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  1. 06-06-2021, 09:24 PM #1
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    My trout rig needs a trolling motor upgrade, I have a 70lb 24V saltwater model on it now and it still works but is pretty old.
    I like bow mounted w/ tiller handle
    Don't need a ton of bells and whistles, don't need the GPS stuff but wouldn't mind something with a remote control
    Budget $1000 - $1500
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    24ft stiffy hybrid, big trout are wary


    80lb minnkota fortrex is my rec if you HAVE to have a TM, fits budget and desired features.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ecu1984 View Post
    My trout rig needs a trolling motor upgrade, I have a 70lb 24V saltwater model on it now and it still works but is pretty old.
    I like bow mounted w/ tiller handle
    Don't need a ton of bells and whistles, don't need the GPS stuff but wouldn't mind something with a remote control
    Budget $1000 - $1500
    Don't under estimate the "GPS stuff". My wife talks to our Minnkota i-Pilot and calls it "R2"...and she hates Star Wars...

    The GPS stuff is great for alligator hunting too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberhead* View Post
    Don't under estimate the "GPS stuff". My wife talks to our Minnkota i-Pilot and calls it "R2"...and she hates Star Wars...

    The GPS stuff is great for alligator hunting too.
    I will look at the i-Pilot
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    The I pilot is a game changer with the anchor feature.
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    Absolutely a game changer. Won’t go back to a tm without it unless on a tiny pond boat
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    It’s one of those things in life you didn’t know you needed until you got it.
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    If you go minn Kota riptide (riptide is salt water rated, its white vs black for what it’s worth) Get the Terrova over the powerdrive. Ain’t much difference in $$$ but the deployment is soooo much simpler. Wish I head done the research before my purchase.

    Probably just my luck but I just got a new powerdrive and it quit propelling on me on the first outing. Drive pin ain’t busted so I didn’t hit nothing. Got to take it in for warranty work....
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    The Terrova is truly a game changer. The anchor feature and the heading feature will spoil you quick!
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    I love the spot lock. You will not regret that purchase at all.
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    First time I’ve ever fished with that spot lock feature today at the beach. We destroyed the trout. Hard to describe how easy it is. It’s a bigger difference than when they first came out with auto pilot vs those without it. I wouldn’t think of buying a new one without it.
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    Y'all just spent Ricks money.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steelin' Ducks View Post
    Y'all just spent Ricks money.
    He's got plenty.
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    Spot lock and GPS is very nice. Also, not sure what your plans are but I wouldn't sell yours until you have a replacement in hand. From what I hear they are in short supply like everything else. Something to consider...
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    Good info and thanks
    Seems I am going to have to step up after reading your comments
    Is this it? says it has "spot lock" and remote and Terrova thingamajiggy

    https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/minn...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
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    Quote Originally Posted by Love2BOutdoors View Post
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    Yeah that be it
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    Where do you store your boat? You'll probably want a quick connect bracket...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rubberhead* View Post
    Where do you store your boat? You'll probably want a quick connect bracket...
    2nd that also. And don't trust that weak cleavis pin that comes with it
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