How to Import 20FA and 50FA Boundary Line for Rockfish in CA 2024 to Fish Finder

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123engineering:
Video Instruction:

https://youtu.be/47RUy96kEgo?si=nJlccYhL6QrQPgcg

20FA & 50FA GPX Download Site: https://paul95255.wixsite.com/non-motorized-vessel/20fa-gpx-download

CDFW 20-Fathom Boundary Line off California: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Groundfish#287201301-20-fm-line

Instruction
1. Download and save GPX files to a Micro SD Card or SD Card, depending on your fish finder. Not all fish finders have an SD card reader.
2. Turn off your fish finder and insert the Micro SD Card.
3. Turn on the fish finder.
4. Open the folder/files from your fish finder menu.
5. Import the trails.
6. Select the imported trails to change the name, color, and line type. Make sure to choose the "Display" option of this trail.

Paul

Sailfish:
If we have a FF without an option to incorporate the 20 and/or 50 fathom file, will it be a safe assumption to catch RF within the depth <120 feet?

123engineering:

--- Quote from: Sailfish on May 04, 2024, 10:00:25 PM ---If we have a FF with an option to incorporate the 20 and/or 50 fathom file, will it be a safe assumption to catch RF within the depth <120 feet?

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I am slightly confused by your question. I will assume that you can't import the files. It will be based on your location. If you are sitting on a large pinnacle, you might be well below 120 ft but might be outside of the 20 FA line.
Two or three 20FA waypoints will cover most kayak fishing spots, and you can manually input these waypoints into your fish finder. MooMoo is doing this way. Also, you might want to use your phone apps to verify your locations, like Google Maps, Google Earth, Navionics, and Locus Map.

If you need any help, just let me know, Sonny.

Paul

AlsHobieOutback:
Great instructions Paul! If anyone is able to help others with this process at Shelter Cove I know a couple people that could use help as well.

123engineering:

--- Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on May 05, 2024, 06:44:07 AM ---Great instructions Paul! If anyone is able to help others with this process at Shelter Cove I know a couple people that could use help as well.

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Thank you, you did all the difficult work.
I started carrying a MicroSD card with the GPX files to help other fishermen.
One of my friends from Fort Brag asked me to install it for him, and I will do that on my way to the Russian Gulch this Friday.

Paul

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