whats the benefits of GPS for Fishing?
sportschat Thurs 27/08/09 10:38
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Finding the right fishing spot isn't the only consideration - finding your way back home again is another, and your GPS receiver lets you do that easily. It is better to enjoy the peace on the lake and see the fish are biting without worrying about the rigors of navigation. Receivers provide all the navigational information you need, including position, heading, bearing, speed, time to destination and more.
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Sometimes fishermen will share tips on good fishing spots with their buddies and other fishermen. Giving GPS coordinates makes this easy to do.
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There are always changes to the bottom that are not on some older maps and these places can sometimes be great fishing spots. Fewer people will know of these places and thus less pressure on the fish stock there. A GPS unit can mark these fishing hot spots so that you can find it again easily.
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GPS technology make your fishing expeditions much more rewarding. More accurate than "line of sight" or other navigation methods, a GPS unit tells you where you are and where you're going to within a few meters. Once considered a luxury, GPS is now an essential item in the fisher's arsenal.
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Not a keen fisherman myself, but my guess would be it helps you to find good fishing spots??
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GPS tracking on any fishing trip is essential. You won’t get lost and you’ll find your way back from even the remotest locations. So, get out there and find that hidden cove and score for yourself some of the best fish of a lifetime! The Eagle IntelliMap 500C is perfect for the job!
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The advent of (Ground Positioning Satelitte)GPS technology for navigation has changed drastically how many fishermen fish today. More and more fishermen are using GPS technology even though most of us still have our paper maps in our boat stowed away somewhere but, once you use the new GPS technology with a Fishing Hot Spots Map, it will be harder and harder to pull out the old paper map.
Many of us have been reluctant to add GPS maping to our must-have fishing electronics because of the thought of having to learn how to operate the somewhat complicated device. In all honesty it will require some study of the provided manual and most likely some one-on-one with someone who already understands the functions of the unit and how to use it.
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A GPS is very handy and a good depth finder is useful too. Finding these places still requires some traveling time but good preplanning with a map and GPS means less wasted time. It is especially useful if you fish huge backcountry and featureless waterways.
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Combine the benefits of mapping with GPS by getting digital charts or scan in paper maps with GPS mapping software and then enter way points along your planned route.
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