CUSTOM MAPS ARE AFFORDABLE JUST ASK

 

Do you fish the Missouri River? I have the topographic maps that were drawn before the River was flooded, and believe it or not topography has not changed all that much in the last 60 years. I can fix you up with digital images of the original topographic maps. Pro's use these maps in tournaments on Lake Oahe.

Did you know there is software that you can put digital map images into and you are able to plot your own waypoints? You can also use this same program in conjunction with your GPS and have a moving map right in your boat, just like the Pro's. Once you understand the basics with this software you can turn any lake into a one of a kind, personal, and private map.

There are some bodies of water that are just too small for large manufacturors to pursue and since they are not part of the inventory of lakes in the DENR data base you will not find them on most GPS units. Just getting to these lakes can be a challenge because most fishermen have not heard of them. However when you use the Lake Locater found here you will be able to punch in a waypoint and head to that little known lake.What makes my maps different? First you can take and look at the whole map at one time. If you are looking at a mapping GPS you only get a small picture of what you are looking at. Most GPS maps were taken from the maps you can get for free from your state DENR. They were calibrated to fit in the manufacturors unit. I have used many different sources of information and researched each lake to find important structure that was missed on the DENR map survey. Example what other map of Lake Thompson can you find nearly 60 stock dams and level trenches that show up as structure and Boat ramps that are accurately shown? Big companies do not go the extra mile in the research department to provide its customers with the best possible map of that lake. Lets face it after I have done my work and as a final check I actually boat the lake to check the maps for accuracy and search for unknown structure.

The synthetic paper that the maps are printed on is some of the newest technology available in the printing industry. These papers are tough, waterproof, tear resistant, and they float. Treated with a little respect these maps will last you a lifetime of fishing.

Some fisherman think more is better such as getting 175 maps on a GPS  for usually over $100. Is it better when a paper map gives you more research and better information? Very few fishermen fish more than a dozen different lakes in any one year. Would you not want to use the best information you could get for your lake?

I am accessible. What does that mean? When you call me with questions, I usually respond within 24 hours if not the same day. Do you have a favorite body of water you like to fish, but there is no map? Give me a call for a custom lake map that will fit your needs. Examples of some of the custom lakes I have worked on include Dry Lake #2,  Lake Sinai, and Hwy. 81 Ponds (west).

Mikes Maps PO Box 1294 Huron SD 57350................. Phone:605-352-0407
Email: wefish@santel.net