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    Garmin 721xs with GCV-10

    I ordered a Garmin 721xs, GCV-10 and a Airmar TM150 a week ago and I managed to fit it on the boat yesterday and gave it a quick water test. These are as the thread subject suggests - a First Impression. Packaging - The 721xs box is nice, but has no SideVü and DownVü 'ready' imagery on it...
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    For Sale - SIMRAD NSE8

    Private Sale - Price: R15 000 Information - http://www.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Products/NSE-Network-Navigation/NSE8-Charplotter-en-us.aspx Save over R18000.00! Killerdeals Marine & Outdoor Discounters! Includes power/video-in cables and Gimbal mount. No warranty.
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    Bank Angler Planner

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOiOk-QPJ3w
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    Spearfishing at Inanda Dam for Bass

    I have received several reports regarding a spear-fisherman being spotted near the dam wall, but either I am not at the dam or already off the water. In which case he will be long gone by the time I get there. Other reports have gone directly to Msinsi but their boat has been out of action...
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    How much homework do you do when planning your fis

    How much homework do you do when planning your fishing trip? There are a number of tools available to help you ... 1. Google Earth This is a very powerful tool that does not cost you a cent, but knowing how to get the best out of it is often the challenge.  There are two main tools you need to...
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    Bottom Type, Structure & Cover

    If you could arrive at a spot for the weekend, drain all the water out of the dam and physically see bottom type (hard/soft), Structure (ledges, humps, channels) and Cover (timber, weeds, rocks, gravel) - What would you look for as a Specimen Carp Angler? And what would your limit be from the...
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    Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch – First Impressions

    The only segment of the fishfinder / chart plotter / combo market that Lowrance had not tapped into, was the touch screen feature. Many users out there that preferred a touch screen paid a hefty price, and I’m not talking about actual cash. I’m talking about inferior sonar, no high...
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    Fisherman's Guide to Sonar

    This is the reason I have been so quiet on the forums ...
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    Lowrance HDS Gen2 - Update July 2012 (1.1.39.43)

    http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Product-Software-Updates/HDS-Gen2-Software-Update/ What changes are made in this update? HDS Gen2 1.1 includes many new features including: Updated trail logging when using Navionics maps- Trails now follow the vessel more closely, and with greater...
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    SA Offshore Fishing Charts for Lowrance are here!

    Lowrance Chart Evolution:- First there was this ... (World Background Chart - Pre loaded on Lowrance units) Then there was this ... (World Background Chart - Pre loaded on Lowrance units) Then this ... (Navionics Gold XL9 @ R3400) These are primarily navigation charts in my opinion...
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    SA Offshore Fishing Charts for Lowrance are here!

    Lowrance Chart Evolution:- First there was this ... (World Background Chart - Pre loaded on Lowrance units) Then there was this ... (World Background Chart - Pre loaded on Lowrance units) Then this ... (Navionics Gold XL9 @ R3400) These are primarily navigation charts in my opinion...
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    Inland mapping for Lowrance units

    Exciting news - detailed mapping for inland dams and waterways is now available for more than 40 dams for all current Lowrance chart plotters. The details on the chart include contour-lines and depth markers on the most popular fishing dams in the country – as well as outlines for many...
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    Notice to all Eastern Cape members

    If you find a price on an item in a post here, or any other forum dated July 2010 (for example) while doing a Google search.  Then try hold the seller to it nearly TWO years later, and then threaten with lawsuits under the Consumers Protection Act because you feel that you have been "baited" -...
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    Inanda Bass Classic 2012

    Who will be entering this event this year? Get your entry form here ... http://www.inandabassclassic.co.za/  
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    360 Imaging v.s StructureMap – IMHO

    Last week we saw the launch of the latest technology released by Humminbird at the Bassmasters Elite Tournament in the United States … ‘360 Imaging’. Is this another Humminbird scam like their ‘Down’ Imaging from SideImaging release early 2010? No, I do not believe that it is.  360...
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    HDS Gen2 Update 1.1 available for Download

    This is a very important update - HDS Gen2 1.1 Software | Lowrance HDS Gen2 1.1 includes many new features including: StructureMap Enhancement – Enhancements include the ability to clear live history and to toggle water column when operating in Live Mode. Writing to Mapping Cards – Now...
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    Lowrance Elite-5 and DSI update 3.5 available

    Download here ...  Elite-5 Software Update What changes are made in this update?     Added Trip Calculator: The user now has access to a trip calculator page that displays Speed, Average speed, Max speed, Trip time, and Trip distance. This new page can be accessed via the System menu.    ...
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    FishTec Lowrance Demo / Training Boat

    After many months of waiting, it was time to put her in the water. Inanda Dam looked awesome ... Inanda's Table Mountain as a background ... Seaworthied and ready to go ... The phone rings as the camera timer times out ... The console ... She is nearly as beautiful as Inanda ...
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    Lowrance HDS Gen1 Update 4.1

    Software release for Generation 1 HDS® version 4.1Lowrance has released a new version of software for the first generation of HDS multifunction displays (not HDS Gen2). This new software version (HDS 4.1) includes changes to sonar performance, charting enhancements and more. Items addressed...
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    How to 'Pair' iPilot with replacement remote?

    Remote.Learning The i-Pilot remote is prelearned to the controller from the factory. The top of the controller has a single learn button to allow additional remotes to be added to the system. To learn additional remotes: 1. Power up the trolling motor. 2. Push and hold the learn button down. a...
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