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Defoe using spot lock
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09/10/16 04:51 PM
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MagFluker
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First I've heard of a pro using this technology and it's helping him. Thought I'd share...
"Craig Lamb...A couple of very interesting developments are evolving around leader Ott DeFoe.
My first observation, which no one else but myself and Ott have noted, is the Minn Kota Fortrex feature called Spot Lock that is helping him tremendously.
As mentioned earlier it's an electronic GPS anchor feature. Around DeFoe's neck is a lanyard with a fob allowing him to press a button to activate the system. When he does the trolling motor keeps the boat on spot. While it does that DeFoe can leave the front deck, unhook and weigh the fish, and place it in the livewell. Then re-rig and get back to fishing.
Normally, and in the strong current where he's fishing, DeFoe's boat would drift downstream without power, costing him precious time in maneuvering the boat back into position with the trolling motor. Now the boat stays put, allowing him to fire another cast right back into the strike zone.
Kyle in NC
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 05:27 PM
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Mike_Soriano
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I predict a surge in spotlock/fortrex sales.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 05:52 PM
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bloo_rainger
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I have neither spot lock or power poles but I think on paper I would rather have spot lock...
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 07:15 PM
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Texasdeepv
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On my MG xi5 it has an anchor feature including a FOB. Im assuming its the same as spotlock....
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 07:39 PM
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JIM SR.
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spotlock has put the fun back in my fishing...
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 07:47 PM
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Wayne P.
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The motor is Ultrex, not Fortrex.
It is the new electric power steering cable steer motor due out this Fall/Winter.
It stows like a Fortrex and will be 360 compatible.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 08:09 PM
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dr14
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I think Keith Combs may be using the Ultrex also.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 08:30 PM
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grout-scout
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I'll be selling my terrova for the new ultrex when it's released.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 08:48 PM
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bigbass94
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I believe Brandon Palaniuk has an Ultrex as well.
"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." - Doug Larson
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
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09/10/16 09:25 PM
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Texasdeepv
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I use the FOB way more than the pedal. The pedal does work nice though.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 10:43 PM
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Fishspanker
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Only $2400 for the 112 thrust model. You can preorder one right now.
They should sell about a bizzillion of them.
Last edited by Fishspanker; 09/10/16 10:48 PM.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
#11821612
09/10/16 10:46 PM
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89javelin100
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I believe it was AA but one of the elites talked specifically about the ultrex today at the elite weigh ins.
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Re: Defoe using spot lock
[Re: MagFluker]
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09/10/16 11:03 PM
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Fast Lane
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Another sucker is born every minute..lol
If they said some Elite Angler was using a gold plated trolling motor because it attracts bait fish. There would be masses of people willing shell out 5k for one...lol
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