want to buy-- navionics or fishing hot spots

[momo fish]

hi all...

finally picked up a long overdue fishfinder (mark 4).. And would like to find chart maps for it.. Checked out prices and way to much for me as I'm just starting out...

would like to ask members out there if anyone has one they want to part with.. If I can't find one, will just download navionics app which I think does the same thing but on a phone (could be wrong). And correct me if I'm wrong, they are suppose to have coordinates for certain known areas to fish..

thanks all!

[JeffB]

I use the the one on my iPhone and love it. The only problem is if you don't have a 4g with perfect coverage, your going to be way off your mark. The GPS sux on the phones. Even with 4g, it's only going to put you within 50-100yds. Leaving you looking around for a while.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by momo fish

hi all...

finally picked up a long overdue fishfinder (mark 4).. And would like to find chart maps for it.. Checked out prices and way to much for me as I'm just starting out...

would like to ask members out there if anyone has one they want to part with.. If I can't find one, will just download navionics app which I think does the same thing but on a phone (could be wrong). And correct me if I'm wrong, they are suppose to have coordinates for certain known areas to fish..

thanks all!

Bass Pro Shops often times has the 6 month pay option, you may even be able to call them and see if you can still get in on the offer.
http://www.basspro.com/Navionics-Gol...duct/10204795/

at $199.99 with tax you're looking at paying about $40 per month. That's easier to handle than $200 all at once.

[Baja_Traveler]

The new Navionics chip is being released next month. If you get new I'd wait till then...


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[momo fish]

that's my concern as well.. And I worry about draining battery. I love the fact you can be on a boat and mark spots for hour next trip (did I say that out loud).. But prefer the ease of having it integrated into the ff, and being able to set course to spots I'm heading to.. The maps look so cool and should make picking areas to fish easier..

btw, I dropped my cell into my bait tank last time out and lets just say the idea of leaving it out again is not appealing.. And it was a brand new phone that is dead now..

Originally Posted by JeffB

I use the the one on my iPhone and love it. The only problem is if you don't have a 4g with perfect coverage, your going to be way off your mark. The GPS sux on the phones. Even with 4g, it's only going to put you within 50-100yds. Leaving you looking around for a while.

[momo fish]

thanks Jimmy.. I love bps, but I picked up a new mark 4 for under 100 so not sure spending 200 makes much sense at the moment.. If I upgrade to the elite 4 or 5, I would definitly pick it up..

right now I am fishing a few placea, but soon would like to fish up and down the coast and the card would be a valuable tool especially up north on the coast where I camp a lot..

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

Bass Pro Shops often times has the 6 month pay option, you may even be able to call them and see if you can still get in on the offer.
http://www.basspro.com/Navionics-Gol...duct/10204795/

at $199.99 with tax you're looking at paying about $40 per month. That's easier to handle than $200 all at once.

[momo fish]

nice, did not know that.. Do they update the app as well?

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

The new Navionics chip is being released next month. If you get new I'd wait till then...


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[BillzBaitz]

does anyone know if the new chip will have the MLPA's built in?

[Baja_Traveler]

Does not look like it by the screen shot on the Lowrance website (of coincidentally the San Diego area).

Nautic Insight 2013 - West

[MrPukaShell]

I got an app on my iphone that has the MPA's. FishAlerts is the name. Take a look it was free and I said what the heck. Have not played with it much but I looked at the MPA map & it looked accurate.

You could always go the old school way and get the DFG Book that has all of them listed with pictures and all. Got mine at the Fred Hall show last year.

[momo fish]

tried to call lowrance today to be sure but maybe the board nows..

what cards are compatible with a mark unit?

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Does not look like it by the screen shot on the Lowrance website (of coincidentally the San Diego area).

Nautic Insight 2013 - West

[catchnfish]

Where did you find a deal like that if you don't mind me asking

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by JeffB

I use the the one on my iPhone and love it. The only problem is if you don't have a 4g with perfect coverage, your going to be way off your mark. The GPS sux on the phones. Even with 4g, it's only going to put you within 50-100yds. Leaving you looking around for a while.

I have the phone app and it works great. It's all I need. I plan before I go, or even when I'm on the water. Save $189 and pay for the app for $10

[BillzBaitz]

Wish they would come out with that App for the android.

[easyday]

Originally Posted by BillzBaitz

Wish they would come out with that App for the android.

They do have it for the android

[BillzBaitz]

stupid me ... I was typing it in as two separate works and google play and amazon only pulled up games... typed it as one word and it pulled it up..

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by BillzBaitz

Wish they would come out with that App for the android.

I have an Android phone, and it works great.