To each his own. I've spent plenty of time on the water and when I fish a brushpile, I like to fish it thouroughly and it's impossible to do so unless you're achored off, period. Too many times over the last 40 years I've found a sweet spot in a pile and if off by a foot, the bite will cease.

It's also an economic issue, some people don't have the boat, or the fuel to run all over a lake just to dip a jig here and there.

The Xi5 does look impressive as it couples with the Touch system. Thanks Nip!