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We don't normally advertise books but this is a good one and worth a read. This evidence based book explains how colour echo sounders work, how to operate them and how to interpret the information recorded on the display monitor. Packed full of over 130 images including screen captures, diagrams and full colour photos, this easy to read and understand book will help even the most experienced fisher gain more from their colour echo sounder/fish finder. John Adams comes from a seafaring family where all the men went to sea, serving on merchant ships, deep sea trawlers, or whalers.

Over 3000 GPS marks around Australia (coast and offshore) plus how to use a GPS tips and tricks. GPS Fishing Marks Australia Wide is an invaluable companion to all anglers-it is the complete guide on how to understand, use and get the best from your GPS, then it tells you where to find the hottest fishing spots around Australia. Almost every angler who fishes on the water around Australia either uses a GPS (Global Positioning System) or wishes they did! However, many users find mastering their GPS difficult. Using these instructions the GPS enables anglers to determine their latitude and longitude out on the water as well as helping them to navigate a boat to a particular set of co-ordinates.

1 ONLY. The unit comes with the Australia Wide Coastmaster chart as well as the transom mount multi frequency Dual Beam CHIRP, Down Imaging and Side Imaging transducer with temperature. The HELIX 7 CHIRP MSI GPS has all the same specifications as the Helix 7 CHIRP DI above however it also has Side Imaging.  What is Side Imaging? Its all in the details. Gain a 180 degree side-to-side perspective on the world below the surface with remarkable Humminbird Side Imaging. In an instant, the ultra-thin beam scans the area up to 240 feet to the left and right of your boat location for total coverage of up to 480 feet. The return image for each slice is then added to the images taken immediately before and after to build an incredible view of the lake bottom. You can then magnify the detail of the image with the zoom feature or mark the GPS location of promising cover or structure directly on the screen. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

Find the path to your next big catch with the incredible accuracy and detail of Humminbird CoastMaster. With easy-to-read contours and chart customisation, you’ll have the tools you need to identify the spots you know will hold fish and navigate there safely. Building on the latest data available, CoastMaster delivers unrivalled nearshore and offshore fishing performance throughout Australia. Other features include VX Technology providing 5 colour palettes, Water level offset, Depth highlight and Shallow water highlight. In addition to exclusive features designed for saltwater fishing, CoastMaster gives you access to a wealth of navigational data to make your next trip safe and successful. View navigation aids, artificial reefs, points of interest, and marina information. For an added angling advantage, opt for Humminbird CoastMaster Premium Marine Charts. These charts include region-specific coverage and all the features of CoastMaster, with a few key additions: 2D Shaded Relief, Enhanced Aerial Imaging, Auxiliary Contours and Bottom Hardness Layers. CoastMaster is compatible with Humminbird HELIX G3/G3N and later models as well as all SOLIX and APEX units. CLICK HERE to watch a detailed youtube video of the new Coastmaster Chart.

1 ONLY. You get the Helix 10 Chirp MSI GPS Gen 4 unit with Chirp MSI transducer as well as a Coastmaster Australia wide card for the SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

The Humminbird HDR650 is the ideal in-dash depth finder for pleasure boats, ski boats, runabouts and sailboats and its 100% waterproof. It comes standard with an interchangeable white, black and chrome trim ring to match nicely in almost all installation locations. It mounts in a standard 51mm diameter gauge cutout which is also perfect for filling a hole left by an old outboard gauge after a new engine is fitted. It has a depth capability of 120m and information is available in either feet, meters or fathoms and it is backlit for easy night time use. Other features of this Humminbird HDR650 fishfinder include shallow and deep water alarms.

2 ONLY. Another great value package and will again save you hundreds of dollars. Not only do you get the Helix 9 CHIRP Down Imaging / Side Imaging unit with built in GPS receiver and transducer but the package also includes a Coastmaster Australia wide card for the micro SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

Again available as either a Networkable or Non-Networkable unit, not only do you get the Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA Side Imaging unit above with built in GPS receiver but the packages also includes a Coastmaster Standard Australia wide card for the micro SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

This package also includes a Coastmaster Australia wide card for the micro SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

With modern styling and a larger 256 colour 4.3" waterproof display, the Piranhamax 4 will give you a fresh perspective on whats below your boat. Thanks to an easy-to-use interface, unlocking the power of Fish ID+, fish alarms, depth alarms and zoom has never been simpler. Feature for feature, it packs a technological chomp that no fishfinder in its class can match. The dual frequency transducer will give you a max depth of up to 180m depending on water conditions. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

2 ONLY. Another great value package and will again save you hundreds of dollars. Not only do you get the Helix 8 CHIRP Down Imaging / Side Imaging unit with built in GPS receiver but the package also includes a Coastmaster Australia wide card for the micro SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

If fishing is in your DNA, there's no such thing as "too early" or "too far." The HELIX 5 Series answers the call with an uncompromising 5" widescreen, color display. This HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3 model features Dual Spectrum CHIRP 2D sonar, internal GPS with Humminbird Basemap and AutoChart Live built-in, with additional compatibility for Humminbird Coastmaster and Navionics premium fishing charts. The Helix 5 can store up to 2750 waypoints and has a built in SD card slot for charts. (Purchased separately above) Only Humminbird lets you view low, medium and high CHIRP ranges, either individually or all at once. Dial in a specific kHz, search a defined range or cover the entire spectrum—it’s up to you. Because it uses a broader range of frequencies, Humminbird CHIRP also delivers lower noise and richer, higher-resolution images. This means you get improved fish detail, greater clarity and more target separation. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

Navionics + Plus charts are the most common and provide essential cartographic reference detail for cruising, sailing and fishing: port plans, safety depth contours, marine services and navigation aids. The maps display up to 0.5 metre contours for a more detailed depiction of bottom structure. There are 3 charts that cover all of Australia so make sure you choose where you live and go boating. See all images for selection choices.

This is a great value package and will save you hundreds of dollars. Not only do you get the Helix 5 CHIRP Down Imaging unit with built in GPS receiver but the package also includes a Coastmaster Standard Australia wide card for the micro SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

Drawing on their class leading Mega+ Side and Down Imaging Humminbird continue to innovate and have once again provided the angler with exactly what they need to catch more fish with Mega 360. The holy grail for any angler is to know exactly what is all around their boat from rocks, snags, weed lines and of course fish, and that is exactly what Mega 360 does. SONAR COVERAGE Get the unmatched clarity and detail of Humminbird’s revolutionary MEGA Imaging in a 360 degree view. With a diameter of up to 75 m around your boat, you’ll be able to view fish and structure like never before, in a variety of fully customisable viewing areas and scanning speeds. FULL USE OF TROLLING MOTOR Use MEGA 360 Imaging without sacrificing boat control. Whether trolling or using Spot-Lock, MEGA 360 Imaging is independently mounted, so your sonar picture remains unchanged as the trolling motor turns. MARK AND VIEW WAYPOINTS Found a great spot? Mark it directly on your MEGA 360 Imaging screen. Range rings indicate the distance from your boat to the target, so you can cast directly to it, and save it as a waypoint for later. Mega 360 plugs directly into your transducer port. If you are running another transducer into that unit you will need the below splitter cable. A Helix and Solix adaptor cable are included in the box with your Mega 360 transducer. MEGA 360 KIT INCLUDES MEGA 360 Imaging transducer, 3m SOLIX transducer cable, 3m HELIX transducer adaptor cable, 3m MEGA 360 power cable and Mounting bracket

1 ONLY.  You get the Helix 12 Chirp MSI GPS Gen 4 unit with MSI Chirp transducer as well as a Coastmaster Australia wide card for the SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

The APEX series MEGA SI+ CHARTPLOTTERS provide the clearest sonar imaging on the sharpest multi-function display that anglers have ever seen. Industry-leading MEGA Imaging+ and Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar come standard, with even more performance from a dedicated sonar channel for accessory 2D CHIRP transducers up to 2kW. See it all clearly with a Full-HD touchscreen that provides a customized display of information from advanced network options like NMEA 2000, HDMI In/Out, WiFi and Bluetooth. Link up to your Minn Kota for unrivaled boat control and reach new depths with wireless Cannon downrigger integration. You can also store up to 10,000 waypoints with the inbuilt GPS receiver. The APEX Series is a new kind of MFD that will take you fishing to a new level.  With Full-HD Display with Cross Touch interface: APEX delivers eye-popping detail with a 1920H x 1080V display. See the incredible detail of sonar and chart images that will ensure you never miss a thing. Control it all using the touchscreen or the keypad—it’s up to you. The first in the range is the Apex 13 with its 13.3" diagonal screen. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

1 ONLY. This is also great value for money. You get the Solix 10 Chirp MSI+ GPS Gen 4 unit with Chirp MSI transducer as well as a Coastmaster Australia wide card for the SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

Navionics Platinum + Plus charts are designed with the most demanding boaters and serious anglers in mind, all the marine content of Navionics+ is enhanced with additional viewing options that take your boating experience to the next level. They have all the features of the Plus charts above plus RELIEF SHADING, SATELLITE IMAGERY WITH SONARCHART SHADING OVERLAY, SATELLITE IMAGERY WITH SONARCHART SHADING OVERLAY, 3-D VIEW and AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. There are 4 charts that cover all of Australia and New Zealand so make sure you choose where you live and go boating. See all images for selection choices.

The Xplore 9 Chirp MSI comes with the combined mega Side imaging and Mega Down imaging Dual Spectrum Chirp transducer to give you unrivalled viewing both below and off to the sides. What is MEGA Side Imaging+ and MEGA Down Imaging+? See the world below like never before with a crystal-clear Side Imaging viewing out to 200 feet on either side of your boat. You'll unlock more fish and structure with 20% more detail and 60% more range capability than previous MEGA Side Imaging sonar. MEGA Down Imaging+: Get unprecedented underwater clarity with Down Imaging coverage down to 200 feet below your boat. You'll unlock more fish and structure with 20% more detail and 60% more depth capability than MEGA Down Imaging sonar.

The Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP DI GPS Gen 3 has all the same specifications and features as the CHIRP GPS sonar but it also features the amazing technology of Down Imaging. Using the additional 455/800kHz frequency as well as the 200/455kHz standard dual beam you will get a fish-eye’s view of what’s happening below your boat. These incredible images are created with high frequency sound waves emitted in ultra-thin slices. The sonar returns from these waves produce a “portrait.” As you patrol the water, you’ll watch fish, reefs, timber, brush, bridge pilings, rocks, and any other structure or with stunning detail. DI will read down to about 100m and the standard dual beam will read to 180m. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

The Piranhamax 4 DI has all the same specs as the standard Piranhamax except it also has Down Imaging. These incredible images are created with high frequency sound waves emitted in ultra-thin slices. The sonar returns from these waves produce a “portrait.” As you patrol the water, you’ll watch fish, reefs, timber, brush, bridge pilings, rocks and any other structure with a whole new level of clarity and definition. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

The HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G4N fish finder features MEGA Side Imaging, MEGA Down Imaging, Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar, AutoChart Live, Internal GPS and Humminbird Basemap built-in. An upgraded high-definition 7" display will give you the best view of the many pre-loaded split screen view options so that you'll never miss a fish. All HELIX 7 G4N models support Ethernet networking, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000, and are compatible with the One-Boat Network, which means you'll have total control of your fishing machine at your fingertips.

The Helix 7 Gen4 is available as both a networkable and non-networkable unit. Both come standard with the MSI down and side imaging transducer. The Humminbird Helix 7 CHIRP MSI GPS Gen 4 is one of our most popular selling units. Using the additional 455/800kHz frequency as well as the 200/455kHz standard dual beam you will get a fish-eye’s view of what’s happening below your boat. These incredible images are created with high frequency sound waves emitted in ultra-thin slices. The sonar returns from these waves produce a “portrait.” As you patrol the water, you’ll watch fish, reefs, timber, brush, bridge pilings, rocks, and any other structure or with stunning detail. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.

Not only do you get the Helix 7 CHIRP Side Imaging unit above with built in GPS receiver but the package also includes a Coastmaster Standard Australia wide card for the micro SD slot. Hunts Marine is a Humminbird Pro store dealer.