Step 4: AFTER you watch the video and perform the SD card import task, then click here to get instructions on loading your SD card into your GPS. This process should take around 5-7 minutes, or less to complete. Pause the video if needed, and follow along. Step 3: Watch the video below for STEP BY STEP instructions to get your SD Card loaded with your new fishing spots. If you purchased more than one area, you’ll repeat this process of needed to load additional area files. Save on your computers desktop or download folder for easy access because you’ll need it shortly.
Step 2: Save the GPSUPLOAD.gpx file found inside the zip file we emailed to you. Download the FREE Garmin Homeport Software from Garmin at the following link FIRST: Get my Free Garmin Homeport Software Step 1: You MUST have Garmin Homeport to perform this task. Garmin GPS Map Instructions for in dash/mounted SD Card Models After this, simply close the Garmin window, unplug the GPS, You’re Done and the spots are there! Always load one file at a time if you have multiple area files. This will place your GPSUPLOAD.gpx file into the GPX folder of the handheld. The fancy Garmin maps (available for 300 via download (which include sat photos and automatic route creation) do not work on Homeport, and apparently because of this, do not work for the method described above. Then simply find and open the GPX folder, the right click and select “paste”. Then your computer asks “what would you like to do”, At that point, simply click on “open folder to view files”. Now, simply Plug your Garmin Handheld into your windows computer’s USB port.
HOW TO LOAD WAYPOINTS TO MOST GARMIN HANDHELD GPS – Right Click and “copy” your GPSUPLOAD.GPX fishing spots file found inside the zip file we emailed to you. If you own a Garmin Handheld GPS, it can simply be plugged into your computer using the cord (or cell phone cord that fits) and plugged into the USB port on a windows computer, then follow the ‘how to load’ instructions in the very next paragraph. Garmin Handheld Models including Garmin 78 and Garmin 78sc, Garmin Oregon, Garmin Etrex 10, 20, 30 They can give you “hands on” help to assist with actually using your GPS. Seek help for using your GPS from your local West Marine, Bass Pro Shops or other local dealer that offers your GPS model.
We do not offer any service to help learn your GPS and its functions, we only offer the fishing spots in the proper format.
Important User Note: Please understand Navigating and knowing how to use your GPS is a must. See instructions below to load your own SD Card with your new Fishing Spots!