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Humminbird Report
Humminbird Brings MEGA 360 Imaging To the Ice with Ice Adapter Kit
Humminbirdís exclusive MEGA 360 Imaging sonar has provided anglers with unrivaled detail in every direction around their boat. With the introduction of the new MEGA 360 Imaging Ice Adapter, Humminbird brings that exclusive technology to ice fishermen.
The MEGA 360 Imaging Ice Adapter allows anglers to utilize the MEGA 360 transducer to see a clear and sharp view under the ice, up to 125 feet around the hole. Ice anglers can eliminate the guesswork and quickly find structure and fish without drilling as many holes, track schools of fish as they move, and know which direction the fish are headed.
"Anglers have been successfully using MEGA 360 Imaging on the open water to identify structure and fish to make every minute on the water more effective," said Matt Cook, Humminbird brand manager. "Bringing this technology to the ice will give hard-water anglers the same ability to be more efficient and productive and ultimately help them find and catch more fish."
The MEGA 360 Imaging Ice Adapter includes all accessories needed to convert a MEGA 360 Imaging transducer for use while ice fishing. The adapter is compatible with all MEGA 360 Imaging transducers (Universal, Ultrex, Fortrex and No Mount).
Accessories needed to use your MEGA 360 Transducer on ice:
- HELIX 8, 9, or 10 with MSI+ or MDI+ (G3N/G4N)
- HELIX Ice conversion kit (ICE PTC CHIPR H8910)
- MEGA 360 Imaging unit (No Mount, Universal, Ultrex and Fortrex models)
- MEGA 360 Ice Adapter
- Battery and charger
- Optional: AS GPS HS: GPS Puck with Heading Sensor (Mark and View waypoints on MEGA 360 screen)
The Humminbird MEGA 360 Ice Adapter retails for $99.99 and is now shipping to Humminbird dealers everywhere.
For more information call Humminbird at 800-633-1468 or visit www.humminbird.com.
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Humminbird Introduces Fourth Generation HELIXÆ Series with New Larger Display and Advanced Networking
Since their initial release, anglers at all levels have enjoyed the fish-finding advantages of the Humminbird HELIX series of fish finders.
Now, Humminbird is introducing the fourth generation (G4N) HELIX models, delivering more technology than ever, with a wide range of features and screen sizes suitable for any fishing application.
The new HELIX G4N Series gives anglers the latest in innovative imaging technology, with MEGA Imaging+, and a variety of screen sizes from 8-inch to the new 15.4-inch display, ensuring there is a HELIX G4N to fit any angler's needs. The new HELIX 15 model boasts a giant 15.4î, ultra-bright and crystal-clear display to see all of the details provided by exclusive Humminbird sonar, navigation and networking technologies.
Humminbird Introduces Fourth Generation HELIXÆ Series with New Larger Display and Advanced Networking
These new fish finders come equipped with the best sonar and mapping options on the water, including MEGA Imaging+, and Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D sonar, and are compatible with Humminbird's exclusive MEGA 360 Imaging. Built-in GPS and Humminbird Basemap provide depth contours and navigational aids for all continental U.S. coastal waters and over 10,000+ U.S. lakes.
Premium chart options from Humminbird include LakeMaster and CoastMaster charts, which provide exclusive compatibility and features to Humminbird users. Additionally, HELIX G4N models are also compatible with Navionics charts, providing Humminbird users the widest selection of charts available, ensuring they are covered with premium chart options no matter where they fish. For anglers looking for an extra edge, all HELIX G4N models will include AutoChart Live, allowing anglers to easily create their own custom maps in real time. Simply turn the feature on and watch as depth contours and even vegetation and bottom hardness layers appear on-screen.
New to the HELIX G4N Series, built-in NMEA 2000 and Wi-Fi come standard. All models have a dedicated NMEA 2000 networking port built-in to support the connection to compatible accessories to display information like engine data, vessel sensors and virtually any NMEA 2000 compatible accessory. Built-in Wi-Fi will support additional features.
Packed with Ethernet networking and Bluetooth functionality, the new HELIX G4N models have been designed to work seamlessly with the One-Boat Network. This exclusive pairing of Humminbird, Minn Kota and Cannon fishing products allows anglers to integrate compatible fish finders, trolling motors, shallow water anchors, downriggers and more, so that anglers can find, stay on, and catch more fish. With One-Boat Network, anglers can control connected Minn Kota i-Pilot Link trolling motors, Talon and Raptor shallow water anchors and Cannon downriggers right from their Humminbird unit. Select HELIX G4N models are also compatible with optional MEGA 360 Imaging transducers and Built-in MEGA Imaging on select Minn Kota trolling motors. Additionally, leverage the Humminbird FishSmart app for wireless software updates and LakeMaster map downloads, as well as convenient connection with Humminbird Technical Service.
The HELIX G4N family consists of five screen sizes (8-inch, 9-inch, 10.1-inch, 12.1-inch and new 15.4-inch). All screen sizes are fully networkable, including Ethernet, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000 and Wi-Fi, and offer models with multiple sonar technology options. All models come with a two-year limited manufacturer's warranty and will include models ranging in price from $699.99 - $2,999.99.
For more information call Humminbird at 800-633-1468 or visit http://www.humminbird.com.
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G. Loomis Tackles Hard Water with New IMX-Pro Ice Rods
Action, sensitivity, and purposeful construction are the driving forces behind G. Loomis’ new line of IMX-PRO Ice rods, a 12-model lineup that’s soon to be available at tackle shops in October.
The IMX-PRO Ice series includes 5 rods with solid graphite blank construction for panfish and lighter applications as well as 7 tubular graphite blank rods for targeting walleye, northern pike, lake trout, and other larger species.
The G. Loomis crew began the development of the IMX-PRO Ice rods in January of 2019 during a trip to Lake of the Woods, perfectly coinciding with the week of the infamous ‘Polar Vortex’ weather event. As the crew ventured out onto the ice in morning temperatures hovering at 50 below zero — and never going above 30 below zero for nearly four days —they experienced ice fishing in its utmost extreme.
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NetBait Report
NetBait FLEX WORM
When fishing pressure is high, anglers need to be flexible on the baits they throw to generate bites. Finicky fish require finesse presentations that look ultra-realistic, and new Flex Worm delivers, with lifelike movement that they cannot resist. Relying on an innovative manufacturing process that allows for perfection in bait lamination, the Flex Worm brings premium color features to a finesse style bait.
The Flex Worm is designed with a solid front end profile in the first 1.5” of the bait to ensure a stable hook insertion for Texas rig or shaky head presentations, The solid front end immediately transitions into a tapering ball & joint body design which gives the bait its Flex.
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Zoom Report
Zoom Creates Midsize Brush Hog
Zoom Bait Company’s Brush Hog, one of the most popular creature baits on the planet, have traditionally come in Tiny, Baby, and Standard sizes. For some situations, however, the Baby is a bit small and the Standard is just a bit too large. For that reason, Zoom is releasing a new Mid-Size Brush Hog to split the difference.
The Baby Brush hog is really good, but in certain situations, you need it a bit bigger,” says Zoom Pro Andy Morgan. “This new size will really fit the bill as an ‘all-around’ version that I will always carry with me.”
It’ll have the same proportions and action as both its little brother and big brother, just in an in-between size that’ll attract both numbers of tournament-sized fish and the kicker you need to seal the deal. Don’t just flip it – it excels on a magnum shaky head, on the back of a jig, and on offshore structure as well, and it will come in eight of Zoom’s proven colors.