Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more) -> Open Discussion -> Hand Held GPS
Post Info TOPIC: Hand Held GPS
Eastsider


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 71
Date:
Hand Held GPS
Permalink  
 

This summer someone else thought they needed my portable GPS more than I did. With that being said I am in the market for a new one. With the upcoming ice fishing show this will be a good week to buy a new hand held GPS. Any specific one that is better than the others. I do have a lowrance in my boat and I could use that chip. But if another brand is far better purchasing a new chip would be okay. Does anyone have any recommendations. Thanks



__________________
fishnpole


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 340
Date:
Permalink  
 

I don't know. I've always had better luck with Garmin for handhelds. I just got their Oregon 450 and it comes with the newest Lakemaster chip of the entire Northwest! I'm just getting used to it, but I'm really likin' it. They've got some deals going on right now at: http://g.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/31188/Handheld-GPS.html

I've got a Lowrance in my truck and boat.



-- Edited by fishnpole on Sunday 1st of December 2013 09:12:56 PM



__________________

 

save_mille_lacs_850.jpg
MCallies


Malmo Bay Bomber

Status: Offline
Posts: 1502
Date:
Permalink  
 

I agree with Fishnpole:

 1. I have Lowrance color HDS in my boat with the Lakemaster chip for Mille Lacs lake;

2. But I use the Garmin eTrex or the Garmin Otter for my hand held. These units are excellent.

3. We have used the Garmin eTrex for years while elk hunting in Colorado (on horseback trips). It has been  vey effective for mapping; transfers etc.

Suggestion:

Call Lee or Michelle at Reed's Sporting Goods on HWY 169. Ask their opinion on their best selling or rated hand held. They have a lot of experience with hunters/fishermen in this area and I get great prices on electronics from them.

Reeds Mille Lacs Lake Outpost Store

38556 U.S. 169, Onamia, MN 56359 Phone:(320) 532-7333

Hours: 
Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm  

 Good Luck, MM



-- Edited by MCallies on Monday 2nd of December 2013 02:06:33 PM

__________________
Take care
Come Walleye  
Malmo Mike Callies
Dr O


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 45
Date:
Permalink  
 

Download the navionics app for your smartphone. All most fishermen need.


__________________
"Get the net!"
fishnpole


Veteran Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 340
Date:
Permalink  
 

That's what my fishing buddy and brother-in-law, Keith, did. He swears by it and can always find the breaks and rockpiles, etc.

Unfortunately, I've got a dumbphone. (But sometimes it's smarter than me.)



__________________

 

save_mille_lacs_850.jpg
MCallies


Malmo Bay Bomber

Status: Offline
Posts: 1502
Date:
Permalink  
 

Dr O wrote:

Download the navionics app for your smartphone. All most fishermen need.




Good Suggestion Dr. O.

I have NAVIOINCS on my iPad and now I need to download it to my smart phone too for use on the ice.
WTG

MM smilebiggrin

__________________
Take care
Come Walleye  
Malmo Mike Callies
Doug Ertl


Website Admin

Status: Offline
Posts: 1693
Date:
Permalink  
 

Dr O wrote:

Download the navionics app for your smartphone. All most fishermen need.

 I did this about a year ago. It works pretty well for a phone app.

 



Attachments
__________________

Website Admin

 
Eastsider


Member

Status: Offline
Posts: 71
Date:
Permalink  
 

Thank you all for your help. See you at the ice fishing show on Saturday.


__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more) -> Open Discussion -> Hand Held GPS
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard