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12-06-2002, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Andover, CT
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Nautical charts???
Do you folks feel it is useful to look at nautical charts when looking for spots to fish from shore?
Ok... Stop laughing! Geez! 
Seriously, are they detailed enough to get an idea of the coast's bottom structure to assit in locating possible feeding spots? (Rocks, rivers, inlets, ...)
As ususal... I have NO CLUE, which is why I'm askin'. 
Thanks,
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12-06-2002, 12:51 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Shhhhh!
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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12-06-2002, 12:55 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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Mtnbrz1,
They're very detailed. The larger the scale the more the detail.
It'd be a great christmas present too, find out the # of the chart for your area and have your santa put one under the tree, it'll be a gift that keeps on giving.
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12-06-2002, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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I have both nautical charts and aerial Photographs of every inch of the coast I've ever sailed or fished! So ...yes , I think its a good idea.  |
Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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12-06-2002, 01:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Andover, CT
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Thanks folks!
In your opinion, who makes the best detailed charts? (Since I only fish the surf, I'd like detail of the shore line. Montauk to Chatham.)
Thanks again,
Rob
BTW:
Saltheart,
Did you take those aerial shots or purchase them?
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12-06-2002, 01:57 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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NOAA makes the best charts 
Numerous places are good - online & on paper
Maptech.com is excellent and the detailed NOAA marine charts are fantastic - which you can get at many boat shops... |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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12-06-2002, 02:10 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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MTNBRZ1,
The charts will not go into to much detail on the shoreline and surf, but with a handheld gps and your chart, you could keep a good log of where you had luck, where you see the waves breaking, and how the bars are shifting with different weather.
There might be some points where you see deep drop off near the beach and try that.
To figure out what all the symbols mean on a chart, get the book called chart No.1 (I think).
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12-06-2002, 02:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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i got them off the net. Some from a link here and some from the MSTerraserver. For Cape cod and the islands I have a big purchased picture.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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12-06-2002, 02:31 PM
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Salt of the Earth
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Suburbia, RI
Posts: 1,025
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Don't forget about Capt. Seagull.  |
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12-06-2002, 04:00 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bedford, NH
Posts: 626
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The charts on this site are easy to use.
http://www.topozone.com
$$ to download but free to print.
I have also checked out this one too. It looks like it has more options and gives GPS info as you mouse over the screen.
http://mapserver.maptech.com |
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