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Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« on: December 09, 2020, 12:24:45 AM »
Any recommendations are greatly appreciated. I would like to buy a compass steer bow mount motor, with key fob and without the need for depth finder connectivity. Thank You
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2020, 06:58:59 PM »
Minnkota Ipilot 😉🥃🇺🇸
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2020, 08:02:28 PM »
Several new options for you like the Garmin or Lowrance, but I'd stick with the Minnkota recommendation. I run a 36v Motorguide and it has a ton of power, but specifically for walleye type fishing, I'd rather have a Minnkota. :twocents:

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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2020, 08:29:36 PM »
Really depends on your rig...but from what you are describing, check out the MinnKota Terrova. That should suit your needs just fine and comes in 24v and 36v and varying shaft lenghts.

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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2020, 09:21:05 AM »
Really depends on your rig...but from what you are describing, check out the MinnKota Terrova. That should suit your needs just fine and comes in 24v and 36v and varying shaft lenghts.

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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2020, 09:46:55 AM »
Minn Kota Terrova
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2020, 01:59:23 PM »
I would never fish without a minnkota again. I have the 24v 80lb on a 16.5’ smokercraft and its perfect. They are becoming very popular. I use it for everything.

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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2020, 02:47:12 PM »
Really depends on your rig...but from what you are describing, check out the MinnKota Terrova. That should suit your needs just fine and comes in 24v and 36v and varying shaft lenghts.

I love my Terrova. 
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2020, 02:16:16 PM »
Lots of good luck with the offerings from Minn Kota.
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2020, 07:53:37 PM »
I'm not sure how we even caught fish before ipilot. Seriously you will spend a lot more time fishing than messing around trying to steer your boat and rig or bait up at the same time.

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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2020, 09:21:57 PM »
some cool new options out there but the Terrova/I-Pilot combo is solid. Been using for walleye for some time. Fishing 4 rods off two downriggers in crowded sockeye water with young and newbs on the boat, the Terrova actually makes it enjoyable.
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2020, 10:06:09 PM »
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2020, 08:42:10 AM »
Spot lock is awesome as well. Lock up on a deep school of perch, or some Lakers in Chelan. Bye-bye marker buoys!
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Re: Bow Mount Trolling Motor for Walley
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2020, 12:46:20 PM »
Spot lock is awesome as well. Lock up on a deep school of perch, or some Lakers in Chelan. Bye-bye marker buoys!

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