Electronics Tips For Bass Boats (Mapping With Lakemaster VX Premium )

You need to learn how to read a lake map! Understanding mapping is a critical part of fishing and boating safely. Whether you're sitting on the couch looking for your next spot to fish, or on the boat navigating a new waterway, an understanding of mapping makes you more effective. Today we're covering the changes to LakeMaster with the latest LakeMaster VX Premium Card to help you dial in your mapping and electronics.

Whether you're a novice or an expert, there is always more to know. Today we're covering everything from the basics of what underwater structures look like, to how to setting shading, offsets, depth highlights, and more!

Below you'll find links to the electronics and mapping software we use on our own boats and equipment. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

LAKEMASTER MAPPING CARDS...

•LakeMaster VX Premium Digital Charts: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

•Lakemaster VX Digital Charts: https://bit.ly/3VOJ68y

OTHER MAP OPTIONS...

•Garmin Navionics Vision+: https://bit.ly/3PzMRxI

•Navionics Platinum+: https://bit.ly/3LPfCn0

•C Map Reveal US Maps: https://bit.ly/3Hy0mcl

OUR BOAT ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

•Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp G3: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Interpreting Mapping And Modern Marine Electronics ( To Catch More Fish )

Understanding mapping is a critical part of fishing and boating! Whether you're sitting on the couch looking for your next spot to fish, or on the boat navigating a new waterway, an understanding of mapping makes you more effective. Today we're covering some of the biggest tricks we use to navigate waters, find fish, and build patterns, very quickly.

Whether you're a novice or an expert, there is always more to know. So today we're covering everything from the basics of what a hump, point, and creek channel look like, to how we replicate a pattern across a new fishery. We're also covering some of the best tricks that use Google Maps and Google Earth to find secret spots on reservoirs.

Below you'll find links to the paper maps, mapping software, and electronics that we use on our own boats and equipment. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

OUR ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13 Fish Finder: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

•Humminbird Solix 15 Fish Finder: https://bit.ly/2Hazsej

MAPPING FOR MODERN ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Lakemaster VX Premium Charts: https://bit.ly/3z2RFmK

(This is the Card Used In The Video)

•Humminbird Lakemaster VX Charts: https://bit.ly/3VOJ68y

•Garmin Navionics Vision+ Lake Maps: https://bit.ly/3PzMRxI

•Garmin Navionics Platinum+ Lake Maps: https://bit.ly/3LPfCn0

PAPER MAPS...

•Fishing Hot Spots Topographic Maps: https://bit.ly/2FgBWHi

•Fish N Maps Topographic Maps: https://bit.ly/2QXY5gt

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Find Fish On Any Lake! (Beginner to Advanced Maps and Electronics)

Its easy! You can find fish on ANY lake with these simple tricks! Its all about eliminating water quickly and searching for high percentage water. Come along as we look at the fastest way to find fish with a lake map, then take an in-depth look at how to break down a lake with advanced sonar mapping. 

Step one to breaking down any lake is deciding if you want a short term breakdown or an in-depth breakdown. If the goal is short term (day or weekend trip, week long vacation, etc) then the goal is to locate the single spot on the lake that has the highest odds of holding fish and focusing all of your attention in that one area. If your goal is to truly understand a lake (long term, in-depth) we'll divide the lake into sections and begin building repeatable patterns. 

The key to breaking down any lake is quality mapping. Whether you accomplish this with high end electronics, a map card, or a quality paper map, just depends on how much time you want to put in to the project. Below are links to the equipment we use, the most reliable map cards on the market, and the best paper maps of the most popular lakes around the country. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Related Videos... 

Google Earth Video- https://youtu.be/_ZgGGBWbyEs

How To Read Lake Maps Video (Circa 2011): https://youtu.be/Xo5ADb6Tgoc

Fishing Chickamauga in 2019 Video- https://youtu.be/gvBwBkjlwmA

Paper Maps... 

-Fishing Hotspots Maps: https://bit.ly/2FgBWHi

-Fish-N-Maps: https://bit.ly/2QXY5gt

Map Cards... 

-LakeMaster Plus Digital Charts (What we use): http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

-Navionics Hot Maps: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

Our Electronics... 

-Humminbird Solix 12 G2: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

-Humminbird Solix 15 G2: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Finding Secret Fishing Spots With Google Earth! (Actual Favorite Waypoints Shown!)

There are so many Google Earth Tricks fishermen don't know how to use! With our cross country move we've been spending a ton of time on the computer preparing to explore new lakes. We've found a bunch of new spots using this method and today we're showing you how to do the same. Come along to some of our favorite fisheries and see our best spots as you learn the methods! (If you're a California angler, get ready to write down some coordinates!)

Every angler knows you can jump on google maps and get a good idea of what a lake looks like before you arrive. But few anglers know how to remove distortion from the map, jump between different water levels and times of year, drop waypoints, and export all of it to the electronics on your boat. Its amazing how far technology has come and if you're not progressing, you're falling behind. 

Google Earth is just one of the tools you have available as an angler today. Modern electronics have seen huge advancements as have the mapping cards that we use with those units. Google Earth is a free program that any angler with a computer can use. We combine that program with a few different electronics to maximize our time on the water. Below you'll find links to a few of our favorite items from different brands to help maximize your time on the water. 

Our Electronics and Mapping... 

-Humminbird Solix 15 CHIRP G2 Depth Finder: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

-Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

Budget Alternatives... 

Humminbird- Helix 7 CHIRP G3 Sonar: http://bit.ly/2SoFl8a

Lowrance- Elite 7 Ti2 Fishfinder: https://bit.ly/3aY4m4S

Alternative Mapping... 

Navionics Hot Maps Platinum: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G