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Love my Core Tackle products, thanks for sharing Mark.

yup.. so damn funny

Interesting, I can see it definitely not wedging itself in the rocks like a ball head, I’m really liking these underwater Wednesdays!

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I totally agree and commend you for calling pros out on it. The hypocrisy and lack of transparency in professional fishing is yet another reason why it’s in decline.

Going to keep my 3 helix units for a few years yet, they work perfectly fine for what I'm doing with them

Mark, I was using that same setup last weekend swimming it much like a boot tail swimbait. I didn't catch anything but had fun experimenting with the tush!

Integrity Americans 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂they threw that away along time ago with their love for money 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Americans can be bought

I just don't care. I don't give money to any of these events. I just fish, mostly by myself.

if you can't trust the folks you compete against, maybe you ought not to compete against them? count me in as one of those that 'really doesn't have an issue with this'. I stopped competitive fishing long ago. just wasn't fun. those that want to do it? good for you. but there is sayin' down here in NASCAR country: if you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'...

Feels like the black boxes that Garmin and Lowrance use are actually an advantage as they take the computing load off the head units. If they made the Mega Live 2 with a black box, the current Helixes could still be used after an update. That would keep Bird users happier. Meanwhile my Lowrance HDS Carbon which is nearing 8 years old is still getting updates and can work with the latest tech.

What gets me is Humminbird wants these pros pushing their product for sales. So, lets expose how much money was put in their pockets. Sounds like politicians. Thats the pro circuit's problem.

We are in a race. Garmin now has rumors for a new screen and livescope coming out this year. So disappointed in Humminbird. Particularly that the Explore cannot exist on the same network as a Helix. That was a choice by Humminbird, not a requirement cause by hardware. I loved my Helix's but it is time to move on. If you look at the pricing for a full boat system bow and console, Gamin is cheaper if you are running 12" or larger screens.

Been waiting for the mega live 2 for ice season here in Maine!! I run a helix 7 on my OT Predator pedal kayak!! Love it. Sad to see the helix units being phased out. I feel bad for the folks that have several thousand invested in them!

These guys aren't basketball, football or baseball players. They scatch out a living just like most Americans. If they don't win or finish high often, they go broke. Other sports, you can be average and still make damn good money, not bass fishing. I don't like FFS but if I had to feed my family I'd learn to like it.

I have a Solix. I ain't trippin. Lol

I definitely agree with you, if they have to flip flop for views or sponsor dollars from their heart felt view (if that’s what it was) I don’t even want to hear from them, and if they’re a respectable pro, hurts the brotherhood. stay true my friend!

Im getting tired of always being 10yrs behind the curve when i have a g2 unit bought 3yrs ago. Ffs is ruining our sport and theres a clear divison at the derbies by the weights being brought to the scales.

FFS hasn’t done a single good thing for the sport. Not one. All it’s caused is division and turmoil.

Money is not the root of all evil, but the love of money is!

It can be bad for the sport of professional fishing while being really good for the average recreational guy who works 50 hours a week and wants to catch a bass after work. Kinda like how some golfballs are banned in the PGA but normal dudes can use them

Remember back when this crap wasn't even an issue. I don't care one way or the other on ffs, but if pro bass fishing is going to survive it has to eliminate ffs in competition. This will put the angler's ability back in the spotlight and NOT the sophistication of the electronics they use. Also, ffs tournaments are like watching a computer coding competition🤮. Very bland and boring as crap. I'm so excited to see how NPFL tourneys go in 2025.

Why is trolling illegal in tournaments? Why can't I use an aluminum boat with a jet prop?

I totally agree. I deal with hypocrites who have no integrity every day at work. I have absolutely no tolerance or respect for that type of person.

Haven’t seen those guys yet. Depending on who you are or what it is, may or may not influence my purchase. Gotta take things with a grain of salt or read between the lines in certain circumstances. I’m aware of the hypocrisy. A certain pro who recently retired complained about having to use ffs at a tournament at the end of the season but then you watch him on the weighin stage or interviews him touting this is an incredible fishery and it’s his favorite. Cmon now 🙄

Who dude? Call 'em out. You think tech has THEM bent over? Anglers are marching straight into a classical "subscription base, pay to win, death trap scenario". 🤣 "Get with the times or get left behind". Suckers!

Brother, it’s no coincidence that a huge percentage of anti-ffs anglers were long time humminbird staff. These guys knew they were being left behind, but they were unable or unwilling to throw away sponsor dollars. So of course when humminbird comes out with some half decent products they change their tune. I hate to say, because KVD and his generation have been a big part of killing the credibility of product pushing pros. I see a guy wearing his jersey standing by his wrapped truck / boat pushing the latest nonsense, I know to just wait and see real reviews from average Joes on RUclips.

I’m with you Mark, you either are our not don’t ride the fence. I will respect them either way just stay true. Have a great day be safe, (waves at Megan)

Anything for $. I think Bass fishing is on a huge downswing. People are starting to notice these guys are much more like Boyd Duckett than different from him. They’d steal candy from a baby to get their sponsorship dollars.

Why would i want to upgrade? I'll stick with my Super Sixty. It's done me well for 50 years now and catches boat loads of crappie.

💰💰 is king . I had a very well known pro turn me in for bullying and hate speech on this topic. When i spoke about this very thing

You said it!! MONEY is the driving factor in professional fishing or any sport for that matter. I agree they should have some integrity and stand by whatever position they feel is right and not flip flop, but I guess there is a price for some that is worth more than their integrity and reputation.

100 percent with ya. See this alot with athletes

Examples?

Just bought 2 new helix 10 to network. I wonder if the Mega Live 1 will come down in price

I thought this very same thing. How long have they used it? I wanna see those videos. Them working the unit in various situations. High level Fishing is a marketing engine… it runs to sell products.

All part of the job and with sponsorship being a harder thing, you do what you have to do. In that same breath im selective of the people i follow. Keep up keeping it real!

I have 2 helix9 a year ago and if I can’t upgrade it then hummingbird screwed me all the rest of there customers that’s not customer service that’s customer screwing

Was thinking the same thing. I guess they have to pay the bills.

Decided to hold on to my two Helix’s and my 360. Then buy the best live depthfinder going forward. Right now that’s probably a Garmin. The new xplorer was not impressive and Mega live 2 looks still way behind Garmin. Xplorer’s will have to be discounted and significantly cheaper than Garmin.

What about the 10's are they still going to be update able?

I went to garmin last year!

How much technology do you need to catch a fish.

I love it. I only have a single helix 9 g4n, mega live 1 and terrova i pilot link. So i will make the step to a terrova 80 advanced gps, xplore 12 and mega live 2.

I am totally pissed just got my new skeeter a month ago and now this, I have a Hummingbird 15’ and two 12’ so I will be removing all and going all Garmin for Christmas. At least Hummingbird should’ve offered an upgrade model to the customer but I’m done been a bird man forever. Let me know if anyone looking for some new units I’ll give them a price you can’t turndown

HB not making their new technology backward compatible with Helix G4N is really a terrible decision by HB. They have so many Helix customers who stuck with the product even though there are plenty of issues. With this decision, most customers will now switch to Garmin which is a superior product with superior customer service. Whoever made this decision at HB should be fired. People are p***ed.

Can't wait to try this bait out for some cold water bass this winter here in NC. I've been using the Rapala w7 ice fishing jig in open water for years but this looks like similar action with better hooks.

All have there strengths but I feel Hummingbird is not even close to Garmin, I have both and will be making the transition to Garmin, Garmin customer service is second to none.

Sad to hear. I have a helix 7 on my old town 120pdl. I think it’s perfect for a kayak angler.

Im done with humminbird. Took mine off today going to garmin