Hi John, this was a super informative video, thanks! An idea for a future video if you get antsy this winter: it'd be really helpful if you could supplement this with a video on how you decide when to go fishing (current/tides, wind speed/direction, water temp/time of year, proximity to a storm/"run-off" from land/water visibility, etc.)
I used navionics on my old phone at brooklyn marine parkway Bridge. The guy was nice enough to show me how it work. You John couldn't explain any better.
People always ask how to find fishing spots. I keep telling them I am not going to tell you no fisherman will but use google earth and google maps and all will be revealed. Appreciate the video Mr. Skinner and good luck this season.
Been doing almost exactly that. Go back years before I had a smart phone using a handheld gps & google earth. Don't worry, I'm not going to tell anybody I can tell exactly where you were at & never been there. I have been checking it out (online) for about 2 years now. My NJ butt is to lazy to drive out there. Maybe this winter , take a drive, check some spots & see if non resident parking is aloud. Forgot to mention, great vid as always.
Excellent video tips Mr. Skinner, you have given me some great uses for both things i have been using for quit some time. (both Navionics and of course Google earth)
I never understand people not liking a video. Whats not to like here..? Is it jealousy..? Even if you already do or knew this why would you not drop a like..? Anyway John, great vid as usual. Gave me some good ideas for some of the marks I fish. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the intel, John. I've used the free version of Navionics on my PC to search for new fishing grounds, but couldn't figure out how to get GPS coordinates. You've connected the dots for me. Now I just have to figure out how to get beach access to the Sound in the Huntington area.
Great instructional video. I have Google Earth but it doesn't have the tools like Google Earth Pro does, seems to be a big difference. I don't know if Pro costs to install but I may as well get it. Thanks for teaching!
As usual another great video. May I ass a suggestion that might enhance this a little. If you a deeper or t-pod you could also map/chart the area for depth and signs of life. With the deeper app you can download a map.
John, does depth of water where the rock sits another factor to consider? If so, is there a way to determine it beforehand? What is a good depth for blackfish?
Nice vid. Question. On the app. Wether you choose a rock or piece of open water. Will it also give you the depth of the water? What app do you use? Thanks!
I've tried to find the Avionics App you use and can't seem to find it. I see it has a shortcut called USA but don't see it in the play store when I search on that or avionics app etc.
Amazing video! Does anyone have info on how to get Google Earth Coordinates in right format on Mac? On Mac, standard display is degrees, Minutes, Seconds. Navionics/Boating GPS entry is Degrees, Decimal Minutes, and John seems to have his Google Earth calibrated properly.
It's worth the money for the full app. I use it to navigate a ton, and it shows wrecks and other cool stuff. You can however use it for free if you go to the web address on a PC.
@@Gmtail I do currently use the free version a lot when doing research. They do come in handy. I just had no idea you could us GPS coordinates to set pins. That is going to come in super handy!
This is not reliable , Try this coords 36•28'1.10 N - 25•22'4.30 that I used from Google earth . It takes you on land. Be aware if you guys using auto pilot or any other guidance in water this is not reliable. This can be fatal mistake if you lead your boat on rocks.
