Galveston Bay Reef Recon

$199.00

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Reef Recon is an overlay for your GPS unit showing the boundaries of all reefs in the Galveston Bay Complex. It includes both shallow and deep reefs.

Why Was It Made?

Formerly oyster reefs were identified on maps by single waypoints. With Reef Recon (TM) you can see the entire reef boundary and know exactly where you are in relation to the entire reef. If you want to fish the edge of it, you can do that. If you want to stop your drift at the true end of it, you can do that. If you want to start your drift at the edge of it, ... you get the picture.

The file is easily imported into your GPS unit via an SD card. It’s designed to work in conjunction with any base map whether it is your unit’s stock basemap or a third party base map upgrade such as Navionics and others. It can also be used standalone without a base map if your unit does not project a map.

Note: The file is a download available immediately after purchase. If you want a preloaded SD card there is a service and shipping fee - contact [email protected] to arrange for preloaded chip.

Reef Recon is Registered Copyrighted Work- 2018

West Bay

Bastrop Bay

Chocolate Bay

Greens Lake

Galveston Bay

Moses Lake

Tabbs Bay

Trinity Bay

Christmas Bay

Oyster Bay

Carancahua Lake

Jones Bay (Excludes Swan Lake)

Dollar Bay

Dickinson Bay

Upper Galveston Bay (to 146 Bridge)

(Excludes Clear Lake)

East Bay (Deep Reefs Only)

West Bay

Oyster Bay

Greens Lake

Dollar Bay

Tabbs Bay

East Bay (Deep Reefs Only)

Benefits

Knowing the locations, size, and edge locations would literally be worth decades of on the water experience.

Knowing where shallow dangerous reefs are could save your hulls gelcoat, and probably even at least one prop repair or more

Having numerous other options when getting to your chosen location only to find someone already fishing it.

Knowing which sets of PVC pipes have no oyster at all, and knowing where exactly the best shell is on all reefs marked and unmarked.

Don’t scan for reefs... use your precious time to fish and have fun.

What Anglers Say About Our Reef Recon

Discover how Reef Recon™ changed the way they fish oyster reefs.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Doesn't my third party GPS chip already have the reefs?

No. While the majority of third party map chips are suitable for general information and a great starting point for depths, they do not show you the outlines of ALL reefs in the bays. We like third party maps and decided REEF RECON should overlay their work so you have the best of both worlds.

I just bought a new GPS unit and got the structure scan, can't I scan the reefs myself a little at a time?

Yes. By all means continue to scan reefs. It's a great way to learn how to use your sonar / GPS. However, it took us a 18 months of full time scanning (week in and week out; including weekends), thousands of dollars of technology, and thousands more in fuel, and more in software cost. Not to mention the time it took away from our families and our valuable recreation and fishing time which was almost zero. REEF RECON allows you the freedom to ' GO fish!'

Can't I just go fish where the PVC pipes mark the Oyster leases?

Yes. However, the nearly 8 year drought decimated much of the oyster leases and there ARE leases with PVC pipes with NO remaining oyster substrate. REEF RECON gives you options if a boat is on a reef you wanted to go to, you can just go to another reef and know exactly the size, shape, and layout of the reef on your chartplotter and see where you are on it. If you hear the fish are in a certain part of the bay, you can go hit those reefs. It takes a lot of guesswork out of the equation.

Can I use it over my existing chip/card?

Yes. You'll import the REEF RECON file into your unit and then place the third party map chip/card back into the unit. REEF RECON will overlay on top of the map you are using, and if you already have hot spot type waypoint maps it works great with that as well.

I already have 2 chips filling both slots, is there some way to also install Reef Recon even though they are filled?

Yes. Simply remove one of the cards temporally to install the file. Once Reef Recon is installed return the card to the slot. Works great you'll love it.

Will I recieve the product as an sd card 'chip' like or other mapping cards?

The product is a digital download available immediately after purchase. You will be emailed instructions on how to download and move the file to a SD or MicroSD card for your unit. If you'd like a preloaded card we can supply that to you for $35 + tax and shipping. If you would like the conveinience of a preloaded card contact [email protected]

Our Happy Customers

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“ Went out of my neighborhood in Galveston (on the bay). Hit some of the reefs that were marked on your Reef Recon file. (Red) reefs that I knew existed, but never could really locate, even with satellite imaging. These fish were mostly caught on the North end of the reefs in less than 2’ of water. It’s to the point now that I’ll literally shut the boat down, and troll up to the edges of the shell and target the points. I don’t always catch, but when I do, I find them STACKED!! I know you’ve heard it 1,000 times, but this program is a GAME CHANGER!!! It’s to the point where I only have to fish within 15-20 mins from the house. I can now go hit certain reefs before work and still be on time at 9 am. Thank you for ALL the time spent on the water to offer such an incredible data for everyday fishermen like myself. No more having to go grind it out looking for the best habitat, I just use Reef Recon!!!

Robert Beck

Galveston, Texas

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“ This tool is great! Allows you to find the edge of reefs quickly! It works! Thank you so much for you effort in building this. Here are some pics from my first time out using Reef Recon last Sunday morning. Very pleased; money well spent sir! ”