Tank1018 Posted February 10, 2021 Posted February 10, 2021 Just bought a new 16ft aluminum boat, trying to figure out what trolling motor to mount on it. I’m used to the foot controlled/cable steer, I have a 12v 45lb thrust edge I could mount on it but was thinking about upgrading to one with i pilot. I can’t see myself using the remote/electric steer but am considering trying to learn if it’d be worth it. Was also thinking about just making my own anchoring system or purchasing the micro anchor power pole. I fish shallow a lot, marshes, bayous, and rivers and I like being able to sit in one spot and cover an area thoroughly. Just trying to figure out what would be my best option. (If I could afford on ultrexx I would get it) Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 10, 2021 Super User Posted February 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Tank1018 said: I fish shallow a lot, marshes, bayous, and rivers and I like being able to sit in one spot and cover an area thoroughly. A mud stake would probably suit you well. I use one with my kayak. 1 Quote
Tank1018 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Posted February 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, J Francho said: A mud stake would probably suit you well. I use one with my kayak. Yeah been considering building a bracket and mounting it the back or front of the boat and using a stake. Seems like the cheapest and most efficient option Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 10, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, J Francho said: A mud stake would probably suit you well. I use one with my kayak. What about all those times everyone says to fish around hard bottom areas? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 10, 2021 Super User Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Tank1018 said: I fish shallow a lot, marshes, bayous, and rivers and I like being able to sit in one spot and cover an area thoroughly. 2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: What about all those times everyone says to fish around hard bottom areas? Doesn't sound like that was the question he was trying to answer. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 10, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 10, 2021 1 minute ago, J Francho said: Doesn't sound like that was the question he was trying to answer. Oh J......... carry on Quote
Super User gim Posted February 10, 2021 Super User Posted February 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Tank1018 said: I can’t see myself using the remote/electric steer but am considering trying to learn if it’d be worth it. If you’re used to a cable steer, you will be greatly disappointed going to an electric steer. They are loud and much slower response for steering if you intend to use the pedal. I prefer to use the pedal and use both hands to fish but that’s just my way of doing it. 2 Quote
DaubsNU1 Posted February 11, 2021 Posted February 11, 2021 My brother got an electric steer trolling motor...he can lock on a spot and it will keep him there. Very cool. I cannot stand to drive it...so used to my cable steer trolling motor. I keep a small anchor and rope in the front of my boat. Also keep brush gripper, I fish lots of flooded timber. 1 Quote
Super User GaryH Posted February 11, 2021 Super User Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 10:34 AM, Tank1018 said: Yeah been considering building a bracket and mounting it the back or front of the boat and using a stake. Seems like the cheapest and most efficient option Good idea. There’s a company that sells those and if you want to save some money , you can just buy their brackets and make your own poles. I would use two so the boat doesn’t swing back and forth. And since you fish shallow you’ll be better off than using a TM with spot lock. Shallow is where I always use my poles instead of spot lock for less noise and commotion. I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to use the name of the company but you can look it up under manual anchor poles. 1 Quote
Super User TOXIC Posted February 11, 2021 Super User Posted February 11, 2021 Totally different tools for totally different situations. For your small boat a manual spike may be the best for holding you in the shallows. I have a cable steer 36v 112lb thrust trolling motor and fish often on a boat with an ultrex equipped with spot lock. I have run both a lot. It is the best thing since bottled beer in some situations, fishing shallow isn’t one of them. Now if you fish rivers, or open water, or bigger water, spot lock is a godsend. You get used to the differences is steering response and when I’m on the back of the boat and my partner is retrying or eating lunch, I can run the tm remotely rather than going upfront. I will be upgrading my tm in the near future to a unit with spot lock. I just like to wait until products have been on the market a while and I can see how well they perform. 2 Quote
Super User GaryH Posted February 11, 2021 Super User Posted February 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, TOXIC said: Totally different tools for totally different situations. For your small boat a manual spike may be the best for holding you in the shallows. I have a cable steer 36v 112lb thrust trolling motor and fish often on a boat with an ultrex equipped with spot lock. I have run both a lot. It is the best thing since bottled beer in some situations, fishing shallow isn’t one of them. Now if you fish rivers, or open water, or bigger water, spot lock is a godsend. You get used to the differences is steering response and when I’m on the back of the boat and my partner is retrying or eating lunch, I can run the tm remotely rather than going upfront. I will be upgrading my tm in the near future to a unit with spot lock. I just like to wait until products have been on the market a while and I can see how well they perform. Great minds think alike..??? 1 1 Quote
Tank1018 Posted February 12, 2021 Author Posted February 12, 2021 Appreciate it all the input. I think a manual shallow water anchor is gonna be my best option. Quote
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