gps vhf

[bad brady]

Looking for a good VHF and GPS. Not really sure what I need. Anybody care to help me out?

[jorluivil]

Why a vhf gps?

Do you own a fishfinder? Does that ff have gps built in?

[bad brady]

Sorry about that. I should have clarified. I'm not looking for an all in one. Yeah my ff has GPS. I just thought it would be a good idea to have a handheld also.

[jorluivil]

Sorry about that. I should have clarified. I'm not looking for an all in one. Yeah my ff has GPS. I just thought it would be a good idea to have a handheld also.


Stay away from the handhelds and go with a combo sonar/gps unit. Even if you fish on a Hobie you'll have your hands tied up most of the time doing other things. Additionally, the screens on most if not all of the handheld units are small so don't waste your time and money buying one. There are a few combo units on the market that cost the same if not just a bit more than the handheld units, shop around or place a WTB add in the classifieds sections, someone might have something they want to get rid of.

[bad brady]

You guys really don't keep a handheld? What about VHF?

[roby]

If you have a smart phone use that or get a compass.

If you hike alot, have $$, and find use for a handheld gps on land by all means get one to back up your ff/gps combo.

[ful-rac]

You guys really don't keep a handheld? What about VHF?

Carrying a Hand held gps is not a bad idea if you already have one, but it would be for backup purposes only. Your gps/fishfinder should be your primary way to navigate. Most of us carry vhf also mostly to talk smack to each other:D

[bad brady]

Ok I guess I was going overboard then. I thought it was all must have stuff. So I'm good to go unless I can't handle not listening to all the smack talk. Guess I'll start practicing flipping my yak over and getting back on. How well do your phones work, like when you're out fishing LJ?

[madncrzydm]

i use a handheld as my primary it works great for me. Didnt have the money for the combo so I used the handheld i already had.

[FishNinjaY]

I know a lot (most?) of the fishfinders nowadays have built in GPS. I thought the reason for the VHF/GPS combo handhelds was to be able to call for help on the distress channel and transmit your GPS location so the Coast Guard can come find you? Am I over-thinking this also? :rolleyes:

[bad brady]

I was thinking the same thing. At least the radio to call for help. So I've got the compass,GPS ff combo, and my cell is supposed to be my lifeline?

[madncrzydm]

like i said in my earlier post i have a handheld gps as my primary my watch has a digital compass built in and I have a vhf and my cell phone i have several gps apps i use as well on there

[maui jim]

I use a handheld as a primary also... I use it for Fishing and Hunting (some people like me, like those inland topo maps also) and I take when I go on my brothers boat (and others/cattle boats) to add or give spots to my brother.:cool:

They both have there advantages, but i prefer handheld. beside I dont have to split screen my screen...lol:D

[bad brady]

So what do those of that have them use?