Some more information is beginning to trickle out about the updates to Humminbird sonar/GPS platforms for 2010.
First, some great news for current Humminbird owners:
All of these enhancements, which will come standard on 2010 models, will be available to current Humminbird owners by a simple software update, downloadable from Humminbird’s website. If you’ve ever done a Humminbird software update, then you know how easy that process is.
Now, on to the updates!
Waypoint Management
The sometimes daunting task of managing large numbers of saved GPS waypoints is being made easier on a new feature available on Humminbird’s 2010 models of the 700, 900 and 1100 Series.
The new Waypoint Management System feature will give anglers the ability to easily organize and sort hundreds of waypoints that best fits their preferences.
With the management system, waypoints can be sorted alphabetically, by nearest location or by most recently saved. The waypoints can be organized by several naming identifiers such as species, location, date or structure. In addition, Humminbird’s Waypoint Management System has added numerous, more intuitive icons to identify waypoints. Now available are fish specific icons such as bass, walleye and trout, and structure oriented icons like rockpile and weedbed. The actuall waypoint name can also be easily changed with the new system.
Switchfire sonar enhancement
Humminbird has added an exciting sonar feature to its 2010 fishfinder models that provides anglers with two distinct sonar displays. Exclusive SwitchFire Sonar has two modes that give anglers control of how they want to view the sonar images in specific fishing environments.
SwitchFire’s Max Mode unveils amazing detail that includes even the smallest subsurface objects, including suspended plankton, thermoclines and water current. Anglers also have the ability to precisely track their lure as it shows up on screen. Maximum detail of structure and fish are displayed in sharp sonar images.
In Clear Mode, SwitchFire filters through sonar returns and displays only fish and structure, providing the angler with a clean, uncluttered screen. This mode works especially well in shallow and rough water, or to reduce undesired clutter in the water column.
SwitchFire is designed to give anglers the best of both worlds with the touch of a button. Users can switch back and forth from a detailed or uncluttered view very easily. This allows them to display the view that best fits their specific fishing situation.
More information on Humminbird’s 2010 updates is coming soon!
