Thread: Gps help

Scotty:
I'm not sure what kind of phone you're using but Navionics makes an app for either IPhone or Android. I have the Android version and it works extremely well. There's several versions available with the most expensive being about 50.00. Mine cost me 9.99 a couple of years ago.
What you do is while you're on a signal, you download a section of map where you'll be fishing. Downloads quick and stays on the phone so you don't need a signal. There's a free version you can try first but it's bare bones and doesn't do much. They also have a free online app for the PC. Here's the url: http://www.navionics.com/
If you don't want to use your phone, I also have a Lowrance Elite 4m. It's discontinued now and they only make the 5m. Amazon still sells them and the price is right. Awesome little unit and has never let me down. http://smile.amazon.com/Lowrance-Eli...rance+elite+4m
I just bought a Dragonfly 4 combo unit which is really nice and has wi-fi for my phone but I'm keeping the Lowrance unit. I like it that much.

Enjoy,
Paul

The new Humminbird helix has several models less than $400. You can get a basic sonar and GPS for under $300 from Brian at BBG marine. He is a site sponsor here. A mapping chip for the DF really enhances the detail of the map and I feel is worth the extra cost. These units can record tracks on the map so you can easily retrace your path back to the ramp. Even though I have fished my home lakes many times I still sometimes glance at my tracks to make sure I am on course.

Helix units are very nice i just got the 7 with si and love it I just could swing the bigger screen but I was about to buy a 5 for the money the are the best out there IMHO

This is what I have.




Are the newer ones better/easier to use? I downloaded that app...gonna use it Saturday at Henderson.

I have a 385 HB that I replaced with the 5" Helix. I also have a 7" HDS Lowrance. The small screen makes it difficult to see if you use a split screen for GPS and sonar. I think the biggest improvement you will enjoy is more detail on the larger screen. If yours is not a color unit, that will really jump out at you because it is so much easier to pick out the fish and structure with a color unit. GPS is easier to read too.

scotty, I have just such a unit and it works well. I have it mounted on the dash and use it for navigating and searching. I also have a 798 on the bow for fishing or I can bring it to the dash and use in on the same mount as the 383 for navigating. Here is a picture showing what the different buttons are for. I might add the the map doesn't have great detail but it will do to get you back home.
"gene"

Ya'll are making me antsy....I need a unit up front...well need is a strong word...but yeah...so I might could move my non gps to the front and install the hb at the dash.......NEEEEEEEEEEED....not really but WTH.....eck BRUCE

Originally Posted by fishervet

Ya'll are making me antsy....I need a unit up front...well need is a strong word...but yeah...so I might could move my non gps to the front and install the hb at the dash.......NEEEEEEEEEEED....not really but WTH.....eck BRUCE

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