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My 2016 Ranger Z521c is for sale. This boat is fully loaded and has been wrapped from day one. The boat can be sold with or without the wrap which serves as protection. The boat has a 250 Mercury Pro S with 4 years warranty remaining, 2 Lowrance HDS 12s, 109 MG, Hydrowave, Hydraulic JP, 2 8 foot pow...

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I had a chance to use the new Navionics+ Regional Chart for the West and it is amazing. It is very simple to use because it is plug and play and it has the following details: NAV+WE: West · Marine and lake charts · One foot contours · AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY all in one · 2,...

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Had a chance to fish DVL this past weekend and it was a great experience. The fish are biting the drop shot pretty good. DVL is an amazing offshore lake if you know how to read a mapping card. The fish were chewing any color soft plastic on 6/8 pound drop shot out in 25-40 feet. https://scontent.xx....

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Glad to see that Lake Mohave made the cut. That lake has some amazing fishing in it. Guys better start doing their research now.

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I got to use mines on the delta over the weekend and it had details that I had not seen on my old card. These maps keep getting better and better https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13872870_10205590470115819_3965715421129651045_n.jpg?oh=814eef36ce9364bcaed0553b840dd4cd&oe=5822CBBE htt...

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I had a great time at the event but to sum it up we sucked. I did have a great time sonar logging a section of the delta that has not been mapped. I took some pictures of the area and in a couple weeks the new map for this section of the delta will be ready for anglers to upload. https://scontent-sj...

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That's some great information Travis. That area is vast and needed some more details for contours. That will sure help when people are our on the water.

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Doing a little map research for the upcoming ABA tournament on DVL. Playing with the shading on the depth range to match the current water level. You can locate a lot of great structure playing with the shading and depth range. https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13659117_10205480309841881...

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Yes the water is coming up very quickly and I love being able to adjust for water level using my Navionics app or chart in my Lowrance unit. It allows me to adjust the water shading based on current water levels. https://www.facebook.com/ricky.shabazz/videos/10201603402121611/ https://www.facebook.c...

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Here is an amazing shot from the sonar logging session that I did on DVL last time it was open. The second picture shows more detailed contours from the logging. More accurate water levels, etc. The water is coming up fast and many of these updated mapping spots are coming into play for anglers who ...

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I am working on a new article about fishing Lake Mead in the fall. There are a lot of team championships and the US Open. What things do you all want to see discussed? https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13445791_10205359372298518_3671531146912729805_n.jpg?oh=be47919dc55829633e0c7ac76082b9...

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I've been testing the new weather and tides option in the ‪#‎Navionics‬ app and it is great to use to plan out my fishing trips for both the Delta and the ocean. This feature allows to get real live updates on weather, water conditions and mapping all in one place. This will help your fishing and pl...

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I received a personal message about how to turn on community edits on a Lowrance using a Navionics card. There are a lot of great webinars and step by step directions on www.navaionics.com In general you hit map options and then community edits. The community edits are ways that guys add things like...

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There is still time to join me this evening to talk about catching big bass at night. These are FREE and very educational. https://navionics.zoom.us/webinar/register/ab6b337aa394dccf4ac87b605f06faf5 https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13342896_10205288728492467_6313858897595009222_n.jpg?oh...

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Summer time is here and I will be having a webinar this Wednesday on Night Fishing to catch big ones. I will be going over lures that we use at night to catch big bass. This is free and loaded with great educational information. https://navionics.zoom.us/webinar/register/ab6b337aa394dccf4ac87b605f06...

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I get real excited when I get to fish a new lake that I have never been to. We are really lucky that there is a lot of great technology and information to help those of us that have day job prepare for fishing new lakes. Last Saturday I fished Otay Lake in SD for the first time in an ABA tournament....

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I just received a PM asking about how to make a gps waypoint using the ‪#‎Navionics‬ app. It's pretty simple. Being up the cross hairs. Click on the ? As pictures below. Then click on the maker button and the gps coordinates will come up. You c an either use the app auto route to get back to the mak...

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Here is a video that I shot on how to upload sonarlogs to a SD card.

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I was fishing Lake Perris over the weekend can caught a lot of fish off of the trench and the point to the left of the trench. This is a classic example of how I use the satellite image to find spots with mapping. A lot of people are not aware of the under water points to the side of the trench. htt...

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I am looking forward to it no matter what it costs. We are doing a sonar logging event on the lake where guys can win a Navionics Regional West Card. Meet us at the lake this Saturday and help us update the map of the lake.

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The marina mentioned that the lake will open May 18th. Let's get ready for some night tournaments.

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I hear that Diamond Valley Lake is getting close to opening up. I can't wait and I am updating my Platinum + cards. Here is a shot of the Platinum + card vs the base card. See the detail for where all those big bass live. Can't wait to get on the lake https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlf...

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Boy am I looking forward to fishing Clear Lake over the weekend. I just updated my mapping for th lake and wanted to show some difference between the satellite images on my Navionics Platinum + vs the Navionics + card. These images are amazing: https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13000089_...

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Here is the other thing to consider. You can share the card if both units are on. Once you place the unit with the Navionics Chart on standby the second unit that is on will not read the card. What I am saying is that most of us place our units on standby to save power and decrease the pings. You ma...

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Next Wednesday I will be hosting a FREE webinar on offshore fishing. These are great way to learn more about mapping and techniques that will put fish in the boat. Please join me to get all of your questions answered. https://navionics.zoom.us/webinar/register/b4dd82029d639c3334538d7d4481ef37 https:...

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Here are some screen shots of the satellite overlay from a Navionics Platinum + card. The cards also have a host of other benefits such as 3d renderings. These are on sale right now for $30 off.

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This fish are shallow and the Neko Rig is a great way to catch fish. Catch this YouTube video discussion that will help discuss the approaches.

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This Saturday is the Anglers Marine Lake Pyramid tournament. The fish are biting and the FREE Navionics web app is a great way to learn some great fishing spots. Make sure you update your charts so that you have the freshest data. The fish should be shallow or staging to spawn. https://scontent-lax3...

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It is pretty interesting to look over their shoulders to see how important mapping is in their fishing. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12642645_10204783041330604_2881135395457839095_n.jpg?oh=91ea869c82cf4803fb333d576763cebf&oe=578AC7F8 http://i65.tinypic.com/2d3rrr.jp...

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I had the same problem and the solution is to ensure that the unit on console is on standby before you take the unit at the TM off standby. If both units are on it will change the transducer on the unit at the TM. When I talked to the tech they said they are aware and working on a solution. Only hap...

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I haven't been there in years but fished it a lot while in college. That place has great spots, smallies and largies. I hear that it actually getting water again with all the rain.

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My good friend Roy put the smack down in the Federation tournament over the weekend with two big girls. https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12274480_10204732474386462_3987985687047877597_n.jpg?oh=ab41f6a2e9621b6f297478c9cc3c517e&oe=574FFF45 https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-x...

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The video will be up in a week on http://www.navionics.com/en/webinar

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Here are some screen shots of my Lowrance HDS using a Navionics + card. I would suggest studying the FREE Navionics web app https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en to compare the charts. Navionics has the most mapping, data and access to an app for your phone and tablet. I can connect my HDS via Bluet...

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Today is the day that I am going to be breaking down the Neko rig at 6pm during a FREE webinar. I will have some give aways from Missile Baits and Navionics click here to register https://navionics.zoom.us/webinar/register/99e33360b2b1f4c74ac87b605f06faf5 http://i63.tinypic.com/zvbtjo.jpg https://sc...

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Yes,
You are able to watch from a smart phone as long as you have the zoom app downloaded. You can learn more from registering here:

https://navionics.zoom.us/webinar/regis ... 605f06faf5

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I am having a webinar on Wednesday at 6pm Pacific on the Neko Rig. Learn a great finesse technique that catches more bass than the Dropshot. These webinars are FREE! https://navionics.zoom.us/webinar/register/99e33360b2b1f4c74ac87b605f06faf5 http://i64.tinypic.com/143dmkn.jpg http://i68.tinypic.com/...

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The bass fishing world's attention is on Grand Lake this week. Who will win? I am pulling for the CA anglers.

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Do you love looking at bass boats? If so, I am doing a FREE webinar Wednesday where I will be talking about what goes into rigging a high performance bass boat. I will be talking about everything from electronics, powerpoles, rigging, and offering tips of the trade. Please join me be registering her...

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The beauty of Navionics is that you can view the updated charts for free using the Navionics WebApp at www.navionics.com. That way you can see what you are getting before you purchase. Additionally, you have the phone and tablet app that are updated with current live maps. http://i64.tinypic.com/ogk...

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I get this question a lot so I decided to make a quick video on how to export files from a Lowrance Gen 3. I just uploaded these files onto Navionics so that there will be Sonarlogs and updated map data for Lake Shasta and Lake Pleasant. Do you have the freshest data? https://www.facebook.com/ricky....

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Great tip Travis. I use my phone app to study a lot of lakes without having to install my fish finders GPS. It's the best $10 I ever spent.

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No worries. Travis' fish are swimming in Bridge Bay Marina. LOL

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Let me make it easier for you. Great information

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This is a great tip.

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I get a lot of questions about how to make a waypoint on the Navionics phone or tablet app. Here is a quick video that explains hot to:

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A good place to look at the lake map and learn some spots is to use the free Navionics WebApp https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en

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I agree and they are the best pro/am that I have ever fished locally. I can see them getting on the level or exceeding FLW considering they have TV coverage. I had a blast fishing Lake Shasta even though I got my butt kicked. I still loved looking at the map of the lake while it rose 50 feet in two ...

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I want to thank everyone who attended my webinar last week on deep dropshotting. We had over 200 people attend and there were many great questions. These webinars are posted online to watch 2-3 weeks after the webinar. These are very educational and will help your fishing. You can locate more inform...

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You all have really stepped this thing up and I have been on the phone and internet trying to get guys to get off the fence. This is the BEST co-angler program out there. Now it is time to go fishing.

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