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Message Subject: Opinions on Handheld GPS
mcgeissler
Posted 2/17/2010 8:06 PM (#424352)
Subject: Opinions on Handheld GPS





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Any one have any recommendations on a handheld GPS used strickly for fishing purposes. I was thinking handheld so I could bring it on any boat that I may be fishing out of. Thanks for the help!
muskie! nut
Posted 2/17/2010 8:17 PM (#424360 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: Re: Opinions on Handheld GPS





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Location: Yahara River Chain
I have a Lowrance H2O C and love it. I take in the car, boat, and my bicycle.
Slow Rollin
Posted 2/17/2010 8:33 PM (#424365 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: RE: Opinions on Handheld GPS




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i thought the same, i use hand held and the one of this big things is you dont have to continuously put the GPS on and off all the time for security purposes. dont have to worry about forgeting to take it off 1 night and the next day its gone
Rogiecrockett
Posted 2/17/2010 8:44 PM (#424368 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: Re: Opinions on Handheld GPS




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Location: Fairfield, IA
I would suggest that before you buy one consider what chips/mapping software is available for the area you want to fish. I know a guy that has the Lowrance H2O and got a chip for it. He used it extensively last year during a week trip to NW WI. He said he really liked the detail it provides. Looks like good detail. I have a Garmin Colorado but cannot use the same chip in mine.

RAM has a mount for most any handheld you can buy. I really like the setup I have. I would love to have a GPS/Sonar combo but I can't take that in the woods in the fall bowhunting.

Dave.
mrmatt
Posted 2/17/2010 9:19 PM (#424372 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: Re: Opinions on Handheld GPS




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Location: West Bend, WI
I use a Garmin Legend CX with the Lakemaster Wisconsin chip. I have been very happy with it the last three years. The lakemaster mapping has been awesome on lakes like the Big Chip, a huge help.
Fish Fry Guy
Posted 2/18/2010 9:13 PM (#424592 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: Re: Opinions on Handheld GPS




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Location: Maplewood, MN
I have an H2O on a RAM mount next to my sonar in the back of the boat (tiller) when trolling and navigating and have an extra RAM mount in the front for casting while on the trolling motor. I have a cigarette adapter at each station and move it from front to back when I need to. Have used it this way for 4 years, great settup. Also carry it with me icefishing. Good detail on Lakemaster chips.
brandondunbar
Posted 2/19/2010 7:16 PM (#424713 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: Re: Opinions on Handheld GPS





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Location: Wausau, WI
I have a H20c paired with a Navionics Hot Maps. I don't have a single issue with either of the two except for one, the size of the screen. If you're going to be using the GPS in the boat strictly, I would get something with a larger screen. I love mine for ice fishing and jumping around in different boats with my buddies. I just wish it would have a bigger screen.
4reukmuskies
Posted 2/19/2010 9:40 PM (#424727 - in reply to #424352)
Subject: Re: Opinions on Handheld GPS





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Garmin etrex VistaCx with Lakemaster Wi chip....
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