Opinions on Trolling motors

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12-21-2020, 03:30 PM
shadow

Opinions on Trolling motors

Looking for experts advice (that means from you guys and gals!) about 12volt trolling motors WITH SPOT LOCK!!! Only 3 requirements I have is it has to have spot lock and has to be foot controlled and has to be a 12 volt system! Don't need anything that has integrated depth finder or any of that stuff, just need to update what I have to one that has SPOT LOCK! Any recommendations (or cons) you all could give me and why are greatly appreciated! It will be going on my little 15' jon boat so I don't need anything that can pull a wake boarder behind me either.
12-21-2020, 04:36 PM
fishervet

I got a terrova for salt....it did not have foot control though but from what i have experienced foot control would be nice at times...mine is 12 volt....

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12-21-2020, 04:54 PM
fishervet

There is a foot pedal available for the terrova...but does any one know where it plugs in?

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12-21-2020, 04:59 PM
cattoon

It has a plug for the pedal, I keep my pedal in the aft compartment just in case I forget the remote. I don’t care for the pedal personally, and it’s more in my way on the deck.
12-21-2020, 05:20 PM
fishervet

Lol...i thought that plug was for something else....

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12-21-2020, 08:29 PM
MO Slab

Opinions on Trolling motors

Like u Dwyane, I’ll be upgrading mine....Hope to get one more year out of it, then I’ll be buying that Minn Kota Terrova 12 v 55 lb thrust....also slowly switching to Lithium batteries...
Saving up my Bass Pro/Cabelas points [emoji6]

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12-22-2020, 12:09 AM
LA CrappieMaster

I’ve only used my Terrova a few times, but the spot lock is great. I’m having a little trouble with the auto pilot feature, which may be operator error.

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12-22-2020, 08:54 AM
shadow

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Originally Posted by TigerFanatic1

I’ve only used my Terrova a few times, but the spot lock is great. I’m having a little trouble with the auto pilot feature, which may be operator error.

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One of the cons for Terrova was the remote was difficult to program if I remember right. May be something with how you programed it.
12-22-2020, 09:39 AM
Cray

If you get straight Terrova without link set up no programming to remote. Just a couple of commands to learn on auto pilot. Love mine and would be a lot nicer with new improved spot lock. Have never used my pedal but being electronic lots of guys don’t like it. The motor you want doesn't exist far as I know. The ultrex has cable steer and spot lock but only comes in 24 volt. One thing you need to do is jump in boat with someone who has a Terrova that you could hook up pedal and try to see if you could live with it.
12-22-2020, 09:56 AM
LA CrappieMaster

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Originally Posted by shadow

One of the cons for Terrova was the remote was difficult to program if I remember right. May be something with how you programed it.

I did some research and think the problem was me using advanced auto pilot while slow trolling. if you get off course, it will suddenly turn and speed up to get you back onto the line you set. I thought the wind wasn’t too bad yesterday, but there were a few gusts that may have contributed to it.

Cray is exactly right about finding someone with the Terrova to test the pedal. I didn’t have much experience with foot pedals, so it isn’t a bad transition to me.

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12-22-2020, 10:19 AM
fishervet

No experience with the pedal and it has been a long time without one but I think it would helpful in some of the tight spots we fish in.

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12-22-2020, 10:21 AM
shadow

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Originally Posted by TigerFanatic1

I did some research and think the problem was me using advanced auto pilot while slow trolling. if you get off course, it will suddenly turn and speed up to get you back onto the line you set. I thought the wind wasn’t too bad yesterday, but there were a few gusts that may have contributed to it.

Cray is exactly right about finding someone with the Terrova to test the pedal. I didn’t have much experience with foot pedals, so it isn’t a bad transition to me.

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I did say that one of the conditions was it had to be foot controlled but I guess what I meant was I did NOT want the kind where you have to steer it by the handle. I am pretty sure I would like the remote feature.
12-22-2020, 11:14 AM
fishervet

The terrova does have a foot pedal and the foot pedal will feel different than what you have used before. Some of the motors come with it but some you need to purchase it separately. It does have spot lock.

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12-22-2020, 11:15 AM
LA CrappieMaster

I think cray was talking about the difference in feel. The Terrova isn’t the cable steer and some don’t like the feel and reaction of it.

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12-22-2020, 11:24 AM
fishervet

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12-22-2020, 11:25 AM
fishervet

The other one. My bad

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12-22-2020, 02:01 PM
Skippa Chippa

Shadow, I too have the Minn Kota Terrova 55lb thrust with I pilot and foot control. The best money I've spent for my boat so far except maby the electric start o/b motor. The remote control suits me perfect for trolling crank baits, the variable speeds (10) is perfect for minor speed changes. The spot lock keeps me with in about 5-7' of my position, great. Two tips on spot lock, it doesn't work to good under a bridge for fishing pilons the cement blocks the signal for the GPS, this is were I use the foot control most. The other tip is after you are in position and spot lock is used, turn the speed down so when the tm enguages it is slow and steady instead of fast and jerky. I plan on going to lithium batterys and still kicking around the idea of a livescope. Fishing has gotten so technology advanced in the last couple of years. Give Brian a shout at BBG Marine or the guys at Bass Tank for the best price and free shipping .
12-22-2020, 04:09 PM
shadow

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Originally Posted by Skippa Chippa

Shadow, I too have the Minn Kota Terrova 55lb thrust with I pilot and foot control. The best money I've spent for my boat so far except maby the electric start o/b motor. The remote control suits me perfect for trolling crank baits, the variable speeds (10) is perfect for minor speed changes. The spot lock keeps me with in about 5-7' of my position, great. Two tips on spot lock, it doesn't work to good under a bridge for fishing pilons the cement blocks the signal for the GPS, this is were I use the foot control most. The other tip is after you are in position and spot lock is used, turn the speed down so when the tm enguages it is slow and steady instead of fast and jerky. I plan on going to lithium batterys and still kicking around the idea of a livescope. Fishing has gotten so technology advanced in the last couple of years. Give Brian a shout at BBG Marine or the guys at Bass Tank for the best price and free shipping .

I did reach out to Brian and he has given me a price. I too got an electric start installed on my little 25! Haven't taken it out yet but have ran it in the yard and it works GREAT! Thanks for the advice and tips. Now I just got to talk the wife into more fishing money!!! Just spent around $1,000 on repairs and new electric start on my 25! So may be a little bit before I get the trolling motor.