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 Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
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05/18/21 04:52 AM
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Bryce612
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Wanting to either purchase a new trolling motor with spot lock or a new fish finder and forward facing sonar but can’t decide on which will be the most beneficial. I am use to not having spot lock and I like to fish brush so I am leaning towards forward facing sonar but spot lock sure would come in handy on those windy days. Please give me your thoughts and opinions. Really want to think it though before I pull the trigger and I know I haven’t thought of everything.
Tight lines and God bless.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 10:33 AM
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Okie Poke
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The best innovation of fishing that I've experienced in my 35 years of boat ownership is definitely spot-lock...JMO. I will never, ever have a boat without it.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 11:16 AM
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Caymas Cx 21
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Spotlock without a doubt.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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05/18/21 11:46 AM
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greenen
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The best innovation of fishing that I've experienced in my 35 years of boat ownership is definitely spot-lock...JMO. I will never, ever have a boat without it.
I'll have to agree.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 12:29 PM
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GarySHO
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Sonar. I have both and if I had to give one up, it would be spot lock.
![[Linked Image]](http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q784/GarySHO/myspace-graphic-funny022_zpsfe2f4386.jpg) A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user- Theodore Roosevelt Broken Bow Lake Fishing Guide 2020 Caymas CX 20 PRO and 250 SHO
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 12:32 PM
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Larry Mosby
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Spot lock then start saving for the other
Larry Mosby
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 12:35 PM
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prosise
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Spot lock....
Last edited by prosise; 05/18/21 12:36 PM.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 12:51 PM
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Dogfish_Jones
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Spot lock is the best addition to my boat. I use it for so much more than just sitting on a spot to fish.
2020 Nitro Z20, Mercury 250xp 4 stroke
"Sometimes I have to remind myself that it is called Fishing and not catching"
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 12:54 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I can think of several ways to spend that money that are more useful that forward sonar...and I have it. It’s not worthless, but close. At least the Active Target anyways. I have spot lock, shallow anchors, and I think I should have bought lithium batteries instead of AT.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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05/18/21 01:28 PM
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Walls
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I can think of several ways to spend that money that are more useful that forward sonar...and I have it. It’s not worthless, but close. At least the Active Target anyways. I have spot lock, shallow anchors, and I think I should have bought lithium batteries instead of AT. Off topic, but IMHO you are correct. Lithium trolling batteries are #2 on my list of best things I have ever done for my fishing- spot lock is #1.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 02:52 PM
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206champion
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I dont have fwd facing sonar but I plan on getting it some day, but I would for sure get spot lock first I use it way more than my talons.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 03:26 PM
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SAdoc
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I like my Livescope and there are times it makes a world of difference, but my last 4 trips I’ve been catching fish flipping vegetation and haven’t used it at all.
I use spotlock every single time I fish.
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Re: Forward Facing Sonar or New TM with Spot Lock?
[Re: Bryce612]
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05/18/21 03:31 PM
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Creekhead
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