Author Topic: avionics map for smart phone (Read 2762 times)

swisscheez · « **on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:21 PM »

how many people have heard of the navionics lake map for smart phone i know nothing. if you have it lets here what its about all i know is it cost 10.50 for the app

DAN1681 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:29 PM »

I love it. A lot of the lakes around me are in HD, offering down to 1 foot gradient. For the most part, it is pretty accurate. The biggest drawback is impact on battery life because of the GPS. If lakes around you are on it, I would recommend!

swisscheez · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:34 PM »

right on bro I'm gonna bite the bullet DOWNLOAD APP.

Skipper · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:35 PM »

I absolutely love it

cold waters · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:43 PM »

Do it.... its great

swisscheez · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:47 PM »

How many lakes? whats the clarity of breaks I'm still a lil hesitant to pull the trigger

Skipper · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:52 PM »

It has better coverage than the chip I paid $100 for that goes in my gps.... the maps are more detailed too. Best bargain in fishing right now...imo

swisscheez · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 07:01 PM »

alright skipper i m downloading it now get back with some info later

Skipper · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 09:12 PM »

The maps look blocky and mega cheap looking at first. As you zoom in, it downloads the detail. If your favorite lake is out of cell service, make sure you zoom it at home before you leave. Wifi makes the process much faster, especially if you add a Google Earth overlay or something else.

Its a really cool ap

tbirdbassr · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 09:16 PM »

IDK about avionics but navoics is cool not much close to me in illinois but all kids of lakes by the hunting shack in mn $100 would be worth it!!

BROOKIEGILLY · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 09:29 PM »

Love it works great

Iggyloo · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 10:02 PM »

Is there any way to through up a screen shot from an iphone to see what it's like. I only see 4 lakes close to me in Alberta but if its detailed enough I'm on board.

fishingabomb2006 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 11:31 PM »

give the cabelas recon fish app a try, i got it recently and love it

nodakclam19 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 12:35 AM »

It is an absolute must, gets you on the fish quicker!!!

androwildfire · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 02:54 AM »

I have had mine for 2 years now and i love it! dont leave home with out it!

tdobb · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 06:43 AM »

Navionics for iPhone is sweet. First App I bought when I got my phone and absolutely love it. I can sit on the couch and look at the map and plan the spots I want to hit first. Then when I get out there it will put me right on the spot. I have an old H2O with the Navionics chip in it too, so if cell coverage is spotty or non-existant I have a back-up. But yeah, worth every penny.

Take care,
Tom

Hard Ice · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 07:04 AM »

Quote from: fishingabomb2006 on Dec 13, 2012, 11:31 PM

give the cabelas recon fish app a try, i got it recently and love it

You forgot to Mencken its 29.00$ a year...

swisscheez · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 07:13 AM »

well i played around with the avionics app and its sweeeeet

swisscheez · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 07:16 AM »

NAVIONICS STUPID SPELL CHECK lol

kcskypilot · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 07:24 AM »

So glad you started this post Swiss! I just went and downloaded it and it is awesome!!! Best $11 investment ever!!!

GPS does burn phone battery but it's easy to buy one of those $3 cigarette lighter adapters from someplace like Walmart. I've bought several and on a couple of them, I cut off the big clamps and put the little female quick connects on them so they attach to my Humminbird battery.

They could improve the app by adding food delivery locations. "Hello, Jimmy Johns? Yeah, I'm in the third Shanty on the left. The Blue one... No the other Blue one... No the other Blue one... No the other Blue one................... ...................... ...................... ......."

swisscheez · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 07:34 AM »

lmao. kc I'm just wondering what the target area is hopefully 6 feet or less

Quickfish · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 09:57 AM »

The only thing I don't like is u can't zoom in far enough. I emailed them a 100 time about this so hopefully it will change. It's great for a round about but u can't pin point your way points.

WI_Dave · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 10:27 AM »

Great app for the money.

Ironeagle · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 11:15 AM »

Can you see any lake or is it to only certain lakes? The cabelas one only uses specific areas. If it works for all bodies of water I would be interested.

WI_Dave · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 12:24 PM »

I have seen every lake I have gone to with it, but the smaller ones do not have detail like the bigger ones.

BLUJBURD · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 01:13 PM »

For here in michigan I noticed that with the exeption of a few extras its limited to lake maps found on the dnr website or a sportsmans connection book. Obviously gps is the benefit unless your content with a compass, scale ruler, laser rangefinder, and notepad.

swisscheez · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 01:23 PM »

i haven't found a lake in michigan that i fish thats not on it. i know its not exact but an inexpensive way to identify lake contours.

Ironeagle · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 02:05 PM »

Lol. But you guys are into serious ice fishing areas. What we fish you guys call ponds and drive by. Lol

swisscheez · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 02:40 PM »

i fish pits ponds sloughs they my not have a topo for it but you can always it a waypoint for reference

akair · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 14, 2012, 03:23 PM »

The avionics app is great for the lower 48 , but the lack of maps in the northwest ie yukon territory and Alaska make it useless for us in the colder climates. it looks like a great app for any of the areas around the great lakes.

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