Question 1

Will these waypoints upload to my graph?

Accepted Answer

Yes, any unit with GPS navigational functions and a 1,000+ waypoint capacity.

Question 2

Why does the data consist of waypoints rather than routes/trails?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easier to aim your track extension / course projection line at each waypoint's icon without a line overlap.  The waypoints should be passed over directly as they are areas where choke points exist between timbered areas.   By using your heading or course extension while navigating you can aim towards the next waypoint/icon to help guide you.  It is much better to make an error inbetween two waypoints as opposed to inaccurately passing over the waypoint directly.

Question 3

Will these waypoints overlay with my Navionics chip?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lake Fork Guide Lanes consists of 1,081 waypoints that will load on any unit that is also using a Navionics Mapping Chip.  Once Guide Lanes waypoints are uploaded, the SD card can be removed from the unit.

Question 4

What is the safest way to navigate these waypoints?

Accepted Answer

Turn on your heading/course extension, enable your GPS unit to portray your vessel's direction. Line up your track extension / course projection line and aim at the next closest waypoint. Travel waypoint to waypoint in a series. Waypoints labeled 'Chaney, Ray, Dale, Wolf, etc." are cove/creek names. Waypoints labeled 'SLOW' need to be navigated at idle speed or slower. Waypoints labeled 'JUNCTION' are where two or three lanes connect. Waypoints labeled 'SRA' are the most optimal buoy positions and can be run at faster than idle speed. *PLEASE ADVISE: All non-SRA labeled waypoints were dropped in choke points between timbered areas and it is important to drive directly over each waypoint coordinate as you follow them in a series. By using your heading or course extension while navigating, you can aim towards the next waypoint/icon to help guide you. Never rely solely on GPS devices or data for navigation.

Question 5

Can I make sure the chip loaded the correct GPS coordinates?

Accepted Answer

There are a total of 1,081 waypoints. To ensure that the waypoints loaded onto the correct GPS locations, go to the coordinates:    N 32degree49.201' W 95degree33.560'.   If these GPS coordinates match the 'SRA' waypoint icon, then the file loaded correctly.

Question 6

Why is Guide Lanes better than the competitors?

Accepted Answer

Customer Feedback:https://www.facebook.com/lakeforkguidelanes/reviews   With Guide Lanes you will have the location of all the Lake Fork SRA buoys as well as over 100 unmarked lanes that are not found on any other navigational products.   Unlike other navigational aids, Guide Lanes was created during the peak of the 2014 drought when the water level was 7 feet below full pool.   Guide Lanes is the number #1 choice of guides and professional anglers from the Bassmaster, Major League Fishing and FLW tournament organizations.   Why Waypoints, not Trails/Routes?
The waypoints should be passed over directly as they are areas where choke points exist between submerged timber fields. By using your heading or course extension while navigating you can aim towards the next waypoint/icon to help guide you.

Question 7

Why are the waypoints named 'SRA', 'SLOW', 'JUNCTION', etc.?"

Accepted Answer

Waypoints named 'SRA' are buoy waypoints.  Note: Buoy waypoints do not mark the buoys' current position, but the preferred buoy position during the 2014 drought.   When Stephen created these lanes, Lake Fork was 7 feet low. He was able to find the deepest points where the SRA buoys should be.   Waypoints named 'SLOW' are positioned in heavily timbered areas and it is important to drive directly over each waypoint coordinate as you follow them in a series.    Waypoints named 'JUNCTION' are where two or three lanes connect.    All other waypoints are named based on which creek, cove, boat ramp, marina they allow easier access to.

Question 8

Will waypoint icons be blue & red (color) as shown in the homepage image?

Accepted Answer

No, all Guide Lanes waypoints will be the same color. They are not color coded.   Each waypoint is named to indicate what it represents:
Waypoints named 'SRA' are buoy waypoints. 
Waypoints named 'SLOW' are positioned in heavily timbered areas and it is important to drive directly over each waypoint coordinate as you follow them in a series. 
Waypoints named 'JUNCTION' are where two or three lanes connect. 
All other waypoints are named based on which creek, cove, boat ramp, marina they allow easier access to.

Question 9

Humminbird showing waypoints as different sized icons?

Accepted Answer

In order to view all of the waypoints and their names:   1. Power on unit   2. Press MENU 2x   3. Scroll right to the Nav tab, then scroll down to waypoint decluttering.   4. Turn the arrow key left/right to turn waypoint decluttering OFF.   If the problem persists, please contact us for assistance.

Question 10

Humminbird SOLIX not loading waypoints when chip inserted?

Accepted Answer

1. Power on unit. 
2. Insert Guide Lanes SD Card into powered on SOLIX unit. 
3. Go to (Home) on the graph, scroll over and click on the (FILES) icon. 
4. On the side of the screen under Import, click (NAV DATA), then select the folder (MATRIX).   5. Click Import, select "MATRIX/DATA.HWR".   This should upload all 1,081 waypoints onto your graph.

Question 11

Are Guide Lanes available for purchase at Lake Fork stores?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the following marinas and gas stations at Lake Fork, TX sell Guide Lanes physical SD cards.   Lake Fork Resort Pope's Landing Minnow Bucket Marina

Question 12

Are the versions interchangeable?

Accepted Answer

No, this is why we sell each version independently. For example, the Guide Lanes Humminbird files will not work with a Lowrance unit. Please purchase the version you need for your unit. Exchanges are not available for digital downloads and physical card exchanges are only available within 30 days if package is unopened, undamaged and return shipping is paid by buyer.

Question 13

Downloadable version will not load, not recognizing GPS coordinates?"

Accepted Answer

If you purchased the downloadable version, you will also need a SD card to transfer the data to.  Once the data is successfully uploaded on the SD card, you can insert it to your graph.  Please note, the capacity of the SD card size is important. Units over 5 years old may only recognize up to 8GB, 16GB, or possibly 32GB SD card.

Question 14

Unit exceeding number of allowed waypoints?

Accepted Answer

Make sure that your existing waypoints combined will not exceed the unit's maximum capacity. There are 1,081 waypoints on the LFGL chip.  If the number of waypoints will exceed the maximum, then put a blank SD card into your graph, find the (Navigation) Tab in Menu, click on (Waypoints, Routes, and Trails), click (Select All And Export to SD Card), click (Yes).  To delete your waypoints after saving them to an SD Card find (Navigation) Tab in Menu, click on (Waypoints, Routes, and Trails), then click (Select All and Delete), click (Yes) to confirm.

Question 15

How long is digital download available?

Accepted Answer

After your purchase has completed, click the download button. An e-mail with the same download link will be sent after purchase.   You will have 30 days to download the file. After 30 days, the file will no longer be available and must be re-purchased.

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