gps vhf - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 03-26-2013, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad brady

You guys really don't keep a handheld? What about VHF?

Carrying a Hand held gps is not a bad idea if you already have one, but it would be for backup purposes only. Your gps/fishfinder should be your primary way to navigate. Most of us carry vhf also mostly to talk smack to each other

bad brady · 03-26-2013, 06:14 PM

Ok I guess I was going overboard then. I thought it was all must have stuff. So I'm good to go unless I can't handle not listening to all the smack talk. Guess I'll start practicing flipping my yak over and getting back on. How well do your phones work, like when you're out fishing LJ?

03-26-2013, 06:48 PM

i use a handheld as my primary it works great for me. Didnt have the money for the combo so I used the handheld i already had.

FishNinjaY · 03-26-2013, 07:49 PM

I know a lot (most?) of the fishfinders nowadays have built in GPS. I thought the reason for the VHF/GPS combo handhelds was to be able to call for help on the distress channel and transmit your GPS location so the Coast Guard can come find you? Am I over-thinking this also?

bad brady · 03-26-2013, 08:50 PM

I was thinking the same thing. At least the radio to call for help. So I've got the compass,GPS ff combo, and my cell is supposed to be my lifeline?

03-26-2013, 09:20 PM

like i said in my earlier post i have a handheld gps as my primary my watch has a digital compass built in and I have a vhf and my cell phone i have several gps apps i use as well on there

maui jim · 03-27-2013, 05:53 AM

I use a handheld as a primary also... I use it for Fishing and Hunting (some people like me, like those inland topo maps also) and I take when I go on my brothers boat (and others/cattle boats) to add or give spots to my brother.

They both have there advantages, but i prefer handheld. beside I dont have to split screen my screen...lol

03-26-2013, 08:50 PM	#5
bad brady Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 118	fishninjay I was thinking the same thing. At least the radio to call for help. So I've got the compass,GPS ff combo, and my cell is supposed to be my lifeline?

03-27-2013, 05:53 AM	#7
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	I use a handheld as a primary also... I use it for Fishing and Hunting (some people like me, like those inland topo maps also) and I take when I go on my brothers boat (and others/cattle boats) to add or give spots to my brother. They both have there advantages, but i prefer handheld. beside I dont have to split screen my screen...lol __________________

03-26-2013, 06:14 PM	#2
bad brady Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Menifee CA Posts: 118	Ok I guess I was going overboard then. I thought it was all must have stuff. So I'm good to go unless I can't handle not listening to all the smack talk. Guess I'll start practicing flipping my yak over and getting back on. How well do your phones work, like when you're out fishing LJ?

03-26-2013, 06:48 PM	#3
madncrzydm Guest Posts: n/a	i use a handheld as my primary it works great for me. Didnt have the money for the combo so I used the handheld i already had.

03-26-2013, 07:49 PM	#4
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I know a lot (most?) of the fishfinders nowadays have built in GPS. I thought the reason for the VHF/GPS combo handhelds was to be able to call for help on the distress channel and transmit your GPS location so the Coast Guard can come find you? Am I over-thinking this also?

03-26-2013, 09:20 PM	#6
madncrzydm Guest Posts: n/a	like i said in my earlier post i have a handheld gps as my primary my watch has a digital compass built in and I have a vhf and my cell phone i have several gps apps i use as well on there