This feature allows for you to input variables such as what time it is, how it is weathered, and if it is windy. The fishfinder will use algorithms that are based in its memory of the specific lake and will display a map with recommendations for where you should fish. That's pretty cool.
Active Imaging is included, as well as a 3-in-1 transducer. This means that you will get better quality images at deeper depths and all the sonar options you can imagine. The 6-fold splitscreen allows you to see everything at once, including side imaging, down imaging and structurescan.
Mega+ down and side imaging are also available. This is simply a fancy way to say you have more depth than other fish finders. 360-degree imaging is what really impressed me about the sonar. You can see the entire 360-degree area from as far as 125ft away.
This is a review on GPS, so let's get into it. You get network compatibility, which means that you can use live radar, camera features and Bluetooth to connect with your smartphone. Chartplotting, live maps and other functions are all possible. All of these can be done from the fishfinder.
Before I get into the details, I want to say that many of these premium features are available for this fish finder. You might want to pull out your calculator and have it handy. If you don't want to spend more on premium features, the bare-bones models are just a basic fish finder.
Worldwide Basemap is Garmin’s standard offering. It works with the same technology as their GPS on land. Access to river maps, ocean maps, and streams down to 100 feet will be available. You will also be able to access data on land like airports, urban regions, and territorial lines.
Genesis Live mapping ranks among the top in the field. C-Map contours in high-resolution detail are provided. You can also find one-foot contours at more than 5,000 lakes. If you fish up North, there are also 9,400 Canadian lakes. To access these information, you'll need the SD card.