Navionics or Lakemaster - Mille Lacs Lake Fishing (Fishing Reports, Events, Tournament Information and more)

Scott Peterson · Member

Navionics or Lakemaster

mj54 · Member

I actually run both of them on my boat. Both of them have some issues with what is on the chip and what is really there. So depending on what structure I am on will determine what chip to use. Can't really go wrong with either one IMO.

Fife · Formica Flat Vet

I have both as well, but I use my Lakemaster chip exclusively now.

What kind of GPS do you have? I run a Humminbird most of the time and with the Lakemaster chip I can select a depth range to highlight on the chip. For example, if I'm running at night I can highlight 5' or less in red and just avoid those areas with a simple glance at the GPS. If I'm trolling a break and catching my fish in 18-20 feet I can highlight that depth range and just stay in that zone.

Scott Peterson · Member

Lowrance, HDS

Eyes of the world · Member

Scott,

I just ordered today the new Lake Master Lowrance insight HD chip for MN.

It gives you traditional 2D viewing, + some really cool 3D viewing options (like with Countors and without), Like anything, it's a upgrade, and so is it's cost.

Here is a link you can check out forself if you wis.

http://www.lakemap.com/lowranceinsight3ddigitalgpsfishingmapcards.aspx

Happy shopping

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

I have the Lowrance HDS unit with the Lakemaster chip. Reed's Sporting Goods in Onamia gave me a great price on the chip by the way. I recommend that chip as do alot of good folks. Howvere, the chip cannot find Sasquatch (it is an Ertl joke by the way.)

You can always ask Walleye Wanda? HA! I have to get her PFD fitted for those big boobs. ya know? Tough job but Malmo Mike is up to it.

Wade · Member

I run the HDS units as well and use both Navonics and Lakemaster chips, both are good, however; I have found the lakemaster to be more defined.

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

Thanks Wade. The Lakemaster was recommended to me as well and that is what I went with..It will be fun learning the HDS-7 rig and seeing how it does at different speeds on the water.

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

Look out, walleyes!!!!!

Mitch · Member

lakemaster as said above, better detail and color at contours in my opinion

MCallies · Malmo Bay Bomber

I will just follow Tat2jonnie around with my HDS-7 and Lakemaaster. Plus I can buy the guy COLD ONE and we can discuss it with Ozzy the fishing cat.

I will be there in 4 weeks Jon! Hold on to your hat!

Rickster · Member

I have both, and the Navionics chip I have is not accurate for Mille Lacs. Go with the Lakemaster...

tat2jonnie · Senior Member

Looking forward to a good year. The walleyes are spawning even as I type. By the time there is ice out this year, they should be about done.

See you in about 4 weeks, Mike.