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- Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:37 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Tips for the Anglers Marine El Cap Tournament
- Replies: 0
- Views: 416
Tips for the Anglers Marine El Cap Tournament
Anglers Marine is hosting their first customer appreciation tournament next weekend at El Cap and I wanted to offer some advice to the anglers who are competing. First, these events are very fun and very well run. Secondly, get away from the crowds and fish your strengths. Boats will be bunched up o...
- Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:56 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Wildwest Bass Trail Pro and Co angler list
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1831
Re: Wildwest Bass Trail Pro and Co angler list
Can't wait and I hear that the lake is coming up. Let get ready to rumble.
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:30 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Reflections of Lake UnPleasant
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1086
Reflections of Lake UnPleasant
Just getting home from the Wild West Bass Tournament event at Lake Unpleasant. I am not sure where I finished but it was a VERY tough tournament. Wild West Bass ran a great tournament and I bet you that things will only get better. Please support this! I went over two weeks before the tournament and...
- Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Shasta water levels?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4769
Re: Shasta water levels?
I read that it is supposed to rain for 15 days straight. We are supposed to get rain all January and February. It might rain through the tournament.
- Wed Jan 13, 2016 6:29 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: WWBT Pro/Am SHASTA !!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1594
Re: WWBT Pro/Am SHASTA !!!
I'm in. Can't wait... https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10295704_10204300675191752_6451274272313997001_n.jpg?oh=f170aab90566576ba5cf1e2dfcbc4e40&oe=5740F5D5 https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xal1/v/t1.0-9/940989_10204281223225465_8285819310637315633_n.jpg?oh=c...
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:23 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Any word on DVL?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1551
Re: Any word on DVL?
From what I was told (rumor), the lake is hoping to open in March. That would be a huge relief to many of us. I never thought that I would say it but I really miss that lake. At least I knew where to go to catch a couple in the winter months.
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:10 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Freshest Data for Lake Pleasant WWBT
- Replies: 0
- Views: 327
Freshest Data for Lake Pleasant WWBT
Today is the last day to enter the Wild West Bass Trail at Lake Pleasant. I hope to see everyone there and I hope that you have updated your Navionics cards with the freshest data. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12417605_10204398557998761_7290509999747440676_n.jpg?oh=f654...
- Fri Jan 08, 2016 5:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Havasu City-Lake Havasu Fishing Trip
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
Re: Lake Havasu City-Lake Havasu Fishing Trip
Lake is full of man made fishing habitat IE fish cages. They are located throughout the lake and in some of the backwater ponds in the river. Some are shallow and some are out in 20-30 feet. The water at Havasu is very clear and it will be very easy to see them.
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 5:09 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 2016 Anglers Marine Customer App Trail
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2040
Re: 2016 Anglers Marine Customer App Trail
These Angler's Marine Tournaments are the funnest and best run team tournaments that I have ever fished. If you own a boat or know someone who purchased a boat from Anglers Marine you owe it to yourself to fish them. Did I mention that they are 100% payback. The first one is at El Cap http://i64.tin...
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:44 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Shasta water levels?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4769
Re: Shasta water levels?
I need it to come up about 20 feet by the FLW. I spent too much time gpsing spots hoping for rain so they will be under water. LOL
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 6:38 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Havasu City-Lake Havasu Fishing Trip
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
Re: Lake Havasu City-Lake Havasu Fishing Trip
Lake Havasu is a great lake. The northern part is a river and fishes like the delta. The southern and middle part is a lake. I would start right near the launch a Windsor Beach there are a lot of tullies and fish cages that hold fish. Dropshots and ripbaits work and flipping the tullies. In the rive...
- Mon Jan 04, 2016 5:27 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Free Educational Fishing Webinars
- Replies: 0
- Views: 361
Free Educational Fishing Webinars
Here is a link to some great free fishing webinars that will help you put more fish in the boat for the new year. These webinars provide useful information on various boating and fishing related topics. http://www.navionics.com/en/webinar/webinar-schedule January 5 9 PM 03:00 "Breaking Down Swi...
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:31 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Max Depth Range on Lake Shasta
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1504
Re: Max Depth Range on Lake Shasta
I am not sure because the link works for me. It is showing.
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:56 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Max Depth Range on Lake Shasta
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1504
Max Depth Range on Lake Shasta
I just spent a couple of days out on Lake Shasta sonar logging. The lake is much lower than I have ever seen it and adjusting the contours on my Lowrance made it easier to see what was under the water. This shows how to adjust max depth range. https://www.facebook.com/ricky.shabazz/videos/vb.1675023...
- Mon Dec 28, 2015 5:44 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Navionics Platinum or Premium
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2639
Re: Navionics Platinum or Premium
Make sure that you turn on FishNChip on the unit. This turns on the best contours and most detailed version of the Navionics chart. Let me know if you need help. Should be chart, view, FishNChip. There is a huge difference Fish Chip http://i64.tinypic.com/20lc9w.jpg No Fish Chip http://i68.tinypic.c...
- Mon Dec 21, 2015 5:47 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Getting Ready for WWBT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 831
Getting Ready for WWBT
I paid my membership and deposits for Lake Shasta and Lake Pleasant. Now is time to update my Navionics Card because I haven't been to those lakes in a while. Should be fun. Remember to download Firefox to update your SonarChart because the map no longer works with Internet Explorer. Takes about 10 ...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:10 am
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Navionics Platinum or Premium
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2639
Re: Navionics Platinum or Premium
Like Andre said the names of the charts are changing in 2016. In either case there are cards out there and the Platinum would get my vote. Both cards will be better than the standard mapping and the differences have already been explained. In either case make sure you turn on the Fish N Chip in your...
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:29 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: Lowrance Fish N Chip
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1445
Lowrance Fish N Chip
I get asked a lot about the #Lowrance Fish N Chips function. Using a #Navionics SonarChart and Fish N Chip function gives you the most detailed contours. Look at the difference between the two. I can't tell you how many guys say I have a Navionics SonarChart that do not have this functioned tu...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:12 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Free Fishing Webinars
- Replies: 0
- Views: 327
Free Fishing Webinars
The Navionics crew will be hosting free fishing webinars that are intended to help you catch more fishing and learn more educational tips. Did I mention that these are FREE!! The webinars will be posted http://www.navionics.com/en/webinar We are working for the schedule but I will be doing the follo...
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:53 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: 2 CA Bass Guys Go Red Fishing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 455
2 CA Bass Guys Go Red Fishing
Travis and I went to NO to go Red Fishing. Those boys down there don't play. They keep everything that bites. Including bass. We had a blast and won a little money! https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12239887_10204140385704615_3263703667281019287_n.jpg?oh=62f093b4b3dd9756ec18...
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:25 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Navionics at the Bass A Thon
- Replies: 0
- Views: 200
Navionics at the Bass A Thon
I will be at the Bass A Thon over the weekend helping anglers learn how to update their charts and do things like this: https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12249570_10204155403520051_582499798049581246_n.jpg?oh=2e1a9fc4d87a275cde140167d3587c30&oe=56AC9B0A https://scontent-...
- Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:11 pm
- Forum: Humminbird Product Forum
- Topic: Turning on SonarCharts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2272
Re: Turning on SonarCharts
You are recording the depths and data in your trails and sonar. This data is used to update the contours for the lake. You upload the data onto a SD card and then onto the Navionics website to update the map of the lake. Here is a picture of what it looks like on a Lowrance: https://scontent-lax3-1....
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:42 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: older navionics card help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 888
Re: older navionics card help
Unfortunately not. The phone app and SonarChart is two different things. The SD card has to be put into your computer. That is why the phone or tablet app is a great thing because it is always updated live. The SD card on the other requires you to put it in the computer and pay the $99 a year for fr...
- Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:48 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: older navionics card help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 888
Re: older navionics card help
Bob, Here is the link to the Compatibility Guide that shows which Navionics Cards work in which unit. http://www.navionics.com/sites/default/files/documents/americas_compatibilityguide_0.pdf Unfortunately I am not familiar with that unit. Another choice is that most anglers have smart phones. Did yo...
- Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:31 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: This Technology is AMAZING
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1024
Re: This Technology is AMAZING
That is an HDS 12 hooked up to an iPad and iPhone. If you have an order version gen2 you need the wireless box go free. The gen3 come with built in wifi.
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:07 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: This Technology is AMAZING
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1024
This Technology is AMAZING
I am working on an article for Westernbass.com and I have to say that this technology that allows me to connect my iPad, iPhone, Navionics app, and my Lowrance HDS 12 is simply AMAZING. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12065983_10204019858011498_5256225982395350671_n.jpg?oh...
- Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:50 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: WWBT Wild West Bass Trail Tournament Dates, Off Limits, Entry Deadlines Teams and Pro Ams
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3553
Re: Wild West Bass Trail Tournament Dates, Off Limits, Entry Deadlines Teams and Pro Ams
I know several people planning to fish these. I haven't seen this level of excitement in a while. See you boys at Pleasant and then Shasta. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11207316_10204071416380425_1086473663058136013_n.jpg?oh=676554bf71dca10eaf1321a4c6648011&oe=56C61...
- Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:20 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Clear Lake Mapping
- Replies: 0
- Views: 423
Clear Lake Mapping
I had a chance to spend the last 7 days on Clear Lake doing some amazing live mapping of the lake and uploading sonarlogs from my Lowrance HDS 12 to the Navionics website. I spent a lot of time mapping the Keys and other areas of the lake that are now available for updating your Navionics Charts or ...
- Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:32 pm
- Forum: Electronics Product Forum
- Topic: To chip or not to chip?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1596
Re: To chip or not to chip?
I would suggest visiting http://www.navionics.com and comparing the mapping. The Lowrance do come with decent mapping but the Naivonics Charts have an advantage in that they take data from all uses. The app for your phone and tablet also allows anglers to access mapping without having to plug in you...
- Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:32 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prep for upcoming FLW
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3434
Re: Prep for upcoming FLW
I would suggest a Platinum + West card. You will have access to free updates for a year and then it is $99 a year.
- Fri Sep 25, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prep for upcoming FLW
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3434
Re: Prep for upcoming FLW
As Travis said, the update are amazing and meant to help anglers get the most update information. I am glad to hear that you are using the phone app because the webapp and phone app are update live unlike the sd card which has to be plugged into a computer and updated. You would be amazed at how man...
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 6:27 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Prep for upcoming FLW
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3434
Re: Prep for upcoming FLW
Vernonn, There are guys like myself, Travis and others that are out on the lake doing sonar logging which is recording and updating information for the lake. I can tell you that I have logged 20-30 hours on Clear Lake and the map of the lake was/is updated as a result of the time on the water. Peopl...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:45 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 2016 Wild West Bass Trail Pro/AM Rules
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2024
Re: 2016 Wild West Bass Trail Pro/AM Rules
This was the best part of the rules: TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION Those contestants whose schedule does not allow them to fish all three events in either region may qualify for the Championship Invitational by fishing two events in each region totaling four (4) events. Those contestants who ...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:11 pm
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: 2016 FLW Western Division Dates
- Replies: 0
- Views: 664
2016 FLW Western Division Dates
The FLW Western Division was just released for 2016 and the studying and preparation has begun. This might be the best lakes at the best time EVER. I can't think of a better and easier way to study lake maps for Lake Shasta, Clear Lake and the CA Delta than using the Navionics WebApp, SonarChart or ...
- Tue Sep 08, 2015 3:24 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Mead Update
- Replies: 0
- Views: 410
Lake Mead Update
I just spent three days on Lake Mead and the smallmouth fishing is pretty decent. The fish are schooled up with a lot of small 12-13 inch fish. The big ones are spread out. The launch situation at Temple Bar is better than at Calville. Each has two lanes open. I beat the rush at Calville but I can s...
- Fri Sep 04, 2015 3:39 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Mead Report
- Replies: 0
- Views: 412
Lake Mead Report
The fishing is heating up at Lake Mead and the weather is great. Not too hot and not too cold. Studying maps and having fun running the canyons. Make sure you adjust your water depth on your electronics so that your charts show the reefs. There is a lot of un marked reefs. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx...
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 7:40 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: To Update or to not?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 360
To Update or to not?
Here is a great question that I just received.....When to update an existing card vs. purchasing a $99 update card. Some of the older cards don't hold as much data as the newer cards. This is when the update card may be a better option. Do you have the freshest data? http://www.navionics.com/en/navi...
- Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:33 am
- Forum: Tournaments
- Topic: Lake Mead on My Mind
- Replies: 1
- Views: 579
Lake Mead on My Mind
Getting ready for a trip to Lake Mead. I hear that the water has come up 5-6 feet over the last couple of weeks. Studying the webapp chart for the lake playing with autoroute and depth change features. Now if I could find a motor. LOL https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/118735...
- Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Base Maps vs. Mapping Cards
- Replies: 0
- Views: 283
Base Maps vs. Mapping Cards
I get asked all the time what is the difference between the types of mapping. The picture on the left is the base map and the second picture is SonarCharts that are available on the Navionics+ or Platinum+ card. The second has better shading and more detailed contours. There is a difference! https:/...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:51 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Lake Perris Mapping
- Replies: 0
- Views: 362
Lake Perris Mapping
My team partner and I spent some time out on Lake Perris on Sunday sonar logging the lake. The lake is very low which make for a perfect opportunity to get out and drive the lake with the structure scan and mark things off shore. The end result is a better map of the lake with community edits. We ev...
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:14 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Inaugural 2016 Wild West Bass Trail tournament series
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8623
Re: Inaugural 2016 Wild West Bass Trail tournament series
What are the dates. Those of us that have day jobs are planning vacation right now. I need to lock in some dates. How does the10 off limits work?
Good teaser
Good teaser
- Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:36 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Navionics AutoRoute
- Replies: 0
- Views: 239
Navionics AutoRoute
I had an opportunity to play with a neat function that is available on the Navionics phone and tablet app. The feature allows you to get auto routing between waypoints on the app for your favorite lake. This is great feature for visiting new lake and learning how to get around. Take a look: https://...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:00 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: WTB older navionics west coast lakes card for lowrance 104c
- Replies: 1
- Views: 531
Re: WTB older navionics west coast lakes card for lowrance 104c
If you have a smart phone consider downloading the Navionics App on your iPhone iPad or Android devise. This gives you GPS and mapping. https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11742846_10203623224055897_5099054129785399685_n.jpg?oh=74edeb9a1d5605a62e2863f531cc573f&oe=56110D71 ...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tool for Running the Tides
- Replies: 3
- Views: 865
Re: Tool for Running the Tides
You download the app by going to the App store on the iPhone or Android smart phone or tablet. I have it downloaded on my iPhone and iPad. These are screenshots from the USA map. There are regions all over the world. It is $10 for the phone and $20 for the tablet. This is a great tool and you can tr...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:09 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Tool for Running the Tides
- Replies: 3
- Views: 865
Tool for Running the Tides
I was on the Delta this weekend and I was amazed at how accurate the Navionics App for the iPhone and Android is with providing tide charts for most of the locations throughout the Delta. It really takes the gest work out of chasing different water levels. https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...
- Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:15 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: navionics web app
- Replies: 3
- Views: 973
Re: navionics web app
The Platinum Plus should be the same map as the webapp as long as you are updating your card and/or using the correct settings such as fishin chip maps. What unit are you running and when was the last time you updated you unit and your Navionics Card? Do you have the freshest data? A screen shot of ...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:45 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: navionics web app
- Replies: 3
- Views: 973
Re: navionics web app
Well, it depends. Some of the items you should be able to click on if you zoom in and others you will need to click on the SonarCharts button
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 6:04 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Mini SD Cards
- Replies: 0
- Views: 282
Mini SD Cards
I received a message from an angler who was trying to figure out how to use a Navionics card in a Lowrance Gen 3 which that takes a mini SD card. Very easy!!! Just pull the mini SD card out of the bottom of your large Navionics SD card. Just in case....you didn't know.... https://scontent-lax1-1.xx....
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:26 am
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Targeting Bass in the Heat of the Night
- Replies: 0
- Views: 316
Targeting Bass in the Heat of the Night
Please check out my latest article featuring techniques for targeting summertime bass in the heat of the night. There is some great information about using SonarCharts. http://www.westernbass.com/shared/mag_wb/wb_mag_summer_2015/page66/index.html https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t...
- Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:13 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: This mapping software is AMAZING!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 311
This mapping software is AMAZING!
I'm not sure how many guys are up on the new live updates to mapping that you can do. This is a great resource for anglers to have the freshest data on your home lake. This is really amazing! https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10956520_1096478727048425_2321204716918369825_n.j...
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