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  1. 05-20-2009, 10:14 PM #1
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    the old trolling motor is on the blink. I am looking to replace it. What features must a trolling motor have to make a good unit for crappie fishing. I primarily fish over brush piles vertically. I am looking to get into some trolling as well.
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  2. 05-21-2009, 05:50 AM #2
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    For trolling, you cant beat the Minn Kota Power Drive 2 with Auto Pilot. I had the 12 volt 55 lb thrust on my last boat(aluminum) and the 24 volt 70 lb thrust on my fiberglass boat now.....Love it!!!
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    Variable thrust is the most important feature you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TnT View Post
    For trolling, you cant beat the Minn Kota Power Drive 2 with Auto Pilot. I had the 12 volt 55 lb thrust on my last boat(aluminum) and the 24 volt 70 lb thrust on my fiberglass boat now.....Love it!!!
    Yea...what he said!!!:D:D:D
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  5. 05-21-2009, 03:47 PM #5
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    I bought the Power Drive V2 without the autopilot, and I'm about to get another one with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PanMan_VA View Post
    Variable thrust is the most important feature you want.
    I agree with PanMan... if you are going to start trolling you need a variable speed!!! A trolling motor with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 speeds will not let you dial your speed in as close as a variable speed motor will. Sometimes a few tenths faster or slower will make all the difference...
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    Default thanks for the info.

    I am leaning to the minnkota autopilot models. It seems to be the cats meow for trolling.
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  8. 05-22-2009, 10:55 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by tr17 View Post
    I am leaning to the minnkota autopilot models. It seems to be the cats meow for trolling.
    If you've got a Power Drive with that electric steering as opposed to cable steering, it's also the cat's meow for going distances between holes. That's why I'm going to get one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PanMan_VA View Post
    Variable thrust is the most important feature you want.
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  10. 05-22-2009, 04:37 PM #10
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    You may want to take a look at the MK Terrova. The auto pilot system is a big improvement over the PD AP models of the past. Very smooth control. Upgradeable to co-pilot (remote).. I don't know how I ever got along without the co-pilot. A big plus if you're fishing with others that need assistance or you need to net a partner's fish in the back of the boat. The foot pedal on the Terrova is also different from the other PD models. It incorporates the attributes of a rocker pedal (toe tapper momentary) with that of electric steer and provides versatility and comfort for different styles of fishing..

    No I don't work for or have direct ties to Minn Kota. I have ran the PD models for years. The older ones had the "herky-jerky" can't fight the wind AP that was useless. The Terrova model is the best all around trolling motor I have owned and the AP control is a huge improvement when compared to the older PD models.

    Yes, VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL IS A MUST..

    But at the end of the day, the most important thing is what works for YOU and your style of fishing...
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