Which Chip

  • swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    May 2, 2009 at 1:50 am #1237397

    What is the best chip to buy for pools 4 through 10. I was told that Lake Master was comeing out with a real good one but I don’t see it anywhere.

    walleyejoe
    Litchfield, MN
    Posts: 463
    May 2, 2009 at 2:02 am #773242

    The lakemaster chip for 2009 is suppose to be available for purchase in the month of may. Just hold on the new chip is going to be 4 times better than the later models from what I am told.

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    May 2, 2009 at 2:02 am #773243

    I do not know what which chip will be best for you.

    I do know that the new ’09 Lakemaster chip was scheduled for release today. It should be in stores as of this morning

    Ron

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    May 2, 2009 at 2:28 am #773249

    Pools #4 and #8 have the most detail on both Lakemaster and Navionics chips. There are some real improvements on the new 2009 Lakemaster MN and WI, but I don’t know that any of those improvements include the Mississippi River. You might want to wait for the 2009 release if you find the other updates helpful to you. Below is a link that offers details on the new Lakemster chips:

    >> 2009 Lakemaster Products for Lowrance and Eagle units <<

    The other option would be the 2009 Navionics Hotmaps Premium North chip. You can see the entire lake list at http://www.navionics.com . You’re best bet is to compare lake lists for each chip, and then compare cost. The coverage areas are different, as are the prices.

    Looking at Lakemaster’s website, it looks like they are just about ready to start selling these chips direct. I don’t think they are in stores yet.

    Lowrance Lakemaster Direct Sales Link

    1arrowman
    Willmar Mn.
    Posts: 2
    May 2, 2009 at 2:37 am #773251

    looks like you can buy the new 2009 chip on lakemasters site as of today.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 2, 2009 at 3:14 am #773264

    I’ll have a full review of the new 2009 MN chip up here on idofishing.com on monday evening complete with screen shots so you can see the detail available. I’ll be sure to cover pools other than pool 4 and 8 so we all can get an idea what is available.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    May 2, 2009 at 3:45 am #773266

    Can’t beat that James! Thanks…

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    May 2, 2009 at 4:14 am #773272

    River shots would be sweet, James. And if you can identify the southernmost pool on both the new 2009 MN chip and WI chip, that would be helpful as well.

    I think folks will like the new black lines on the 2009 chips. That should make it easier to read contours on the GPS.

    (Shot of Upper Cormorant)

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    May 2, 2009 at 12:58 pm #773292

    James or Wade,do you know if Lakemaster will offer an upgrade for guys like me that bought the 2007 just 4 weeks before the announcement?
    I wanted to wait and see if a newer chip was coming out but by mid-march I figured it would be awhile so I ordered the WI chip….My usual timing

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 3, 2009 at 2:27 am #773348

    Quote:

    River shots would be sweet, James. And if you can identify the southernmost pool on both the new 2009 MN chip and WI chip, that would be helpful as well.

    Will do on I.D. on the southernmost pool on the 2009 MN / WI chip.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 3, 2009 at 2:29 am #773350

    Quote:

    James or Wade,do you know if Lakemaster will offer an upgrade for guys like me that bought the 2007 just 4 weeks before the announcement?

    I don’t have any info on any upgrades but I will find out for you and post back as soon as I get an answer from Lakemaster.

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    May 3, 2009 at 11:40 am #773380

    Thanks James
    I looked up my invoice and it was 3 weeks before

    Like I said…just my luck…

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    May 3, 2009 at 11:54 am #773381

    Does anyone know of a retailer that has the 09 chip in stock?

    perch_44
    One step ahead of the Warden.
    Posts: 1589
    May 3, 2009 at 11:30 pm #765059

    when is lakemaster going to put pool depth contours on their chips is what i want to know… i would be first in line to buy one…

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    May 4, 2009 at 3:50 pm #773666

    So does anyone know of a place in MN where a guy can buy the 09 chip? I purchased a Lowrance 522C this spring and am anxious to use it this weekend – but don’t want to buy an 08 chip if I can get my hands on the 09…

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 4, 2009 at 4:04 pm #773675

    Quote:

    So does anyone know of a place in MN where a guy can buy the 09 chip? I purchased a Lowrance 522C this spring and am anxious to use it this weekend – but don’t want to buy an 08 chip if I can get my hands on the 09…

    I’ve emailed Lakemaster and requested a short list of retailers that have the 2009 chips. I’ll post back ASAP.

    les_welch
    Posts: 1007
    May 4, 2009 at 4:06 pm #773678

    James its been 3 minutes, we’re still waiting. Tough crowd.

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    May 4, 2009 at 4:40 pm #773696

    Quote:

    So does anyone know of a place in MN where a guy can buy the 09 chip? I purchased a Lowrance 522C this spring and am anxious to use it this weekend – but don’t want to buy an 08 chip if I can get my hands on the 09…


    Call Lakemaster…..
    I made my order on a Monday and had it in my hands on Friday….
    Excellent service

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 4, 2009 at 4:52 pm #773702

    Quote:

    Quote:

    So does anyone know of a place in MN where a guy can buy the 09 chip? I purchased a Lowrance 522C this spring and am anxious to use it this weekend – but don’t want to buy an 08 chip if I can get my hands on the 09…


    Call Lakemaster…..
    I made my order on a Monday and had it in my hands on Friday….
    Excellent service

    I just called around to various Ganders and Scheels stores and for the time being going direct to Lakemaster is absolutely the best bet.

    Gander Eden Prairie and Forest Lake expect chips in to the stores “in the next couple weeks.”

    Scheels St. Cloud has the 2009 MN Lakemaster chips in stock! 320-252-9494

    Scheels Mankato does NOT have the Lakemaster chips in stock, yet.

    These chips are a hot little item.

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    May 4, 2009 at 4:54 pm #773705

    I’d order it, but I’m anxious about it arriving by Friday – and – I’m going to be out of town the later part of the week so I wouldn’t be home to get it anyway. Hmph.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 4, 2009 at 4:57 pm #773706

    Quote:

    I’d order it, but I’m anxious about it arriving by Friday – and – I’m going to be out of town the later part of the week so I wouldn’t be home to get it anyway. Hmph.

    Scheels in St. Cloud has them in stock. Give them a call at 320-252-9494 if you live nearby.

    If Scheels St. Cloud is less than convenient for you give Lakemaster a call and get a quote on ETA for an order placed today. All of my orders from Lakemaster have been processed and delivered within 48 hours. One of the nice things about Lakemaster is someone always answers the phone and their customer service is excellent.

    Phone:

    (800) 540-5747 Toll Free

    (320) 632-6300 – Local

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    May 4, 2009 at 5:36 pm #773730

    Thank you for your help – I’ll follow up with Scheels in St. Cloud.

    I appreciate your assistance in tracking this down and I’m looking forward to getting on the water with a new gadget.

    Good fishin’

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 4, 2009 at 6:01 pm #773738

    Here’s another retailer with the 2009 MN chip in stock.

    Joe’s Sporting Goods
    33 East County Road B
    St.Paul, MN 55117

    Contact Information
    1-888-G0-TO-JOE
    Local: 651-209-7800

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    May 6, 2009 at 9:19 pm #774517

    James,did you ever hear anything about an update option from Lakemaster yet?
    Or should I just call – e-mail myself?
    Could you tell me who to talk – e-mail to?
    The company’s contacts list either purchase or tech support..
    Thanks for any assistance guy

    fireline
    Rochester
    Posts: 813
    May 7, 2009 at 1:08 pm #774697

    So, James is Lakemaster better than Navionics in your opinion . Been thinking which one to buy .

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 7, 2009 at 2:20 pm #774728

    Quote:

    So, James is Lakemaster better than Navionics in your opinion . Been thinking which one to buy .

    For the lakes and areas I fish… yes. I stick mainly to MN and WI and Lakemaster always seems to have 1′ contours on the lakes I end up fishing.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    May 7, 2009 at 2:21 pm #774729

    Quote:

    James,did you ever hear anything about an update option from Lakemaster yet?
    Or should I just call – e-mail myself?
    Could you tell me who to talk – e-mail to?
    The company’s contacts list either purchase or tech support..
    Thanks for any assistance guy

    I did hear back from them… no update option will be offered. Sorry.

    Mudshark
    LaCrosse WI
    Posts: 2973
    May 7, 2009 at 4:43 pm #774804

    Quote:

    I did hear back from them… no update option will be offered. Sorry.


    Yep….That’s what I figured

    Thanks James

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