I have a foot feed trolling motor. I have been using one for over 30 years and I can operate it good(at least in my eye sight). I don't spider rig, long line,troll, or pull cranks. I cast, vertical jig, and shoot docks, I like the speed of changing directions , especially when fishing in the wind and around boat docks. Could be wrong(express your feelings), but I don't feel that I could get this from an electronic controlled TM. I feel it would turn to slow. Am I off base...... It won't be the first time or the last time.... crappie1133