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<p>Itâs time to gear up for ice fishing season with a new portable fishfinder. Garmin offers several great options depending on your budget, experience and needs.</p> <p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-26089" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-STRIKER-5-Ice-Bundle.jpg" alt="garmin-striker-5-ice-bundle" width="8688" height="4332" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-STRIKER-5-Ice-Bundle.jpg 8688w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-STRIKER-5-Ice-Bundle-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-STRIKER-5-Ice-Bundle-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-STRIKER-5-Ice-Bundle-164x82.jpg 164w" sizes="(max-width: 8688px) 100vw, 8688px" />STRIKER 5 Ice Fishing Bundle</strong></p> <p>Designed specifically for ice anglers, the STRIKER 5 Ice Fishing Bundle has everything you need to easily transition to a high-tech portable fishfinder. The STRIKER 5 with portable carrying case is perfect for ice fishing, or fishing from a dock during the summer months. If youâre used to using a flasher, youâll love the STRIKER 5âs easy-to-read built-in flasher, and youâll be able to mark GPS waypoints of all of your best fishing holes so you can return in the future.</p> <p>It comes with a portable carrying case, rechargeable battery, smart charger, and GT8HW-IF high-wide CHIRP ice fishing transducer. If you want to take it in your kayak or boat during the summer, you can add ClearVü scanning sonar by purchasing the optional GT20 CHIRP transducer.</p> <p>The STRIKER 5 Ice Bundle is <a href="http://bit.ly/2g5zgMB" target="_blank">available for purchase</a> in a ready-to-fish package for $399.99.</p> <p><strong><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-26090" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-echoMAP-CHIRP-gps-fishfinder-combo-with-ice-fishing-transducer.jpg" alt="garmin-echomap-chirp-gps-fishfinder-combo-with-ice-fishing-transducer" width="4786" height="2386" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-echoMAP-CHIRP-gps-fishfinder-combo-with-ice-fishing-transducer.jpg 4786w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-echoMAP-CHIRP-gps-fishfinder-combo-with-ice-fishing-transducer-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-echoMAP-CHIRP-gps-fishfinder-combo-with-ice-fishing-transducer-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Garmin-echoMAP-CHIRP-gps-fishfinder-combo-with-ice-fishing-transducer-164x82.jpg 164w" sizes="(max-width: 4786px) 100vw, 4786px" />echoMAP CHIRP: Build Your Ultimate Ice Fishing Bundle</strong></p> <p>The Garmin echoMAP CHIRP is the ultimate fishfinder for diehard ice anglers. The <a href="http://bit.ly/2g4cCDU" target="_blank">4-inch</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2fDcKMo" target="_blank">5-inch</a> echoMAP CHIRP sonar/chartplotter combos are compatible with the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod543361.html" target="_blank">portable kit</a>, which is sold separately and includes a rechargeable battery and smart charger.</p> <p>One of the major features that separates the echoMAP CHIRP from the STRIKER series is that the echoMAP CHIRP offers <a href="http://bit.ly/27RzEmL" target="_blank">Quickdraw Contours</a> and built-in LakeVü HD mapping, which provides 1-foot contours on over 13,000 lakes. Quickdraw Contours allows anglers to find new spots that they never knew existed by mapping unmapped lakes or improve upon existing bodies of water from their boat before winter hits. You can even share the maps with your friends through <a href="http://bit.ly/29nFbbx" target="_blank">Quickdraw Community on Garmin Connect</a>.</p> <p>While the echoMAP CHIRP series does not come packaged with an ice fishing transducer, you can purchase the <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-water/fishfinders/striker-5-ice-fishing-bundle/shop-by-accessories/ice-fishing-transducers/garmin-gt8hw-if/prod530137.html" target="_blank">GT8HW-IF</a> separately.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0-yXy_rB_Ng?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p><strong>echoMAP CHIRP + Panoptix </strong></p> <p>Weâll let you in on a little secret â if you donât mind carrying around a larger battery, you can upgrade to a <a href="http://bit.ly/2f81GDm" target="_blank">7-</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/2foIIsI" target="_blank">9-inch</a> echoMAP CHIRP combo unit and fish in real-time by adding a <a href="http://bit.ly/2ebsF0t" target="_blank">Panoptix PS30</a> transducer. Panoptix has changed the game throughout many areas of the fishing industry and ice fishing is no exception.</p> <p>The potential that Panoptix has for the most serious ice anglers is phenomenal. With a wide 120° beam, you can view fish throughout a large portion of water column. See fish check out your bait, move away from it or eat it â all in real-time. You can learn a lot of about fish behavior from this amazing technology which will result in you catching more fish.</p> <p>See Panoptix in action:</p> <p><iframe style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgarminfishhunt%2Fvideos%2F10153124302038999%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/3-portable-fishfinders-ice-fishing/">3 Portable Fishfinders for Ice Fishing</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

By Steve Pennaz I was about 10 years old when I saw a TV program about a Florida tourist operation with glass-bottom boats. I can remember thinking: Wouldnât that be cool? Even then, my goal was to catch more and bigger fish, and a transparent-floored boat seemed like a good way to learn more about fish location and behavior. Now, decades later, my dream has come true. Iâm fishing out of a glass-bottom boat… Okay, not literally, but outfitted with a unique combination of compatible electronics, my Ranger 620 allows me to see whatâs going on below. Whatâs even better, the system is simple to use, but profound in what it reveals. My system starts with a Garmin 7612xsv chartplotter/sonar combo. This unit, like many offered by Garmin, feature a video input option that allows me to plug in and view Aqua-Vuâs Multi-Vu HD camera. The pair works extremely well together. The 12-inch 1280 x 800 WXGA Garmin display shows what the camera captures in ultra-bright detail, even in full sunlight. It offers the option of full-screen video viewing, or I can split the screen to have video and sonar, video and mapping, etc., all with a push or two on the unitâs touch screen. Historically, the weak links with underwater cameras has been the monitor quality, a necessity to keep overall cost down, and ease of use. Although companies like Aqua-Vu are making better and brighter monitors, there are also options like the camera-only Aqua-Vu Multi-Vu HD that plugs directly into my 10-and 12-inch Garmin units and provides a stunningly clear, large viewing space. With the press of a couple buttons on the touch screen Garmin menu, I can go from mapping to sonar (traditional sonar, ClearVü or SideVü) or any combination of the two. I also have the option of adding underwater video to the mix. The ease of incorporating underwater viewing allows me to use the camera far more frequently. I now drop it overboard any time Iâm curious, and within seconds get a look at whatâs going on below the boat. I use it often for fish species verification, a huge time saver, especially when filming TV shows, pre-fishing for tournaments, or when trying to put family and friends on fish. It also helped me become a much better interpreter of the highly-detailed CHIRP sonar readings I only dreamed about a few years ago. Itâs also incredibly fun. Case Study #1: Smallies or Suckers? I was on the Great Lakes chasing giant smallmouth when I pulled up on a big reef and scanned it my SideVü. It was loaded with fish! Knowing that smallmouths will move onto reefs in late fall, I was pumped especially after catching a four-pounder on my second cast. I hooked another fish 15 minutes later and had the surprise of the trip. It was a big sucker and it had inhaled my jigging spoon! The next fish was also a sucker, as was the third, and yes, I was baffled! I had no idea that suckers will feed like aggressive predators. Looking for answers, I finally lowered the Aqua-Vu down and quickly understood what was going on. The marks I was seeing on SideVü were not smallmouth, but suckers, and the reef was crawling with them. We left. Case Study #2: Walleye and Bass Earlier this summer, I found a rock pile in 19 feet of water that was loaded with fish. I expected walleyes; but when I dropped the camera I discovered they were all deep-water largemouths. Later that same day, I found additional schools of fish I was convinced were crappies. Again, I dropped the camera and was proved wrong; they were big bluegills. Another trip sticks out. I was taping an episode of âLake Commandosâ on a lake that DNR survey data indicated had lots of largemouth, but very few smallmouth. So I was surprised when we landed several smallmouth along a weedline that should have held largies. So I dropped the camera to the bottom and discovered a huge pile of boulders in the middle of the grass and it was filthy with smallmouth! This was information I couldnât get from my sonar because thick weeds had overgrown the entire spot. Vegetation Identification Many natural lakes have progressively become more diverse in terms of vegetation types. Thousands across the country are now weed-choked with indigenous and invasive vegetation. On many lakes, weedlines extend for hundreds or even thousands of yards. This makes breaking down the lake difficult and time-consuming, particularly when fish are relating to specific weed types. On a recent âLake Commandosâ shoot with BASS touring pro Adrian Avena, the key to the entire big bass bite came down to finding cabbage, which was difficult as it was available only in small, random, isolated patches. As soon as we found a patch, however, weâd land two or three 4- to 6- pound bass on jigs tipped with Berkley Chigger Craws. But you could work 400-600 yards of a weedline between cabbage patches. Sonar definition has really improved over the years, to the point that it is making it possible to breakdown some weed types with sonar. Milfoil, for example, looks different on screen than cabbage⦠if you know what to look for. By running sonar side-by-side with video, Iâve learned to recognize how various weed types appear on sonar. The lessons continue, and itâs not full-proof, but I find myself able to find grass like coontail and cabbage that usually holds fish and avoid those that typically donât. This information is so valuable that I am now investing time simply to compare what I am seeing on sonar with the camera. In the process, I am becoming more efficient at finding fish. One other thing about grass, and I am embarrassed to admit this: in some cases, particularly in areas with current, isolated patches of soft-stalked grass like milfoil, will lay horizontal to the bottom. On sonar, these areas can look like a school of four to five fish (and I thought they were). Another lesson learned. Bottom Hardness Identification My sonar/camera system is also invaluable for confirming bottom composition and clarifying what my sonar is telling me. In many situations, with sonar alone, I was left wondering: Is that rock or thick coontail clumps on bottom. Hard bottom or soft? A bottom transition from one to the other? Now I understand what that looks like on sonar and can validate it 100% of the time with camera, which is critical. Bottom hardness transition areas are underwater super-highways for countless fish species. Studying bottom composition has led to some interesting discoveries, too. Iâve spotted lost anchors, sunglasses, lures and rods on the bottom of lakes, as well a surprising number of golf balls. Parting Thoughts These days, I am dedicating more time to viewing because its making me a more productive fisherman. Oh, itâs fun to drop a camera and drift over cover and get a peak into the underwater world below. âLook, thereâs a big smallmouth!â But what the sonar/underwater combination reveals is much more than just fun⦠itâs also incredibly educational. I find myself dedicating days to leaving the rods in the locker and studying specific structure. Why is this specific spot holding fish? Iâll study spots for awhile, make mental notes, and drop waypoints, and this is putting more fish in the boat. About Steve Pennaz Steve Pennaz is a hall of fame angler who excels at finding and catching fish on new waters, a skill developed over 30 years of extensive travel in search of giant fish. His television series, Lake Commandos, Man vs. Lake vs. Man, helps anglers understand the steps to building successful patterns on the water. Love inland fishing or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post High-Tech âGlass-Bottomâ Fishing appeared first on Garmin Blog. 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For the Western big game hunter, a handheld GPS with detailed mapping is an absolute necessity to navigate the steep terrain they face for elk, sheep, and at times even mule deer. But many whitetail hunters here in the Midwest, including those in the flatlands of Kansas where Garmin HQ is located, sometimes overlook the benefits of using a handheld GPS for aiding them during their whitetail hunts. Garmin’s eTrex 20xt CamoGarmin’s eTrex 20xt Camo will keep track of where you are so you can enjoy the moment. Impressive 2.2″ 65k color TFT display delivers 240p x 320p of sunlight-readable resolution so you won’t miss the information. Large 3.7GB expandable internal memory handles all the information you need from Topo US 24k maps to BlueChart® g2, City Navigator NT® and BirdsEye Satellite Imagery and more. Highly sensitive WAAS-enabled GPS receiver is beefed up by HotFix® satellite prediction and GLONASS support to quickly and precisely locate your position and maintain it even in heavy cover and deep canyons. Wireless capabilities give you the power to share waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches with other compatible devices with the press of a button. Ergonomic, rugged design with an IPX7 waterproof rating stands up to dust, dirt, humidity and rain. Paperless geocaching capability supports GPX files for downloading coordinates into the system. Customizable with profiles you can set for every occasion. Posted by Americana Outdoors on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Our favorite way to use our handhelds for hunting whitetail is simply by using it as a tool to mark important waypoints and using the GPS to navigate to treestands in the dark. With a handheld GPS, thereâs little need to light up the woods with a flashlight, and you wonât give up your honey hole to other hunters by using bright orange markers or reflective pins. Often overlooked for deer hunting, handheld GPS units can be extremely helpful in the field. But not only that â handhelds are key for helping us decide which stand to hunt out of on any given day. For instance, if you have three stands up, each potentially better than the others depending on which way the wind is blowing, you can make notes on each individual waypoint. If a particular stand is best when there is a north wind, take note of that. Letâs face it, many of us are running on very little sleep when waking up at 3AM to drive to our hunting spot and itâs easy to forget details like that. Donât risk wasting a day in the woods or spooking that giant whitetail youâve had your eyes on all year and make sure youâve packed your handheld GPS. Check out the complete line of Garmin handheld GPS units here. Did you know that Garmin now offers detailed HuntView mapping in 20 states? For more exciting and informative hunting and fishing content, follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media. Donât forget to share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channels! Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Why Every Deer Hunter Should Carry a Handheld GPS appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

There are thousands of different jigs out there and every style and color has a time and/or place in which it is most effective. I typically donât spend a lot of time on the water after the season is over because Iâm usually in the woods hunting, but on the rare occasion I do hit the lake in the fall, jigs are one of my go-to baits. Here are a few tips that I hope will help you catch more fish on a jig as the seasons change. Size Here at home (Dayton, Tenn. near Lake Chickamauga) where there are a lot of big fish, most of the time Iâm always throwing big baits. But in cold water versus warm to hot water, Iâll start to make some changes to the weight and size. Early on in the fall when water temperatures are warmer and fairly clean, a lot of the bigger fish will still be active, so Iâll use a big jig with a larger profile to entice bigger fish. During the winter when water temps are still in the 40s, Iâll use a smaller jig like the War Eagle Heavy Finesse jig on 12-pound fluorocarbon. Iâve caught a ton of fish on that setup after a cold front and in cold water. Towards the end of winter as temperatures are slowly rising, Iâll throw a lighter jig and sometimes one with a smaller profile. I find that the biggest differences are when temperatures start warming up out of the 40s and into the 60s. Water color plays a big part in the changes you make. If itâs super clear, youâre going to want to use smaller baits and lighter line most of the time. There are a lot of different variances there. For example, if Iâm fishing dirty water and temps are in the mid-50s, Iâll use a lighter jig, darker color, with heavy line. Those fish are going to be shallow, so youâll need to use a larger profile jig just so the fish can even see it. Trailer 90% of the time, Iâm using a Zoom Super Chunk Jr jig trailer. I go through bulk bags of those every year. As the water gets warmer and itâs fairly clear, Iâm going to go up to maybe a ¾ oz. jig, even if Iâm fishing shallow. With the ¾ ounce jig, Iâll switch to a regular size Zoom Super Chunk, which is quite a bit bigger than the Jr. Itâs going to give me a bigger profile and slow that fall down just a little bit, but Iâm doing it mostly for the profile. Also read: How Andy Morgan Pulled off Comeback Victory for Third AOY Title Do you love hunting and fishing? Follow us at: @garminfishhunt on Twitter and Instagram, and on Facebook @Garmin Fish & Hunt. Donât forget to tag us using #FishGarmin or #HuntGarmin for a chance to be featured on our channel! The post Andy Morgan: As the Seasons Change, So Should Your Jig appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

For the purposes of this little chat, weâll call hounds any dog that opens while trailing or treeing. Doesnât matter what their jobs are. If theyâre barking, bellowing, bawling, squalling, or chopping while working any scent trail or treeing any critter, theyâre generally considered to be in the hound group. And for all of the many purposes these dogs are used for, barking while working is a must. That barking or opening on track may simply be their way of letting the master know where they are and which way theyâre going. For most houndsmen, the dog opening on track is the music of the chaseâwonderful, cherished, and enjoyed mountain music. While hound music during the chase is soul-stirring, exciting, and enjoyable, any hound standing around at home barking for no reason is just the opposite. Neighbors hate it! And let me tell you a little secret. The neighbors donât hate it any more than I dislike my dogs barking for no good reason. If they are not trailing or treeing, I donât want to hear âem. Regardless of our personal views on barking dogs, the reality is that most folks out there in the big world do not appreciate hearing our houndsâno matter how beautiful or melodious their bugle bawl may be. Bottom-line is that for healthy and happy neighborly relations and for our hounds to save their voices for when we want them to use it, some means of teaching and controlling unwanted barking is a must. An ABSOLUTE must! BarkLimiter collars have proven to be a very helpful and handy tool towards that end. Naturally, some houndsmen are quite uncertain or reluctant to use them. They fear if the dogs learn they must stay quiet at home, they will also stay quiet when on the job in the field. Itâs a thought worth thinking about, and it seems every houndsmen has heard a story or two of somebody somewhere who experienced a hound that quit barking in the woods about the same time it learned to quit barking at home. Many other houndsmen have had nothing but excellent results using BarkLimiter collars. These houndsmen and women got the job done at home and saw or heard no negative side effects or lessening of hound music at the proper time and place. There are many BarkLimiter users who feel these handy gizmos did a good job for them around the house. However, a few may complain that a negative side effect of the bark collar was that any time they hung any tracking or training collar on their hound, it would not bark when trailing or treeing the desired game animal out in the fields and woods. If youâve been reading my thoughts for a few or many years, you probably already know where this is going. Chances are you already know what causes the problems that can happen as the result of any pronged collar being on any dog. You, no doubt, completely realize that positive results and no bad side effects are experienced by most folks and others just canât seem to enjoy the same excellent results. Through reading, learning, and experiencing, many of you already know that 98 percent of the secret to success is giving all dogs a week or more to get used to any pronged collar BEFORE YOU TURN THE DANG THING ON. Hurry, hurry; rush, rush; no patience; and gotta do it right now are always sure to create less than ideal results. It is for sure a philosophy guaranteed to create âcollar-wiseâ or âcollar-shyâ dogs! Absolutely guaranteed!! For best results, let âem wear that new or new to them bark collar for half-a-day, every day for about a week BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON. Let them get completely accustomed to the feel and scent of the bark collar BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON. Let it be part of their everyday lives BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON. Doing that greatly lessens the chance that your dogs think the bark collar is a problem, and instead after proper preparation, most dogs think that barking for no reason is the problem. Itâs very important to treat your e-collar the same way. Spend lots of time introducing the scent and feel of it to your hounds or any dog BEFORE YOU TURN IT ON. That is the number one most important, most spectacular, but also most underrated secret to success with any and all pronged collars that deliver an electronic message to our dogs. If they wear these collars often and regularly throughout their time at home and throughout their trips afield, they will gracefully accept them, work well while wearing them, and easily and speedily learn the life lessons we must teach themâand teach it to them as humanely as possible. Read more from John Wick: Get More for Your Money! E-collar Training Tips I have been deeply involved in the enjoyable and serious pursuit of raising and training hunting hounds for 50 years. During the past 20 years, I have routinely used BarkLimiter collars on at least 90 percent of the trailing and treeing dogs that have lived on my Missouri farm. Although I made a few of the typical rookie mistakes in the beginning of my BarkLimiter usage, I quickly saw the errors of my hurried ways. Since then, I have not experienced any negative problems or results from using top-quality bark collars on hunting hounds. No one needs to be overly concerned about dogs thinking too deeply on this subject and concluding that not being allowed to bark at home also means not being allowed to bark when the chase is on. It also wonât matter to them whether theyâre wearing an e-collar, tracking collar, or training/tracking collar while doing it. The main thing we all need to be concerned about is that we give our dogs more than adequate time to become thoroughly acquainted with the gizmo on their neck BEFORE WE TURN IT ON. And after that, they need to frequently or regularly wear the magic necklace, even if itâs not needed at the moment. Tell that to yourself quite often. Hopefully mention it occasionally to your friends, and then be sure to remind yourself about it again. OH, AND YEAH, DONâT FORGET TO ALWAYS USE THE LOWEST SETTING THATâLL WORK WHEN USING ANY TYPE OF PRONGED COLLAR. Stay calm, cool, and patient. Prepare yourself and your dog for success. No problems will develop or be caused if you remember to do your homework, no matter what kind of dog owns you. –John Wick Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for fishing and hunting videos, tips from pros and to stay up-to-date on the latest Garmin products. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Are Bark Collars Okay for Hounds? appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Lake of the Ozarks is my home lake, and even out of all the places Iâve fished throughout my career on the Bassmaster Elite Series, there are a number of reasons why it is still my favorite lake to fish.</p> <p>Whether youâre a beginner or a pro, Lake of the Ozarks is one of the best places in the country for new anglers learning how to fish and for experienced anglers looking to refine their skillset. The lake is loaded with quality bass in the 3 to 6-pound range (my personal best at LOZ being an 8-pounder), and throughout the year single day tournaments consistently take 20 pounds to win.</p> <p>Lake of the Ozarks offers a wide range of cover, structure and different water clarities depending upon which section of the lake youâre fishing. This allows anglers to target fish in a variety of depths, using a variety of different baits and techniques. Another reason Lake of the Ozarks is great is that the lake fishes very big, making it easy to get away from other anglers and pressured fish.</p> <p>My Garmin electronics save me time on the water and offer several key advantages while fishing Lake of the Ozarks.</p> <p><strong>Mapping:</strong></p> <p>Having the best mapping available is especially important when fishing Lake of the Ozarks. My <a href="http://bit.ly/1ST6gGr" target="_blank">Garmin LakeVü HD Ultra</a> mapping has more detail and contours than any other mapping available for the lake. I’m able to see subtle breaks, points, ditches and humps that don’t show up on other maps. The LakeVü HD Ultra mapping also comes loaded with photos of marinas, boat ramps and gas docks, as well as side images of sunken boats, sunken docks, ledges and other underwater objects that were recorded by the Garmin survey crew while mapping the lake.</p> <p><strong>Sonar:</strong></p> <p>My Garmin SideVü and ClearVü CHIRP scanning sonars help me find fish every day I’m on the water. I simply idle around points, flats, ledges, and boat docks to locate brush, structure and fish. This saves me a ton of fishing time, as I am able to put myself directly on key structure spots and fish without wasting time in unproductive water. In the summer Iâm able to idle over structure, see the fish on my Garmin ClearVü and SideVü sonars, then turn around and catch each one of those fish.</p> <p>One of my favorite new pieces of equipment is <a href="http://bit.ly/1Fcws90" target="_blank">Panoptix LiveVü Forward</a> sonar. With Panoptix, I’m able to precisely scan the water column by pointing my trolling motor exactly where I want to see underwater. This helps me look for individual fish under docks, on laydowns, brush piles, and those relating to bait. If the fish move, I can stay on them and locate exactly where they are, then make direct casts to these fish. Without Garmin Panoptix technology, you would never even know these fish were there.</p> <p>If youâre interested in fishing Lake of the Ozarks or would like advanced instruction on using Garmin electronics like the pros, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Casey Scanlon offers excellent <a href="http://bit.ly/2eaE6uB" target="_blank">instructional guide trips</a> thatâll help you learn how to catch fish when no one else can.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/casey-scanlon-shares-tips-fishing-lake-of-the-ozarks/">Casey Scanlon Shares Tips for Fishing Lake of the Ozarks</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Cooling water around the country has triggered the yearly migration of shad and baitfish into the shallows of lakes and reservoirs across the country. Consequently, fish are on the move. We asked Garmin pro Stetson Blaylock how he utilizes his Garmin <a href="http://bit.ly/2dLA3iH" target="_blank">GPSMAP 7612xsv</a> to find bass in the fall.</p> <p><strong> Q: Fall brings about a very specific set of conditions in many bass fisheries. How would you describe this time of year?<br />SB:</strong> Shad are moving into the backs of creeks right now, and that really defines a lot of your fall fishing because bass are moving right in with them. This is not the time of year to focus on deep, open water or main-lake ledges: fall fishing is about working those shallow creeks where bait is balled up.</p> <p><strong> Q: Whatâs your first step in breaking down a fishery this time of year? Whatâs your best starting point?<br />SB:</strong> I start out by looking for the two or three biggest main creek arms on the lake. Iâm not necessarily interested in the main river arm, but the bigger creeks off the main lake itself. Iâm searching for the furthest-protruding points leading into that creek arm â something that looks like a trap, where bass will follow bait into the creek mouth and then stop on those points.</p> <p>From there, Iâm looking for ditches and drains that lead all the way into the backs of the creeks, because those are usually where youâll find bait. Having the right mapping software is key to that: <strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1ST6gGr" target="_blank">LakeVü HD Ultra</a></strong> contours are pretty important to me in identifying where those ditches turn as they head into the backs of those creeks.</p> <p><img class="wp-image-25928 alignright" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Stetson-Blaylock-relies-on-ClearVu-and-SideVu-for-fall-fishing-2.jpg" alt="stetson-blaylock-relies-on-clearvu-and-sidevu-for-fall-fishing-2" width="327" height="431" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Stetson-Blaylock-relies-on-ClearVu-and-SideVu-for-fall-fishing-2.jpg 1207w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Stetson-Blaylock-relies-on-ClearVu-and-SideVu-for-fall-fishing-2-228x300.jpg 228w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Stetson-Blaylock-relies-on-ClearVu-and-SideVu-for-fall-fishing-2-777x1024.jpg 777w" sizes="(max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px" /></p> <p><strong> Q: Once youâve found those points, how do you identify individual spots to fish?</strong><strong><br />SB:</strong> The best way to locate fish this time of year is by idling and finding shad, but you have to have a method to what youâre doing or youâll miss the best places. The most important thing right now will be the ability to run <strong>Garmin SideVü</strong> and <strong>ClearVü</strong> scanning sonars in shallow water, which allows you to quickly and clearly look at those points as youâre working your way around the creeks. All Iâm doing is idling over those points that the <strong>LakeVü HD Ultra</strong> is showing me, and looking for shad balls with my <strong>SideVü</strong> and <strong>ClearVü</strong>.</p> <p>A lot of times when Iâm doing that, I may actually go to the back of the creek first and idle every point coming out of the creek, until Iâm back out to the main point.</p> <p><strong>READ: <a href="http://bit.ly/1reKliI" target="_blank">Stetson Blaylock â Fishing Deep Brush Using Panoptix</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Q: Once youâre inside these creeks, what specifically are you looking for?</strong><strong><br />SB:</strong> Iâm scanning for key little depressions in the backs of the ditches, places where fish can get into and feel safer because itâs a little bit deeper. Theyâll move up on the edges of those depressions to feed, but they like the security of deeper water. For example, I just fished a local tournament where I idled all the way into the back of a creek with my <strong>ClearVü/SideVü</strong> and found a 6-foot depression about the size of my boat. Thatâs where the fish were.</p> <p>Garminâs ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars are so crisp and clean; you really know what youâre looking at when you see those spots on your graph.</p> <p><strong style="font-size: 14px;">Q: Whatâs your bait of choice this time of year in that situation?</strong></p> <p><strong>SB:</strong> My number one bait is a shad-colored squarebill crankbait, by far. Youâre trying to mimic shad, and a squarebill does that better this time of year than any other hard bait. You want a squarebill that dives 3 to 5 feet, and maybe a smaller one that dives 2 to 4 feet. You can work the edges of those ditches with those two baits, and really get them in front of bass that are suspended, feeding on shad.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/blaylock-clearvu-sidevu-fall-fishing/">Stetson Blaylock: I rely on ClearVü and SideVü to find fish in the fall</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Garmin is proud to be partnered with Pheasants Forever and Quail Foreverâs Rooster Road Trip for the fifth year in a row. We are very dedicated to the continued conservation of our nationâs wildlife and are happy to hear that 2016 is on track to be one of the strongest years in nearly a generation for pheasant and quail populations.</p> <p>Partnering with organizations such as Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is imperative for the ongoing conservation of game bird habitat and lands, so we as hunters (and our bird dogs) can continue to enjoy our successes in the pursuit of upland birds. Rooster Road Trip is a great way to showcase to hunters how a vast range of Garmin products help hunters both in the field and in their everyday life.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YzR2KhEBEuo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>Hunting parties will split up into two groups and cover public land in five states as Rooster Road Trip 2016 â Upland Nation, takes to the field October 24-28 and November 14-18. Bird dogs will hit the ground running on the prairies of South Dakota and Minnesota before advancing south to the grasslands of Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. Hunters and their four-legged companions will be racking up the miles, tracked by their Garmin Alpha 100 and Astro 430 dog tracking systems, and Garmin fÄnix 3 smartwatches. Follow along and keep track of how many miles the dogs and hunters cover, as those metrics will be posted <a href="http://bit.ly/2eBJAMn" target="_blank">here</a> after each dayâs hunt.</p> <p>Some of the Garmin products Pheasants Forever will be using during the 2016 Rooster Road Trip are:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1J0IuFG" target="_blank">Sport PRO</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2ena3Qp" target="_blank">Delta Sport XC</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2dRD69O" target="_blank">Delta Upland XC</a> dog training e-collars and devices;</li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1R1jP0F" target="_blank">Alpha 100</a> tracking and training systems;</li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1ZNq1hZ" target="_blank">fÄnix 3</a> smartwatches;</li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/2aW3a7F" target="_blank">DriveTrack 70LMT</a> in-vehicle dog tracker and navigator;</li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/2dml4Sc" target="_blank">Astro 430</a> dog tracking systems; and</li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TG4uod" target="_blank">HuntView maps</a> for Minnesota and Kansas</li> </ul> <p>Upgrade to select Garmin e-collars and save big today! <strong>Find out how to <a href="http://bit.ly/2eBqCDe" target="_blank">Cash in on a new Garmin Dog Training System</a>.</strong></p> <div id="attachment_25912" style="width: 5482px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="size-full wp-image-25912" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Alpha-100-Rooster-Road-Trip-2015-photo-by-Logan-Hinners.jpg" alt="The Garmin Alpha 100 was a key piece of equipment in last year's Rooster Road Trip. (Photo: Logan Hinners)" width="5472" height="2872" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Alpha-100-Rooster-Road-Trip-2015-photo-by-Logan-Hinners.jpg 5472w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Alpha-100-Rooster-Road-Trip-2015-photo-by-Logan-Hinners-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Alpha-100-Rooster-Road-Trip-2015-photo-by-Logan-Hinners-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Alpha-100-Rooster-Road-Trip-2015-photo-by-Logan-Hinners-351x185.jpg 351w" sizes="(max-width: 5472px) 100vw, 5472px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The Garmin Alpha 100 was a key piece of equipment in last year’s Rooster Road Trip. (Photo: Logan Hinners)</p></div> <p>Hereâs how the Rooster Road Trip 2016 schedule lays out:</p> <ul> <li>Leg #1 <ul> <li>Trip Dates: Monday, October 24th â Friday, October 28th</li> <li>Highlighted States: South Dakota & Minnesota</li> <li>Rooster Road Trip Hosts: Pheasants Forever’s Anthony Hauck, Andrew Vavra, and Logan Hinners</li> </ul> </li> <li>Leg #2 <ul> <li>Trip Dates: Monday, November 14th â Friday, November 18th</li> <li>Highlighted States: Oklahoma (quail hunting only), Kansas & Nebraska</li> <li>Rooster Road Trip Hosts: Pheasants Forever’s Bob St. Pierre, Jared Wiklund, and Josh Dahlstrom</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Pheasants Forever will be holding daily giveaways on their Facebook page from Rooster Road Trip sponsors <a href="http://bit.ly/2eKbpQm" target="_blank">Garmin</a>, Browning, YETI, Danner and more. Also, any follower who joins Pheasants Forever or renews as a member online through the Rooster Road Trip <a href="http://bit.ly/2eBJAMn" target="_blank">webpage</a> will receive an exclusive Browning Pursuit Sheep Horn Knife and be entered to win a new Browning Citori 725 Feather 12 gauge over/under shotgun (in addition to the standard benefits of Pheasants Forever membership).</p> <p>Follow Pheasants Forever’s Rooster Road Trip 2016 Online at:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pheasantsforever/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> â Daily contests, highlight videos and photo galleries</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/pheasants4ever" target="_blank">Twitter</a> â Real time updates</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pheasants_forever/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> â Feature photos from the field</li> <li>Rooster Road Trip 2016 â <a href="http://bit.ly/2eBJAMn" target="_blank">Blog posts and reports</a></li> </ul> <p>Follow <strong style="font-style: inherit;">Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for bird dog training videos, tips and more!</p> <ul> <li><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/garmin-pheasants-forever-rooster-road-trip-2016/">Pheasants Foreverâs Rooster Road Trip 2016 Hits the Road</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

Sorry for the formatting issues in this automated blog post import. But you can view the information properly on their blog by going to the following post: http://garmin.blogs.com/promotions/2016/10/garmin-dog-training-bundle-rebate.html#.WA541uArI2x Purchase a PRO 550, PRO 70, PRO Trashbreaker™ or PRO Control® 2 remote launch system from Oct. 20, 2016, through Dec. 24, 2016, and receive $50 USD via mail-in rebate when using the official Garmin rebate form. Limit five rebate submissions per customer. The product must be purchased in factory-new condition. All submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 20, 2017. Share on TumblrinShare Garmin® Dog-training Bundle Rebate 19 OCTOBER 2016 @ 4:24 PM / ON THE TRAIL / Purchase a PRO 550, PRO 70, PRO Trashbreaker™ or PRO Control® 2 remote launch system from Oct. 20, 2016, through Dec. 24, 2016, and receive $50 USD via mail-in rebate when using the official Garmin rebate form. Limit five rebate submissions per customer. The product must be purchased in factory-new condition. All submissions must be postmarked by Jan. 20, 2017.

<p>Garmin offers an extensive line of sonar products for anglers of all levels and disciplines. CHIRP sonar benefits everybody, whether youâre a saltwater angler who enjoys chasing pelagic fish, or an inland angler who enjoys spending your free time at the lake catching bass, walleye and crappie. It doesnât matter if youâre a casual angler or a tournament pro â the benefits of Garmin CHIRP sonar technology can be reaped by all.</p> <p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-25895" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Traditional-CHIRP-Sonar.jpg" alt="garmin-traditional-chirp-sonar" width="1280" height="800" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Traditional-CHIRP-Sonar.jpg 1280w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Traditional-CHIRP-Sonar-300x188.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Traditional-CHIRP-Sonar-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-Traditional-CHIRP-Sonar-343x215.jpg 343w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><strong>Traditional CHIRP Sonar</strong></p> <p>Prior to CHIRP sonar, traditional sonar operated at a single frequency and transducers could operate at dual frequencies, commonly 77/200 kHz. Since the only feedback is from one single frequency, it limits the clarity and resolution available.</p> <p>Instead of sending a single frequency, CHIRP sonar sweeps a continuous range of frequencies, from low to high, in a single transmission. The returns from each frequency in that transmission are then interpreted to be drawn on the screen. Since this continuous sweep of frequencies provides CHIRP with a much wider range of information, CHIRP sonar is able to create a <strong>clear, high-resolution image. </strong>As you can see above, you get far greater target separation and more defined arches than you would with standard 77/200 kHz sonar.</p> <div id="attachment_25896" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-25896 size-full" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CHIRP-Sonar-in-more-than-17000-feet.jpg" alt="chirp-sonar-in-more-than-17000-feet" width="1024" height="768" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CHIRP-Sonar-in-more-than-17000-feet.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CHIRP-Sonar-in-more-than-17000-feet-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The GSD 26 CHIRP sonar module allows for deep water target acquisition in 10,000 feet of water and beyond.</p></div> <p>For saltwater anglers fishing depths up to 10,000 feet, add a <a href="http://bit.ly/2dG6DWs" target="_blank">GSD 26 CHIRP Professional Sonar Module</a> to compatible Garmin charplotters, including the beautiful and powerful <a href="http://bit.ly/2eAWid6" target="_blank">GPSMAP 8600 series</a>. The GSD 26 will give you even better CHIRP sonar returns and target separation at the deepest depths, and will allow you to find more fish than ever before.</p> <p>If you want to add CHIRP ClearVü and SideVü scanning sonars (which we will explain below) for depths up to 5,000 feet, the <a href="http://bit.ly/2epuTPc">GSD 25</a> Premium Sonar Module will give you that capability. The GPSMAP 8600 series allows you to use multiple sonar sources at the same time, so you can use the GSD 25 in conjunction with the GSD 26 if youâre still needing traditional CHIRP sonar up to 10,000 feet.</p> <div id="attachment_25897" style="width: 810px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-25897 size-full" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-CHIRP-ClearVu.jpg" alt="garmin-chirp-sonar-clearvu" width="800" height="300" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-CHIRP-ClearVu.jpg 800w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-CHIRP-ClearVu-300x113.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">ClearVü sonar allows for excellent target separation and detailed images of structure and fish below your boat.</p></div> <p><strong>ClearVü CHIRP Sonar</strong></p> <p>Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar gives you a nearly photographic, wide image below your boat. With ClearVü, you clearly see structure, submerged objects and fish.</p> <div id="attachment_25898" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img class="wp-image-25898 size-full" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-CHIRP-SideVu.jpg" alt="garmin-chirp-sonar-sidevu" width="1024" height="768" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-CHIRP-SideVu.jpg 1024w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Garmin-CHIRP-SideVu-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Garmin SideVü scanning sonar shows you detailed images of fish and structure on both sides of your boat.</p></div> <p><strong>SideVü CHIRP Sonar</strong></p> <p>SideVuÌ shows you what is happening to the sides of your boat, and itâs an excellent way to find structures and fish. SideVuÌ provides an even more detailed and higher resolution image of what is beneath the surface.</p> <p>Compare un-doctored screen images provided by actual Garmin sonar owners to any other CHIRP sonar images you have seen. We think youâll agree that when it comes to CHIRP technology, Garmin is creating products that interpret CHIRP sonar data the best.</p> <p>Ensure you have the latest software installed for your Garmin units by heading over to the <a href="http://bit.ly/1hA989L" target="_blank">Garmin Marine Software</a> page.</p> <p>Take a closer look at our products featuring CHIRP sonar technology.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/2dG5YUN" target="_blank">GPSMAP 7600xsv touchscreen chartplotter/sonar combos</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/2dtf3BX" target="_blank">echoMAP CHIRP chartplotter/sonar combos</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1UiETG4" target="_blank">STRIKER fishfinders with built-in GPS</a></li> </ul> <p>Love inland fishing or hunting? Follow us on social media @GarminFishHunt.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>If Saltwater fishing, coastal boating and sailing is more your style, check out @GarminMarine.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://on.fb.me/1eMcOWT" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1dlgwF2" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/marine/benefits-chirp-sonar-technology/">Benefits of CHIRP Sonar Technology</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>It always seems to start this way: Youâve spent the summer training, and your dog is fit and ready to go. The first few hunts are wonderful, with your dog working to the level of the training youâve done, and youâre busting your buttons with pride. And then the wheels fall off. Your dog starts making mistakes. It may be a few minor infractions, or it may be something big, like breaking and chasing as you walk in to flush. No matter the reason, it is frustrating for sure, particularly with the seasoned dog that should know better. And now, with bird season in full swing, youâre worried. Will other things fall apart? Why, all of a sudden, is your dog making mistakes?</p> <p>Itâs important to realize that all dogs make mistakes. Every single one of them will at some point, and they will make them throughout their lives. And the really high drive, ambitious dogs may make more than the average dog, just by virtue of their over-the-top desire. It can be easy for a dog to let their instincts override their training, and they temporarily forget who they work for. So, for starters, donât be quick to judge your dog for screwing up, because they all do it. What we do need to do is evaluate the situation, figure out the reason for the infraction, and then fix it.</p> <p>Itâs important to recognize that there is no way â in a training situation â that we can replicate the excitement of hunting. And it doesnât take dogs long to figure out when youâre just training versus the real thing. They will react to training situations with a calmer, more workmanlike attitude because itâs just a drill and they know it. Remember having fire drills in grade school? We knew what they were and what we had to do. Now imagine the difference in the excitement level had there been a real fire! At that point, hopefully, all the practice drills will keep things relatively in order, but itâs also likely that a few people would panic.</p> <p>If most of your hunting has been just you and your dog, and then you meet up with some friends and their dogs, be prepared to make corrections. Much will depend on the level of training the other dogs in the group have had as well. Hunting a well-trained dog with dogs that have little or no training is difficult at best. If other dogs are flash-pointing and then busting birds â or worse yet, blowing past your dog while itâs on point and flushing the birds â itâs hard to hold your dog accountable for its training, but itâs also necessary that you do so.</p> <p>At that point, put your dog back in the truck. Allowing your dog to constantly be subjected to out of control dogs doing all the things your dog is trained <em>not</em> to do is the quickest way for a seasoned dog to spiral out of control (even worse for the youngster). Itâs a lot like letting your children play with other children who have no real rules of behavior; pretty soon, your kids are misbehaving, too.</p> <p>Hunting with a friend with a trained dog is by far the better idea, but even then there can be some competitiveness between the dogs. Make sure to hold your dog accountable for the level of training it has received. In an honor situation, make sure that if your dog is the honor dog, it stays put; and if your dog has the point and the other dog should break, enforce the steadiness in your dog.</p> <p>Taking other hunters and dogs out of the equation still leaves a lot that can go wrong. Wild birds are far more exciting than training birds, whether pigeons or pen-raised gamebirds. Because we never know how many there are in a given area, the sheer numbers (should you be so lucky!) can be overwhelming. Sometimes even the most veteran hunter will lose it when 40 pheasants fly up out of a fencerow at the end of a field, or a large covey of quail burst from the cover like popcorn. While situations like that donât happen as often as we would like these days, the can and do occur. The good news from a training standpoint is that itâs not too likely to happen over and over, so while your dog may be pretty excited and you may need to give a gentle reminder on the next find, it shouldnât cause too much trouble in the long run.</p> <p>Another problem that can crop up is dogs wanting to self-hunt once theyâve found a few birds and excitement escalates. That is, they want to go off in their own direction, and you are welcome to follow them if you can keep up. Again, if youâve done your homework during the off-season and your dog understands the <a href="http://bit.ly/1N4S4sX" target="_blank">e-collar</a> cues, it doesnât take too much to get the dog âgoing with youâ again.</p> <p>Often, this can be headed off altogether by following the same routine at your hunting spot that you do at home during training. For us, itâs the chain gang while weâre getting our gear on, then a short walk on the lead to make sure the dog is paying attention and acknowledging us rather than pulling ahead and being distracted. A couple of minutes of âpay attention to meâ time at the start can save you a lot of frustration as the day goes on. Allowing a dog to run around loose and on its own right before we start hunting lets the dog think they are somewhat in charge of things. As explained by our counterparts in the rookie-mistakes article, this âfree-wheeling,â as they call it, at the beginning of the hunt is one of the most common mistakes for first timers. But the old dogs arenât immune, either. Many times, they think they know better anyway.</p> <p>Retrieving is another thing that can fall apart as the season progresses. If youâre working with a dog that is retrieving naturally with no formal training, some will stay consistent and others will often get so excited about finding birds that they either drop the bird halfway to you, or run to it as it falls and then ignore it if itâs dead, preferring to go find more live birds rather than retrieving. For these dogs, put a good trained retrieve, or force-fetch, program on your to-do list when hunting is done for the season.</p> <p>For the dog that has been through a formal retrieve training regimen, be sure to be consistent in your expectations and uphold the standard to which the dog has been trained. If you let little things slide, they can quickly turn into bad habits.</p> <p>One example of this is the dog that doesnât hold the birds until you have your hand on it and give the release command. Instead, the dog drops the bird as you reach for it. Stop right there, use the âfetchâ command, and make the dog pick it up and hold it. To reinforce this, have the dog walk at heel for a few steps while holding the bird. Stop, reach for the bird, and take your hand back before you touch it. Make the dog continue to hold until you reach back again and have a grip on the bird. Then allow the dog to release it.</p> <p>The flip side is a dog that brings you the bird but doesnât want to give it up â or worse yet, decides halfway back that it wants to have a snack. Again, a good trained retrieve program fixes this and gives you the tools to correct it. But what if you havenât gotten that far in your training? For the dog that wants to stop and pull feathers or munch on the bird, the âhereâ command is your best fix. If you can catch the dog as it starts to slow down on the recall and instead make it come to you faster, it canât stop and rip up your bird.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/if11AXrFByM?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>The dog that wonât let go needs to learn that it has no choice. If the dog is on your left, run your left hand down the dogâs left shoulder and back to the flank area. Grab the flap of skin where the hind leg attaches to the belly, and lift the dogâs hindquarters by that skin. Your dog will drop the bird, mainly because it wants to bite whatever just pinched its skin, so watch your hand.</p> <p>Most of the mid-season problems are easily fixed by giving your dog gentle reminders and holding it accountable for the level of training youâve done. Donât let little things slide because youâre in a hurry, since little infractions can become big ones in a heartbeat. Keep your standards high and expect no less from your dog. Youâll be rewarded with a lot better performance on those crisp fall days in the filed with your canine partner.</p> <p>Let Garmin help you fix these mid-season meltdowns. <a href="http://bit.ly/1N4S4sX" target="_blank">Check out our extensive line of dog tracking and training solutions to find out which one is right for you.</a></p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for more dog training videos and tips.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Originally appeared in <em>The Pointing Dog Journal. </em>Written by Sharon Potter</strong></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/mid-season-meltdown-trainin-dogs-rick-smith/">The Mid-Season Meltdown – Traininâ Dogs with Rick Smith</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p>Garmin recently rolled out a software update enabling users to broadcast dog data by pairing an <a href="http://bit.ly/2dml4Sc" target="_blank">Astro 430</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/1R1jP0F" target="_blank">Alpha 100</a> dog tracking device to a <a href="http://bit.ly/1ZNq1hZ" target="_blank">fÄnix 3, fÄnix 3 HR, fÄnix Chronos</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/1LgylG2" target="_blank">quatix 3</a> smartwatch, along with the new <a href="http://bit.ly/2aW3a7F" target="_blank">DriveTrack 70</a> in-vehicle navigator and dog tracker.</p> <p>Follow these simple steps to start streaming dog data straight to your wrist for quick-look functionality without having to switch menus on your Alpha or Astro handheld.</p> <ol> <li>Update all of your devices to the latest software using <a href="http://bit.ly/1WBAK1T" target="_blank">Garmin Express</a>. This adds Broadcast Mode to your Alpha/Astro handheld, along with the DogTrack widget to your watch.</li> <li>Enable the DogTrack Widget on your watch <ol> <li>Hold down UP button to populate the menu</li> <li>Select Settings</li> <li>Select Widgets</li> <li>Select DogTrack</li> <li>Enable by making sure status is set to âShowâ</li> </ol> </li> <li>Enable Broadcast Mode on the transmitting handheld <ol> <li>Go to Main Menu</li> <li>Select Setup</li> <li>Select Dogs</li> <li>Select Broadcast Dog Data</li> <li>Select Enable</li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p>Once the dog tracking handheld is set to Broadcast Mode and tracking a compatible dog tracking collar, the wearable widget will show the dogs names, status, distance and direction from the handheld.</p> <p>The widget will also alert the user when the Dog has treed or is on point just like the transmitting handheld does. In order for these alerts to show on the watch the user needs to be on the widget screen. The notifications will not occur on the watch if the user is on the watch screen or another widget screen.</p> <p>Follow <strong style="font-style: inherit;">Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for fishing and hunting videos, tips from pros and to stay up-to-date on the latest Garmin products.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;" href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/connect-fenix-3-garmin-alpha-astro-dog-tracking-device/">How-to Connect fÄnix 3 to Alpha and Astro Handheld Dog Tracking Devices</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

If youâre in the market for new marine electronics, or if the thought has crossed your mind, do yourself a huge favor and take a look at Garminâs expansive product offerings. With three distinct product lines depending on your budget and needs, the most important things stay consistent across all of our fishfinders and chartplotters â reliable, high-quality products, that are easy-to-use and provide you with the clearest sonar on the water. Best of all, the user-experience is fantastic due to flawless integration with other Garmin products, and our marine support team is happy to help out and answer your questions, should you ever run into any issues. Here are seven reasons that make buying Garmin marine electronics an easy choice. 1. Quality + Reliability Having high-quality and reliable marine electronics keeps you on the water longer, so you can keep your mind on whatâs important â catching fish and cashing a check. For the past two years, Garmin pro team anglers have been running the GPSMAP 7600xsv series chartplotters and are thoroughly impressed with how reliable theyâve been. Andy Morgan, 2016 FLW Tour Angler of the Year, had this to say: âI run four Garmin units and Iâve put them through some of the roughest conditions possible. Theyâve been in downpours and even submerged from spearing waves in big water. Sometimes I put the covers on, sometimes I donât. After launching my boat, all I have to do is hit the power button and my units come on and stay on until Iâm done for the day. In some events, if you get out there and your electronics donât work, youâre done and have just lost a lot of money. When you buy something thatâs high quality and turns on when you need it to, thatâs a BIG plus.â READ: Why Andy Morgan Switched to Garmin 2. Great Customer Service We listen to our customers and care about what you have to say. Whether youâre having problems figuring out a certain setting, need help troubleshooting, or simply have a recommendation on how we can improve our software and products â we listen. Our engineers and marine product support team truly take it to heart. At the end of every season, we sit down with our pros and ask them what they want to see for next year. Our software engineers work diligently to have these changes rolled out for our big software update at the beginning of each year. This year, some of our biggest changes were: Multiple Depth Range Shading, expanded VIRB integration with Wi-Fi-enabled chartplotters, and Quickdraw Contours. See what Bill Dance has to say about Garminâs Customer Service: 3. Panoptix LiveVü Forward Sonar Since Garmin Panoptix was announced in early 2015, it has changed the landscape of competitive fishing. Tour-level pros, guides and weekend warriors are seeing the advantages that Panoptix gives them on the water, and itâs paying off for them in a major way. This game-changing technology has been a difference-maker for many top finishes for our pro team anglers. Think about it this way â One fish (or two) that you wouldnât have otherwise caught could be the difference between winning Angler of the Year, winning a tournament, or even cashing a check in a tournament versus not cashing a check. READ: Six Reasons You Need Panoptix Sonar 4. Clearest Sonar on the Water with âRealâ CHIRP Sonar CHIRP Sonar affords you the ability to see underwater in greater detail than ever before. With Garminâs range of affordable all-in-one CHIRP transducers, which offer SideVü, DownVü and traditional 2D CHIRP sonars, youâll get the ultimate one-two punch and be able to find fish and structure much easier than with non-CHIRP sonar, due to far better target separation. Image Courtesy of: Troy Rogers READ: Why CHIRP Sonar is a Necessity 5. Easy-to-Use With Garmin marine electronics, complex doesnât mean complicated. Garmin units are packed with a lot of complex features, in an intuitive and user-friendly interface. To satisfy the needs of both freshwater and saltwater anglers, our CHIRP-ready GPSMAP 7600xsv series touchscreen chartplotters are loaded with tons of power and even more features. The echoMAP CHIRP series units are available with either freshwater (US or Canada) or saltwater mapping, depending on the model you select. This is our mid-range push-button unit that is compatible with Panoptix (7-inch models and up) and comes bundled with a CHIRP transducer. Lastly, our STRIKER series consists of entry-level fishfinders with built-in GPS and are bundled with CHIRP transducers. There are no mapping capabilities, but navigating to your fishing spots is easy, as you can save your previous tracks and waypoints. You wonât find this much bang for your buck in any other entry-level fishfinder on the market. Our simple user interface makes Garmin units easy to use and easy to learn. See an option you donât want? Simply customize your menus to remove the features you may never use. Donât be afraid to make the jump to Garmin out of fear of learning how to use a new unit. Youâll be glad you did. READ: Best Fishfinder Under $500 6. LakeVü HD and Quickdraw Contours Mapping We have a dedicated fleet of bathymetric survey boats and crews that work year-round to bring you our proprietary LakeVü HD Ultra mapping. LakeVü HD Ultraâs 99 MaxDef lakes and counting, provides Garmin owners the ability to own the most detailed maps on the water. New for 2016 is Quickdraw Contours. This free and easy-to-use software instantly creates HD fishing maps with 1-foot contours. Itâll even improve upon existing maps! When youâre finished mapping the areas you want, choose to keep them private or upload them to the Quickdraw Community on Garmin Connect. READ: Quickdraw Contours Q&A 7. Flawless Integration with a Massive Suite of Garmin Products When you purchase a Garmin Wi-Fi-enabled chartplotter, it opens up doors to integrate with many existing Garmin products. – Have full control of your VIRB X, VIRB XE and VIRB Ultra 30 action cameras. By connecting them to your chartplotter, you will gain availability to G-Metrix data such as water depth, water temperature and boat speed to overlay on your video and add entertainment value. You can even re-live the catch by playing back a video shot with VIRB on your chartplotter! – Looking down at your chartplotter to check water depth and temperature is a thing of the past. Garmin Nautix In-view display attaches directly to your sunglasses and streams NMEA 2000 data. – Whether you have a compatible Garmin chartplotter or not, our fÄnix 3 and quatix 3 smartwatches are a staple accessory for anyone who loves the outdoors. You can even start/stop your Garmin VIRB! If you are a luxury watch buff, youâre definitely going to want to check out our new fÄnix Chronos. READ: Freshwater Fishing with Garmin quatix 3 Next time youâre looking to buy new marine electronics, check out what Garmin has to offer. Youâll be happy you did! Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media for videos, tips from pros and articles to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post 7 Reasons to Use Garmin Marine Electronics appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Today weâre excited to announce the GPSMAP 276Cx, an upgraded reinvention of the classic 276C. Since its launch in 2004, the 276C has proven to be a versatile GPS navigator ready for land and sea. The 276Cx provides all the classic functionality of the original with all the latest technological improvements of the last decade in a device truly as unique as the customer who desires such performance. The 276Cx now features both GPS and GLONASS for better performance in heavy cover, optional external antenna support (sold separately), HotFix for faster satellite acquisition and wireless connectivity features1. Thereâs a larger, sunlight-readable 5-inch display, as well as a barometric altimeter and 3-axis compass, which were not present in the 276C. With a variety of powered mounting options, as well as Li-Ion and AA battery support, the GPSMAP 276Cx is ready to go above and beyond the legacy that began with the original 276C. âWeâre excited to introduce a fresh and versatile update to the classic all-terrain navigator with the GPSMAP 276Cx,â said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. âBack by popular demand, and updated to fit the 2016 user, the GPSMAP 276Cx can handle anything users want to put it through, no matter if they are out on the water, hitting the trails or cruising through city streets.â The GPSMAP 276Cx comes preloaded with a worldwide basemap with shaded relief, as well as a subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery2 to see real-life terrain views right on the device. Additionally, the GPSMAP 276Cx is compatible with a variety of optional maps including Garmin HuntViewâ¢, which provides satellite imagery, landowner and parcel information to make your next hunting trip a success. Other supported maps include Garmin TOPO maps, BlueChart® g2 HD marine charts, Custom Maps, raster maps and turn-by-turn routing on City Navigator® and TOPO US 24K maps. The deviceâs 8 GB of internal memory can also be expanded using a microSD⢠card (sold separately). The GPSMAP 276Cx also boasts a variety of new connected features. Using Wi-Fi® or when paired via Bluetooth to the Garmin Connect⢠mobile app on supported devices, the 276Cx delivers Active Weather forecasts and animated weather tracking so users can always be aware of the current weather conditions. Additional app connected features include automatic uploads, smart notifications, LiveTrack and more. The 276Cx also supports ANT+® for external sensor integration, Bluetooth® headsets and Wi-Fi® for automatic updates. The larger, sunlight-readable 5-inch display, familiar push-button controls, and highly customizable, intuitive user interface makes the GPSMAP 276Cx as easy to use as its predecessor. There are a variety of mounting options, and with an IPX73 water rating, itâs ready to withstand the elements. Another upgrade to the classic design is the new dual battery system, which is compatible with the rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack (included), traditional AA batteries (sold separately), and several powered mount options (powered AMPS compatible mount included). The 276Cx can get up to 16 hours of battery life with the rechargeable battery, and up to 8 hours with AA batteries. The GPSMAP 276Cx is the latest solution from Garminâs expanding outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance usersâ outdoor experiences. Whether hiking, hunting, geocaching, golfing, boating or dog training, Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. For more information about Garminâs other outdoor products and services, go to http://www.garmin.com/outdoors, www.garmin.com/blog and http://twitter.com/garmin. The post Announcement: GPSMAP 276Cx appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<div>The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Garmin will continue its support of the 2017 Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. As a series sponsor, Garmin will continue to be able to reach collegiate anglers with their new lineup of fishing electronics and enjoy extensive promotion with collegiate anglers throughout the nation at numerous events as well as on the television series.</div> <div><a href="http://bit.ly/2cGOdRu" target="_blank"><strong>Read: College Fishing Paved Way for Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Clent Davis</strong></a></div> <div>The ACA and the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series have been honored to have Garmin as a leading series sponsor since the very first season of the collegiate series over ten years ago. As part of the partnership, Garmin is proud to continue its one of a kind discount program designed exclusively for collegiate anglers competing in college fishing events.</div> <div><img class="aligncenter" title="" src="http://www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/uploads/images/Garmin_5.jpg" width="432" height="288" alt="" /></div> <p>“Garmin is proud to support the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and the collegiate anglers who compete, because they’re the future of the sport,” said Ted Gartner, Garmin’s Director of Corporate Communications. “Garmin marine electronics offer anglers leading-edge features that are easy to use. And with this discount program, we’re excited to introduce more and more young anglers to experience the Garmin difference.”</p> <div>“Garmin is an industry leader in navigation and support to bass fishing as well as the outdoors in general. I’ve always been impressed with the ease of operation when it comes to operating any of Garmin’s units and collegiate anglers will too. No matter whether they’re on the water, in their vehicles heading to the water, or any other outdoors activity they will find the Power of Simple from Garmin to be something they will embrace” said Wade Middleton, President of CarecoTV, and Director of the Association of Collegiate Anglers. “It continues to be an honor to call them our partners in this series.”</div> <p><img class="aligncenter" title="" src="http://www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/uploads/images/Garmin_6.jpg" width="432" height="288" alt="" /></p> <div>Collegiate Anglers will continue to enjoy a sizable discount when purchasing Garmin products to help them navigate waters, roadways, or trail ways. The discount program details can be found on line at the <a href="http://www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/discounts-incentives.html" target="_blank">Discounts and Incentives</a> page on the Collegiate Bass Championship website. In addition, anglers using Garmin products during select college fishing events are eligible for a variety of contingency prizes.</div> <div>For more information about the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, please visit <a href="http://www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/" target="_blank">www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com</a>. Also be sure to check us out on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CollegiateBassChampionship" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CollegiateBassChampionship</a>, as well as Instagram and Twitter at @CollegiateBass.</div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/garmin-collegiate-bass-fishing-series/">Garmin Continues Sponsorship of the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

It’s always interesting to compare how the best bass anglers in the world set up their electronics to suit their needs and fishing styles. Here are a few things we noticed this morning as Garmin pros Casey Scanlon (left) and Jason Christie (right) headed out for Day 3 of the Bassmaster Elite Series event on a flooded Mississippi: -Both pros run two units in the back/driver position (one for mapping/navigation, the other for ClearVü, etc.). This allows them to maximize the pixel space, and ultimately gives them the clearest, easiest-to-read view of what their Garmin units are showing them. -Scanlon runs two GPSMAP 7610xsv units in the back, and this week is running just one 7608xvs in front (heâs opted not to run his Panoptix in the super-shallow slop of the muddy Mississippi). One of Scanlonâs 7610s is console-mounted, the other is mounted on the starboard gunwale â personal preference, Scanlon just likes the visibility of the slightly turned screen better than a flush side-by-side console mount. -Christie, though, prefers his 7612xsv units to be right in front of him as he drives. He also prefers the ever-so-slight clearance advantage the double console mount gives him when heâs fishing back in the thickest, gnarliest of cover versus having one unit on his gunwale. Youâll notice that Christie is running both of his 7610s up front this week, which means heâs taking advantage of the best viewability of what his Panoptix is showing him. Share with us how you prefer your electronics to be set up – are you in fresh or saltwater? When sharing on social, be sure to check out Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing photos with us using #FishGarmin. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post How do the best anglers set up? appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>Garmin is proud to announce the new <a href="http://bit.ly/2c82KaK" target="_blank">Delta Smart</a> dog activity tracker and trainer that works with a compatible smartphone to help keep family dogs safe, healthy, and well behaved.</p> <p>The Delta Smart is a small, inconspicuous, and durable module designed for continuous, long-term wear that attaches to almost any dog collar. When connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth and the <a href="http://bit.ly/2c83Fbk" target="_blank">free Garmin CANINE app</a>, pet owners can give automated or highly customized training corrections and monitor their dogâs activity and behavior â directly from their smartphone touchscreen.</p> <p>The new Delta Smart is a simple and effective way to help make your dog a happier and more enjoyable member of the family. The Garmin CANINE app is highly intuitive, and the Delta Smart is âsmartâ enough to learn a dogâs temperament and habits. Not only can pet owners reduce or eliminate unwanted behaviors â the Delta Smart also gives them great insight into their dogâs physical activity and barking patterns.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DLfiZ9z8Z0A?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p><strong>Customized Training</strong></p> <p>At its core, the Delta Smart is a training system for dog owners who want to <a href="https://youtu.be/3Er7EZvl8wQ?list=PLZQteomUj15NRZwV1Z9fyWmSxxovdBwiS" target="_blank">teach their canine companion new commands, or refocus them away from unwanted behaviors</a>. The dog device functions as a âvirtual leashâ that can be used inside the home or outdoors. The Delta Smart gives dog owners a wide range of customizable correction settings, including tone, vibration, and 10 levels of stimulation, as well as five different virtual touchscreen remote layouts on a smartphone. Different family members can connect to the Delta Smart with their own devices, and one smartphone can control multiple dog devices.</p> <p><strong>Bark Limiter</strong></p> <p>The system also can be configured as an automatic Bark Limiter, which features industry-leading bark detection and correction technology designed to help put an end to nuisance barking â even when family members are away from the home and unable to deal with the problem. Users may program the Delta Smart to allow no barking, some barking, or set a specific number of barks that are allowed before a correction is made. After time away from their dog, the Garmin CANINE app allows users to review the frequency and timing of a dogâs bark, and records what type of correction (if any) was applied to stop the barking, whether it be tone, vibration, or stimulation.</p> <p><strong>Keep Away Tags</strong></p> <p>Finally, the Delta Smart is compatible with <a href="http://bit.ly/2c1fe80" target="_blank">Keep Away Tags</a>, wireless proximity sensors that are designed to deter pets from entering undesired areas â like trash cans, flower beds, or comfy couches â even when family members are away from home. The Tags can be configured for automatic corrections (tone, vibration, or stimulation) and size of the zone (approximately one to three feet). The Keep Away Tags can also be used to simply monitor a dogâs whereabouts for review later (like when a dog nears his food bowl or enters a room).</p> <p><strong>Activity Monitoring</strong></p> <p>The Garmin CANINE app also allows users to monitor their dogâs activity and help determine what Fido was up to all day. It records and displays a dogâs activity level, including when he was active, resting, barking, being trained, or went near a Keep Away Tag.</p> <p>The Delta Smart dog training device has been re-engineered with rounded, conductive plastic contacts that are designed for extended wear without causing skin irritation. It comes with three removable collar attachment bands (gray, blue, and fuchsia) that allow it to attach securely to almost any collar as wide as one inch. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to three weeks of use on a full charge, depending on usage and smartphone model. The device has a water rating of 1 ATM (10m).</p> <p>The Delta Smart dog device comes with three collar bands and a USB charging cable and is available at a suggested retail price of $149.99. Garmin also offers a Delta Smart bundle, which includes the items listed above plus a Keep Away Tag for $179.99. Keep Away Tags are sold separately for $49.99. The Delta Smart lineup is available now, and will be featured on QVC in the month of September.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2c82KaK" target="_blank">Delta Smart</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2c83Fbk" target="_blank">Garmin CANINE</a> are the latest offerings from Garminâs expanding outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies and innovations to enhance usersâ outdoor experiences. Whether hiking, hunting, geocaching, golfing, or <a href="http://bit.ly/2cn6Aic" target="_blank">dog training</a>, Garmin outdoor devices are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/delta-smart-dog-activity-tracker-trainer/">Announcement: Delta Smart – Smartphone-Based Dog Activity Tracker & Trainer</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

<p><em>We recently spoke with <a href="http://bit.ly/1TTbKTI" target="_blank">fitness enthusiast</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2c8YTwk" target="_blank">ultimate bowhunter</a> Cameron Hanes, and he shared a great elk hunting tip with us, though it’s one that can be used for bowhunting just about any big game animal on the planet!</em></p> <p>When hunting elk, people get so intimidated by the moment. Itâs crunch time and you get your shot opportunity. Itâs what youâve been practicing for all year. Youâve dreamt about it for years.</p> <p>When I first started bowhunting, I got so wound up that I would draw back and not even know what pin I used. The bull would crash off and I wouldnât have any idea what happened. I would basically black out from the adrenaline rush.</p> <p>It all comes down to making a good decision within about a 10-second timespan. That bull is coming in and youâre at full draw. <strong>The biggest thing you can do is take a deep breath, exhale and relax your shoulders. </strong>Just tell yourself to relax, stay calm, do what youâve practiced and really get in the moment.</p> <p>I really focus on the spot I want to hit and wait for that broadside shot, the only shot Iâll take, and I wait for that leg to move forward so I can put the arrow right in that pocket and hit his vitals. I just donât mess up anymore and itâs because I stay calm.</p> <p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-25591" src="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk.jpg" alt="Cameron Hanes Bull Elk" width="2446" height="2446" srcset="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk.jpg 2446w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Cameron-Hanes-Bull-Elk-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 2446px) 100vw, 2446px" /><strong>Read more from Cameron Hanes:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2c8YTwk" target="_blank">Quest to Become the Ultimate Predator</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/1TTbKTI" target="_blank">How to Get Into Shape for the Hunt of a Lifetime</a></strong></li> </ul> <p>Follow Cameron Hanes on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/camhanes" target="_blank">social media</a>, and be sure to check out his <a href="http://www.cameronhanes.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>Also be sure to check out <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media and share your hunting and fishing photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/cameron-hanes-shares-best-elk-hunting-tip/">Cameron Hanes Shares His Best Elk Hunting Tip</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

E-collar training or using theories are common topics anytime dog owners chat. One question often asked of me is, âAt what point or age or stage do you feel a dog no longer needs to regularly wear its E-collar?â HUH? Why does this question even arise? Trying to remain calm and not act surprised, I usually try to find a way to explain that the day I sadly lay âem in their graves is when mine will no longer wear an E-collar every time Iâm working with or hunting them. Following are some of my reasons: Dogs can always be just a tiny bit better, or just a little more fine-tuned. When folks believe or assume that any dog is as good as it could possibly be in every way, they are short-changing themselves and their dogs. Theyâre giving up on further improvement from man and dog. Even if your dog is nearly perfect in every way, it is always wise to be ready for those very occasional opportunities that will arise. Just a little tickle here or there, now and then, even if they are very occasional, will help keep your dog doing and thinking its very best. Without us thinking that way and always being prepared to handle an old or new situation that may arise, our dog may occasionally get away with one, or test a bit of new mischief and find that it paid no penalty. In a short time, one of those very small issues that could have been easily corrected can turn into a bigger problem. Anyone who believes their dog knows all it could possibly learn to make it more pleasurable and more productive does not yet realize all that dogs can learn or all a trainer can teach. In my travels and conversations, I see this type of situation on a very regular basis. Many years ago I was one of those short-sighted people too. I thought my E-collar was to break my dogs from running the wrong kinds of critters. It took lots of years and experimenting and continually learning from wiser and more experienced trainers for me to slowly learn that the E-collar has many more desirable and useful functions, and my dogs had much more intelligence and ability to learn than I previously realized. Today I would guess that at least 80 percent of E-collar owners do not get all the good and value from this wonderful gizmo that is there for the getting. Even though Iâve been quite diligent at trying to get all the good from mine that there is to get, Iâm still learning and finding more ways to get more use from my E-collar equipment. Giving a misbehaving dog a small, medium, or large tickle to correct a problem is only a small part of how my E-collars earn their living. About 15 years ago, I realized that my E-collars had a feature on them that I never used. Some folks called it a buzzer and others a tone. A few people used it to signal an attaboy to their dogs. Others used it as a warning that theyâre messing up, and they better straighten up real quick or theyâre going to feel something in addition to hearing something. And people being people, there were and are folks who used that tone feature trying to accomplish both of those processes that were the original planned uses for this feature when it first came out. However, using it for multiple functions mixed up and messed up quite a few dogs. I had never felt much need to give my dogs that type of attaboy or warning so when the rest of my E-collars were finally wearing out, the tone feature was still brand new and unused. Seemed like a waste to me so after stewing on it and trying to come up with something I wanted that sound to do, it popped into my mind late one night when I had a coon dog treed in the middle of a quick-sand bog, that if I taught my dog what it meant, maybe I could press that tone button and teach him that sound meant he needed to stop whatever he was doing and come to me. I reasoned that my long-range Trashbreaker would enable him to hear the tone on the collar much further than he could hear me hollering. After just a little foundation work and teaching in the backyard with a 50-foot cord, I put my plan into action and was absolutely amazed how easy and great it worked. From that day forward, my tone feature gets used much more than the shocking feature does. To make sure my dogs are never confused, the tone button is used for that one reason only! When they hear the tone buzzing on their collar, it means come to Uncle John right now! Doesnât matter if theyâre hunting, trailing, treeing, heading for a busy highway, wandering onto posted land, getting into any type of dangerous area, heading cross country towards somebody elseâs hounds they hear in the distance, turned loose in my yard for a bit of exercise . . . doesnât matter, nothing matters, my tone button brings them back to me quickly and easily. I never use my voice to order them or beg them to come to me. My one and only signal for âcomeâ is pressing the tone button. I know theyâll hear it easier and more certainly, by far, than me yelling in the wind, rain, or dry fall leaves loudly blowing across the ground. The âtoneâ feature is certainly one huge reason my dogs always carry an E-collar with them no matter how mature or finished they seem to be. Using the tone button can save their lives in multiple conditions and situations. And it darn sure makes life much easier and sweeter for me. Shortly after I realized this use and potential for the tone feature, I started talking about it, writing about it, and demonstrating it. It is amazing to me how that use and tactic is now sweeping across the nation and being used by thousands of people working with all types of dogs. Seems that any sensible person that properly prepares their dog and gives this idea a fair try quickly realizes their E-collar is worth having and using on a very regular basis even if they donât want to give their dogs a little jolt for various mischief. But, oh yes, occasionally we may have to give them a little tickle to clean the wax out of their ears so they can more clearly hear and respond to that tone sound when we want them to come. Smiles. My dogs and I are out there in the dark of night on a very regular basis. The lighted features are very helpful, handy, and are another safety device that I value. Anything that may help keep my dog alive and help me see a dog while itâs hunting or hiding is certainly another worthwhile reason to always have the E-collar on their neck. Why own an E-collar and leave it home or in the truck? It does you no good there and might be helpful out in the field on your dog. Besides, using and regularly recharging your unit is probably better for its health than just sitting somewhere gathering dust. In my mind, a quality E-collar is possibly the best invention thus far in the realm of dog related products. Whether alone or part of a GPS dog locating device, mine will be used, enjoyed, and appreciated every time any of my dogs are loose. Iâd recommend you do the same, regardless of what kind of dog owns you. Written by John Wick The post Get More for Your Money! E-collar Training Tips appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

<p>I have been using the <a href="http://bit.ly/1N4S4sX" target="_blank">Garmin dog tracking and training systems</a> since they were first introduced nearly ten years ago. First it was the Astro series, which was a complete game changer in the hunting dog world, but Iâve since moved on to the <a href="http://bit.ly/1R1jP0F" target="_blank">Alpha 100</a> for its added training capabilities. As an avid houndsman who trains year-round, I push my Garmin units to the limit on a daily basis and Iâve always been pleased with their performance, dependability and ease of use.</p> <p>I sure was excited when heard about the new DriveTrack 70LMT <a href="http://bit.ly/2aW3a7F" target="_blank">in-vehicle dog tracker and GPS navigator</a> from Garmin. The DriveTrack is very user friendly and its big 7.0-inch touchscreen makes navigating and keeping track of your dogs a piece of cake. Simply touch the screen anywhere and the dog page pops right up and tells you their distance and status. Just sit back and watch the dogs work!</p> <p>This unit was everything I hoped it would be. I liked it so much, I ordered another one for my second vehicle. I have enough cords in my truck, so I really like the fact that it communicates wirelessly with my Alpha 100 units. All that is required is the power cord. To get started, all I had to do was update my Alpha through <a href="http://bit.ly/1WBAK1T" target="_blank">Garmin Express</a> to add DriveTrack compatibility and I was ready to roll.</p> <p><iframe width="702" height="395" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ohS03SzzsyA?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>One other thing I added to my DriveTrack was the Garmin <a href="http://bit.ly/2aVnLDb" target="_blank">HuntView mapping with BirdsEye Satellite Imagery</a>. The pinch-to-zoom screen and exceptional quality of the TOPO 24K HuntView maps makes figuring out the exact location of your dogs and the best route to get to them a breeze.</p> <p>The DriveTrack 70 is also a standalone GPS navigator for driving on the highways and in cities, so thatâs just an added bonus. Simply tell it to find a pizza place and it will direct you right to one. The Bluetooth compatibility for your cell phone is great for hands-free calling and receiving smart notifications. There are all kinds of options and features to customize it just the way you like it. It comes with a sturdy suction cup mount that amazingly holds the DriveTrack without any vibration, and has a built-in ball joint so you can easily move the screen around so others in the vehicle can also watch the dogs work. The unit also has its own battery that will last up to an hour on its own, which is nice if you want to turn the vehicle off and just listen to the sounds of the hounds.</p> <p>I have been very impressed and pleased with Garminâs latest additions to their dog tracking line. If you havenât added DriveTrack to your arsenal yet, order one. You wonât be disappointed!</p> <p><em>-Cody Hensen</em></p> <p><strong>About the author:</strong> Cody Hensen owns and operates <a href="http://bit.ly/2aUpmtd" target="_blank">Royal Tine Outfitters</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2aO5wEp" target="_blank">Royal Tine Guide and Packer School</a>, along with his wife LeRee. When they arenât guiding clients on a trophy Montana elk hunt or training the next generation of elite Western big game guides, youâll find them chasing their well-trained pack of 13 Black and Tan Coonhounds around the beautiful Montana wilderness.</p> <p>Follow <strong>Garmin Fish & Hunt</strong> on social media for fishing and hunting videos, tips from pros and to stay up-to-date on the latest Garmin products.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1SmzCZg" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1TpvYQ0" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://bit.ly/1JkVqFX" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog/fishandhunt/garmin-drivetrack-70-review/">Garmin DriveTrack 70 â In-Depth Pro Guide Review</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.garmin.com/en-US/blog">Garmin Blog</a>.</p> View the full article

Just in time for hunting season, Garmin has once again expanded its line of HuntView TOPO 24K hunting maps for GPS handhelds with the addition of nine new states that now offer landowner names. Whether youâre preparing for a Midwest whitetail hunt, chasing monster muleys and bugling bull elk out West, or running hounds or bird dogs using your Alpha/Astro handheld tracking device, HuntView provides the quintessential map for your hunting excursions. Garmin HuntView map coverage is now available for the states highlighted below:Not only will HuntView maps assist you in hunting legally, it also allows you to be more efficient with your time in the woods. Featuring BirdsEye Satellite Imagery and detailed 1:24K TOPO mapping, you are able to scout at home from your lazy chair and locate spots that wildlife should frequent before you even leave the house. Head to your local Garmin dealer or garmin.com to check out our extensive line of rugged handheld GPS units that are built for the outdoors and made to accommodate HuntView maps. Follow Garmin Fish & Hunt on social media and share your fishing and hunting photos with us using #FishGarmin and #HuntGarmin. Facebook Instagram Twitter The post HuntView – the Perfect TOPO Hunting Maps for GPS Handhelds appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Pros are making the switch to Garmin and itâs paying off for them in a big way. 12 Garmin pros will be competing in this yearâs FLW Forrest Wood Cup at Wheeler Lake with a top prize of $300,000 and an automatic berth in next yearâs Cup. Here are our top picks for this weekâs Forrest Wood Cup. Andy Morgan – 2016 Walmart FLW Tour Angler of the Year Wheeler Lake will be a clinic on Junk Fishing 101. If you had to pick one guy on Tour to put on that clinic, youâd be a fool to pick anyone other than Andy Morgan. Heâs won three Angler of the Year titles in the last four years (2016, 2014, 2013) and is one of, if not the most consistent anglers on tour. If Morgan needs to catch them deep, heâll catch them deep, but if he had to choose, heâd likely be looking for shallow spots away from the crowd that nobody else knows about. Since Wheeler Lake is one of Garminâs proprietary MaxDef lakes, the GOAT will rely heavily on LakeVü HD Ultra mapping and built-in Depth Range Shading to locate what he hopes to be the winning spots. Chris Johnston Look for 2016 FLW Tour Rookie of the Year Chris Johnston to make a splash in his first Forrest Wood Cup. Chris and his brother Cory hail from Canada, where these two Canucks dominated the northern circuits for several years before making the jump to fish the FLW Tour. Chris was runner-up to Andy Morgan in the 2016 Angler of the Year race, so thereâs no doubt that heâs proven himself down south. Stetson Blaylock In 2009, Blaylock became the youngest angler to ever win an FLW Tour event at the age of 21. Consistency has been a key factor during Blaylockâs career, and heâs recorded five top-10 finishes since switching to Garmin at the beginning of the 2015 season. In 2016, Blaylock finished third behind fellow Garmin pros Andy Morgan and Chris Johnston in the Angler of the Year race. Brad Knight As the reigning Forrest Wood Cup Champion, Brad Knight is looking to defend his title. Knight resides near the upper end of the Tennessee River, so heâs no stranger to fishing offshore structure. Look for him to be a key contender in this yearâs Cup. Scott Martin The son of legendary angler Roland Martin is in the process of creating his own bass fishing dynasty and doing a remarkable job. With over $2.5 million in career earnings, and a Forrest Wood Cup title (2011) to go along with his Angler of the Year title (2015), Scott Martin is a solid bet for winning this yearâs championship. Heâs looking to keep the momentum rolling from Lake Champlain, where he finished off the 2016 FLW Tour season with a victory. At last yearâs Forrest Wood Cup, Martin finished in fifth place and credited much of his success in that tournament and his AOY title run to Garmin Panoptix. Weâd be willing to bet the farm that Panoptix will be a part of his gameplan at Wheeler. Mark Rose There are few anglers who rely on their electronics more than Mark Rose. When he switched to Garmin in 2016, it was a tough decision because of how important his electronics are to him â he stakes his career on having the best there is. After finishing 10th in Angler of the Year points, thereâs no doubt that Rose is happy about the switch. He faces yet another tough decision this offseason, as he qualified to fish the Bassmaster Elite Series. Whether or not he makes the jump remains a mystery. Rose, an Arkansas native has made a very healthy living fishing the Tennessee River and we look for him to be a key player in this yearâs Forrest Wood Cup. Cory Johnston Runner-up to his brother Chris in the 2016 FLW Tour Rookie of the Year race, Cory Johnston is no slouch. As a matter of fact, heâs just as much of a threat on the water as Chris. Heâs fresh off a fourth place finish at 1000 Islands and looking to ride that momentum into Wheeler. These young anglers are the future of the sport and talented enough to beat anyone on any given day. Cody Meyer This might come as a surprise, but as great of an angler as he is, Cody Meyer is still seeking out his first FLW win. Heâs finished second in both the Forrest Wood Cup and Angler of the Year standings, but Meyerâs time to hoist a trophy above his head is on the horizon. If he can show up with a mega bag to set the tone during the first couple days of the Cup, watch out! Clark Wendlandt Joining Andy Morgan and David Dudley as the only other pros with three Angler of the Year titles under their belt, Clark Wendlandt is still in search for his first Forrest Wood Cup victory. Wendlandt had a solid seventh place finish at Wheeler Lake in 2002, but much of the lake has changed since then. When the fishing is tough, which it is expected to be this week, Clarkâs expansive knowledge of fish behavior might just be the key that puts him on top. Darrel Robertson Currently in his 20th season with FLW, Darrel Robertson is known as being one of the most experienced anglers on Tour. With one Forrest Wood Cup title under his belt (1999), and a runner-up finish in 2007, thereâs no doubt that this Tour veteran will be gunning for Cup number two in Alabama this week. Todd Auten The Wylie, SC native and FLW Tour veteran will be competing in his sixth Forrest Wood Cup at Wheeler Lake. With a star-studded field, we look for Todd Auten to be an underdog this week. He has about as much pro-level experience on Wheeler than anyone in this field and has had some very solid finishes on the Tennessee River fishery. In four events at Wheeler, Autenâs worst finish was 39th â good enough to cash a check every time. Jim Tutt Another FLW Veteran, Jim Tutt, is looking to crack the million-dollar mark in career FLW earnings at the Forrest Wood Cup this week. This Texas native will be swinging for the fences in hopes of a $300,000 payday. Follow us on social media for Forrest Wood Cup updates from our pros and even more fishing tips, videos and blogs to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Forrest Wood Cup Preview: 12 Anglers to Watch appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

Consistency is always the key for those who win Angler of the Year. After starting the season off with a couple of rocky finishes by Andy Morgan standards (40th and 42nd), he still managed to cash a check in those events. Still, it left him with a lot of work to do in order to make a run at his third Angler of the Year title in four years. Andy Morgan is the absolute last person that weâd want to fish against at any of the last four stops of the 2016 FLW Tour season (Beaver, Pickwick, Kentucky, Champlain), and Iâm sure many of his fellow Tour pros would agree. We caught up with Andy after the FLW Tour event at Lake Champlain to get his thoughts on how he was able to pull off a slow, but remarkable comeback to add a third Angler of the Year trophy to his collection. Garmin: What was going through your head after finishing 40th at Okeechobee and 42nd at Hartwell, and how were you able swing the momentum back in your favor? Andy Morgan: Okeechobee has always been a toss-up for me. Iâve been on both ends of that more than once. A lot of times, how you start the season in Florida is either the bearer of bad news or the bearer of good news. Usually with a solid finish in Florida, Iâm kind of a threat to possibly win AOY. But a 40th place finish for me in Florida this year wasnât horrible, but it wasnât great. I was excited going into Hartwell because I typically do really well there (Andy hasnât finished lower than 15th at Lake Hartwell since 2005). Finishing 42nd was tough to swallow because thereâs always a lot of good stuff to throw at. Itâs a big lake and you can get away from pressured areas. Everything kind of backfired at Hartwell and didnât really go my way. I was basically just scrambling around on Day 2 trying to cash a check. The last four events were really in my wheelhouse. I was able to power fish and just go out and do what Iâm comfortable doing. At that point, I knew it was a long shot to possibly win Angler of the Year, but I knew it was a possibility to have four good finishes to end the season. I knew Iâd have to make four cuts and at least three in the top 10. I got close â I tied for 10th at Pickwick and the tiebreaker kicked me to 11th, but even though it was a long shot, the season finished out just like I was hoping it would. G: How did Garmin electronics play a part in winning Angler of the Year? AM: The biggest thing for me this year was the Garmin LakeVü HD Ultra mapping. My mapping is always super important to me, but when I received the software update earlier this year that had the Depth Range Shading, it was a lot easier to follow the contour lines. It helped make reading the map and making decisions on the fly a lot easier, which saved me valuable time getting to the places I needed to go. A lot of guys out there just think I beat the bank all day, but thatâs not necessarily the case. I do it a lot, but I still fish a lot of shallower contours. A lot of these guys that are fishing offshore are fishing deep water. I fish offshore, too, but Iâm typically throwing to shallower water. G: How do you feel going into the Forrest Wood Cup at Wheeler? AM: Looking to the Forrest Wood Cup at Wheeler Lake, I think itâll be won offshore, but I think it can definitely be won by mixing it up and catching a few shallow and a few deep each day. I think if somebody can catch a few shallow and a few deep each day, theyâll definitely be a contender for that $300,000 check. Itâs not going to be a typical Tennessee River slugfest. Itâs August, and itâs a tough time of year to be fishing. The fish arenât just going to eat it up. Thereâs going to be some fish caught, but you wonât see many springtime stringers caught. 12-14 pounds per day should set someone up pretty good, but if one of those guys catches an 18 or 20 pound bag, theyâll have it real good going into the next day. Follow us on social media for Forrest Wood Cup updates on our pros and even more fishing tips, videos and blogs to help you become a better angler. Facebook Twitter Instagram The post How Andy Morgan Pulled off Comeback Victory for Third AOY Title appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

We are pleased to introduce two new models of rugged two-way radio handhelds, the Rino 750 and Rino 755t. Boasting a built-in 5-watt FRS/GMRS radio for a communication range of up to 20 miles, these new devices have an updated 3-inch multi-touch display with improved optical clarity, wireless connectivity and Active Weather for up-to-date forecasts and animated radar. The new user interface is intuitive and easy to use, and the preloaded worldwide basemap makes navigation a breeze. Additionally, the Rino 755t includes TOPO US 100K maps and an 8MP camera with an LED flash. Both radios have a built-in NOAA weather radio and a position reporting feature to see the location and send text messages and even emergency alerts to other Rino users on their same channel. With these connectivity and communication features, adventurers of all kinds can have a new sense of security and safety while using new Rino 750 and 755t. With the built-in 5-watt FRS/GMRS radio, the Rino 750 and 755t have a range of up to 20 miles over GMRS and two miles over FRS to communicate at the touch of a button. Both handhelds support unit-to-unit text messages with other Rino users in the area (including the Rino 6xx and 53x series), as well as support for Bluetooth® audio headsets for improved voice communication. Unique to the Rino 750 and 755t line is Emergency Alerts, which allow the user to send emergency alerts and get confirmation that help is on the way. The new Rino devices have a high-sensitivity GPS with GLONASS support for better reception, even in challenging environments like heavy tree cover or deep canyons. Additionally, these handhelds have a larger 3-inch multi-touch display with dual orientation capabilities, and a preloaded worldwide basemap for easy navigation. The Rino 755t adds TOPO US 100K mapping, a 1-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, as well as an 8MP camera with an LED flash and torch. With the microSD card slot, both the Rino 750 and 755t are compatible with additional maps like HuntView⢠to see public and private land data while hunting or BlueChart® g2 while out on the water. Both of the new units have built-in ABC sensors: the altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent; the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term changes in air pressure; and the 3-axis electronic compass helps users keep their bearings, even when standing still. These devices also support unit-to-unit transfer, so users can easily share routes, tracks, waypoints, geocaches, photos and custom maps with other compatible Garmin handheld devices, with no mobile connection required. With a compatible smartphone and the Garmin Connect⢠Mobile app, Rino 750 and 755t users will have more wireless connectivity functionality. The Active Weather feature provides real-time forecast information and animated weather tracking for weather awareness, and when users are out of cell range, the built-in NOAA weather radio ensures that they can stay on top of any National Weather Service warnings. Both of the new Rino devices are compatible with the Garmin Connect IQ⢠platform, so users will be able to customize their device with more data fields, widgets and apps to fit their individual lifestyles. Additionally, users can pair their handhelds with their compatible smartphone for call, text and email notifications right on the device, as well as wireless software downloads and automatic data uploads to the Garmin Connect online community. When paired with a smartphone, the Rino 750 and 755t will also have wireless integration with Geocaching.com for Geocaching Live. Users will be able to wirelessly download cache descriptions, logs and hints, even if they’re out in the field. Once a geocache is logged as found, it will be automatically uploaded to the userâs Geocaching.com profile. Premium Geocaching.com members will be able to sync their geocaching lists directly to their device. The Rino 750 and 755t have a rugged, ergonomic design, and a water rating of IPX7 to withstand the elements4. The devices have a unique dual battery system that is compatible with the included lithium-ion rechargeable pack or optional four AA battery pack (sold separately). With the rechargeable battery pack, the devices can get up to 14 hours of battery life, or up to 18 hours with AA batteries. The Rino 750 and 755t are expected to be available in Q3 2016. The Rino 750 will have a suggested retail price of $549.99, and the Rino 755t will have a suggested retail price of $649.99. Whether you are hiking, hunting, geocaching, golfing or dog training, Garmin outdoor devices are essential tools for your outdoor adventures. Follow us on social @GarminOutdoor and @GarminFishHunt. The post Introducing the Rino® 750 and 755t rugged GPS Navigator with two-way radio and connected features appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article

If you have a fishfinder with GPS and sonar on your boat, youâve probably spent numerous hours staring at it, hoping to find your new favorite fishing spot. Thatâs just what Ohio angler Todd Caruso was doing when he stumbled across a vehicle on his Garmin echoMAP fishfinder/chartplotter combo unit, while fishing at Nimisila Reservoir in Green, Ohio. At the time, Caruso had no idea what the story behind the car was. It could have been a key piece of evidence in a crime or an unsolved missing persons case, so he did what any good citizen and serious angler would do â call the police ⦠but not before catching a couple nice bass and a slew of bluegill off of it! The following day, authorities met Caruso at the lake and he navigated them to the waypoints of the vehicleâs location that he had marked on his fishfinder the previous day. Police and Ohio DNR officers sent a dive team down to see what they were working with. According to Caruso, one of the divers had mentioned that the car was still âfull of fish.â As you can clearly see on the DownVü images above, fish were relating heavily to the vehicle the day before as well. Upon pulling the car out of the lake, Caruso reported that investigators noticed old snow tires on the vehicle, bringing them to the conclusion that it was most likely an ice fishing incident in the late 80s/early 90s where the anglers abandoned the old 1975-78 Chrysler New Yorker. Have you found anything cool using your Garmin marine electronics? Share with us on social media and weâd love to feature your story on the Garmin blog! Facebook Twitter Instagram The post Angler Uses Fishfinder to Locate Vehicle, Missing Nearly 30 Years appeared first on Garmin Blog. View the full article