04-26-2016, 01:36 AM
The discussion has shifted a bit from fish finder to trolling motor to integrated trolling motor and fish finder.
One thing to keep in mind is what are your specific needs and what tool or combination of tools meet those needs. For example, I have owned a Motorguide X5, a MinnKota Terrova, and a few others over the years. I now own a MinnKota Ulterra self-deploying unit. I am not interested in linking the systems as I love the RayMarine Dragonfly with chirp that is very clear but not destined to be linked with a motor any time soon. My priority now is to deploy the Ulterra rapidly when over lake trout and not have to leave the wheel house...I love this feature combined with electronic anchoring, so I give on the linked side. One note, if you get a terrova, be very careful with the collar lock and add a RAM support halfway up the shaft for travel.
Just my thoughts for what they are worth...
Bob
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One thing to keep in mind is what are your specific needs and what tool or combination of tools meet those needs. For example, I have owned a Motorguide X5, a MinnKota Terrova, and a few others over the years. I now own a MinnKota Ulterra self-deploying unit. I am not interested in linking the systems as I love the RayMarine Dragonfly with chirp that is very clear but not destined to be linked with a motor any time soon. My priority now is to deploy the Ulterra rapidly when over lake trout and not have to leave the wheel house...I love this feature combined with electronic anchoring, so I give on the linked side. One note, if you get a terrova, be very careful with the collar lock and add a RAM support halfway up the shaft for travel.
Just my thoughts for what they are worth...
Bob
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