When traversing shallow waters, current strength, shoal anomalies, sand bars and underwater obstacles can present difficulties in the best of weather conditions. Most people agree that the only constant in life is "Change". Not using a GPS unit may be viewed as taking an undue risk. With the advances in technology, one can link their GPS unit to the vessel's "Auto Pilot Navigation" system. Thus one can spend more time focusing on the more important concerns of the day, such as "How are the fish biting?", "Do we have enough bait?" and the ever popular "Is the fishing party happy with the accommodations?".
