LakeMaster products sold before October 2022 were available as LakeMaster, LakeMaster PLUS and SmartStrike. These earlier products are now referred to as LakeMaster Legacy.
The newer LakeMaster lineup with VX simplifies the product offering to LakeMaster and LakeMaster Premium while adding updated mapping features, expanded lake coverage and SmartStrike as a built-in feature.
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- LakeMaster Legacy
- LakeMaster with VX Technology
- LakeMaster Legacy vs. LakeMaster VX
- VX Technology | Depth Highlights | SmartStrike - Updated | Chart Presets | 2D Shaded Relief | Aerial Imagery
- Resources
LakeMaster Legacy
LakeMaster
- More than 10,000 bodies of water across 13 North American regions
- High-definition 1-foot contours on LakeMaster-surveyed lakes
LakeMaster PLUS
- Includes the features of standard LakeMaster cards plus:
- Aerial Imagery
LakeMaster SmartStrike
- Includes the features of standard LakeMaster cards plus:
- SmartStrike
- The ability to enter fishing conditions and highlight potential fishing areas based on available data
LakeMaster with VX Technology
The LakeMaster lineup with VX Technology is simplified to two regional card options:
LakeMaster
- More than 13,000 bodies of water across 13 North American regions
- High-definition 1-foot contours on LakeMaster-surveyed lakes
- SmartStrike included as a built-in feature
- VX Technology
- Updated Depth Highlights
- Chart Presets
LakeMaster Premium
Includes the LakeMaster features above plus:
- 2D Shaded Relief
- Aerial Imagery
LakeMaster Legacy vs. LakeMaster VX
| Feature | LakeMaster Legacy | LakeMaster VX |
|---|---|---|
| Product Options | LakeMaster, LakeMaster PLUS, SmartStrike | LakeMaster, LakeMaster Premium |
| Listed Coverage | More than 10,000 bodies of water | More than 13,000 bodies of water |
| Regions | 13 North American regions | 13 North American regions |
| 1-Foot Contours | LakeMaster-surveyed lakes | LakeMaster-surveyed lakes |
| SmartStrike | Separate SmartStrike product | Built into LakeMaster cards |
| Aerial Imagery | LakeMaster PLUS | LakeMaster Premium |
| VX Technology | No | Yes |
| Updated Depth Highlights | No | Yes |
| Chart Presets | No | Yes |
| 2D Shaded Relief | No | LakeMaster Premium only |
VX Technology
VX Technology is included with the newer LakeMaster cards. It provides:
- Enhanced marine map performance
- More precise contours
- Five new depth color palettes
Watch the VX Technology video for additional information about VX Technology and customizing depth color palettes. The video below explains VX card feature in more detail.
Depth Highlights
The updated Depth Highlights feature allows you to highlight shallow water and up to four depth ranges using eight customizable color options.
This makes it easier to identify multiple contour depth ranges you may want to target while fishing.
Watch the Depth Highlights video for additional information.
SmartStrike
SmartStrike was previously available as a separate LakeMaster Legacy product. With the newer LakeMaster lineup, SmartStrike is included on LakeMaster cards.
SmartStrike combines high-definition LakeMaster map data with search algorithms to help identify potential fishing locations based on selected fishing conditions.
Watch the SmartStrike video to learn more about using the feature.
Chart Presets
Chart Presets are included with LakeMaster cards using VX Technology. They allow you to customize your chart into three presets and quickly switch between different layouts for fishing or navigation.
Watch the Chart Preset Overview video for additional information.
2D Shaded Relief
2D Shaded Relief is available on LakeMaster Premium cards only.
This layer helps make bottom details and changes in depth easier to identify on the chart.
Watch the Shaded Relief video to learn more about the feature.
Aerial Imagery
Aerial Imagery is available on LakeMaster Premium cards only.
Aerial Imagery can help identify land and water features including:
- Docks
- Marinas
- Vegetation
- Other visible structures
Watch the Aerial Imagery video for additional information.
