Navionics vs. Fishing hotspots pro

[Longhorn]

I am in the market for one of the two. I have a lowrance lcx 27c. I fish in tn and Alabama. I have never used or seen these two on screen so I have no idea.
Was leaning towards navionics, what's difference between hotmaps, premium, and platinum. Was waiting to spend around $100 so are there that much of a difference between the 3? Also will have to buy 2 to get Alabama.

Fishing hotspots pro is under $100, covers all the lakes I will go to. Only bad part I think is map don't look as detailed as navionics?

What do you got, and what is the pros and cons?

And if anybody has a card for sale shoot me a line. Thanks

 

[stratos21xl]

One thing if you go with Navionics and you want both TN and Alabama you will have to buy 2 separate cards. The East card covers TN and the south covers Alabama and Georgia, this is for the platinum and premium cards. I'm not sure on the fishing hot spots. The detail on the platinum and premium cards is pretty nice and they also show greater detail on depth increments and contours. Make sure the card you buy is compatible with your unit, some of the cards will only work on the HD units from Humminbird and/or Lowrance.

 

[scubajt41]

everybody keep telling me that navionics is worth every penny..

 

[M GO BLUE]

I have both Navionics Premium and LHSP....Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but if I could only have 1 it would be Navionics

 

[Fat Rabbit]

Navionics

 

[brushhog]

there both good,just need to dial in your gps to the cards to use them correctly......

 

[Longhorn]

Thanks guys for the info. I just ordered the navionics east premium. Any pointers on the initial setup and operation would. E appreciated.

 

[Oldman]

Navionics

 

[drdetroit]

Are there any cards that have names of the sloughs and areas you are looking at when comparing with paper maps? I had some of the earlier cards that named everything. When on a new body of water it makes finding places quick and easy.</p>

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[epicextreme]

You might want to check on the Navionics website for a new feature that allows a user to update their cards for a year to the latest updates. Full details can be seen at

http://www.navionics.com/LakeFeatures_HMPlatinum.asp

Here are some of the details directly from Nav

Unlimited Free updates to your Navionics chart
for one year! Increased Accuracy — Access Navionics most current database for
improved bathymetric coverage, new data sets, pro staff data, updated
coastlines and dock placement, and underwater structure such as road
beds, foundations, bridges, creeks, ponds, and more.
n Faster Redraw Speed — Whether you cruise at 5 knots or 50 knots,
new Navionics updates are optimized for the fastest redraw
speeds available.
Freshest Data
Go to Navionics web store on
navionics.com
Road Beds
Creek Bed
Get the Freshest Data…
Here’s how:
o Go to: www.navionics.com
o Select: Web Store. Insert your eligible Navionics chart into the card
reader on your PC.
o Select: Get the Freshest Data (Plotter Image).
o Select: Download Now. You will be notified when the download is
complete. Download time will vary with chart size.
Note: For media types with a locking device, be sure to unlock your card before inserting into a card reader. Eligible Navionics memory cards in CF format will require an external card reader.
Your Navionics chart now contains the Freshest Data. Enjoy!
Freshest Data updates include Navionics’ most current database featuring updated coastlines and dock placement, and underwater structure such as road beds, foundations, bridges, creeks, ponds, and more.
Update your chart as often as you like for one year!
Eligible charts include: Gold, Platinum+, HotMaps Premium, and HotMaps Platinum charts purchased after 10/1/2010.