Lakemaster Mille Lacs contour map

[Guest]

Last weekend i used the new contour map from Lakemaster. I was very impressed at the detailed contours. This map will difinetly cut down time in locating contact areas. I was also impressed with the abilty to use it on my home p.c. I pick a spot i plan to fish,set my cursor on that spot and the waypoint pops up. I then print out that area on photo paper to make it waterproof and take it with me in the boat. Its very accurate as well. ...

[This message has been edited by D-man (edited 07-24-2001).]

[BotM-BouncR]

D-Man

I was looking at the lake master maps on the lake master website. I was kind of wondering how that works. On the computer shows the map of the lake. How is this better than a regular king tutts lake map. Can you adapt things fromlake master maps onto your GPS/

BotM-BouncR

[Guest]

The lakemaster map is a contour map meaning it shows all the depths and break lines. The Tutts map is a structure map. Yes the lakemaster map transfers data to and from your GPS from the lakemaster software.

[Guest]

The Lakemaster program with the Reelbottom map is awesome. The map has one foot increment contours. You can see the structure with incredible detail. It blows all other maps away. YOu can move your cursor on the map and get a GPS readout. I've used it quite a bit and found it to be right on, although I know there are a couple of minor errors.

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[Rick]

You can find the LakeMaster Mille Lacs Reelbottom maps at http://fishingminnesota.com/lakemap/

[Flick]

Since you guys are talking about maps, on the whiffer map, where is the gps coordinate usually on the structures? Dead center, on the edge? Or is it by the number on the map?
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks

[Guest]

Flick, I believe it's approx where the number is on the map.

Paul
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[Guest]

Those waypoints are off the structure in the general direction. Use the Tutts whiffer card to find exactly where they are.

[Scott]

Flick, I've found that the coordinates on the Whiffer map put you on the center of the structure. Like D-man said the cards really help if you're trying to find a particular corner. It's not exact but it sure gets you there quicker.

[Flick]

Thanks, do most places that sell the maps also carry the cards?

[Scott]

Yes, most of the places that carry the maps also have the cards. Good Luck!

[Benny]

What are these cards? I have the whiffer 2 but did not know there were cards with more info.Does Gander Mountain have them? Or thorne Brothers?
Thanks, Benny

[Guest]

Anywhere you find the maps they should have them. If they dont then they either are sold out or they dont know what they are. I know for a fact Greg and Mike at Vados has them. What side of the lake are you on? Iam at Rocky Reef. Stop by ill show ya how to use it....

[Rick]

I hear the south portion is now complete and should be available for all by early fall.

I've also heard it will be made available as a free upgrade for current users of Mille Lacs ReelBottom LakeMaster Minnesota Edition.

I'll let you know when it is available, where to get it, and I'll have it here at Fishing Minnesota.

http://fishingminnesota.com/lakemap/

[Top Gun]

D-Man - I have had the Reelbottom Version of Lakemaster for Mille Lacs since February. I was also very impressed with the detail and spent alot of time just looking at structure that I have never fished. I planned to try some new areas once the open water season started in May. What I found out is that the the southern part of the lake is not accurately mapped yet. Lakemaster has told me that they plan to update the software this summer. The area south of a line roughly from Big Point on the east to Seguchie on the west has not been surveyed. Just look for 3 mile reef out of Big Point or the "Bananna" reef between Hennipen Island and Spider Island and you will see what I mean.