Thread: First time with the new I-pilot

I drove over Barren yesterday going up 31E and did not see a boat anywhere. I suspected it was due to the wind. If that thing lets you concentrate on catching fish in those conditions, then it's worth every penny!

Unrelated: that lake needs some brush dropped on it.

Originally Posted by badbrad

I know several have posted about this but wanted to share my own experience. Yesterday, I finally got to try the new I-pilot. All I can say is, Wow! It took me a little bit to get used to the new controller. Several times throughout the day I went to move the boat and started pushing my watch, which is where I used to wear the old co-pilot. By the end of the day, I had it down pat. The spot lock feature is awesome. I trolled different pieces of cover in various depths looking for fish. The wind was up pretty good at times. When I managed to catch a fish, I would hit the spot lock feature. i was able to put the fish in the well and not get blown off the spot. I'm convinced this allowed me to catch several other fish, probably missed a few bites as well. I didn't record any tracks, so cant comment on that feature just yet. Bet I rely on it alot once I start longlining and pulling cranks.

Didn't wear the fish out by any means. But brought enough home for a good supper. Haven't been out on the water since November, so it was just good to be out there.

Glad your happy so far because mine will be here Monday. A question: where do you keep the remote? Have you put a transducer on the motor? Did you have a problem on spot lock with the transducer cord winding up?
I caught a good crappie the other day. While I was briefly getting the hook out I blew into shallow water and got three rigs hung up. Thats when I made up my mind to give it a shot. Can't wait but I have to.

You gonna love it rtark. It's unbelieveable! All of a sudden you get to focus on fishing....not the troller anymore!:D:D

Rtark, what I found that worked best for me was wearing the lanyard for the remote around my neck. It didn't seem to get in the way to bad and after several hours, I was able to make adjustments by barely glancing at it.

My motor has the built in US2 feature so I don't have to worry about a cable wrapping up.

This thing will spoil you rotten!!

Originally Posted by gabowman

You gonna love it rtark. It's unbelieveable! All of a sudden you get to focus on fishing....not the troller anymore!:D:D

I won't sleep tonihjt. I am not going to wait for the ups truck, I will be at will call at 8:30 AM SHARP.

Originally Posted by badbrad

Rtark, what I found that worked best for me was wearing the lanyard for the remote around my neck. It didn't seem to get in the way to bad and after several hours, I was able to make adjustments by barely glancing at it.

My motor has the built in US2 feature so I don't have to worry about a cable wrapping up.

This thing will spoil you rotten!!

I am ready to be spoiled then.. Crappie fishing here is super RED HOT and bucking the wind for hours is wearing me out It is really hard to wind in a fish take out the hook, put him in the live well and work the TM. I just can't belive this thing does what it does. I thought about going the xtra mile and get the us2, too late now.