Choosing the right trolling motor and depth finder

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10-11-2013, 10:42 PM
Green River Lund

Choosing the right trolling motor and depth finder

I have decided to upgrade my trolling motor and depth finder . I am looking at the terrova 80 ipilot and ilink with a 60 inch shaft for my lund 1775 , is the extra 300 for ilink worth it ? Also looking at the humminbird 998 side imaging down imaging depth finder . I currently have the 798 hd si di , can I hook the 998 up to the 798 ? Still learning need to know before spending a fortune on electronics . What is y'all's opinions on what I should buy for fishing green and spider rigging alot ? Do I need the ilink ? Thanks in advance ! Jason
10-12-2013, 04:57 AM
ATM

I can't help you with the iLink and Humminbird. But the Terrova with iPilot is invaluable for spider rigging.
10-12-2013, 07:18 AM
Tommy Skarlis

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

I have decided to upgrade my trolling motor and depth finder . I am looking at the terrova 80 ipilot and ilink with a 60 inch shaft for my lund 1775 , is the extra 300 for ilink worth it ? Also looking at the humminbird 998 side imaging down imaging depth finder . I currently have the 798 hd si di , can I hook the 998 up to the 798 ? Still learning need to know before spending a fortune on electronics . What is y'all's opinions on what I should buy for fishing green and spider rigging alot ? Do I need the ilink ? Thanks in advance ! Jason

Hey Jason! I am fishing a Terrova now and wondering how I ever lived without one. I feel the extra $300 for I-Link is definitely worth it especially if you are considering a 998. I own both a 798 and a 998 and have them linked - a stored waypoint on one will show up on the other, you can "store" numerous "trolling passes" and follow those routes again - making things a lot easier. Spot-Lock is incredible - no more throwing and pulling the anchor, etc.
10-12-2013, 12:02 PM
watergate

Make sure you don't get to big of a tolling motor for your boat .to big and the motor will over correct when you have it in spot lock. Great for open water But not so great in a tight spot, like a small creek or standing timber. Check out operations manual b/4 you get one. Great for spider rigging.
10-12-2013, 12:19 PM
Rees Guide

If my Terrova quits I will most likely go with another Ipilot cause I use Lowrance depth finders.
as far as depth finder get as much screen as your wallet will allow.
10-12-2013, 12:33 PM
Green River Lund

Thanks for the good reply , what will I need to link the two, 998 and 798?
10-12-2013, 12:38 PM
Rees Guide

Get the 998 simply for screen size. Huge difference when you are looking at SI. Either will work with the Link, heck some of the smaller units work with em.
10-12-2013, 01:54 PM
short grub

Im going to sell my 1198 and my link 2 lake master cards also 2 gps pucks and 2 transducers. Locator has aprox 150 hrs bought this past spring from BBG Marine. I also have 2 gimble mounts that will go with it.
10-12-2013, 02:02 PM
Wiskers

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

Thanks for the good reply , what will I need to link the two, 998 and 798?

If your 798 is an "HD" model you'll need the ethernet dongle and an ethernet cord. If it is not an "HD" model you'll need to buy and install the HB Interlink. If you have to use the Interlink make sure your software versions on both units are compatible.
10-12-2013, 04:24 PM
Green River Lund

Yea my 798 is a hd , so I should be good on that . Thanks
10-12-2013, 04:25 PM
Green River Lund

Are u selling a terrova with ipilot and ilink with the 998 ?
10-12-2013, 04:26 PM
Green River Lund

If so what size thrust and shaft
10-12-2013, 05:56 PM
short grub

1198 and link only
10-12-2013, 08:46 PM
Green River Lund

Oh I see , what u asking for it
10-12-2013, 09:44 PM
CrappiePappy

Please .... Keep the sales & price quotes in PM's between the two of you.

... cp :kewl
10-12-2013, 09:59 PM
Green River Lund

I'm sorry is there something wrong with asking him what he wants for the stuff ??
10-12-2013, 10:42 PM
chucky

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Originally Posted by Wiskers

If your 798 is an "HD" model you'll need the ethernet dongle and an ethernet cord. If it is not an "HD" model you'll need to buy and install the HB Interlink. If you have to use the Interlink make sure your software versions on both units are compatible.

If your software are not compatible like Wiskers said, they will not be able to connect together. My 797 on the front and my 998 by the driver seat could not connect to each other. And its not recommended to download a lower software to try and make them work together. It could cause the unit to lose some functions or possibly cause it to completely quit working.
10-12-2013, 10:54 PM
Green River Lund

Thanks chucky, I have a 798 hd and I'm buying a 998 hd so they should work correct ? Thanks
10-13-2013, 12:01 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

I'm sorry is there something wrong with asking him what he wants for the stuff ??

No, nothing wrong with asking ... but, it's against site rules to advertise/post prices of items for sale unless they're posted in the Classifieds Forums. That's why it's best to discuss pricing by PM.

Here's the portion of the site rules to which I'm referring : (copied from Main Forum post)

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... cp :kewl
10-13-2013, 12:12 PM
Green River Lund

Sorry crappiepappy I didn't realize that
10-13-2013, 12:27 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

Sorry crappiepappy I didn't realize that

No blood, no foul !! It's all good. Like it says in the rules, it's hard to administer the ruling fairly (it's basically a judgement call) ... so no infractions are given, just an explanation & plea for compliance.

See ya at the Brawl ??

... cp :kewl
10-13-2013, 12:48 PM
Green River Lund

I seen that , I have been giving it some thought , pm me and tell me a little about it and stuff . Thanks
10-13-2013, 02:58 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

I seen that , I have been giving it some thought , pm me and tell me a little about it and stuff . Thanks

No big secret .... we get together & fish, have a fish fry later that day, have a drawing for a few doorprizes, hang out & shoot the breeze, and meet the attending members/guests & make new friends and see old friends.
This will be our first Fall event at Green, due to the interest expressed by several members that have attended our Spring events. We're trying to gauge how well it progresses, so that we can determine whether or not to continue the tradition.
Here's some threads showing some of our previous (Spring) events :

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/kentu...porters-3.html

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/kentu...gether-12.html

... cp :kewl
10-13-2013, 03:23 PM
Green River Lund

Pappy , looks like a fun time . I will try to make it , as long as you guys promise not to show me up to bad ...haha I'll have to find me a fishing buddy .. Thanks Jason
10-13-2013, 04:13 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

Pappy , looks like a fun time . I will try to make it , as long as you guys promise not to show me up to bad ...haha I'll have to find me a fishing buddy .. Thanks Jason

Come on !! Bring a fishing partner, go solo, or post a open seat invite ... it's all good !!

... cp :kewl
10-13-2013, 06:18 PM
Green River Lund

Pappy looks like I have a fishing partner now , gonna try to make it . What time do I need to be there to put in and will there be somewhere to get bait that early or should I get it here day before and bring it with me ? Also what can I bring to be a help ? Jason
10-13-2013, 08:54 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

Pappy looks like I have a fishing partner now , gonna try to make it . What time do I need to be there to put in and will there be somewhere to get bait that early or should I get it here day before and bring it with me ? Also what can I bring to be a help ? Jason

We'll start launching/fishing around 7:00-7:30AM CDT (sunrise) so anytime before/after that is fine. You can get minnows at Green River Bait & Grocery, which is right up the road (on corner of W Egypt Rd & 551) from Holmes Bend Marina. The Marina does sell minnows, but I'm not sure they'd be open that early. Several gas/bait/grocery stores on Hwy 55 if you're coming from the Campbellsville area.

If you want to bring something .... bring a large bag of french fries.

... cp :kewl
10-13-2013, 09:07 PM
Green River Lund

I will be coming from Berea , yea that's where I usually get bait . Count me in I will try to bring some fries . See y'all about daylight .. Thanks
10-13-2013, 11:45 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

I will be coming from Berea , yea that's where I usually get bait . Count me in I will try to bring some fries . See y'all about daylight .. Thanks

I'll put you down on the list for French Fries !! Cya at the launch ramp parking lot @ sunrise.

... cp :kewl
10-14-2013, 12:36 AM
clfarms1

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Originally Posted by Wiskers

If your 798 is an "HD" model you'll need the ethernet dongle and an ethernet cord. If it is not an "HD" model you'll need to buy and install the HB Interlink. If you have to use the Interlink make sure your software versions on both units are compatible.

you dont have to have the hd verision to use ethernet I dont think. I have a 898 si hooked up to my ipilot with ether cable
10-14-2013, 12:47 AM
Wiskers

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Originally Posted by clfarms1

you dont have to have the hd verision to use ethernet I dont think. I have a 898 si hooked up to my ipilot with ether cable

The 798 DOES have to be an "HD" to work with Ethernet. 8, 9, & 1100's are all Ethernet capable.
10-23-2013, 05:46 PM
Green River Lund

Wiskers, I bought a 60 inch shaft terrova 80 , do u know if I need a motor support on the shaft of the trolling motor , seen where guys are using ram mounts to keep them from bouncing up and down really bad while traveling or on the water . Seems to be aweful flimsy with that long shaft ....
10-24-2013, 12:17 AM
Wiskers

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Originally Posted by Green River Lund

Wiskers, I bought a 60 inch shaft terrova 80 , do u know if I need a motor support on the shaft of the trolling motor , seen where guys are using ram mounts to keep them from bouncing up and down really bad while traveling or on the water . Seems to be aweful flimsy with that long shaft ....

I would use 1 if it were me.
10-24-2013, 03:38 AM
clfarms1

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Originally Posted by Wiskers

The 798 DOES have to be an "HD" to work with Ethernet. 8, 9, & 1100's are all Ethernet capable.

i stand corrected
10-25-2013, 03:48 PM
music man

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Originally Posted by short grub

Im going to sell my 1198 and my link 2 lake master cards also 2 gps pucks and 2 transducers. Locator has aprox 150 hrs bought this past spring from BBG Marine. I also have 2 gimble mounts that will go with it.

How much?
10-25-2013, 04:33 PM
CrappiePappy

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Originally Posted by music man

How much?

Music Man .... you need to ask him about pricing by PM. Sales posts with prices are restricted to Personal Classifieds Forum.

... cp :kewl