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rpugh914
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« on: November 29, 2007, 11:03:09 AM »

i was not sure where to place this but since i put stuff in the wrong spot anyway i guess it does not matter so here goes.

i cant find anywhere around roanoke that sells a good map for me to study the james.

can anyone tell me where to find a good map and offer any tips as to what kind to get!

i want the best map i can get my hands on....
but not so hard you cant read the thing!!!!! :grin:  :grin:
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« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2007, 11:43:22 AM »

I always get mine from one of the local tacke shops. Try searching online. Waterproof is a plus. Look for one that is as recently printed as you can find. You want it to show as many points of depth as you can find, channel markers, boat ramps, obstructions, wrecks, secondary channels, in other words, as much detail about whats underwater as possible. Also remember the depths given on the chart are subject to change with the tide and weather. Just because the chart shows 3ft of water does not mean for sure there is that much there at low tide during a drought. Could be 1ft instead. Mine was made by GMCO Maps and Charts and was printed in 2001. It's getting a little worn and is taped up in a buch of spots, so I have been keeping an eye out for a replacement. Just have not found one I like yet.
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2007, 08:02:01 AM »

Quote from: "rpugh914"
i was not sure where to place this but since i put stuff in the wrong spot anyway i guess it does not matter so here goes.

i cant find anywhere around roanoke that sells a good map for me to study the james.

can anyone tell me where to find a good map and offer any tips as to what kind to get!

i want the best map i can get my hands on....
but not so hard you cant read the thing!!!!! :grin:  :grin:


These are the best maps I've found. I actually printed them out and carry them in a 3 ring binder when I go fishing. I also use top loading sheet protectors rather than punching holes, plus it keeps the pages dry. A little hard to read. Much better than the store bought GMCO maps.

http://ocsdata.ncd.noaa.gov/BookletChart/12252_BookletChart.pdf

http://ocsdata.ncd.noaa.gov/BookletChart/12251_BookletChart.pdf

I do have a GMCO map also that's laminated you can buy any of their maps online:
http://www.gmcomapsandcharts.com/va.htm

Jerry
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