just being curious

**pcg12** · 03-26-2010, 11:15 PM

hey guys, im just being curious how many of guys have a GPS that you use to mark spots where you catch the most crappie? im wanting to get one so i can mark spots and go to them again and again because i am on the water and dont want to get lost. lol. just wandering what one i should get and what kind. im not wanting to spend ALOT of money either.

thanks and keep rippin' the crappie,

pcg12

**rnvinc** · 03-27-2010, 05:10 AM

I've been using the GPS on my new HB unit.....

I don't know how I ever made it without it.......

I've had the unit since Jan. and already have over 500 waypoints marked....

**TnT** · 03-27-2010, 05:52 AM

I use a HB 798 and an Eagle 502c....Neither is exactly "cheap" but I wouldn't be without a GPS on the water. Really has improved my catch!...There are some good handheld units out there that are affordable.

**WE16** · 03-27-2010, 08:16 AM

I use a Garmin GPSmap 76. It floats and uses a memory card so you can add maps etc.
I think it comes with a real basic map. Found it on sale for half of list. I have it connected to my HB 778 so I can mark waypoints on both.

**CatFan** · 03-27-2010, 09:01 AM

I'd feel blind without a GPS in the boat. It's also handy if you have shallow water to avoid while running.

**Drifty4** · 03-27-2010, 12:39 PM

I use it to mark those prop eaters too. The lake I fish has a lot of submerged trees that will not do your prop any good.

I also mark a safe trail through the trees, so at night I know where to go as in the dark it all looks the same. There is only one light on the lake.

Still have to be carefull but it makes a big difference.

**frank lawhead** · 03-27-2010, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by WE16

I use a Garmin GPSmap 76. It floats and uses a memory card so you can add maps etc.
I think it comes with a real basic map. Found it on sale for half of list. I have it connected to my HB 778 so I can mark waypoints on both.

#1 on the map76

**pcg12** · 03-27-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by frank lawhead

#1 on the map76

im looking at them on Ebay. if i get one, would ihave to buy maps of rend lake for it? also can i mark places with it? and how complicated is it to use?

thanks, pcg12

**crappie4me2** · 03-27-2010, 06:02 PM

I have a 768 HB and I also have a garmin handheld GPS wouyld be lost with out it.

**ezdaar** · 03-27-2010, 08:12 PM

As a new boater, with a pos 15 year old HB I was scared sheitless out on the lake at night!
I have a lake map but Lake houston is NOT known for staying the same very long at all..
So my map was basicly WORTHLESS!. One night I steped out of the boat into 6" water, where my map said it was 10'! Middle of the lake!

Well I bought used HB 797, and can honestly say it has increased my confidence by 1000! Considering I fish mainly at night. After marking every stump, shallow spot etc. I now cruise at night as I would during the day!. But I still run a spotlight watching for floaters.
Bro GPS IS THE WAY TO GO!
I mark every brush pile, log, ledge I find! Like rnvinc above I had hundreds of waypoints, tracks, and markers!

Find a unit you can afford, save up the cash, Than save some more! buy the next larger screen size you can!
Its all about visibility! A GPS dont mean sheit if you cant see whats on the display!

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