Being able to find the fish isn’t the only the plus of employing a GPS combo, staying safe is another key benefit. Today’s compact units not only provide detailed mapping but also a wealth of information including heading, speed, bearing, as well as trip calculators.

The Magellan® eXplorist™ 600 is packed with features. You get a 3-axis electronic compass, a barometric pressure altimeter, barometer, and thermometer, plus the ability to expand your GPS mapping via a high-speed USB data port and unlimited secure digital (SD) card storage. The perfect handheld or backup for your watercraft.

 
Your investment becomes priceless the very first time you find yourself lost or caught in poor weather conditions. The ability to track exact positioning allows anglers to convey their precise location to other fellow fishermen, or even radio in their position to the Coast Guard in times of distress. When it comes to safety this is one tool that serious anglers should absolutely consider.

The waterproof and ruggedized GPSMAP 60C is packed with extra features, including rapid automatic route calculation, an integrated outdoor calendar, a dedicated geocaching mode. It doesn't get much better than this for a handheld GPS

Today’s GPS/mapping combo units really are a small miracle for fisherman, and no other tool has changed fishing to the same extent when it comes to improving angling success and practicing safe boating.

What happens when GPS meets iPod. With the Lowrance iFinder you can you can record/play GPS trip details, load optional higher-detailed mapping, or play MP3/Ogg Vorbis music files. The unit uses MMC/SD memory cards to store all your music

 
Conclusion: This once exclusive and expensive technology is now within reach of all anglers. There are plenty of choices out there, and with so many options anglers are sure to find the right unit at the right price point for their particular application. No longer just a luxury product the GPS combo not only helps anglers become better fisherman, but also aids in keeping us safe…now that’s what I consider an essential piece of tackle!