Fishfinder Maps...

nofearengineer · 12-24-09, 11:41 AM

Since I'm going to be buying new electronics for my boat in the Spring, I'm trying to do my research on the units. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be going with the Lowrance HDS system, in some flavor.

However, as far as the map chips go, I'm still guessing.

The three main mapping options I am considering are:

Lake Insight Basemap (+$60 over regular basemap...includes some Fishing HotSpots info)
Fishing HotSpots® PRO ($109...IN/KY not on same chip)
Navionics HotMaps Platinum ($150...3D shading on maps, satellite overlay)

To be honest, 99% of my fishing will be done in the Indiana/Kentucky area, with the obvious Tennessee-Dale Hollow trip thrown in. I am leaning towards the Lake Insight Basemap, but quality of the maps is the most important thing here.

Have any of you guys used these chips and what are your thoughts on them?

12-24-09, 11:41 AM	#1
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Fishfinder Maps... Since I'm going to be buying new electronics for my boat in the Spring, I'm trying to do my research on the units. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be going with the Lowrance HDS system, in some flavor. However, as far as the map chips go, I'm still guessing. The three main mapping options I am considering are: Lake Insight Basemap (+$60 over regular basemap...includes some Fishing HotSpots info) Fishing HotSpots® PRO ($109...IN/KY not on same chip) Navionics HotMaps Platinum ($150...3D shading on maps, satellite overlay) To be honest, 99% of my fishing will be done in the Indiana/Kentucky area, with the obvious Tennessee-Dale Hollow trip thrown in. I am leaning towards the Lake Insight Basemap, but quality of the maps is the most important thing here. Have any of you guys used these chips and what are your thoughts on them? __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

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