I have a new Garmin GPS 76cx but cannot find any hydrographic maps for my area (Missouri). " The Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hotspots" has been discontinued and no replacement has been announced. Does anyone know of a retailer who might have a CD or chip of this discontinued map? (Central US). I read a rumor (on this forum, I think) that there is one in the works but nothing definite.
Thanks,
Mark
I have a Garmin Fishing Hot Spots Central Region chip. This is the mini Garmin specific chip, not an SD card. the print on the chip is very small, but I think it reads, Fishing Hot Spots Rec Lakes w/ FH8 Cen GFH821R APR 04. The box has 007-00308-01 REV1. From the lake list, it shows these lakes in MO. Lake of the Ozarks, Mark Twain, Pomme de Terre, Smithville, Stockton, Truman, Wappapello. Not sure if there are more on not. I'll sell it for $40.00 shipped if you are interested. It would be up to you, to be sure this chip is compatable with your unit.
Also, the new Garmin US Inland Lakes CD should have all the lakes I listed and more for MO. It just doesn't show the so called "Hot Spots". Personally, I'd buy the new Garmin CD. I bought this chip for an older unit I had because it also has some Canada lakes on it.
Thanks, Shellback... That sounds like a good deal. I'll take your advice, though and check out the new Inland Lakes CD and PM you in the next day or two.
Mark
Shellback, does this chip have to be "unlocked" to work on a specific unit? If so, do you know if it can be unlocked for a 2nd unit (mine) if it has already been unlocked to another (yours). From what little I can find, Fishing Hotspots has more underwater detail (stumpfields etc. ) than the newer maps. Can you (or anyone reading the info you provided) tell if the April 04 is the date of the most recent data on the card? Would seem so, but what do I know?
Never mind about the "unlocking" Garmin site says chip can be used in any compatible device, so I'll give it a whirl. Price is right.
Will PM my e-mail address, phone # and address so we can do this.
Mark