seeing on console would not show anything on bow......I tried every setting possible.....same results on di.....360 would show the bait balls so I came home and called humminbird and apparently the transducer that came with the unit is designed to go on the transome and not the trolling motor.... They also are going to send me the correct transducer and they said that would correct my issue due to the extra shielding built in to control interference.... My question is do any of you ever or have ever experienced any of this and do u fill this is the problem.... They did tell me hat if the transducer does not resolve the issue that I would need to send it back and allow them to check unit.....I was hoping I might get some advice on things to check before I do.....whwn trouble shooting over the phone I did notice that when trying to select the correct transducer in the menu that di83/200 was not ever an option until I got home and default reset again......could that not being on the correct setting also cause the unit not to read correctly....sorry for the dumb to electronics but I have not ever had electronics and trying to learn.......

Thank you for the replies......it went straight to the lake but I didn't know if that was auto chart live because when I zoomed in it was acting like it was making contour lines as I trolled around.... It had started raining on me so I didn't have a lot of time to mess around with it to see if that was auto live or the new base maps....

I have a question....I am new to electronics so I need a dummies version or walk through in understanding how to find and use the new base map option on my unit..... I have the helix 7 di chirp gps g2n mounted on the bow and helix 7 si chirp gps g2n on the console.they r linked together along with the 360 transducer mounted to the trolling motor...I recently did the updated software along with base maps. The question I have is how do I find my lake on there....I have not messed around to much with as I am not to smart with electronics and don't want to screw stuff up....I would like a walk through as to how to find and navigate to start understanding my local lake more.....the lake is one of the lakes in the online lake list on there web site but I am not sure how to find it on my unit.....I would aprriciate any help possible help because as of now I have a crap load of money in Christmas lights on my boat......screen shots would be great to.....

I am new to the site and fairly new to glide bait fishing. I have caught some really nice bass on glide baits and was wondering who makes a really good single jointed glide bait blank......I like the shine glide by savage gear profile. The shape and all but cannot seemed to find that style blanks anywhere...I want to customize my own but have the option in that style to buy different weights and lengths. I might be asking for something that cannot be bought by just anyone but if anyone has bought or know where to buy please list websites please. Thanks Robert