How is the mapping better on Garmin versus Humminbird

[Fowlthing]

I am really sold on Panoptix. But have some hesitation. This is what i understand?

Helix will have better side and down imaging but maybe not much difference?

Garmin allows for side imaging off the trolling motor. HB you must be moving faster than TM speeds?

Garmin maps are included. So would save 200$.

To get above 9 inch and go 10 inch screen Garmin prices are higher than HB quite a bit. 1500 for HB 2500 for Garmin?

Garmin is more user friendly?

i am considering Panoptix. Then two HB units. Would the slower side imaging off the bow be useful enough to go Garmin? If i go Garmin in will be 9 inch. Are the maps better as well? Is the bigger HB screen and slightly better 2d really not that big of a deal.

My my gut says stay with one brand. Garmin throughout. I am 51 and really want a bigger screen but can't justify 2500 to 4000 for one screen?

would welcome opinions. Thanks

[Schins]

Helix Mega will have much better side imaging. Helix regular chirp SI I would say, in my opinion, you would see about a 10% better image than Garmins. Helix Mega will also have better down imaging.

I dont think Garmin has “value” units above 9” like Humminbird does in the Helix. You should have more features for the extra money with Garmins above 9”

Never heard of slower imaging off the bow. Not sure why that would be.

[TroyBoy30]

either si will work on the trolling motor as both allow control of scroll speed

[Wayne P.]

I am really sold on Panoptix. But have some hesitation. This is what i understand?

Helix will have better side and down imaging but maybe not much difference?

Garmin allows for side imaging off the trolling motor. HB you must be moving faster than TM speeds?

Garmin maps are included. So would save 200$.

To get above 9 inch and go 10 inch screen Garmin prices are higher than HB quite a bit. 1500 for HB 2500 for Garmin?

Garmin is more user friendly?

i am considering Panoptix. Then two HB units. Would the slower side imaging off the bow be useful enough to go Garmin? If i go Garmin in will be 9 inch. Are the maps better as well? Is the bigger HB screen and slightly better 2d really not that big of a deal.

My my gut says stay with one brand. Garmin throughout. I am 51 and really want a bigger screen but can't justify 2500 to 4000 for one screen?

would welcome opinions. Thanks

FALSE

"Garmin allows for side imaging off the trolling motor. HB you must be moving faster than TM speeds?"

All you need is some movement so the Imaging pulses can scan subjects, that can be 0.1 mph or zero by turning the trolling motor.
Humminbird Side Imaging is adjustable for screen scroll speed to match boat speed.

[Skunked again]

[hays47]

For my area Garmin's maps are more accurate than Humminbirds. For instance one 17 ft hump on my home lake no other mapping system shows it. I only have my area to attest to. One other advantage all of US is covered with Garmin. Humminbird is split into sections. Only critical if you travel to fish a lot.

For finding fish I rely on Panoptix perhaps too much. Set up on a combo to view my PS 30 down scan and PS 21 on trolling motor. Running parallel to shore line. It doesn't take long to find something. Use my main motor to putt along about 3mph. Trolling motor is off but pointed towards shore. For spawning spring crappie I almost feel like I am cheating somehow. Panoptix does NOT display pretty pix but it finds fish.

I also run a 360 transom mount view on boat. It does not get used much anymore. Have tuned it till blue in my face and it does ok just not as positive a fishfinder as the panoptix. A fish on a panoptix screen has like a blue tail on a red yellow blob. The structure stands still and the fish move. Simple and effective and no guessing.

[TroyBoy30]

That’s what i liked about panoptix. There no need for interpretation. If it moves, it’s a fish. I’m getting rid of my 360 and going back

[12poundbass]

Leave the poor dead horse alone Troy

[Tommy O.]

The mapping on Garmin is not better for me and my home lake is one of their lakes. The mapping is pitiful and useless for me. I love the 2D sonar though.

[LWINCHESTER2]

Leave the poor dead horse alone Troy

Welcome back. Glad you did it though. Been reading your posts about it. It don't look like it's something I want to try. Saved me some money. Thanks.

[TroyBoy30]

Leave the poor dead horse alone Troy

There’s an ignore button if you’d rather not see the truth

[12poundbass]

There’s an ignore button if you’d rather not see the truth