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John Persson
Hey Capt. Paul,
Just got another boat and bought and installed a Garmin 561. Having previously only had a Lowrance
H20 handheld (monocrome), I was obviously excited about the color and the large screen. Usually fish Biloxi Marsh out of Shell Beach or sometimes Delacroix. Have somewhat limited knowledge of each, but have done fine in Bayou Sue and Grand Bayou areas, sometimes using kayaks in ponds. Back to the GPS. Wanted to make the run from Lake Borgne through Bayou St. Malo to Bayou LaLoutre, which I had done before. However, on first attempt with new GPS, I went off track and came out in MRGO between Shell Beach and Hopdale. Tried "following crab traps". So much for that idea. The map on the new Garmin seemed to lack detail for that area, including Bayou St. Malo. On my old Lowrance, I had purchased "Map Create" which allowed me to take the portion pertaining to our waters and load it onto a card and insert in Lowrance. This had given me much more detail. I went to Chag's and asked them about anything you had. They had Standard Maps with cards for other areas, but not Shell Beach or Delacroix. They mentioned you were going to be there next weekend, but not sure how you new association with Lowrance would proceed. Went to Puglia's today and they had Standard Map's for the two areas, but was not sure is this was the way to go. It showed some waypoints and seemed to show some routes I need, like mentioned above, and the Northern route around the MRGO dam to Bay Eloi. But not sure if it enhance the Garmin Map, as far as detail. Also price, as it was $60.00 for each area, and besides the two mentioned, I would want one for other parts of Delacroix and for the Bilox Marsh at the Northern tips. Is there a better way to go? Also, please let me know your scedule for Chag's. Many thanks......
John Persson
Tel: 504.782.8926
email: kingargus@cox.net
Just got another boat and bought and installed a Garmin 561. Having previously only had a Lowrance
H20 handheld (monocrome), I was obviously excited about the color and the large screen. Usually fish Biloxi Marsh out of Shell Beach or sometimes Delacroix. Have somewhat limited knowledge of each, but have done fine in Bayou Sue and Grand Bayou areas, sometimes using kayaks in ponds. Back to the GPS. Wanted to make the run from Lake Borgne through Bayou St. Malo to Bayou LaLoutre, which I had done before. However, on first attempt with new GPS, I went off track and came out in MRGO between Shell Beach and Hopdale. Tried "following crab traps". So much for that idea. The map on the new Garmin seemed to lack detail for that area, including Bayou St. Malo. On my old Lowrance, I had purchased "Map Create" which allowed me to take the portion pertaining to our waters and load it onto a card and insert in Lowrance. This had given me much more detail. I went to Chag's and asked them about anything you had. They had Standard Maps with cards for other areas, but not Shell Beach or Delacroix. They mentioned you were going to be there next weekend, but not sure how you new association with Lowrance would proceed. Went to Puglia's today and they had Standard Map's for the two areas, but was not sure is this was the way to go. It showed some waypoints and seemed to show some routes I need, like mentioned above, and the Northern route around the MRGO dam to Bay Eloi. But not sure if it enhance the Garmin Map, as far as detail. Also price, as it was $60.00 for each area, and besides the two mentioned, I would want one for other parts of Delacroix and for the Bilox Marsh at the Northern tips. Is there a better way to go? Also, please let me know your scedule for Chag's. Many thanks......
John Persson
Tel: 504.782.8926
email: kingargus@cox.net
Response by Captain Paul
May 10, 2012 at 9:59pm
May 10, 2012 at 9:59pm
Mapping and data transfer programs for a Garmin
~ Captain Paul's response to: ~ John Perrson ~
First, I do not have a scheduled Chag’s meeting. They may be confusing me with someone else. And second, I am NOT affiliated with Lowrance. And third, I could not find a Garmin 561 designation on any of their units. At least they don’t list such a model on their web site.
I mention this because different Garmin units use different accessory mapping products. Garmin offers several mapping products for their units that include MAPSOURCE, which is similar to the Lowrance MapCreate and other Garmin mapping products.
First, you will have to decide on what type of mapping software you need to illustrate the areas that you fish with sufficient detail for your needs. It is possible that the mapping program will have the data transfer program included but it may not. If not you will have to get a data transfer program, that, much as your Lowrance MapCreate, can mark and transfer routes, tracks and waypoints to and from your computer and the GPS unit. Garmin offers several one of which is FREE and called BASE CAMP from their web site. The others, MAPSOURCE, TRIP and WAYPOINT MANAGER, and HOME PORT are for sale by Garmin.
Select the map program first, and then determine if you need the data transfer program.
From what you describe, your expedition departed from the Lake Borgne to Bayou La Loutre on Bayou St. Malo by turning into Bayou Alphonse or possibly Bayou Guyago. Evidently the Base Map in your unit was not detailed to indicate the twisting in Bayou St. Malo.
Get back with me on your unit and I will be able to advise you in a more complete manner.
~ Captain Paul ~
First, I do not have a scheduled Chag’s meeting. They may be confusing me with someone else. And second, I am NOT affiliated with Lowrance. And third, I could not find a Garmin 561 designation on any of their units. At least they don’t list such a model on their web site.
I mention this because different Garmin units use different accessory mapping products. Garmin offers several mapping products for their units that include MAPSOURCE, which is similar to the Lowrance MapCreate and other Garmin mapping products.
First, you will have to decide on what type of mapping software you need to illustrate the areas that you fish with sufficient detail for your needs. It is possible that the mapping program will have the data transfer program included but it may not. If not you will have to get a data transfer program, that, much as your Lowrance MapCreate, can mark and transfer routes, tracks and waypoints to and from your computer and the GPS unit. Garmin offers several one of which is FREE and called BASE CAMP from their web site. The others, MAPSOURCE, TRIP and WAYPOINT MANAGER, and HOME PORT are for sale by Garmin.
Select the map program first, and then determine if you need the data transfer program.
From what you describe, your expedition departed from the Lake Borgne to Bayou La Loutre on Bayou St. Malo by turning into Bayou Alphonse or possibly Bayou Guyago. Evidently the Base Map in your unit was not detailed to indicate the twisting in Bayou St. Malo.
Get back with me on your unit and I will be able to advise you in a more complete manner.
~ Captain Paul ~
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