Best all around handheld GPS unit?

[vexNclam]

What are you guys using for handheld GPS units? I have a copy of lake maps but since the coordinates are already on there I figured a GPS unit would be the most efficient way.

[CPace]

I don't have one myself, but my brother-in-law has a Garmin.  He uses it to mark his "hot spots", which cuts down on time spent searching for the darn things year after year!!  I Don't know the model number, but he's had it a few years, so it's most likely been upgraded to a different model by now anyway.  sorry, not much help there, but he's had a couple others, and likes the Garmin the best.

[Shrades]

I have a Garmin Dakota 20. And really like it. You can get lake maps for it too. Touch screen and easy to use.

[vexNclam]

Thanks Shrades, im definately looking into one. Save alot of drilling!

[Shrades]

I have had it for acouple years now and got it for elk hunting out west, but use for fishing mostly now.

[FishinBill]

I got an ETrex Venture HC last year, my first GPS. Also got the lakemaster lake maps for it, which are nice.
I would not recommend this one though. Just doesn't seem to be very accurate to me, better then nothing but is not pinpoint.

[tsamp]

If you have a smartphone, download navionics app for $10-15
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=navionics&c=apps

[vexNclam]

I will remember that Bill. Amp I break too many phones for 15 bucks each time! lol

[Traveler]

I use the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40. It's waterproof, has the accuracy to use for Geocaching and under the battery cover and batteries is a slot to use a Navionics Chip. I like this feature due to the fact that I can transfer way points from my Hummingbird to my hand held for ice fishing.

[vexNclam]

Thanks for the responses. Ended up getting a Garmin Oregon 550. Seems like it works pretty good. Spent a few hours today marking out some of my favorite spots.

[flatnose]

with the oregon 550 did you get the upper midwest lake maps?

[vexNclam]

I havent put anything on it. Just what was on there. The guy that sold it to me said that you can put any map into it that you want. Im still learning about it!

[J_Jaacks]

I use the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40. It's waterproof, has the accuracy to use for Geocaching and under the battery cover and batteries is a slot to use a Navionics Chip. I like this feature due to the fact that I can transfer way points from my Hummingbird to my hand held for ice fishing.

I got the PN60 and love it Wouldn't trade it for anything.