Best trolling motor and WHY?

I simply cannot make up my mind on what trolling motor to buy. I have always been a cast and retrieve fisherman. That's all going to change. I'm going to longline, push, pull, shift, slide, crank, drift, and/or whatever I have to do to consistently catch crappie.

I now have the boat that, Good Lord willing, I'll use, enjoy and own for a long time. I want to set it up right, once and use it. Buy once, cry once.

I have read about Pro Nav Angler but after posting about it and another forum member calling them and getting no response, I have to say that has turned me off to them. I'm not saying I won't buy that system, but they're not as high on my list as they once were.

I want the best working TM out there. It doesn't have to be the most expensive, just the best. I know that's somewhat personal preference but I want to know why yours is the best.

I have a Helix Mega so I figure I'll go with a MK so I can hook them together. I have never been good at running a foot controlled trolling motor, so I don't know that cable steering is a must for me, like it is for some of you. I haven't run one enough that I know what direction it's pointing by the feel of my foot.

So, your opinions please.

The new Terrova with link if your wanting to pair it with your finder.

I use a mk I-pilot with remote control. I fish a lot by myself and typically fish with 6- 8 rods so the remote hangs around my neck for easy access. I love it. IMO

Trrova all the way buddy. I've had two and they work fine. You don't need i -pilot but it is nice. My advice wait and go with someone a few time to see what works for you. Get with me Feb - March and will go.

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Thanks for the replies. Lowe, will definitely take you up on that. I couldn’t remember which model you had. I figure I’ll wind up with one of the 3 models with i Pilot link just unsure as to which one.

If You decide on a Motorguide check into the XI5 with pinpoint, I upgraded my tracker with a 24v 80# unit and its the best money I ever spent. If You like to troll its a must also if You fish alone it will make your fishing easier, My unit came with a handheld remote and wireless foot control but I rarely use the foot control.

I have the auto pilot MK motor,70 ph and it haws done well for me for 6 yrs now. I do wish I had spent the extra and gone with the I pilot

If you are old ,get an Ulterra.
If you are mid , get a Terrova. If you are young, get a paddle.

I have a 1st generation my tereova and love it.
16' wire to the foot peddle. I can sit at the tiller and run my bow mounted tm. Great when fishing with the wife or anybody else. I can run the boat from the back and we don't switch seats all day long.
I have i-pilot and love the navigation functions. Point it in a direction and go. Adjust speed or direction on the fly with remote or foot peddle. It'll will also maintain coarse in a cross wind.
Spotlock- even though I have 1st gen. It works great, especially in the wind.
I can also program a trail to follow, and repeat in either direction.
If you want to follow a contour line you need I-pilot link.


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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

If you are old ,get an Ulterra.
If you are mid , get a Terrova. If you are young, get a paddle.

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:Rofl Beavz