What's the best map you've found for GTB? Anything on the internet you'd recommend? Thanks for any info.
I use the Lakemaster Software for up there.....If memory serves me right it is in one foot intervals...
I think their website is lakemaps.com
Unfortunately, they don't have a paper map. They do rock though for their detail. The software route may be the only solution. Same thing with the Navionics one - nice software, but no so so for the paper map.
Navionics will probably be your best bet. I have yet to see something better but lakemaps is very close.
BD ;D
Thanks guys for the tips. Probably just go with the Hotspot map since spending over $100 for the chip is not in the cards right now. Good fishing.
http://www.charts.noaa.gov/OnLineViewer/14913.shtml
Quote from: JerkBate on April 21, 2012, 06:56:03 PM
Thanks guys for the tips. Probably just go with the Hotspot map since spending over $100 for the chip is not in the cards right now. Good fishing.
You won't like the hotspot map... very little detail.
Are you looking only for a paper map? The Hot Spots map will help some with that. I always suggest you get a NOAA chart. You can order printed charts from MUCC. thedude provided a good link to an online zoomable version.
If you want to buy the chart, you will probably want #14913, Grand Traverse Bay to Little Traverse Bay - the same one that thedude linked to live above.
Thanks Mike for the offer but that's a little more than I want to spend.
Hotspot maps have always worked for me in Door County so I bet it will work for me on GTB. Thanks Dude and DJ for the advice and link.
Quote from: JerkBate on April 22, 2012, 08:18:52 PM
Thanks Mike for the offer but that's a little more than I want to spend.
Hotspot maps have always worked for me in Door County so I bet it will work for me on GTB. Thanks Dude and DJ for the advice and link.
Hey Jerkbait, Have you purchased a map yet?? I have an old one you can have, if you want it. Just message me with your address. :) Jeff
Thanks for the offer Jeff but I already ordered one.
By the way, if anyone has any tips for me I'll be staying in Elk Rapids with the family from 6-16 to 6-23. Never fished the area or actually a Great Lakes smallmouth spawn before so I'll be pretty green. I've been told to focus on Traverse City rather than Elk Rapids. Any help is appreciated.
I live in Elk Rapids I can take ya out and show ya around a bit when your here . Long as it isnt a tuesday night or weekday when im working .
Quote from: TheFishinPollock on April 27, 2012, 01:16:21 AM
I live in Elk Rapids I can take ya out and show ya around a bit when your here . Long as it isnt a tuesday night or weekday when im working .
Sounds good Pollock. We'll be up sometime Saturday. If you wanted to go out Sunday that would be great. I'll be in touch.
I have a NBAA out on east bay the 19th. So the weekend before woudl be perfect for me. I'll turn ya on to some inland lakes too with spots. I can get out on EB ,but if the wind is way up my 16 footer stays off . It's too old to go pounding around, but I will definatly need to get out there with ya .