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Viewing Fishing Information

The fishing screen shows present water temperature, present surface pressure conditions, and fishing forecasts. From the Home screen, select Weather > Fishing.

Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data

Surface-pressure information appears using pressure isobars and pressure centers. Isobars ➊ connect points of equal pressure. Pressure readings can help to determine weather and wind conditions. High-pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather. Low-pressure areas are generally associated with clouds and the chance of precipitation. Isobars packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong pressure gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds.

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Pressure units are shown in millibars (mb), inches of Mercury (inHg), and hectopascals (hPa).

Colored shading ➋, as defined by the legend ➌ in the upper-left corner of the display, indicates the surface temperature of the water.

Forecasting Fish Location

You can show areas ➊ that contain optimal weather conditions for specific species of fish.

1.From the Home screen, select Weather > Fishing > Menu > Fish Species.

2.Select a species of fish.

3.Select Mode > On.

Shaded areas indicate optimal fishing areas.

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to show areas with optimal weather conditions for additional species of fish.

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