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 Did not want to hijack the thread
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06/23/20 10:24 PM
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Mo
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Spot lock or livescope ? If you could only afford one at this time , which would you do ?
I have had my Xi5 so long , it is hard to think about what it was like before. I am thinking I would vote for spot lock before
live scope.
good luck
Mo
 MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING 
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/23/20 10:33 PM
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Fishbonz
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Spot lock or livescope ? If you could only afford one at this time , which would you do ?
I have had my Xi5 so long , it is hard to think about what it was like before. I am thinking I would vote for spot lock before
live scope.
good luck
Mo +1
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/23/20 10:42 PM
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603Country
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Exactly the same question the wife and I faced. I wanted Livescope. She wanted spot lock. We finally went with both (ouch). If I had to pick just one, I’d have gone with the livescope and done my best with the old TM.
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 12:39 AM
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Slewfoot
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I caught thousands of crappie every year before Livescope. But running trips spot lock is invaluable. Don’t waste time drifting 30-40ft off a spot taking fish off the hook or re tying after a break off. I would vote SI at the console. Spot lock TM and livescope in that order.
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 01:20 AM
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SK.
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Ha, without even thinking about it I'd get a good TM with spot lock and fill my cooler on the constant......LOL
Crappie Guide on Houston TX area lakes. Email to schedule a trip: skscrappiecatchingadventures@gmail.com or call my message line 281-301-9316 REGARDLESS OF HOW MANLY YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING A PFD CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.....Onxy A/M 24 PFD's Check Out SK's CRAPPIE Catching Adventures on YouTube.... https://www.youtube.com/user/fishingorhunting
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 01:30 AM
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KidKrappie
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Spotlock and it ain’t even close
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 02:09 AM
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Bassman_78
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 02:35 AM
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pugman
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I appreciate all the information. I will be upgrading TM first.
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 02:43 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Spot lock! 
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 01:12 PM
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Mo
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I was thinking about this , Biggest game changers in crappie fishing in the last 10 years,
# 1 side imaging , the ability to find structure became so easy. My crappie fishing back in the day consisited of fishing
timber , bridges and a brushpile or two. I have not made the run to the bridge since I started using sidescan.
# 2 spotlock , for all the obvious reasons
#3 livescope .
good luck to all
MO
MY BACKYARD , 20,000 ACRES , NO MOWING
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Slewfoot]
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06/24/20 01:27 PM
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Fishbonz
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I caught thousands of crappie every year before Livescope. But running trips spot lock is invaluable. Don’t waste time drifting 30-40ft off a spot taking fish off the hook or re tying after a break off. I would vote SI at the console. Spot lock TM and livescope in that order.  spotlock OR livescope 
HE aka Fishbonz
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 01:36 PM
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DFW-fisherman
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"Anchor" for Motorguide (Spot Lock - for Minn Kota) for sure! I've got the Xi5 with Pinpoint and love it, when it is working correctly. Good luck with your choice, and enjoy the journey. 
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 02:23 PM
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Ztech
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Just upgraded to the Ulterra. Should have done it years ago. Side imaging then spot lock.
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Ztech]
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06/24/20 02:32 PM
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SK.
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Just upgraded to the Ulterra. Should have done it years ago. Side imaging then spot lock. I was mad at myself also when I finally got mine..... Side Note......I use to hate SI when it 1st came out, I've put a lot of time into finding and making crappie sanctuaries then here comes SI and most could find years of work I had put in within a couple hours...... I've learned to make small piles to have my private crappie hotels......
Crappie Guide on Houston TX area lakes. Email to schedule a trip: skscrappiecatchingadventures@gmail.com or call my message line 281-301-9316 REGARDLESS OF HOW MANLY YOU THINK YOU ARE WEARING A PFD CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE.....Onxy A/M 24 PFD's Check Out SK's CRAPPIE Catching Adventures on YouTube.... https://www.youtube.com/user/fishingorhunting
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Re: Did not want to hijack the thread
[Re: Mo]
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06/24/20 05:46 PM
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BP5168
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Spotlock ..... then LS ....
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