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Spot lock Feature #15061579 05/01/24 05:06 PM
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I'm wondering if all the newer trolling motors now have spot lock features or is this just for the Minn Kota? Thanks

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My spot lock is a rope tied to a tree


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You can still buy one without.

Re: Spot lock Feature [Re: ZX225(Radio)] #15061588 05/01/24 05:18 PM
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Other brands besides MinnKota offer spot lock feature but you can also still get motors without the feature.......BUT WHY?


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Spot lock and iTrack are my two favorite features. On the Tn River, I can record a route, play it back and just sit in the boat while the TM does all the work.


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Re: Spot lock Feature [Re: ZX225(Radio)] #15061667 05/01/24 06:27 PM
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So is there any truth in what I'm hearing about FFS LVS-36 coming soon. Thanks

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Re: Spot lock Feature [Re: ZX225(Radio)] #15061775 05/01/24 08:00 PM
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If yours doesn't have it and all you have is a cheap 5 speed get the Autoboat GPS Pro Anchor System.

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I got talked into an iPilot on my previous boat, even though I had specified a tiller model TM. I hated that thing. Spot Lock was the only feature I liked about that motor, but I rarely needed it. Working docks & rocks for snook, or chasing tarpon at the jetties or in the surf, a remote controlled TM is worse than useless; it's a hindrance. I preferred a tiller motor on the bass boat, and it's even better on my poling skiff. But most of my fishing is in less than a foot of water, and the TM is rarely mounted on the boat. And if any of you other TM part-time users are considering a Power Pux, I can heartily recommend it after over six months of using it. I love mine. It's so nice to have no plugs or wires on the deck to snag my fly line.

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Originally Posted by RCarter
Other brands besides MinnKota offer spot lock feature but you can also still get motors without the feature.......BUT WHY?



too expensive
We're trying to catch a green fish, how much money does it take?


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I bought the ultrex couple years ago. First time getting it on the water 2 weeks ago. Damn was I being spoiled. Throwing magdrafts for smallies and wind blowing 12-15mph....that was probably the funnest day on my magnum 197 boat handling wise. World of difference. Ain't no going back now.


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Every brand has a spot lock feature in certain models.

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My garmin Force has it


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Re: Spot lock Feature [Re: reeltexan] #15061932 05/01/24 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by reeltexan
Originally Posted by RCarter
Other brands besides MinnKota offer spot lock feature but you can also still get motors without the feature.......BUT WHY?



too expensive
We're trying to catch a green fish, how much money does it take?



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Hey Radio, how you doing? cheers

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