My wife bought me a fishing map with GPS coordinates
Jan 26, 2020 21:11:29 #
Has anyone ever used a fishing map with GPS coordinates in the gulf? It has a ton of information on a waterproof, tear proof map for Galveston and I was wondering if anyone has had success with something like this?
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by westleyb
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by westleyb
Jan 26, 2020 21:11:32 #
It couldn’t hurt. Spend some time on Google Earth. In some cases, you can see structure on the bottom before it gets too deep.
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by shaqdeezl
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by shaqdeezl
Jan 26, 2020 21:11:36 #
Thanks. It shows structures and fishing “locations” on the map and lists if they are visible. I’m just wondering if anyone has used it successfully. There are so many locations it would take a lifetime to fish them all.
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by westleyb
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by westleyb
Jan 26, 2020 21:11:40 #
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Jan 26, 2020 21:26:31 #
Ron620DVS
Loc: Guntersville Alabama
I haven’t ever finished the Galveston area. Salt Water is a different type of fishing with some much to learn...
Jan 26, 2020 21:37:59 #
Westly if you have Navionics in your phone or fish finder u u can put in the longitude n latitudes hit go-to and talk w the arrow. remember to save your trail to get you back home.
Jan 26, 2020 22:38:08 #
WestleyB: I believe what you are talking about is an offshore map of the Gulf. While I have fished around some of the nearby rigs, I was never much of an offshore fisherman. Caranaca Reef splits West Bay in half. the tide East of this reef is from the Galveston ship channel. The tide West of this reef is determined by San Luis Pass. Charts of each of the different bays are available. If you have a GPS, either hand held, or mounted on your boat, be sure to leave "Bread Crum" trails, so you can always backtrack if a fog catches you. There is also a MOB, man overboard, feature which is handy to instantly mark a hidden reef, or a place where you are catching fish and want to return to that spot. RJS
Jan 26, 2020 23:01:28 #
Jan 27, 2020 04:45:49 #
Pickle
Loc: Duplin co, NC
I have used maps like that for Chesapeake Bay and NC coast . It's a great tool. Make sure you start a captains log if you don't already have it.
Jan 27, 2020 10:41:49 #
My brother also pays attention to his depth finder and such to watch for structure while out. He found a rock or hump that wasn't on charts and it turned out to be his new secret honey hole. And it's not as deep as most snapper holes so paying attention to ones surroundings works
Jan 27, 2020 15:30:12 #
U sure it’s not GPS co-ordinates to her G spot!?!?!! LOL
Just kidding I couldn’t resist....
Just kidding I couldn’t resist....
Jan 27, 2020 16:45:09 #
You have to be a little careful with map coordinated and GPS coordinates on your equipment. Remember that there is an accuracy shown on your screen and it often shows accuracy of 30 meters, that 90 feet so considering the accuracy of your equipment and the satellite you could be a good distance from where you think you are. It just takes practice but you can make it a valuable took.
Jan 28, 2020 07:28:27 #
This is one of my favorite sites. Select the state then location. It will give you a view of a sonar map, satellite view, tides, weather, best time to fish and much more.
https://www.smartfishingtides.com/
https://www.smartfishingtides.com/
Jan 28, 2020 10:04:35 #
Jimmyking
Loc: Desoto , Missouri
Not all structure is good . It must be adjacent to the deepest water in the area. You need to learn how to read and interpret that information , to find the best structures to check out with bottom bumping lures .
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