Fish beware!

Originally Posted by dorado50

so when the battery dies on some foggy day and you have no compass on board cause you rely on that 'ol trusty GPS then what do you do? Just one of many scenarios. Your mariner skills seem to be lacking here my friend!

a) I hardly rely on my GPS for "navigation" - Fishing is general has proven to be much more productive when you have documented locations. I.e. Over the winter, marking all the commericial lobster bouys have given me some of the best halibut spots and Rock fish spots...also the new MLPA isn't marked with bouys yet, so thanks to my GPS I know when I'm in the zone

b) What happens when you have your ole' trusty compass, and the fog rolls in. So you tell yourself. "Head east to find La Jolla shores" and you wind up in boomers?

c) I spent 3 years navigating a 270' Coast Guard Cutter...My navigation skills are quite refined

d) Using a battery that lasts well beyond what your fishing sessions last is a no-brainer. I get 14 hours out of mine and have a spare on board.

e) I love you, but seriously, how are you defending not having a GPS?