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Author:
SeaDog1
Date:
Aug 15, 2011
Subject:
GPS ?
Message:
Hi! OK! I'm posing this question ! With most Ct. waters being small (applies to rivers) and with shorelines visible (with dicernible landmarks) -> How many of you actually use/need a GPS to mark a spot :?: I mean -> you note that there's on shore a tree, house, dock, rock, weed-patch, etc. that you can see and where you caught a decent size fish off of once before. I'm sure most of you can motor or paddle directly back to that exact same spot again and again without the need of a GPS! On big waters, I agree, that having a GPS is nice to have to return to underwater structures that are relatively small and hard to relocate. I may have the advantage as a professional navigator, because I was taught how to triangulate my position by eye and noting landmarks to my left and right. Also by reading pond and lake charts (depths) and using my FF, I can get back to exact spots where I have caught fish before. There are some Ct. waters that have underwater reefs (indicated on depth charts) -> So by doing visual triangulation and watching my FF, I can get back on that particular reef very easily. Just want to hear your thoughts about the need for GPS on our small Ct. waters! SeaDog1
Author:
flippy
Date:
Aug 15, 2011
Message:
Seadog, I dont use mine on small waters,, except when I use to prefish fun little tournys for bedding fish, I could find the beds in a hurry, and catch alot of fish quick,, but otherwise, no I dont use it on our small waters except a few of our bigger lakes, now if your talking Erie or Champlain, YES!!
Author:
SeaDog1
Date:
Aug 15, 2011
Message:
Hi flippy! Well I did say, I agree that GPS is very useful on big waters. :D Especially the Ocean, Big Lakes, or in reduced visibility. SeaDog1 :mrgreen:
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