Taking a new direction, I'm thinking I should get a paper map of northern half Kentucky Lake fairly soon.  I see that Hot Spots has one, but is there are better map I should be considering?

And yes, I already have all the up to date maps on my Lowrance GPS, but don't want to pull the boat out in the snow to use it.  I need something to study inside a warm and cozy house.

I'm not sure, but if you get a "chip reader" at a place like BestBuy, you may be able to view it on your computer.  If your computer is fairly new it might not need the reader. 

My puter is four or five years old, and while the chip will fit in one of the ports, my machine will not read it.  Had to get a reader which plugs into a usb port.  Then it worked.

I had to get one to update my Humminbird 898.

Take the chip to a computer place and see if it will load. Or, try it on your own.

Check with Navionics or LakeMaps to make sure you won't foul it up first.

Steve,

I have an excellent lake map that was one of the perks of attending the road trip two years ago.  I'll mail it to you on Monday.

FYI, have a spare power cable for my Lowrance units and an extra battery that I keep in my man-cave.  I can power up the units on my bench top and play with them there.  I have to confess, though, that the sonars don't work very well.   ;D

Thanks Mike!

I looked at Rhino's idea, but it looked like Lowrance or should I say the maps companies wanted me to buy a software package to run the chip on my computer.  On a weekend, I wasn't sure if I was going to get a real human in support.

I'd also thought about an extra power cord.  The one I got is so tangled with all of the wiring behind the dash I wouldn't want to use that.  Of course no amount of wire would let me haul that unit into the library!

*Note to Self*  I owe Mike!

I tried it in the card reader.  Before I plugged it in, I clicked the tab on the side of the chip to locked, just so it could not be modified in any way.

The computer could not open the file.  Apparently you do need to download and install the appropriate software program to run it on a computer.

The Lowrance lake maps card requires a special card reader/software package (Map Create) that sells for around $100.  The Navionics chip will self destruct if you try to upload it on a computer without their software, which also sells for around $100.  I have the Map Create Package, but since the Lowrance units now have built-in lake maps I seldom use it anymore.

Mailing the form to you Mike tomorrow morning for the PA and WV guys attending.  Starting to get a little anxious already...

Well Guys and Gals it is official, ROADTRIP HERE I COME.  Mama gave me the OK last night.  I wrangled a bed and will be there on Saturday.  Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.  Have registration form printed and will be in mail to Mike tomorrow.

Kelley

Well Guys and Gals it is official, ROADTRIP HERE I COME. Mama gave me the OK last night. I wrangled a bed and will be there on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Have registration form printed and will be in mail to Mike tomorrow.

Kelley

YEA !!!! Glad you're gonna be able to come Kelley !

Guess we should think about filling out the registration form :

Maybe my GPS can help me find Moors

Merry Christmas

Kelley, I'm expecting you to show up, and not see a scratch on your boat. 

Looking forward to seeing you in person.

Well Guys and Gals it is official, ROADTRIP HERE I COME. Mama gave me the OK last night. I wrangled a bed and will be there on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Have registration form printed and will be in mail to Mike tomorrow.

Kelley

Never a doubt in my mind. If Kelley was breathing, he was coming.

Hey wheres the link for the sign up form again?

Hey wheres the link for the sign up form again?

http://kentuckylake.bassresource.com/sign-up.html

Mailing the form to you Mike tomorrow morning for the PA and WV guys attending. Starting to get a little anxious already...

Already sent one in brother, but no worries. Have you gotten anymore rods in for me?

Kelly, glad to hear you will be able to make the trip!  Looking forward to seeing you again!

Mailing the form to you Mike tomorrow morning for the PA and WV guys attending. Starting to get a little anxious already...

Already sent one in brother, but no worries. Have you gotten anymore rods in for me?

So, do I not have to send one now?

Ah, I'll send anyway.  Can't hurt.

Yup, if you're attending, then you need to send in the signed form with your signature, since this is indeed a BR sanctioned event.

Thanks! 

That's what I thought.  Figured I would ask...

To Wayne and all potential attendees.  I really, really need signed forms from everyone.  Not only is BFR trying to mitigate potential liability, but I desperately need your input regarding boat seat needs and boat availability.  Puleeze! Help me out here!

Mailing the form to you Mike tomorrow morning for the PA and WV guys attending. Starting to get a little anxious already...

Already sent one in brother, but no worries. Have you gotten anymore rods in for me?

     Nope, not yet.  It will probably be in before fishing season.

To Wayne and all potential attendees. I really, really need signed forms from everyone. Not only is BFR trying to mitigate potential liability, but I desperately need your input regarding boat seat needs and boat availability. Puleeze! Help me out here!

Mine is going out today.

Mine will be out once I get back from nashville friday.

To Wayne and all potential attendees. I really, really need signed forms from everyone. Not only is BFR trying to mitigate potential liability, but I desperately need your input regarding boat seat needs and boat availability. Puleeze! Help me out here!

I need a room mate for one night. Or I can sleep on a floor. maybe just my boat LOL

I'll send you the form.

Just so everyone knows, I have received signed forms from the following people:

Steezy

Uncle Leo

Old Cranky

Ghoti & Mary(Sorta)

Lund Explorer & Wife

00 Mod

Tombstone

MNGeorge

Pitchinkid

CWB

Triton21

FishinTN & Wife

Mine will have post mark of 10/20/10.

Kelley