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| So with the Terrova I polit are you limited to just running the hand remote? Or can you run it off both a foot pedal and a remote also? Im used to my Maxxum.. |
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Location: minnesota | with the terrova i-pilot you can use either the hand remote or the foot pedal |
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| So the hand remote is mainly to hit spot lock, record tracks, ect. And the pedal is for steering? |
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| You can use it however you like. The remote has the ipilott functions including steering and the pedal has steering along with auto pilot. |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | I haven't used a pedal in five years. |
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Location: Tennessee | I'm not even carrying a pedal after the first couple times with Ipilot. |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | So if the guys with the Terova are not using the pedal what are its advantages over the Powerdrive Ipilot? I am in the market for a new unit. How true I don't know yet but someone told me you were going to be able to link to a Lowarance GPS unit. |
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Location: minnesota | I-Pilot Link lets you network with a Humminbird and Lakemaster chip |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | Yes but I was told Lowrance was comming |
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Location: sneaking out to get on the water ;-) | I use the remote most of the time but the pedal comes in handy at times. |
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| As stated you can use the remote and pedal interchangeably. IMO, using the remote while casting has more negatives than positives. Quite simply, you need 2 hands to cast, thus the remote costs you casts. Also, when a fish shows up and you are executing the 8, the ability to cut the motor with the tap of foot is invaluable. No way to do that with a remote while playing your rod.
Remote has positives too. I used it last fall to “figure 8” a sucker and trigger a strike. Spot Lock when you are processing a fish is invaluable.
The Terrova is a great tool all around.
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| horsehunter - 3/8/2013 6:52 AM
So if the guys with the Terova are not using the pedal what are its advantages over the Powerdrive Ipilot? I am in the market for a new unit. How true I don't know yet but someone told me you were going to be able to link to a Lowarance GPS unit.
Easier deploy/stow, more ruggedly built, better foot controls when you do use it. |
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| Brad P
I am looking at a powerdrive with i pilot. Can use both the pedal and i pilot together, or is it like the co-pilot where you had to switch the plugs out to use one then the other? Thanks |
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| One or the other on the powerdrive. |
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| Thanks cave run, The I-pilot sounds great, but i like using a pedal, had co-pilot on my old motor and never used it once. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I have had a few ipilots and I have never used the remote...don't want to take my hand off the rod to steer nor do I ever run the trolling motor on constant. Never use autopilot either...in my opinion running a trolling motor on constant is not a good idea.
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| I run mine on constant much of the time without any issues, I personally don't think that causes any problems with the motor. When using constant, I use it in conjuncton with the auto pilot. When casting (or jigging walleyes), I use the footpedal to steer so I can keep both hands on the rod, which I feel is important. In the fall when sucker fishing for example, I rarely use the footpedal. I feel the terrova is better suited for for the multi-species angler and I wouldn't trade it for any other trolling motor.
Edited by 4reukmuskies 3/8/2013 8:09 PM
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Location: St. John, Indiana | i run mine on constant without issues also, it's great to fish a shore line with it on auto pilot, letting you con concentrate on casting and not worrying about boat control. my favorite feature is the spot lock, which is an electronic anchor, it's great after you catch a fish and the wind is blowing you into shore or rocks. the spot lock really shines for us when were perch fishing on Lake Michigan in 50 fow, instead of dealing with 300 feet of anchor rope, now all we do is push a buton and were anchored. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I didn't mean its not a good idea because of problems...I think running your trolling motor on constant makes you fish through spots to fast...isn't good for figure 8 fish, with are more than 50% of my annual catches. Personally I think boat control suffers greatly with a trolling motor on constant or with auto pilot on. |
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| A lot of times I have my ap on just fast enough to counter the current to keep myself in one spot. |
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Location: St. John, Indiana | Make you fish thru a spot to fast?? If the wind is blowing 15 mph, and your trying to point your
Boat directly in the wind and fish the
Shore next to you, you either have to have your foot constantly on the trolling motor, or set to auto pilot
which can be set to keep you barely moving forward into the wind.
And how can it be bad for figure 8's?? In a strong wind, without the ipilot, you'd be drifting at uncontrolled speeds, with the ipilot you can have it set to have you virtually sitting still
Edited by weedsnager 3/8/2013 10:16 PM
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I fish in all kinds of wind, waves and current...and my boat control is way better without the ap on or having it on constant. My boat never drifts fast or aimlessly. And I don't want my trolling motor on while my clients are figure 8ing a fish of a lifetime. Its all about precision boat control and not letting the trolling motor dictate where my boat goes or how fast it is moving. |
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Location: Hudson,WI | I wonder how the link will play into this discussion. I'm really looking forward to getting mine, I think it's gonna make boat control a lot easier. |
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| Mike, thanks for clarifying what you meant. I understand the point you are trying to make. All these different opinions just point to the versatility of the terrova. It can be fished just about any way the angler wants. As I said earlier, I wouldn't use any other motor. |
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| As most everyone says the remote is not really a great tool for musky fishing other than spot lock or using it to record a track you want to fish. I am in the Mike Hulbert camp of not keeping mine on all the time and only using the AP in the most egregious conditions. Now if you are pulling live bait rigs or cranks for walleye with your Terrova the remote is the best invention since sour mash whisky.... I go March thru May walleye fishing and rarely if ever use the pedal.... |
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Location: North Central IL USA | MikeHulbert - 3/8/2013 10:30 PM
I fish in all kinds of wind, waves and current...and my boat control is way better without the ap on or having it on constant. My boat never drifts fast or aimlessly. And I don't want my trolling motor on while my clients are figure 8ing a fish of a lifetime. Its all about precision boat control and not letting the trolling motor dictate where my boat goes or how fast it is moving.
What type of troll motor do you have? |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | 101 Terrova, with ipilot and auto pilot....I just don't use either...but I know the avg angler wants it so for resale I get it even though I will never use it. |
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Location: North Central IL USA | With the way you use a troll motor do you think you'd be better off with a Maxxum?
I'm trying to figure out myself which would be best for me. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I run the boat from the back, haven't fished from the front of one of my boats in 10+ years...and I don't like the big bulky pedals that sit a mile in the air. |
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Location: North Central IL USA | Right, you're guiding. Gotcha. |
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Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin | The Terrova is great for anyone that runs the boat from the back. Frankly, I use both the foot and the hand control. The nice thing about the IP is that it gives you options to run the boat the way that works FOR YOU. The spot lock is fantastic! The foot control works well. No other system can compare. I do use the autopilot at times to follow a line. For me, it allows me to fish more efficient. Again, that is me. In the words of old blue eyes... "Do it your way"! |
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| For the Spot Lock to function correctly, do you have to run it through a Humminbird unit or is the Spot lock an independent feature to the motor itself? And same question for Auto Pilot? (It is my understanding the i-Pilot LINK only works w / specific Humminbird units.) |
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Location: St. John, Indiana | goose007us - 3/11/2013 9:37 AM
For the Spot Lock to function correctly, do you have to run it through a Humminbird unit or is the Spot lock an independent feature to the motor itself? And same question for Auto Pilot? (It is my understanding the i-Pilot LINK only works w / specific Humminbird units.)
spot lock is an independent feature...autopilot also |
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Location: Maine Township, MN | I have the iPilot on a powerdrive and haven't missed the pedal one bit. I also have an open storage locker because I have no use for an anchor. When I hook a fish, it's second nature to hit the spot lock. Awesome! |
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| I bought a powerdrive ipilot and sold it for the terrova. Everyone will prefer something different. There is no right or wrong. |
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| The pedal is handy when your fishing flooded timber. I bought one for the power drive i used to have and ended up selling it after 2 uses. I hate not having the foot pedal since it frees your hands up. |
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Location: tHe LaKe Of PrIoR, mN | I'm pretty excited the rig I just got has a terrova and I pilot on it cant wait to use it |
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| Does down imaging work w / the U2 sonar of the Terrova? If not, is it possible to mount the additional DI transducer to a Terrova w / U2? Would one even want to do this? |
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Location: St. John, Indiana | goose007us - 3/11/2013 6:12 PM
Does down imaging work w / the U2 sonar of the Terrova? If not, is it possible to mount the additional DI transducer to a Terrova w / U2? Would one even want to do this?
No
You need to install a different transducer
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishing-electronics-photography/1180... |
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| IMHO the Ipilot simply gives you the most options to control your boat in the way that works best for you! I personally don't understand how you could use the remote and fish at the same time! If I am fishing I use the foot pedal, but the remote is always handy. Once a fish is in the net you can hit spot lock and keep from drifting on to the spot or into danger. If I'm guiding I use the remote because I can move freely around the boat. I agree with Mike about working a spot too fast but I prefer to use AP and constant because I think switching the motor on and off and making large steering moves is more obtrusive to the fish than a constant quiet drone. These are simply my opinions and what works for me. The point is: I always want the maximum amount of versatility. Almost every day we encounter unique fishing scenarios and situations. I want every possible tool to deal with them! I've always thought... If I'm not the smartest, most talented fisherman... I can make up for some of my shortcomings by working harder and having the best possible equipment! |
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Location: St. John, Indiana | I couldn't agree more.... Most fishing pros that ive ever heard speak on trolling motors says the same thing about running a trolling motor on constant is better then turning it on, off, on , off, etc. |
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