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Navigation app for the ice

Unread postby matt1336 » Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:43 pm

I'm starting to get ice fishing on my mind more. I want to see topography of the lake, cribs- structure and any know proven areas for fishing. Not sure if an app like this exists. But I'm curious about what has worked well for you guys.

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Unread postby Crazinamatese » Thu Dec 08, 2016 1:22 pm

Navionics. Comes with downloadable app. link: http://www.navionics.com/en/us-campaign
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Unread postby Dewey » Thu Dec 08, 2016 1:27 pm

Crazinamatese wrote:Navionics. Comes with downloadable app. link: http://www.navionics.com/en/us-campaign

I have that on my phone and it works very well. Before I had a gps on my boat it really came in handy. Later compared it to my Humminbird with Lakemaster chip and Navionics app was right on.

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Unread postby matt1336 » Thu Dec 08, 2016 2:46 pm

Awesome guys. I've done some reading on navtronics. I almost bought the app but then though that I should start a thread to get some input from guys that have been there done that already. Thanks!!!

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Unread postby Crazinamatese » Thu Dec 08, 2016 3:26 pm

I downloaded it onto my tablet and just used it for lake topos. The details are top notch IMO.
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Unread postby whitetail_addict » Fri Dec 09, 2016 3:52 am

I've never really had an actual GPS or map chip device to compare to but I've been happy with Navionics on my phone. Not sure how precise it is but it seems to at least get me close to where I want to be and that has helped me a lot.

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Unread postby Jonny » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:48 am

I use navionics for poygan and winnebago. I'm not good enough with it to get me spot on but I can find my old holes with ease. Plus with those two lakes, there is no exact spot to fish.
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Unread postby matt1336 » Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:46 am

^^^im gonna try to get out to those lakes as much as possible this year. I love catching those white bass!

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Unread postby matt1336 » Fri Dec 09, 2016 2:56 pm

So i bought the app. It looks like it's exactly what I was looking for. Some lakes even have cribs and hotspots marked. Perfect. Thanks guys.

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Unread postby headgear » Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:41 am

Also have navionics on my phone, great little app.
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Unread postby Jonny » Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:54 am

If you plan on using the app a lot while fishing I suggest getting something like this. Running navionics in the cold will drain your battery very quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Powerad ... rger&psc=1

I got one two years ago and it was honestly one of my best purchases I have ever made. Keep it in your jacket so your phone is always charged. I found a great spot in Lacrosse that I couldn't mark on navionics for the future cause my phone died. I use this thing all the time hunting, fishing, at school, you name it. My battery fully charged can charge my iphone from dead to 100% 5-6 times per charge on the battery.
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