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.
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.
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.
It's a budget model. This model is a cheaper version of the premium Garmin fish finders, and it's ideal for budget-minded people. It's still a great option for weekend warriors who want to get into fish technology.
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.
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.
The GPS capabilities let you track your location, create maps, and chart waypoints. It's like having a treasure trove of maps at your disposal when you go to the lake. Get ready to be amazed by some of the best GPS fishfinders on the market.