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Humminbird Launches NEW Mega Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar and Xplore Fish Finders

Humminbird Launches NEW Mega Live 2 Forward-Facing Sonar and Xplore Fish Finders

Humminbird introduces the Xplore series and Mega Live 2 forward-facing sonar, setting new standards in fish finder technology. The Xplore Series offers seamless integration with the One-Boat Network, advanced waypoint management, 1-foot contour LakeMaster and CoastMaster maps included, and a customizable, intuitive user-interface for enhanced fishing performance. The company’s New Mega Live 2 forward-facing sonar further elevates the live sonar fishing experience with superior real-time clarity and bait tracking, empowering anglers to fish with confidence and have more fun on the water.

Mega Live 2 redefines the standard for real-time sonar with crystal-clear, ultra-responsive imaging. Featuring enhanced clarity and a stable view, Mega Live 2 allows anglers to spot fish and structure in greater detail than ever before. With improved bait tracking, target separation and optimized color pallet options, it enables precise fish detection in a variety of water conditions, providing anglers with the tools needed to maximize every moment on the water.

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Humminbird's NEW Mega Live 2 will be available in January of 2025.

Offering unmatched performance, Mega Live 2 seamlessly integrates with Humminbird’s Xplore (and other compatible units), delivering impressive visibility and enhancing the fishing experience for both inshore and offshore anglers. Whether targeting specific fish or understanding underwater structure, Mega Live 2 ensures anglers have the clarity and precision they need for more successful outings.

Mega Live 2 Key Features:

  • Enhanced Clarity & Stability: Real-time sonar feedback with refined imaging, delivering clearer views of fish, structure, and bait. Improved stability minimizes noise and ensures consistent performance even in challenging conditions.
  • Improved Target Separation: Precise distinction between individual fish, bait, and underwater cover, helping anglers quickly identify key targets.
  • Better Bait Tracking: Track lure movements with exceptional clarity, making it easier to monitor fish reactions and adjust tactics accordingly.
  • 15 Optimized Color Palettes: Vibrant fishing-themed color options, each designed to improve visibility in varying water and light conditions.
  • 3 View Modes + TargetBoost: Down, Forward, and Landscape modes to scan different areas around the boat. TargetBoost enhances brightness and contrast, making suspended fish and bait stand out in open water.
  • Compatibility: Integrates with Apex, Xplore, and Solix G3 models, ensuring top-tier performance across Humminbird's premium fish-finding systems.

MSRP: $1,499.99; Available: January, 2025

The new Xplore Series is the next-generation fish finder built to elevate every fishing experience. As the latest Humminbird platform, Xplore combines the beloved features of Helix with advanced technology like Cross Touch control, improved waypoint management, included high definition Lakemaster and Coastmaster mapping, and a redesigned interface for unmatched ease of use.

With a powerful quad-core processor, fast start-up capabilities, and customizable side buttons, Xplore ensures anglers spend less time navigating their device and more time catching fish. Featuring an intuitive touchscreen with full keypad, Xplore allows anglers to quickly access critical features like Spot-Lock, mapping, and waypoint management.

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Humminbird's new Xplore offers countless upgrades and features that will impress any angler.

Xplore Key Features:

  • Seamless Integration: Syncs with Minn Kota motors, shallow water anchors, and the OBN for total boat control.
  • Advanced Waypoint Management: Create a tailored system with customizable icons and color-coded waypoints and sync up to 10,000 waypoints with a smartphone.
  • Streamlined User Interface: Cross Touch interface offers dual control options—touchscreen capabilities and keypad for precise menu scrolling and operation.
  • HD Mapping/SmartStrike: Includes LakeMaster and CoastMaster mapping with coverage for 13,000 U.S. and Canadian lakes, 170 million acres of coastal waters, and SmartStrike for real-time fish activity predictions.
  • Fast and Intuitive: Features a quad-core processor, fast start-up, intuitive shortcuts, and touchscreen with an easy to use, fully redesigned user-interface.
  • HD Display: Bright and clear screens in all conditions, delivering unmatched visibility for finishing fish, structure, and underwater detail.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with Mega Live Imaging, Mega 360 Imaging and Mega Side & Down Imaging.
  • Choose from: 9-, 10-, or 12-inch displays, with the ability to personalize the interface and OBN side buttons.

MSRP: Xplore 9 CHO - $1,299.99 • Xplore 9 MSI+ - $1,499.99 • Xplore 10 CHO - $1,999.99 • Xplore 10 MSI+ - $2,199.99 • Xplore 12 CHO - $2,499.99 • Xplore 12 MSI+ - $2,699.99; Available: January 2025

Mega Live 2 seamlessly integrates with the all-new Xplore units, as well as Humminbird Apex and Solix G3, leveraging cutting-edge processing power for enhanced real-time imaging and TargetBoost Technology. Supported by Xplore's Quad-Core architecture and the advanced capabilities of Apex and Solix G3, this technology delivers unmatched clarity, speed, and responsiveness. While not compatible with Helix or older Solix models, this next-generation sonar sets a new standard in performance, ensuring anglers can focus on catching fish with an intuitive, streamlined interface.

"With Mega Live 2, Humminbird's live imaging technology now exceeds angler expectations, delivering the clarity, detail, bait tracking, and target separation needed to make the most of every cast,” said Braeden Harris, Brand Manager at Humminbird. “With the Xplore series, we're taking what anglers loved about the Helix series to new heights by adding a touchscreen, completely redesigned user interface, advanced waypoint management and all of our Maps included. Xplore is designed to enhance the overall fishing experience, allowing anglers to easily organize and access their fishing data, all while staying focused on what really matters—catching more fish and enjoying time out on the water."

Join us at 12:09 p.m. on December 9 for an exclusive Humminbird Live Launch Event hosted by none other than Mark Zona, with special guests! Dive into the world of next-level fishing technology as we reveal the NEW Humminbird Mega Live 2 and Xplore Series. The event will be broadcasted on the Humminbird TV YouTube channel or at Humminbird.com.




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