What would you save for?

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03-16-2018, 01:53 PM
Nutbush

What would you save for?

You are wanting a side image/down image fish finder and also wanting a trolling motor that you can use spot lock and set your speed with a remote. You are going to just have to save up money and probably get one after Christmas because of money issues. Which one would you get first? You have a nice 859 2d currently that you can use, and are getting more use to it every time. Which would you get first? You have a foot control trolling motor that works fine, but that aluminum boat gets hard to hold steady in 8+ winds. Which would you save up for first?

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03-16-2018, 02:18 PM
BarryG

Trolling motor!
03-16-2018, 02:20 PM
moskeeter56

New trolling motor and find someone's trade in locator.

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03-16-2018, 02:20 PM
CrappiePappy

Trolling motor ... because you can't find the fish/cover if you can't move your boat very efficiently in the wind. :twocents
03-16-2018, 02:20 PM
SlabSeeker0485

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Originally Posted by BarryG

Trolling motor!

I second this!
03-16-2018, 02:37 PM
tlefire

theysaid
03-16-2018, 04:00 PM
Beavz

Been in your exact predicament...

Get the trolling motor first. Very frustrating when you've found the fish, but can't stay on them in the wind. (In my experience.)

Best of luck in your decision. Game changer, fo' sho'!
03-16-2018, 04:06 PM
DHC

Absolutely get the trolling motor first.

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03-16-2018, 04:28 PM
sinkermaker

Depending on how you fish but I would get the trolling motor first. When I am fishing my depth finders are the less used item in my boat. If I am pulling in known fish holding areas I rarely turn mine on. This is experience talking and fishing my home lake. You can get by without the fancy fish finder but the trolling motor is a must have. I know a lot will disagree but my 2 cents worth.
03-16-2018, 04:39 PM
Nutbush

OK so by a slim margin I see that most votes would rather have the trolling motor first am I correct?? OK a question about a trolling motor, has anyone ever used the Minnkota riptide before with a pilot?

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03-16-2018, 06:26 PM
Locator79

Trolling motor... Easy decision

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03-16-2018, 06:31 PM
Cray

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Originally Posted by Nutbush

OK so by a slim margin I see that most votes would rather have the trolling motor first am I correct?? OK a question about a trolling motor, has anyone ever used the Minnkota riptide before with a pilot?

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Yep, same as regular motor. Just painted white with extra corrosion protection for salt water. Exact same motor. And yes I would give up all my finders before my terrova. Best tool on my boat.
03-16-2018, 06:33 PM
strmwalker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nutbush

OK so by a slim margin I see that most votes would rather have the trolling motor first am I correct?? OK a question about a trolling motor, has anyone ever used the Minnkota riptide before with a pilot?

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yes I have used the minn kota riptide with Ipilot and loved it !!! I sold the riptide and went to the ulterra and to my knowledge the guy I sold the riptide to is still using it and that's been 3 years now !!!
03-16-2018, 06:39 PM
Lane47

If you crappie fish using any method other than single pole, buy a Minn Kota with IPilot. I can now do things that we're almost a disaster before the IPilot, while pulling or pushing cranks and jigs, or just spider rigging at a slow speed.
Spot lock has saved me often, plus I have several other features.
03-16-2018, 07:02 PM
"G"

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Originally Posted by Cray

Yep, same as regular motor. Just painted white with extra corrosion protection for salt water. Exact same motor. And yes I would give up all my finders before my terrova. Best tool on my boat.

What he said
03-16-2018, 07:58 PM
LittleJohn

Trolling motor
LittleJohn
03-16-2018, 08:09 PM
chaunc

Definitely a trolling motor.
03-16-2018, 08:15 PM
Ketchn

I vote good box anchor .....cheap and easy and it holds a charge FOREVER :Rofl
03-16-2018, 08:16 PM
EWS

Trolling motor with ipilot.
03-16-2018, 08:38 PM
skeetbum

I spent what was for me a chunk of change for my riptide PD-V2 with auto pilot and so wish I had coughed the extra for the terrova with I Pilot. Definitely TM first, and call me when you want to upgrade from that 859, I'm interested.
03-16-2018, 08:40 PM
Nutbush

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Originally Posted by skeetbum

I spent what was for me a chunk of change for my riptide PD-V2 with auto pilot and so wish I had coughed the extra for the terrova with I Pilot. Definitely TM first, and call me when you want to upgrade from that 859, I'm interested.

Why did you go from the riptide to the terrova?

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03-16-2018, 08:45 PM
EWS

Riptide pd, is the powerdrive model
03-16-2018, 09:28 PM
blueball

I guess I'm different than everyone else.If I had a trolling motor with adequate power I would buy electronics.In my opinion on ky lake good electronics mean everything.What trolling motor do you have now though.

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03-17-2018, 07:04 AM
Nutbush

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Originally Posted by blueball

I guess I'm different than everyone else.If I had a trolling motor with adequate power I would buy electronics.In my opinion on ky lake good electronics mean everything.What trolling motor do you have now though.

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It’s a 45# foot control, maybe minn kota

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03-17-2018, 08:24 AM
Dutchman

Trolling motor, go ahead and get the Ilink. Many folks told me they don't use the I link. I don't really understand that because I use mine every trip. Maybe it was because they were trying to sell me their "non" Ilink Terrova at the time . 859 ain't nothing to throw rocks at. You'll want a bird that will link to motor later though.
03-17-2018, 08:50 AM
brettw

Xi5 trolling motor

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03-17-2018, 09:11 AM
Nutbush

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutchman

Trolling motor, go ahead and get the Ilink. Many folks told me they don't use the I link. I don't really understand that because I use mine every trip. Maybe it was because they were trying to sell me their "non" Ilink Terrova at the time . 859 ain't nothing to throw rocks at. You'll want a bird that will link to motor later though.

Yea I’m not looking to sale my 859, I’m going to use it upfront. I’m wanting a SI for my console to spot them hidden stake beds, on KY Lake that is very important. I’m probably going to save up and get me a trolling motor and try to find a used SI somewhere. Thanks for all of the comments guys!!

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03-17-2018, 04:57 PM
blueball

Exactly the reason I would do depth finder first,finding hidden beds on ky lake.If I could live with my trolling motor that is.

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03-19-2018, 12:52 PM
gatoloco

based on where you are putting the new graph I would go with the depth finder first. you need to find the beds and brush piles. then you need to figure out how to stay on the location.