Humminbird 718 Review

The Humminbird 718 is part of the company’s 700 series of fish finders.  There is a lot of professional level technology that comes with this amazing device.  The great clarity in its high pixel display gives you out of this world contrast.  Like looking into water that is clear straight down to the bottom so is the crystal clear display images that any fisherman, or woman, can see on the Humminbird 718.

Display On The Humminbird 718

This Humminbird 718 does not come with a multi-color display, however, when you are in good sunlight there is no need for that.  The black and white display that comes with this device can easily be seen when you are in the proper light. 

The disadvantage to the Humminbird 718 is that it will not allow you to do chart plotting.  When a GPS is added to the 718 machine it will not allow you to store any charts or maps from the routes that you travel.  The GPS, however, can be used for other things.  It will let you save waypoints as well as showing the actual speed of the boat and it location.

The Humminbird 718 comes with nice graphic display.  It makes them very clear and very easy to read.  It also comes equipped with a depth finder that has an alarm.  There really is no glare from sunlight because even when it is shining directly on the 718 you can see the display as clear as day.  The actual features of the 718 that are similar to the Humminbird 570 DI include:

  • Switchfire Sonar (like the 570 DI)
  • Split Screen Zoom
  • Selective Fish ID+
  • Real Time Sonar RTS Window
  • Sonar Echo Enhancement
  • TrueArch Technology

The features of the Humminbird 570 DI that are different are as follows:

  • Split Screen Bottom Lock
  • Wide Narrow Cone Split Screen
  • Instant Image Update

It is important to point out the differences between these two devices as they are both fairly popular models that come equipped with great technology and are affordable fish finders.  Therefore, the average fisherman must be able to distinguish between the two devices.  The Humminbird 718 is a durable device.  It is a high quality fish finder at an affordable price.  Its style is unmatched and the quality is like no other device out there.  It is very simple to install this device and one of the best parts about it is the fact that is able to be upgraded.  In a world full of technology that is constantly changing having the adaptability of a Humminbird 718 makes this product a great find.  So go ahead and give the 718 a try and see how much fish you are able to find.  I will bet that in no time at all you will be on the map of all amateurs and professionals out there.