Thread: HANDHELD GPS FOR WAYPOINTS

That's what I'm currently doing with an older Lowrance H2O. My HB unit is messed up and locks up when I try to mark a waypoint, so I just started using the handheld. I can hold it right over top of the TD on the TM and it is very accurate.

Been using a yellow e-trek for 7-8 years . never a problem . mark Enid when on winter pool and fish when it gets water on it .

I like the Garmin 62. Handheld. I use it got trail riding and fishing. They are cheap also

I have an old Gamin GPSMAP 60Cx that I bought new for 80% off when that model was discontinued. That's the only reason I bought it but it has proved itself over and over. I have used it hunting, fishing and just in the car. It has been especially valuable here because Oklahoma puts out a spreadsheet with state brushpiles on it. I can download that thru EasyGPS in seconds. Then, when on the water I use it to find the brushpiles, look at them, and decide if I want to mark them as a waypoint on my Lowrances or not. Mine is as accurate in finding waypoints as any non-military GPS I have used. I do find however that, when fishing, I want a good chart visible on my Lowrance at all times so I would buy a new df/gps instead of just relying on the handheld.

Just throw a marker buoy when you get to the spot you marked, you’ll be close! Approach from another angle if needed and throw another, never fails. I use and Etrex a lot, blue on if it matters but also have used the yellow one.

I would give it a try since you already have a unit. I still use a handheld with my Humminbirds and the heading sensor GPS.

I mused to use a Garmin E trex and it worked. I now have Low HDS Gen it works okay too.
With the Gen 1 I had to learn start looking a little farther away and to slow way down while approaching the waypoint.

Thanks guys for the replies.I think im gonna try it unless I can get a good deal on a gen2 unit.