navionics map for android

[saloonsoftball76]

Thank you all that allow the "community" to access their hotspots. I now have new hot spots on many of the lakes i fish.

I will help you all that do not know you are doing this. This is preset when you download the app.

settings------then click community layer off.

[CAMAN]

And I will help you and say you don't need to turn off the community layer.

There are two ways to add an object/waypoint.

1.) Select "Add to Favorites" - This will add a waypoint and notes to YOUR map/device only, nobody in the community.

2.) Select "Edit Map"(in new app) or "Add an Object"(in old app)- This will add an object such as dangerous area/object, marina, bouy, and yes even a fishing hotspot. This gives you sufficient enough warning about it going public, so those who place a fishing hotspot in the community layer don't have anyone to blame but themselves if there location is overrun.

[Love2Cabin]

Can I jump in and ask how you guys like the app for the droid? I don't have a gps but do have a droid and was wondering if the app is worth installing or not. Is there a certain app I should buy that is better then others or should I skip the whole idea and just buy a gps? If that is the case which gps would I want to get for ice fishing? Thanks much.

[fishersofmen]

Also note how many of those "hot spots" are on islands.

[fishersofmen]

Can I jump in and ask how you guys like the app for the droid? I don't have a gps but do have a droid and was wondering if the app is worth installing or not. Is there a certain app I should buy that is better then others or should I skip the whole idea and just buy a gps? If that is the case which gps would I want to get for ice fishing? Thanks much.

There are a few other threads that go into detail about this. The overall view is that it is a great app and you can't go wrong for $10. I have it on my Droid and it works great.

[riverkid21]

I love the app. Works great for ice fishing. A lot cheaper than a GPS! I just get out on the weekends, and it works great combined with a vexilar for me. If you are fishing a ton, maybe you'd want a GPS, but IMO the app works great.

[Hardyboy]

Can I jump in and ask how you guys like the app for the droid? I don't have a gps but do have a droid and was wondering if the app is worth installing or not. Is there a certain app I should buy that is better then others or should I skip the whole idea and just buy a gps? If that is the case which gps would I want to get for ice fishing? Thanks much.

for the money you cannot beat the app, its worth it!!! my handheld GPS is only a backup now.If you never plan on fishing anywhere but U.S. then the navionics U.S. is the one to choose but honestly for 5 more bucks the U.S./ Canada Navionics app cannot be beat. If you buy a GPS you will invest a few hundred in the GPS and 100 to 150 for the lake chip in it and you can get all that info in a $15 dollar app.

[dfeste]

Love2, buy the app it's $15. I just upgraded to a droid today and that was the first thing I downloaded. This is waaaaay cheaper than any handheld you will find. It's called Marine Lakes USA & Canada. You can USA only for $10. With all the positive reviews from this site I'm confident it's a great buy.

[CAMAN]

Also note how many of those "hot spots" are on islands.

LOL!! I was browsing a few hotspots on a nearby lake and I found one of the hottest spots of all, named "Couple having $ex"

[IamZombie]

Is the new version different from the old?

I see they have the entire US now, instead of just "North"

[Hardyboy]

Is the new version different from the old?

I see they have the entire US now, instead of just "North"

Yes the new version is different. 2 apps actually a USA version and USA/Canada. So maps for the entire USA as well as Canada ,Alaska,Hawaii. along with all the additional map data there are app improvements like pinch to zoom among a list of others. and yes its very worth upgrading.

[MuleShack]

Do they loose detail with that much more data on there or does it just put that much more MB on your phone?

[CAMAN]

You can download as much or as little of the maps as you want or need.

There is already a thread going about this in the computer forum, but I recommend downloading one map at a time. For some reason if you download the whole metro area for example some of the lakes don't come in with the full HD detail the previous app had. Check out the thread in the computer forum for more information. There are a few steps to fixing a lake that didn't come in right.

[MN_Jay]

I had purchased the "north" edition way back when it was available but recently changed phones. I was bummed that I couldn't download the north version again because it was no longer available but could buy the new US version. This upset me because I had already paid $15 for the first one.

Long story short, last night just for giggles I attempted to re-download the "North" version again and low and behold, it let me.

I know have the north version back on my phone!! The weird thing is, is that it is not listed in the Android market so I don't think they are selling it to the general public but maybe it's just available to those who already purchased it. In any case, I'm excited to have it back in time for ice fishing.

[TylerS]

Just gotta say, I purchased this over the weekend and got the chance to use it on a couple metro lakes. WOW! It is AWESOME. I can't wait to bust this out and explore a couple lakes closer to home. This is going to make ice fishing a lot more fun. Now I won't have to wonder exactly how far I am from a hump or point or dropoff.

[Love2Cabin]

Thanks for the update. I can always count on great advise off of this site.

I am for sure going to down load it. Now all I need is some ice.