Handheld GPS

[muskyhunter57]

Looking to purchase a handheld GPS. Anybody have experience with the Lowrance XOG?

[Rope]

I don't but if you get ahold of Dave Weber with Pro Fishing Supply,he will answer all your questions and help you pick out the right unit to fit your needs.

[PerchJerker]

I haven't used the XOG other than to play around with it a little. I think it's typical of other Lowrance handheld GPS units in that it is a really good, really functional gps at a really good price for what you get.

The biggest downside to the XOG is that it only operates off an internal battery, so battery life is short (a few hours) unless you can keep it plugged in. Also, it's "weatherproof", not "waterproof", although that won't be an issue unless you submerge it.

The biggest advantages to it are the price, that it takes Lowrance or Nav map chips, and that it has some nice features for automotive use too.

You can check out the XOG and other handheld GPS units here if you want.

[muskyhunter57]

Thanks for the info I'll stop and see you sometime As I selling flooring to Yezter's

[PerchJerker]

They're right across the street from the building I rent space in (systemhouse).

[hamms-scooter]

Hi there i own the XOG and love how functional it is on the road as a turn by turn and the ability to use it for fishing the lakemaster plugs right in .It has a cool touch screen display that can be good and bad. I use my atv on the ice and there is no holder to my knowledge that is for the atv. Also like someone else mentioned the internal battery is a joke .You are limited to a plug in.I am looking at the h20 for fishing now and leaving my XOG in the rig. would the h2o be sufficiant or would i want the h20 c . cant really see a hundred dollars more for that. need advice

[Stradic]

C is better for seeing contours but really sucks the batteries.

[muskyhunter57]

I am probably going to upgrade to the expedition. Talk to dweber @profishingsupply. com I am sure he can answer your questions.

[hamms-scooter]

Have another question about the use of the hand helds in general . What do you fist look at when pulling out on the lake ...to best find a location with fish. iIf its a lake you have never been to and you want to get on crappie or walleyes. How do you analyze the contours and decide where to start? Its one thing to have the gear and another to use it to be efficient and productive.

[croixflats]

The closer the lines means steaper breaks. flats and points are framed by these breaks. Deep holes can be framed by these breaks also.

I like to fish of these breaks at the end of points. I'll also fish on the breaks of flats then move on the flats if not biting on the breaks or ridges.