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I-Pilot link or not?
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09/10/20 10:45 PM
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Dtechman
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Sorry if this has been covered already. I didn’t see anything when I searched. How often do you ultrex guys that have I-pilot link actually use it? Trying to decide on an ultrex with just ipilot and Bluetooth with mega down imaging or one with link. I may be better off with a US2 version for my old bird 998. Also looking hard at motor guide tour pro due to cost and breakaway mount. I have old hummingbird graphs and won’t be upgrading for a while unless I have to.
I’m a weekender and fish shallow water mostly but also fish rivers and current a lot so that’s why I want the spot lock. Don’t fish tournaments other than an occasional charity deal so I’m just wanting to make sure I’m not wasting money
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13696992
09/10/20 11:28 PM
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Joined: Jul 2010
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wh2004
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I wish I had link. Have regular ipilot ultrex and will probably add link.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
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09/11/20 12:16 AM
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ReelSlow
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I use LINK all the time. I am very glad I spent the extra cash for it.
GOD is good!
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13697073
09/11/20 12:51 AM
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BigDozer66
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I went with iLink on mine and have my SI transducer mounted in a Transducer Saver Mount. I have not gotten mine linked yet but it is in the cards to be done soon. 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13697125
09/11/20 01:48 AM
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GROD
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I’ve had link for a couple years now and haven’t used it once. I haven’t used the remote either. Spot lock is all I use and need.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: GROD]
#13697396
09/11/20 12:27 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
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~Moose~
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I’ve had link for a couple years now and haven’t used it once. I haven’t used the remote either. Spot lock is all I use and need. Learn the "jog" feature using the remote with spot lock.... game changer.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13697405
09/11/20 12:29 PM
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Joined: Jan 2010
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Fishinfellow
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I bought the link version and put an 1199 unit up front but I don't utilize it at all. Its cool that it logs a waypoint each time you spot lock but I don't use the jog feature or use it to follow contour lines.
Thats my money fish ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/vXEgQG1t.jpg) Kris Winhold
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13697411
09/11/20 12:34 PM
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Joined: Apr 2011
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Costa Plente
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if your not running Humminbirds then I don't see the need for the link. If there is a use if your running any other electronics what is it?
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Costa Plente]
#13697453
09/11/20 01:08 PM
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wh2004
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if your not running Humminbirds then I don't see the need for the link. If there is a use if your running any other electronics what is it? Don't think there is. Need humminbird to "link" It all.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: GROD]
#13697766
09/11/20 06:22 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I’ve had link for a couple years now and haven’t used it once. I haven’t used the remote either. Spot lock is all I use and need. Same here. I bought the link version the day the Ultrex was released. Along with 3 Helix units. Used the link once or twice. Then sold the Helix stuff for Carbons and haven’t missed any of it.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13697818
09/11/20 07:15 PM
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the skipper
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I dont see the need for the link.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13697836
09/11/20 07:37 PM
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,109
Jamoke
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I like the link because I can sit at my depth finder and tell my trolling motor to go to a way point using only my humminbird depth finder. I can also record a track to fish a bank, or any location and use that same track over and over.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Jamoke]
#13697896
09/11/20 09:22 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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coachallentca
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I like the link because I can sit at my depth finder and tell my trolling motor to go to a way point using only my humminbird depth finder. I can also record a track to fish a bank, or any location and use that same track over and over. I have I pilot (not link) and I don't think I can trolling motor to go to a waypoint.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: Dtechman]
#13698002
09/12/20 12:30 AM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,239
8upwithfishin'
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I have the link and Bird. It's nice to get close and drop the trolling motor and have it take you straight to your waypoint.
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Re: I-Pilot link or not?
[Re: 8upwithfishin']
#13698010
09/12/20 12:47 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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I have the link and Bird. It's nice to get close and drop the trolling motor and have it take you straight to your waypoint. It does that without a humminbird. Saves a lot of spot locks in the unit itself.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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