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I am on a budget. I have been fighting myself over the pros and cons of getting either a fish finder or trolling motor, as I have neither, each have their own advantages, f-f can find depth, fish, structure, and some have gps. trolling motors provide a quiet way to troll in shallow lakes without disturbing fish, adjustable speed. my question is which is best to get first?
IMO trolling motor wins hands down.
Yep trolling motor no question. Or look for used and see if you can get both. I just put a new finder on my boat so I am actually going to sell my other one. Let me know if used is an option.
My thoughts exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by katjim00
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Originally Posted by kycreekboy
as suggested, used could solve your problems alot quicker. check the classifed section here, might find what you're looking for.
agree....go used, then as funds permit, upgrade....
Lots of good ideas here. What kind of boat? You said GPS, My thinking being: a transom mount motor and an entry level ff and your in business. I couldn't do without either now days.
Buying used when budget is tight is a no brainer. It really depends on how you like to fish. I rarely use my trolling motor anymore since I know serveral spots to set up over. If you have a big motor that you'll be traveling fast with, a ff would be a priority to me so I could see when I was in shallow water to be able to slow down for safety. Regular trolling can be done with the big motor, slow trolling would require a TM. Working a bank would also merit the TM.
I myself set up over brush, drop anchors and fish. I'll move if they're not there. I do use my trolling motor a lot during the spawn.
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Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper
I have a Lowrance X55A that I am taking off a boat I just bought. The previous owner said it worked fine. It has a trolling motor puck with it. The puck wire has been spliced but looks good. I haven't tried it on the water but it fires up OK I will give it to you if you pay the shipping. No guarantee but if you don't like it you can ship it back or throw it away. PM me if you want it. I will ship USPS priority.
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Originally Posted by kycreekboy
What kind of used FF do you have? I am looking at entry level Lowrance and Humminbird ones now. USED is an option for meQuote:
Originally Posted by katjim00
Thankyou for all your input, its always helpful to find out opinions of other people on decisions, I will definitely shift my search to used. I actually have a ff, but its a cheap one from walmart, it shows depth pretty good, but not too reliable for locating structure or fish. A trolling motor would definitely fit the purpose for me.
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Originally Posted by Michigan Man86
Also, here in Atlanta, GA, craigslist: baltimore classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events is great place to find used trolling motors.