I only upgrade the software on my laptop if the old version is no longer supported, and that is only because my lappie connects to the internet and so is vulnerable to viruses, hacking etc- my E series plotters aren't. But the processor hasn't changed, so the result is slower operation.

I think the problem is that each iteration of software is more complicated than the last, and so requires more processing power. If it works, leave it alone in my opinion. As a consequence, I have deliberately avoided any further software upgrades. From that day onwards, the screen refresh rate, if you move the cursor off the edge of the screen, slowed dramatically. He replaced the GPS and then proudly reported that he had 'updated my software whilst was at it, because I didn't have the latest version.' I really wished he hadn't. Outside of my sphere of expertise, so I got an electronics engineer to take a look.

Then, a few years later (I'm guessing it was around 2010-2012), my GPS stopped functioning reliably. I was forced to upgrade the software a couple of years later, when I bought a set of platinum charts to replace the gold ones that came with the plotter. I have a couple of E series plotters (what would be described as the 'classic' variant) from 2005, so the next iteration of the chartplotter I think we are talking about here. It is because of you and our sponsors that WesternBass is the place where fishermen talk.Click to expand.Out of interest, why do you feel the need to update the software? Is it because you want to use greater functionality than is currently available using the version of o/s installed, or is it because it won't recognise a new set of charts you have purchased? Lastly, I want to thank all of you for your support of the site and the magazine. Under the Delta tab, you will find moon phases, weather, water temps and tide charts to help plan a fun and productive day on the tidal water. Under the Interactive tab, we have the Tournament Calendar and Special Events with Digital Guides for all of the Wild West Bass Trail events. I would to like remind anglers that WesternBass offers many features on the site to make tournament planning easy. I would like to congratulate Lowrance pro Edwin Evers for his outstanding win at Grand Lake for the Classic championship – 29 pounds! Wow! I will be watching and cheering them on throughout the year. This year, WesternBass was excited to bring site users video clips from our western anglers at the Bassmaster Classic. Stay tuned for upcoming tank seminars on WesternBassTV, if you missed the shows. I’ve been excited to kick off the year with coverage of the International Sports Shows in Sacramento and Scottsdale as well as the Fred Hall show.

I am certainly ready for a new season of bassin’ and hope you are too. Kayak, Kick Boat, and Belly Boat Anglers.

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