Navionics updated-version 5.2

[laportian]

The app updated last week. What did it do? Anything major?

[IamZombie]

Just a quick glance, you can use the map overlay and get the depths now.

Still have to use the "-" to zoom out.

Unless there's a different way? I know double tap will zoom in.

[CAMAN]

Just fixed a few bugs, no new lakes or functions.

[Summett]

I was looking at getting this app for my phone for ice fishing. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts you all have about it. Good, bad, whatever.

[tsande00]

I was looking at getting this app for my phone for ice fishing. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts you all have about it. Good, bad, whatever.

If you don't already have a fancy lakemaster or Navionics GPS unit then don't even hesitate. This app is WELL WORTH every penny. Works great. Only negative is using your expensive smart phone in an outdoor environment. For most of the year though I just use it in my truck and drive right to the spot I want to fish. Early and late ice I just make sure it's in a safe pocket.

[ND4LIFE]

For $13, this app is worth every penny. I've been using it all winter and it has been very useful.

[aanderud]

I was looking at getting this app for my phone for ice fishing. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts you all have about it. Good, bad, whatever.

Do a search on here, or google -- you'll have more reading than you can handle. Basic summary -- it's a great buy. I never even turned on my Expedition C with either lakemaster or navionics this winter -- the phone did everything I needed.

The only thing I still like traditional units for is the fact that they're waterproof, which is a big deal in open water season. Ice fishing, no big deal. Oh yeah, that and with the phone, if you leave it on while you're fishing, you quickly drain your battery.

[Summett]

Thanks for the info guys. Yeah, i went ahead and grabbed it this past weekend. From the looks of it, it's a nice little app. little concerned about battery drain cuz my phone isn't the best, but i'll figure a work around for that. Already looking forward to using it next year!

[IamZombie]

I noticed a few times with the map overlay on, that the depths aren't showing, or if they do show, there's less than there would be with the overlay turned off.

[Stick in Mud]

I also love the app....though the drain on the battery is annoying. To avoid it, you can go buy a solar charger that has a regular USB plug-in. During (non-rainy) warm weather, you can recharge the phone in the boat without needing any other plug in. Works great, and it helps avoid the battery drain problem.

[IamZombie]

I'm thinking about getting one of these guys.

http://www.solio.com/charger/

Spare battery you can charge your phone from, and then recharge that battery with the solar cell.

[fishnowworknever]

The reviews on it(Solio) aren't all that great.

[walleyehuntR1975]

I used a spare 12v battery in one of the clam battery bags all winter long for charging my phone while out fishing. I didnt get the navionics app until about a month and a half ago but I know how quick it will drain your cell battery. Probably would be kind of a pain while driving a wheeler or snowmobile while trying to navigate this way, but I do not own either and I usually have a fishing buddy with to navigate while I'm driving out in my truck(in wich case I just plug the car charger into my trucks aux. lighter outlet). You just have to remember to bring your car charger for your phone out with, plug it in and there you go. I can even drag the bag with for open water fishing if I wanted to, but I definately see where the phone not being waterproof would be a problem for open water fishing. But it is a sweet app for icefishing!!!

[CaptainMusky]

I used a spare 12v battery in one of the clam battery bags all winter long for charging my phone while out fishing. I didnt get the navionics app until about a month and a half ago but I know how quick it will drain your cell battery. Probably would be kind of a pain while driving a wheeler or snowmobile while trying to navigate this way, but I do not own either and I usually have a fishing buddy with to navigate while I'm driving out in my truck(in wich case I just plug the car charger into my trucks aux. lighter outlet). You just have to remember to bring your car charger for your phone out with, plug it in and there you go. I can even drag the bag with for open water fishing if I wanted to, but I definately see where the phone not being waterproof would be a problem for open water fishing. But it is a sweet app for icefishing!!!

You really need a mount on an ATV or sled to hold the phone. Otherwise it sucks. I dont have one on my ATV and while using the phone driving around it was a pain, but works regardless.

I have the navionics app on my phone and a lakemaster chip in my hds 7. It is interesting the differences between the two in detail. Sometimes one is more accurate, while other times the other is. For the money you cannot go wrong with it. If nothing else just to scout spots at home first. I want Lakemaster to come out with one too. It would be interesting to overlay both maps over each other to check the differences.