anyone got a decent alternative to fox swimmappper ? just brought a new iphone 13 and i cant get it to download or transfer the app over . just says no longer available ?
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I've just been into my App and it's working fine.
Whenever I upgrade I make sure I do an iCloud backup then transfer the info onto the new phone by restoring from that backup, works fine and I get all
my info including Fox Swim Mapper on the new phone!
I've just been into my App and it's working fine.
Whenever I upgrade I make sure I do an iCloud backup then transfer the info onto the new phone by restoring from that backup, works fine and I get all
my info including Fox Swim Mapper on the new phone!
In reply to Post #1
I've just had exactly the same issue, gutted as I'd transferred on phone clone and not checked, lost out on all info over 3 years 🙄🙄
I've just had exactly the same issue, gutted as I'd transferred on phone clone and not checked, lost out on all info over 3 years 🙄🙄
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i did exactly that but for some reason its just the swim mapper that wont transfer . still works fine on an old ipnone 7
i did exactly that but for some reason its just the swim mapper that wont transfer . still works fine on an old ipnone 7
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Also looking for an app for this and don't seem to be able to access the Fox one from my iPhone.
Have seen an app called Carpy for 89p. Anyone given it a go?
Also looking for an app for this and don't seem to be able to access the Fox one from my iPhone.
Have seen an app called Carpy for 89p. Anyone given it a go?
Ive given up with the apps and started using a note book as the apps keep failing or i mess the whole thing up... shame as i liked the fox one but it just stops working and end up losing all the plotting stuff.
Like mentioned below if your phone is backed up on iCloud then it backs the app up, I still have mine from years ago and I've upgraded twice since I've had the app buddy
I just put swim notes on my phone simple and reliable
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I'd highly recommend having the Deeper Maps subscription. Many lakes have been fully mapped, and include a ruler so you can do some quick maths and work out how many wraps and a mark to aim to on the far bank. Writing down each swim on my phone notes, you write down which rod goes where (easily done when you have a straight line from your peg to a far margin object) then get the calculator out and obviously divide the measurement in feet by 12.
Swim 1
LH Rod 4ft hump 3rd Bench 8 wraps
Middle bottom slope lifebouy 10 wraps
RH Rod top slope fallen tree 10 wraps
Simple as that. Although it's easier with park lakes due to plenty of static objects on the far side.
I'd highly recommend having the Deeper Maps subscription. Many lakes have been fully mapped, and include a ruler so you can do some quick maths and work out how many wraps and a mark to aim to on the far bank. Writing down each swim on my phone notes, you write down which rod goes where (easily done when you have a straight line from your peg to a far margin object) then get the calculator out and obviously divide the measurement in feet by 12.
Swim 1
LH Rod 4ft hump 3rd Bench 8 wraps
Middle bottom slope lifebouy 10 wraps
RH Rod top slope fallen tree 10 wraps
Simple as that. Although it's easier with park lakes due to plenty of static objects on the far side.
In reply to Post #9
Cheers for the info I'll have to look into this Deeper Maps
Cheers for the info I'll have to look into this Deeper Maps
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I find that to be very inaccurate, my local lake said it was about 3ft right across the whole lake when it was over 6ft in the middle, other lakes have been very wrong aswell. Not saying they all are but a couple I've been to have been
I find that to be very inaccurate, my local lake said it was about 3ft right across the whole lake when it was over 6ft in the middle, other lakes have been very wrong aswell. Not saying they all are but a couple I've been to have been
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I've also found the online Deeper maps to be inaccurate compared to being on the bank using a Deeper Chirp or a simple marker on a couple of lakes I fish.
I've also found the online Deeper maps to be inaccurate compared to being on the bank using a Deeper Chirp or a simple marker on a couple of lakes I fish.
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I used to map lakes myself, hours spent with a marker rod and making a map on A3 paper, or writing swim notes in a diary, although I can remember some lakes in my head, most features, distances.
The original maps for Suffolk Water Park Traditional lake and Taverham Mills used on their websites were from my drawings.
I did a complete lake breakdown on Taverham off the top of my head, it's that ingrained in my memory.
I've not used a swim mapper app, I think it is far better to work it out for yourself, rather than expecting instant results.
I used to map lakes myself, hours spent with a marker rod and making a map on A3 paper, or writing swim notes in a diary, although I can remember some lakes in my head, most features, distances.
The original maps for Suffolk Water Park Traditional lake and Taverham Mills used on their websites were from my drawings.
I did a complete lake breakdown on Taverham off the top of my head, it's that ingrained in my memory.
I've not used a swim mapper app, I think it is far better to work it out for yourself, rather than expecting instant results.
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Swim mapper has to be worked out yourself, it wasn't for using other people's info (although you may have been able to share, I didn't). That's one of my favourite parts of fishing, working out lake.
I liked it because you'd take a photo of the swim that you could log and put marks on top of,rather than having to draw a picture, and it saved having a notepad that ended up getting wet and ruined 😂😂
Swim mapper has to be worked out yourself, it wasn't for using other people's info (although you may have been able to share, I didn't). That's one of my favourite parts of fishing, working out lake.
I liked it because you'd take a photo of the swim that you could log and put marks on top of,rather than having to draw a picture, and it saved having a notepad that ended up getting wet and ruined 😂😂
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and it saved having a notepad that ended up getting wet and ruined
I do that with phones
I've killed a few phones due to them getting soaked.
I'm safer with paper as that, like my books I read when fishing, are kept safe and dry.
and it saved having a notepad that ended up getting wet and ruined
I do that with phones
I've killed a few phones due to them getting soaked.
I'm safer with paper as that, like my books I read when fishing, are kept safe and dry.