Thread: Anybody use their foot control on their Terrova?

Originally Posted by "G"

I am getting better with mine all the time. I have a friend up in TN that is a guide and he fishes standing timber all the time with his. It can be done but it takes some getting used to.

One thing is being able to stay on the power switch and turn at the same time. I love mine just need a hand control now.

Thanks guys! I guess I'm gonna have to get out there and try it. I was pretty good at slow trolling in the stumps with my Maxxima but not with the Terrova. You gotta be watching the head to much for me. I'd rather be watching the poles and the stumps. The Maxxima does have a slight hesitation when moving but I guess I got to get used to it. Also, need to get WB's feedback!RoflRoflRofl

JM and I were discussing that this weekend... Kinda wondered how it would be when trying to single pole too

Been using a v-2 for about 3 years now with the foot control. I went through some difficult days before I got used to it. I fish lakes with lots of stumps and logs, and have gotten used to guiding the boat without looking at the head. It's not as quick a response as the cable steers, but it's a lot easier to use trolling. Takes patience and practice.

Originally Posted by "G"

No....It works just like your remote.....only difference is your pushing the buttons with your foot instead of your finger. It takes awhile to get used to in the stumps and it will never do the job your maxxium did in that situation. Thats why some of the pro's ( Capps&Coleman, Driscoll, and others) still use a maxxium. Best situation is to have the removable mounting plate and use the terrova for spider rigging, long lineing, and pulling cranks and switch out and put on the maxxium for stump fishing.

X2. You will have to anticipate the turn with the Terrova. You will never get the quick turns like with the Maxxum. The motor just won't turn as fast as the cables. You will get used to it but it is frustrating at first. You will learn to turn the motor before you hit the power in anticipation of the turn. In tight timber/stumps it is a pain. You can't back out fast enough. Same problem spider riggin under docks.

I have Pd and put the IPIOLET on and at first it was quirky bet now i dont have a prob. go anyplace i want.

I use the remote and foot controls together when spider rigging, which isn't very often. Still takes some getting used to.

Originally Posted by crappiholic

Thanks guys! I guess I'm gonna have to get out there and try it. I was pretty good at slow trolling in the stumps with my Maxxima but not with the Terrova. You gotta be watching the head to much for me. I'd rather be watching the poles and the stumps. The Maxxima does have a slight hesitation when moving but I guess I got to get used to it. Also, need to get WB's feedback!RoflRoflRofl

I don't watch the head....I watch the boat