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GPS/chartplotter advice
Posted on 7/21/17 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 7/21/17 at 8:58 pm
I need advice on which setup would best fit my needs. New to inshore/NEAR coast fishing. Looking for something that is as accurate as possible at mapping reefs, wellheads, etc. Partly to find the fish and partly to avoid beating up the transom and lower unit. I'll be fishing the entire LA coast. I know some aftermarket chips have boundaries that fall in the middle of the state. I'm fine with a 5" or 7" screen. Looking to spend $500-700...if possible!
By the way, I'm not looking for boating safety tips!
By the way, I'm not looking for boating safety tips!
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Posted on 7/21/17 at 9:23 pm to Dawg_Fan
Good luck.
I asked the same thing about Navionics earlier today and got a zero.
BTW, I just bought a hummingbird helix 5 SI. I'm also new to near shore fishing and thought that world be a good beginner unit.
I asked the same thing about Navionics earlier today and got a zero.
BTW, I just bought a hummingbird helix 5 SI. I'm also new to near shore fishing and thought that world be a good beginner unit.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 9:28 pm to Dawg_Fan
Get a lowrance unit. Hook 7 or 7 hds. Something like that. Pair it up with a sat card from seapickle on here.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 9:29 pm to bamarep
Outdoor board has recently taken a negative dive because of people like Janky
Posted on 7/21/17 at 9:33 pm to Success
What does seapickle charge to do a card?
Posted on 7/21/17 at 9:37 pm to Dawg_Fan
Lowrance HDS 7.
The HDS is significantly better than the Hook 7/HDI 7. 100% worth the extra money
The HDS is significantly better than the Hook 7/HDI 7. 100% worth the extra money
Posted on 7/21/17 at 11:23 pm to Dawg_Fan
I just bought a Garmin EchoMap 53CV from Amazon for $400 then paid $100 for the Garmin Louisiana Bayou map which covers everything south of I-10. If you look at the Garmins just remember that if the number (53 for ex) is an odd number it comes with the Lake charts. Even # models come with the coastal charts which are mainly for offshore. I've only used mine in fresh water north of I-10 so far and the maps are decent I guess. First new GPS I've owned. I did a lot of researching and it seemed like the preloaded Garmin maps were better than Lowrance. Plus I would have had to spend a couple hundred more for a Lowrance model that is capable of downloading aftermarket maps to (according to the Bass Pro salesman who might've been wrong).
Posted on 7/22/17 at 5:06 am to CP3
The HDS is a badass unit.
Posted on 7/22/17 at 10:36 am to bamarep
I would suggest a lowrance elite 7ti. 5" screens are too small. The Ti has on operating system like a hds and a good processor.
You can't go wrong with an hds but it would be out of your price range
Stay away from the hook series.
Email me at mapslinger2017 @ gmail
You can't go wrong with an hds but it would be out of your price range
Stay away from the hook series.
Email me at mapslinger2017 @ gmail
This post was edited on 7/22/17 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 7/22/17 at 12:39 pm to SeaPickle
Good to know. What area(s) does your card cover? Could you send me a screen shot example so I can look at the detail? Doesn't matter where the location of screenshot is. My email is jnoegel@mac.com. Thanks!
Posted on 7/22/17 at 12:58 pm to Dawg_Fan
Email sent
Posted on 7/22/17 at 1:46 pm to SeaPickle
quote:
I would suggest a lowrance elite 7ti. 5" screens are too small. The Ti has on operating system like a hds and a good processor. You can't go wrong with an hds but it would be out of your price range
Stay away from the hook series.
This. The Ti was more than I wanted to spend and the Hook series maps sucked so I settled with the Garmin 5" EchoMap.
I haven't seen anyone recommend Garmin. Did I make a mistake SeaPickle?
Posted on 7/22/17 at 2:23 pm to jbro12
No but I can't make maps for Garmin.
I could be wrong but I think more inshore coastal guys use lowrance and offshore guys choose Garmin over lowrance.
Mapping capabilities would be a priority in my decision if I was buying a gps for inshore fishing.
I could be wrong but I think more inshore coastal guys use lowrance and offshore guys choose Garmin over lowrance.
Mapping capabilities would be a priority in my decision if I was buying a gps for inshore fishing.
Posted on 7/22/17 at 10:52 pm to jbro12
I've looked at the Garmin 54 quite a bit. Two friends have them and say they're very user friendly. The problem I have with Garmin is that they don't allow 3rd party cards. I don't like the idea of only being able to use their maps when I may prefer another version
Posted on 7/23/17 at 6:45 am to Dawg_Fan
I've been in 2 offsbore boats with a Garmin lately and both had us on land while we were running to the gulf. Lowrance would have also but as you said they allow maps. Big advantage down here.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 7:53 am to SeaPickle
I think I've settled on the Lowrance Elite 7ti. There is a $100 rebate if purchased before 7/31, so that makes it even more appealing. Before I pull the trigger, are there any others that should be considered?
Posted on 7/25/17 at 9:25 am to Dawg_Fan
Nah that's a good unit. I've used it a good bit. Performs very similar to my HDS.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 10:12 am to SeaPickle
What is your opinion of the Navionics maps? I found a used Helix 5 SI on CL that was still in the wrapper for a hell of a buy. It came with a Navionics Gulf SD card.
I know that screen is small but it was a hell of a buy and a good one for me to learn WTF I'm doing with one since I'm a rookie at this.
I want one of the 7 inchers that I can Bluetooth to my tablet but that'll have to wait.
I know that screen is small but it was a hell of a buy and a good one for me to learn WTF I'm doing with one since I'm a rookie at this.
I want one of the 7 inchers that I can Bluetooth to my tablet but that'll have to wait.
This post was edited on 7/25/17 at 10:13 am
Posted on 7/25/17 at 10:18 am to bamarep
What questions do you have? I have a navionics chip in my Helix 9 and I have been very happy with it. I have used it in North Alabama, the Panhandle, and the Keys.
Posted on 7/25/17 at 11:25 am to Buster180
No specific questions yet. Just the overall quality and accuracy of the maps is all.
I'm sure once I start playing with it I'll have specific questions.
I'm sure once I start playing with it I'll have specific questions.
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