GPS

Hey all,

I’ve been pondering the idea of getting a GPS this year but have very little idea of what would be a reasonably priced but decent model. Any suggestions?

Are you looking for a handheld or a sonar combo unit? Is it for fishing, hunting, driving or some other purpose?

Tell us how you want to use it so we can help you better…

If youve ever used a Lakemaster GPS by Lawrance, you should try one!! I used the H2O on the St.Croix last summer, and it worked reallllllly well!! They have the H2O on sale at Jimmy’s Bait and Tackle in Stillwater. Just some advice

I’ll mainly be using it for fishing and I usually fish the St. Croix for the most part. Hand held would be fine because I’m sure once I get it I’ll find other reasons to use it! Thanks for the feedback. I’ve been looking at the H2O also and it seems like something I might be looking for. Thanks again!

Bob

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If youve ever used a Lakemaster GPS by Lawrance, you should try one!! I used the H2O on the St.Croix last summer, and it worked reallllllly well!! They have the H2O on sale at Jimmy’s Bait and Tackle in Stillwater. Just some advice

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Not anymore

they sold it?!?!?!?

After playing around with the H2O I am glad I got it! This winter I decided to get rid of my Garmin E-Trex…….ok it dropped out of my vehicle and got ran over. But I got the ok to get a new one from the Wife. Jumped on that opportunity.

Hey Bemma,

Glad to help you find a new one. send me a PM and I can get you my cell #. I can find some pretty good deals.

Jimmy

H20 with a lakemaster chip for sure! There wont be any regrets once you use it and you dont get anything cheaper for what you get!

Thanks for all the help everyone. I do have one more question about the lakemaster chip. According to the description it looks like as far as the St. Croix, it only covers a certain part…? Am I reading this wrong or does it cover the whole river? I spend the majority of my time between Stillwater and Beanies due to the convenience factor.

Lakemaster covers the St. Croix from approx. 1 mile North of the Stillwater bridge down to Prescott.

Regarding your interest in a GPS…

Over the past couple years I’ve been researching some of the same issues regarding when to jump into a GPS for fishing and then who’s maps to get (I primarily fish the St. Croix between Stillwater and Prescott). I finally broke down at the Sports Show and picked up a Lowrance 4900M (GPS only, monochrome, 7″ display discontinued unit) and the Lakemaster WI chip, together they ran $350. I was seriously considering the Lowrance iFinder H2Oc (handheld, color LCD, high resolution), I could have bought this unit with the Lakemaster chip at the Sports Show for $300. I opted for the larger display with more pixels, its less portable but I will be purchasing a DC adapter and plan to use it from my truck for ice fishing (not on the Croix). If I had unlimited financial resources I would have definitely gone with a large color LCD unit.

I’m not sure where it cuts off…but I betcha Osprey is right on. I do know it will cover your area just fine. You will LOVE the way LakeMaster zooms in compaired to other chips.
I know there are locals that aren’t too happy about the detail of the LM chip on the St Croix in the area you are fishing. To be a bit clearer, none that post on the net.

Great! Thanks again for all the help guys. I’ve found some decent deals on both the gps and the chip and have ordered them. The fun part will be actually getting to use them!