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TM opinions
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05/05/15 02:49 AM
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SlabSeeker
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I am looking really hard at the new Minn Kota Ulterra and wanted to see if anyone has one yet who could provide a few of the pros/cons for crappie fishing. It seems like a sweet unit and basically it would help me out on the days I fish by myself and also relieve a lot of my back pain.
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Re: TM opinions
[Re: SlabSeeker]
#10819095
05/05/15 04:36 AM
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shut-up-and-fish
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It has been a big hit. I must say though with crappie fishing the only time I would use the spot lock anchor feature is when I am bringing in a fish to measure, weight and put in the live well or re tying a jig. This will keep you from blowing way off your mark while performing said task. Other than that I would use the foot pedal as it will hold you closer to your mark than the anchor feature although the latest software enhancements to the i-Pilot have proven to hold much tighter to your mark than the past software. The self, stow and deploy is a great feature and will be very beneficial for pack pain.
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Re: TM opinions
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05/05/15 03:56 PM
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BlueNitro
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The self, stow and deploy is a great feature and will be very beneficial for pack pain.
Assuming you meant 'back pain'? Nice try to sell me one but you already got all my money for awhile. I agree with David that the 'Spot Lock' is not as exact as needed to stay on a BP but you can do it with the remote (I didn't like MK foot pedal bc it seemed slow). I have a bad back as well and the deploy/stow feature would help a lot and may make fishing more manageable. If you get one, you can't go wrong with buying from Shut Up and Fish. He is a good guy and will do you right.
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Re: TM opinions
[Re: SlabSeeker]
#10820777
05/05/15 09:18 PM
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shut-up-and-fish
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On another note...They are hard to get into stock at the present time....
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Re: TM opinions
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05/06/15 01:43 AM
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texboxer
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Just what I was told by a salesman when I went in to look. They are having trouble with the deploy system on these(?).
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Re: TM opinions
[Re: texboxer]
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05/06/15 04:49 AM
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shut-up-and-fish
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Just what I was told by a salesman when I went in to look. They are having trouble with the deploy system on these(?). The issue has been resolved a month ago and production has resumed. The demand is very high and they are only sending two units out to each dealer and distributor at a time.
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Re: TM opinions
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#10821871
05/06/15 09:43 AM
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Gamblinman
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I've heard very few positive comments on the Spot Lock feature. Most find that it won't hold you still enough to fish brush in the wind.
I was taught if I don't have something positive to say, then keep my mouth shut...but when it comes to an investment of this size....just sayin.
Gman
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Re: TM opinions
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#10821914
05/06/15 11:05 AM
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tboxfish
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I'm waiting for the 45" shaft models to start to be delivered. Kind of a disappointment that they would market they are not shipping! I really need the auto deploy/retract feature, the rest I'll learn to adapt to I guess. The "Spot Lock" feature would be useful to hold you in the general vicinity while you are performing other tasks like David stated.
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Re: TM opinions
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#10822073
05/06/15 12:56 PM
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texboxer
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Just what I was told by a salesman when I went in to look. They are having trouble with the deploy system on these(?). The issue has been resolved a month ago and production has resumed. The demand is very high and they are only sending two units out to each dealer and distributor at a time. Thanks for the update. Like Tboxfish, the auto deploy and retract would be very helpful.
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