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Trolling Motors (by brand) => Minn Kota Trolling Motors => Topic started by: Jig Man on October 26, 2019, 05:40:50 PM
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I use spot lock a lot but had not used the jog function until this week.
I was fishing with a strong wind about 45° off my port side. I came to an area that gave up a couple of bites so turned the boat into the wind and set the spot lock so I could cover the area better.
After I was ready to move I decided to try the jog function. It moved the boat 5 feet then reset. I did this for about 1/2 mile. If wanted to move more all I had to do was hit the direction arrow twice. I was able to fish without doing anything to control the boat.
It also can go forward and backward. Greatest thing since sliced bread.
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Nice when you pay good money for something that actually functions the way you expect it to, huh?! (yes)
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@Jig Man That's really awesome! Can you refresh my memory as to which TM you have? Is it the Ultrex?
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No. I have the Ulterra. I bought it because it will stow and deploy by itself. I have ipilot link along with Humminbird Solix units.
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Those are some sweet features. Wish I had one of those.
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What can I say Jack, I’m too old and beat up to pull the rope any more. This Bird/ MK world is the best I have come across. With all of the functions I can pretty much point it set something and just fish. There are so many features that I can only process a few at a time. I had never used the jog function before.
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This Bird/ MK world is the best I have come acrossed.
That's really good to know :thumbup:
I would never be able to run the TM you have on my boat. The lakes I fish are way too shallow and rocky for it.
I have to have a TM with a mount similar to the Maxxum or Fortrex that will give and flex when I hit an obstruction. My fear of the Ulterra and that kind of mount would be destroying it when I crash into a rock after dark. (fp)
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I know it isn’t for everyone but it sure has added some time to the tail end of my fishing.
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it sure has added some time to the tail end of my fishing.
If it works for you, that's all that matters! :nod: