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I typically for the most part of my life have only used transom mounts and I need to get a new bow mount. I'm torn between sticking with the hand control that I know so well in the form of the Maxxum bow mount or step into the future with a Terrova with I Pilot. Whats the thoughts between the two options?
what type or style of fishing do you do the most? Longline, sit on BP's, spider rig, shoot docks, pull cranks? For longlining, spider riggin or pullin CB's, the Terrova/IP combo makes these styles easy, you can concentrate on fishing rather that controlling the boat. The anchor lock will NOT hold you in a 5' radius as advertised, nor will it hold you in one spot for shootin docks or over BP's. It keeps you in the area/close on your target but not the 5' radius as MK advertises. Search for the Ipilot threads and look 'em over, lots of info there to help you decide.
Try one out, then decide.
The difference is like day and night. Since all you have ever used is a hand controlled motor when you go to a power drive type you are not going to like it. However after using it a while you are going to wonder why you didn't get one years ago. Especially if you troll one way or another.
Gonna be using it doing a good bit of spider rigging, working attractors, and also alot of active casting for muskie
the terrova will work great for spider riggin', if working locators is similar to a brush pile, it will do ok, but don't expect the anchor lock to keep you right on the spot, the 5' radius they advertised is not accurate, look in the IP thread for various comments. GL
IMO, the I-pilot is the cream of the crop for trollers. I dont think I'd want it if I didnt troll though. I would change back to my old trusty hand controlled bow mounted tm.