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Foot control vs Hand
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08/11/08 01:26 PM
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Dave Marshall
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At this time I have a foot control trolling motor. However I am not as stable on my legs as I used to be expecially when I am on the T/M with one leg. What are some of the pros and cons to hand control? I have heard they are safer, are they?
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: Dave Marshall]
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08/11/08 01:43 PM
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striker
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safer in the aspect that u can lose your balance with the foot controlled motor. i have dang near thrown myself out of the boat with a foot controlled.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: Dave Marshall]
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08/11/08 01:44 PM
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ChampionDon (SkeeterDon)
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I put a recess tray in my boat and it is 200% better on my legs and body. I wished I would have done it sooner. I could not beleive the difference. I very rarely us my butt seat when fishing and only when I am fishing in high wind and I have stood on that thing for 12 horus.
The only reason that I can think of that a hand control is better than a foot control is in the wind when you are bobbing up and down. However, if you get a long enough shaft so that you do not cavitate in the wind, then the foot control is the way to go.
Just my .02 hope this helps in your decision.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: ChampionDon (SkeeterDon)]
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08/11/08 06:58 PM
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Try the recessed tray. I have fished all my life with a foot control, and I can just fish better with it. I can't with a hand control.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: Dave Marshall]
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08/11/08 07:14 PM
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forkvet
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Good question. I have used both off/on for many years and they both have their merits. I certainly can relate to the stability prob. in the wind or boat wakes. I currently have a #70 Minn Kota foot cont. I have considered getting the same motor in hand cont. just for the "2 flat feet" aspect. When a fished so many hours years ago I used a hand cont. I really hate to cut-in a hole in the deck of my boat for the control assm. but that might be a comprimise and I might like it. Maybe someone would demo both for you before you decide.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: forkvet]
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08/11/08 08:46 PM
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GoArmy
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I like the foot control after years with the hand control it feels better for me than to keep takin my hand off the reel to adjust the boat. However when I had the hand control I added a momentary button to the floor of the boat so I wouldn't have to keep turning on the motor.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: GoArmy]
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08/11/08 09:13 PM
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BenS
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I used foot controlled for over 20 years. I put a hand control on my current boat and like it better. Besides the extra stability, I've found that I control it by bumping it with my knee. After a while you get where you control your direction without really thinking about it. Also, it causes less clutter on the fishing deck.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: BenS]
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08/11/08 09:19 PM
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HasBen
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If you want to use a hand control, buy a Pro-Kon-Trol handle. It will make all the difference in the world when using a hand controlled motor. http://www.prokontroll.com/prokontroll.html
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: HasBen]
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08/11/08 09:51 PM
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Had a foot control previously, now have a hand control. As evv59 said, if you get a hand control make sure to get momentary foot buttons - - I've got one on both sides of the deck so no matter which way you're facing there is one convenient. That makes all the difference. The thing I disliked about foot control was that the pedal was always pointed forward, which was uncomfortable for me if I was trying to face sideways while fishing, as well as being bad for my balance. The thing I dislike about hand control is taking my hand off the rod to adjust the direction, even slightly - - I'll have to try the Pro-Kon-Trol handle.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: Launcher400]
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08/11/08 10:05 PM
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basscaster46
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One other thing people fail to mention is there are less problem`s with hand control unit`s. Not as many moving part`s. Have 36 volt MG with 3 big foot button`s.Have had both personally like hand better. JD
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: Launcher400]
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08/11/08 10:07 PM
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monkester
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I've used them both over 38 years of fishing and the hand control wins hands down....
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: monkester]
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08/11/08 11:03 PM
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I told you that I would cut the hole for the recess for you !!! I like to drill holes in boats. Call for an appointment. PS- Not responsible for sinking the boat.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: kickenbass6]
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08/12/08 12:28 AM
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ChampionDon (SkeeterDon)
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If you want to fish sideways then do not screw or just unscrew the foot pedal to/from the floor of the boat. There is no rule that states you have to do this. Why do you think the cables are so long?
Last edited by SkeeterDon; 08/12/08 12:30 AM.
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Re: Foot control vs Hand
[Re: ChampionDon (SkeeterDon)]
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08/12/08 12:50 AM
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i like foot control, but then again I have not tried the hand control. It seems to me the hand control would just be something else to get in your way.
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