Ice Helix 7 G2 - Thoughts / Impressions???

[sns2]

Hi Fellas. I just picked up an Ice Helix 7 G2. Will be a few weeks before I get out. For those of you that have fished with a G2 Ice Helix (7 or 5) can you give me your impressions of them both good and bad. I know I had heard there was some lag issues with the Gen1 units; is this still an issue with the Gen2 models? Also, how do you find them compared to your traditional flashers, as I'm assuming most came from a dedicated flasher. Thanks in advance for all replies.

[raw outdoors]

You will love that helix 7. I have the 5 and a 10 but the ten is on the boat. A few tricks on YouTube to get the thing running perfect on ice. I don’t think there is any difference in the G1 and G2.

[crazyfish]

very nice unit , have the 5 and love it , and is a great portable unit in summer as well !

[Bhflyfisher]

G2 units have autochart which IMO, is a huge upgrade especially in Canada.

I have the Helix 5 1st gen, it's nice. It had some bad lag for a little bit but sorted itself out after a while. Seems to work just fine now.

I'm looking for a 7 G2, or striker plus 7SV.

[raw outdoors]

I defiantly have auto chart on mine so maybe I have the G2. I have had no success however loading the maps to my computer.

[Couleestalker]

I have the Helix 5. So far I have no complaints. Sometimes I use it in flasher mode, but most of the time in 2d.

[Bhflyfisher]

Originally Posted by raw outdoors

I defiantly have auto chart on mine so maybe I have the G2. I have had no success however loading the maps to my computer.

You need the Humminbird zero lines card to do the autochart feature properly.