What is the MEGA 360 view good for?

It scans the bottom in every direction around your hole, so you can see structure and fish without drilling more holes. It works best when you set up over a weed edge or drop-off and want to know which way fish are moving.

Does it work as a regular flasher?

Yes. It has a flasher mode with 3/4-inch target separation and 2X zoom, plus 2D CHIRP sonar with up to 16X zoom. You can run the flasher and the 360 view together.

Is the battery included?

Yes. The bundle includes a 20Ah lithium battery with two USB ports and a battery life indicator, plus the ICE adapter kit and heading sensor puck.

How deep can it read?

Down imaging is rated to about 400 feet at 455 kHz, which is far more than most ice fishing needs. The 360 sweep is meant for the shallower structure where fish hold.

Do I need a map chip?

No. A Humminbird basemap with charts of more than 10,000 lakes is built in, and you can add waypoints and tracks with the internal GPS. A premium chip adds more detail on some waters.

Can I use it in open water?

The head unit and GPS work as a chartplotter, but the kit is set up for ice with a portable mount and ice transducer. Open-water use needs a different transducer and mounting.

Where can I buy the Humminbird Ice Helix 9 MSI+ GPS G4N Mega 360 Bundle?

7 stores we checked sell it, including TackleDirect, NVN Marine, Tactical Surplus USA, Texas Fowlers, Peach Frog.

Humminbird Ice Helix 9 MSI+ GPS G4N Price History: Lowest $1,999.99

Q: Where is the Humminbird Ice Helix 9 MSI+ GPS G4N Mega 360 Bundle cheapest?

At TackleDirect, for $1,999.99, as of our latest check.

What reviewers say

Owners of the ICE HELIX line praise the sharp MEGA Imaging detail and the flasher's tight target separation. The 360 sweep is the draw, letting anglers read structure around the hole without drilling. Complaints center on weight, setup time and the learning curve for the 360 view.

What people mention

360 imagingPraisedOwners say the sweep shows structure and fish all around the hole and cuts down on drilling.
Target separationPraisedThe CHIRP flasher is described as sharp enough to tell a jig from a nearby fish.
WeightCriticisedAnglers call the full kit heavy and awkward to haul in a sled.
SetupMixedThe 360 transducer and heading sensor take time to set up and calibrate before fishing.
DisplayPraisedThe 9-inch screen is called bright and easy to read inside a shelter.
Learning curveCriticisedNew users say reading the 360 view and menus takes several trips to learn.

From TackleDirect

MEGA 360 Imaging finds structure and fish in every direction around your hole without drilling as many holes
Dual Spectrum CHIRP Sonar with 3/4'' target separation on flasher and 2D sonar views
CHIRP Interference Rejection with six settings for a clear view in sonar and flasher modes
Adjustable Sonar Zoom: 2X on the flasher screen, up to 16X on 2D sonar
Built-in Internal Precision GPS with waypoints and GPS tracks
Built-in Humminbird Basemap with charts of more than 10,000 lakes

Guarantee: 2-Year Limited Warranty
Shipping: Free Economy Shipping, no code necessary, lower 48 states only; some exclusions apply such as oversized items. In-stock items usually ship the same business day
In the box: ICE HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N fish finder, MEGA 360 transducer, ICE Adapter Kit - MEGA 360, Heading Sensor GPS Puck, Dual Spectrum CHIRP ICE transducer, 20Ah lithium battery with 2 USB ports and battery life indicator

About the Humminbird Ice Helix 9 MSI+ GPS G4N Mega 360 Bundle

See structure, the bottom and fish up to 125' in every direction around your hole, powered by the unmatched detail of MEGA Imaging+, on a full color 9'' HD LCD display.