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GREAT GRAPHS

Raymarine Axiom
Axiom claims separation from
the others due to its blazing quad-core
processor performance and built-in
RealVision 3D sonar. Users can pan, tilt and
zoom the 3D image to examine views from
various angles. It also has high frequency
Chirp Sonar, DownVision, and SideVision;
all built into a single transducer housing. It
supports charts from leading map makers
including Navionics. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
connectivity.
Jeff Fink, Sr, Account Manager, Raymarine,
says, “At ICAST we are introducing an
Axiom, 7-inch, high resolution down
imaging and sonar Chirp; Navionics Nav-
Plus chart comes with it for outstanding
mapping. It’s an affordable unit that has 9-inch SolarMax screen and built-in high-
quality features a fisherman needs. It can detail maps.
be put in the automatic mode and do a very Mike McCoy, tour pro rookie, says,
good job or you can fine-tune by using gain “You don’t have to have a high-dollar unit
and contrast to get a little better picture and to get everything you need. You can go
performance.” down to a 7-inch or 9-inch and still get the
Price: Axiom 7 DV $750. functions you need. This is the easiest brand
unit to use so it’s perfect for the less-techie
fisherman. If you do play with it there is a
Reset button for putting all controls back to
original settings making it almost foolproof
to mess up.”
Price: $870.

Lowrance Hook2 9-TripleShot
The world’s easiest fish finder?
That’s what Lowrance says about the
Hook2 9-Tripleshot. The hassle of making
adjustments is now done with a simple
menu layout, easy access and Lowrance Humminbird Helix
Autotuning sonar. This 3-in-1 unit has wide- The Helix 7 and 9 offers a wide range
angle, high Chirp sonar with double the of features for a good price. These units
sonar coverage of most fish finders, plus are known for their super bright LED backlit
SideScan and DownScan Imaging. It has a display making them easy to see in the

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