That's how I would do it, if I did it. Still trying to figure out how to deploy brush piles from my kayak without looking like an idiot.

You might get there and find one already.

That's how I would do it, if I did it. Still trying to figure out how to deploy brush piles from my kayak without looking like an idiot.

theres also a program called NAVPLANNER that has the topo and contourlines that you can get for the computer. Why Google earth doesnt have the feature, it amazes me, it has everything else.

There is also Hot Maps Explorer which has the contour lines and also "mouse-over" GPS coords. It is very helpful when planning a trip as well as potential drop points.

Ok yall done went and got me all confused now.

Hello Josh,

Josh are you aware of Navionics PC App?
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I hope the information provided is helpful.
Thanks,
MEB