First Post: Mapping Question?

I know this question has been asked before (probably numerous times), but would like to get current opinions/preferences regarding Lakemaster/Lakemaster Plus versus Navionics mapping chip(s)/cards). I realize that not all lakes are on Lakemaster. I am specifically interested in opinions regarding mapping for High Rock Lake which is on both cards. I would love to know which mapping is preferred and why to help me with making an educated decision about which mapping card I will purchase. Thanks in advance.

Welcome Aboard. Cant help you on the question but sure someone will speak out. High Rock is a great lake. Just dont catch em all !

I have the navionics app on my phone. It has a free trial, and I paid for it after the trial was up. $13 I think.
Ive never fished high rock, but the navionics map of it looks good.
In my boat I have a simrad go9 with Cmap pro, which is similar to navionics, but not as detailed.
Cant speak to the lakmaster stuff.

welcome to the board

I have navionics. I want leave home without it. IMO


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I got a Helix 7 on Black Friday. It came with Navionics. It also has SonarCharts from Navionics and I honestly don’t see much difference. This is my first unit, so I look forward to hearing from someone who has experience with both Lakemaster and Navionics. I also got the Navionics App on the phone. Thought it was included, but found out I had to pay the $15 after the free trial as mentioned above. Navionics looks pretty good. I like that I can go to the info online and scout things out and do the same on my phone or Helix. No experience with Lakemaster, so I’m not selling by no means. Let us know your final answer.


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I have a Navionics East card,a 2012 lakemaster,and a 2016 lakemaster.Lakemasters draws creek channels as a single blue line on (most)lakes,and is VERY close.I find that feature very helpful with crappie fishing.Navionics shows creek channels as broader areas.I have found that crappies will orient extremely close to the channels in most circumstances in shallower water,Stay on top of the channel catch fish,off of the channel not as many fish.

I've got the Navionics for my bird plus I've got a card a friend of mine gave me that has brush piles marked on Jordan and high rock


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I use the free maps you can download for Lowrance units, they are better than the maps you can buy. If you use Lowrance I highly recommend checking them out.

I am a much bigger fan of Lakemaster. Because of Badin not being a Lakemaster lake, I have Navionics to use when fishing it. Johnson Outdoors owns both Humminbird and Minn Kota. Since Lakemaster is Humminbird, they all work together just fine.

One other reason is the map below. I'm pretty sure this was taken on High Rock. Lakemaster will give you the creek channel and you can see it in purple on the map. There are times of the year that this channel is very important. The Navionics chip we have does not give the channel and I very much need it.

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Jordan - Do you like lakemaster better for Jordan, Harris and Falls?

I have lakemaster and have fished on boats with navionics on norman. I only fish norman but the differences in detail from lakemaster is amazing not only do they mark creek channels better but the depth range numbers are better. When trolling they give a lot more detail

Lakemaster 2.0 my choice. Humminbird included Jordan and Harris on 1.0. They just added Falls on the 2.0.

The top picture below is Navionics on Badin from last November. The second picture is the community hole on Jordan. One point here is that Humminbird just made a huge upgrade to the Solix. It has made the chart the chart feature better.

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Correction,,, mine are Lake Insite Pro not Lake Master

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One other point I should make is that we have Minn Kota I-pilot. Quite often I will use the "Follow the Contour" or "Follow a Route" feature. Obviously, having a Humminbird map working with the Humminbird Solix and using a Minn Kota trolling motor all made by Johnson Outdoors makes everything work together much better.

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Lakemaster 2.0 my choice. Humminbird included Jordan and Harris on 1.0. They just added Falls on the 2.0.

The top picture below is Navionics on Badin from last November. The second picture is the community hole on Jordan. One point here is that Humminbird just made a huge upgrade to the Solix. It has made the chart the chart feature better.

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Is this the Lakemaster Plus or just the regular Lakemaster?

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LakeMaster Midsouth States PLUS V2.0

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LakeMaster Midsouth States PLUS V2.0

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Correct me if I,m wrong, but I think you need MidAtlantic States Plus V2.0 for NC lakes. Thinking of getting one myself.

You are right--there is actually no such thing as Mid-south!! It is Mid-Atlantic 2.0.

I correct myself one more time--there is a Mid-South, but it is Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas and other states in that area. Mid-Atlantic is Delaware, Maryland, North & South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

I pilot has follow the contour? I thought that only link could do Follow the Contour. As I am getting ready to buy a new Minn Kota T/M. I don't need mega down, but the only way to get link is to get mega down. I am buying a ulterra 80 lbs. I have a Helix with live chart, I also have Auto Chart. Was thinking of buying the Lakemaster card. But with the other two I don't think I need it. As far as Navonics versus Lakemaster. Hands down Lakemaster. I have a few Navonics cards and just didn't get the best possible charts. I also agree with using all the same equipment from the same manufacturer. I am also buying a Helix 12 this fall.



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Dave--you are correct. It is I-pilot link. That four letter word "link" is very important!! Thanks

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LakeMaster Midsouth States PLUS V2.0

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I noticed that it comes with a full size SD card and a microSD card. Can you upload it on your computer at home and scout and drop waypoints so when you put it in your depth finder the waypoints are there and you know where to go?

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Yes, I have spent a few hours with Autochart PC, but just don't have the time right now to master the program. Here is some information from Humminbird:

What is HumminbirdPC?

HumminbirdPC™ is a tool to help you manage your navigation data from your Humminbird units and MMC/SD cards by organizing your waypoints, routes and tracks. It is also used for updating software in your software up-gradable unit if it does not have a card reader.

Download waypoints, routes, and tracks from your Humminbird® unit or MMC/SD/Micro SD card to HumminbirdPC™, then customize your navigation data from there. Create new routes and waypoints, organize your GPX files with your favorite tracks and routes, and add icons to your waypoints. You can also view your waypoints, routes, and tracks in Google Earth™.

Use HumminbirdPC™ to personalize your Humminbird® unit and update software if your software up-gradable unit does not have a card reader.

Once you’ve customized your information, upload the information to your Humminbird® unit or MMC/SD card. HumminbirdPC™ saves your changes to your computer automatically.

You can go here and review the mapping, click on the icon on the lower left and look at the SonarChart Layer

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