meallenjr Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 has anyone used these they look awsome would like info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbreuning Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I have the 797 unit.I have had it for about 1 year.I love it.The only thing is the smaller screen size.I hope that helps.I have found things like foundations that are not on any map that I would never have found with my lowerance unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim45498 Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 I have a 797 si and I love it. Just like mbreuning said, they are great. The 997 si has a lot bigger screen but also a bigger price. If you can swing it, go with the 997 because of the larger screen. You will be happy either way. Side image is awesome. You will see stumps and logs you did not know existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dutchman Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Go to www.anglerworld.com the fishing tactics board and you will see many images from the two hummingbird units. Look for LtBama's images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I have seen only the 797 in action and I wasn't all that impressed with the smalled screen. I'd go with the bigger screen if it was me, but there is the issue of price. The other thing I saw with the 797 was interpreting what you are seeing. There is some seat time required to be able to interpret the images. From everything I have seen and heard the units are the best out there for the serious angler. I want one bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEVSkeeter Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I've been using the 997 all year with a 957 up front for DS and spooning. The larger screen is a big plus however, for a more economical package the 797's are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bssmstr Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I love my 797 but one thing that is not generally known is that the side imaging is at slow speeds - 3 to 7 mph. great for grafting a spot, but not for cruising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenMN Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I saw you thread about the 997 and thought I'd mention I have some screen captures and Tips and Tricks with the Humminbird 997 on my website people are finding useful. I also have some video's the guys are laughing at. I found a ice fishing house and a boat on the bottom of the lake.. I think it was made out of steel roofing or siding. I put a camera inside and did a little poking around outside and it was interesting what I found. I tried to post screen captures that might help people on how to best set up their units. www.accuemap.com WarrenMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
