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    I am going to update my primary depth finder. I don't know if I need a GPS in the unit or not. I have a GPS in my Ulterra Trolling motor that I am just now learning how to use. I like the new Lowrance Hook 5X (or 7) with the new "Chirp," technology and are at the max of my budget. The GPS adds $100 to the price of the unit. My gut is forget the GPS.

    Any opinions are greatly appreciated.

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    I like GPS. Worth $100.
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    It depends on the spots you fish. I have over 300 waypoints on my GPS for the lake I try to fish. It is a little over 7000 acres, but the waypoints are mostly in what I would call the "primary body of water" of about 2000-3000 acres. If you know how to get to all of your good fishing spots with no searching around when you get there, then you really don't need it. But if you could save for another month, or 6 weeks, or whatever, you will still get your unit before the end of the year and you will never regret having the GPS.

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    This is the first year I've had a finder with GPS on it and I like it, especially in fog or at night it's really handy. Adding a map chip to it has helped me a lot.
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    I use my GPS as much as the depth finder


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    I like the gps on mine don't know how I fished without it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Speck View Post
    I use my GPS as much as the depth finder
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    I'm glad i had my gps tracks at truman on those foggy morning. It was worth the money.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LSL Angler View Post
    I'm glad i had my gps tracks at truman on those foggy morning. It was worth the money.
    If we didn't have recorded tracks at Smithville, it would be a long, slow ride to go up the river. And getting around at night (or foggy days) would be unsafe, to say the least.
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    Look at it this way, and I always say this, It is better to have it and not need it ,,,,Than to need it and not have it....
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