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jegerjack

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I just got my 1st gps. Anyone have any recommendations on what map would be good with it.

JegerJack

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[Note from Rick (I put this up at the same time as same post below to make it easier to find):
Go to:

http://Minnesota-lake-maps.com

You're looking for the ProMap Series (lakemaster reelbottom is now ProMaps).

With GPS, there are no longer any secrets structure on Mille lacs. You can go right to your favorite spots with ProMap Series BigLake maps.]

[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 05-05-2004).]

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I love the reel bottom lake maps, the only problem is that they come in sections (4). And at $20 apiece they are pricey.

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I bought the waterproof one at Gander, I think it was fishing hot spots.

$20 for the whole map and it works great. You can look at the map, decide where you want to go, punch in the coorinance and go.

You'll love your new toy.

[This message has been edited by Ole #1 (edited 05-04-2004).]

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For Mille Lacs you can't go wrong with the Walleye Whiffer map.

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I will also put a good word in for the Whiffer. The coordinates on the map will put you right on the spot.

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I'd 2nd Tutt's Whiffer! Maps are a good starting point, but you can't replace time on the water. Nav

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Central MN rivers & lakes

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If your new GPS has an MMC card the way to go is the Reel Bottom 1 ft contour chip. Hands down the best product I have used in a while. I belive they are a sponsor on this very site.....

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if your going to spend $20 on the wiffer, you may as well spend it on the lakemaster maps. much more accurate then the tutts. the tutts is outdated. its a general structure map.

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This off-season I bought a GPS module, along with reel bottom and lakemaster chips to go along with my Lawrance x15 I bought last year. I noticed on the reelbottom map of ML they combined the Whiffer comments on bottom content.

Last season I used a Garmin handheld along w reel bottom paper maps and did just fine.

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Go to:

http://Minnesota-lake-maps.com

You're looking for the ProMap Series (lakemaster reelbottom is now ProMaps).

With GPS, there are no longer any secrets structure on Mille lacs. You can go right to your favorite spots with ProMap Series BigLake maps.

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