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Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: rickys] #13447481 02/22/20 08:12 AM
Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,724 Magnolia, TX F Flippin-Out TFF Team Angler
Flippin-Out TFF Team Angler F Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,724 Magnolia, TX	Originally Posted by rickys I've dang near been thrown out of the boat with no wind. Consider what might happen if you fall out when there is wind and/or current. and the TM is on lock or following a course. You and the boat could become separated very quickly! Especially when fishing alone, it's probably a good idea to wear some type of PFD when a "smart trolling motor" is following instructions you've given it. Last edited by Flippin-Out; 02/22/20 08:15 AM.

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Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: breauxmule] #13448112 02/22/20 11:56 PM
Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 44 basscatmo Outdoorsman
basscatmo Outdoorsman Joined: Mar 2018 Posts: 44	I've used a "dumb" trolling motor for 50 years. Think I continue to do so as long as they are available.

Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: Tracker Tim] #13448823 02/23/20 09:40 PM
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 1,004 Houston, Tx BrockstaRama Extreme Angler
BrockstaRama Extreme Angler Joined: May 2014 Posts: 1,004 Houston, Tx	Originally Posted by Tracker Tim Ultrex owners. Set your boat scale to the lowest setting. -2 i think is the lowest. Your boat doesnt weigh 5000 pounds so you only need minimal thrust for correction when using spot lock. It will still power up to whatever you need, but the initial adjustments will be at lower thrust. Thank you for the info. When I am not fishing I am thinking about fishing. And mostly what I should have done differently my last trip! #Brockstarama

Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: breauxmule] #13472801 03/15/20 07:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 118 San Antonio, Texas R RZ520 Outdoorsman
RZ520 Outdoorsman R Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 118 San Antonio, Texas	Spotlock

Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: breauxmule] #13472938 03/15/20 09:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 121,166 lost in the ozone hopalong Pescador Loco
hopalong Pescador Loco Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 121,166 lost in the ozone	have fished with both and now own a garmin force, the force hunts a lot less and is super quiet when it does run. one benefit is it automatically detects the speed it needs to get back on spot and adjusts accordingly with no input from me. I think the force is a better tm for anchor lock/spot lock compared to the ultrex and ulterra that were on boats I fished out of. " Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot! lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479

Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: Flippin-Out] #13472940 03/15/20 09:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 121,166 lost in the ozone hopalong Pescador Loco
hopalong Pescador Loco Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 121,166 lost in the ozone	Originally Posted by Flippin-Out Originally Posted by rickys I've dang near been thrown out of the boat with no wind. Consider what might happen if you fall out when there is wind and/or current. and the TM is on lock or following a course. You and the boat could become separated very quickly! Especially when fishing alone, it's probably a good idea to wear some type of PFD when a "smart trolling motor" is following instructions you've given it. I wear my auto inflate from launch to load, now have a force tm and remote, the remote stays around my neck. I can bring the boat back to me pretty easily if need be. " Hop, set the hook"! hopalong 99,999 TexDawg 99,999 FJB! not my president by a long shot! lake fork FISHERMANS COVE MARINA/reservations - 903 474 7479

Re: Anchor mode vs Spot Lock [Re: hopalong] #13474507 03/17/20 12:03 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,683 R redskeet100 Extreme Angler
redskeet100 Extreme Angler R Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,683	Originally Posted by hopalong Originally Posted by Flippin-Out Originally Posted by rickys I've dang near been thrown out of the boat with no wind. Consider what might happen if you fall out when there is wind and/or current. and the TM is on lock or following a course. You and the boat could become separated very quickly! Especially when fishing alone, it's probably a good idea to wear some type of PFD when a "smart trolling motor" is following instructions you've given it. I wear my auto inflate from launch to load, now have a force tm and remote, the remote stays around my neck. I can bring the boat back to me pretty easily if need be. Is the remote water proof in case you landed in the water?

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