*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
I've echoed your comments about buying a trolling motor with a GPS in it many times. It's the best money I've ever spent to improve my fishing success. I appreciate the informative videos you produce, keep em coming. Hope to fish with you this season, fair seas and tight lines!
Awesome to watch a channel fishing our area! Keep making the videos! Gona try ac wreck tomorrow. Last trip before tog closes. NE 15, not gona look as nice as this day tho lol.
I read that your motor was a 60". Were you happy with that length or do you feel a 72 would have been better? Looking for the best choice for my 1900 MayCraft
Wondering if you still have the ulterra? If so have you experienced any issues? I'm thinking of getting the same setup but read some negative reviews on the interwebs. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
yes i still have it. FUnny you should ask. Literally just a few hours ago I had my first hiccup. remote isn't working. Touch screen wont work and when i use the manual keys they're just jumping all over. I'll call them in the next few days and see what the issue is.
Do you need a specific kind or brand of fish finder/ GPS for spot lock to work? Can it work if you did not have a fish finder / GPS unit ? Or if your unit was off?
The spot lock does not need a specific FF/GPS. As far as I know though it only links to Humminbird products. And that enables I pilot Link it's called. This allows you to map out contours, map out drift, save waypoints to use trolling motor to go between. So many nuances that I haven't even taken advantage of. I think for the freshwater guy the sky is the limit. I really just use spot lock and spot lock/jog, autopilot, and just manual.
thanks for watching Joseph. I'll try and do one next spring. I honestly have yet to master the Helix 7 yet. It has so many features. I'm always out tuna fishing the other boat!!!
So this was an all around great video! But I need some more info on the trolling motor. Who installed it? I need one for my center console but I want some professional advice. I have seen them on larger center consoles with a lower bow flare so I think I am good but just not certain.
The specs on the trolling motor are in the description. I installed it myself. It was actually pretty easy. Only hard part was running all the cables. In retrospect I wish I had gotten the 72" shaft. Although I fished again today and it was kinda snotty....prop never really came out of the water. From what I recall Rhodan makes one with an even longer shaft. I fished on a 25 Sportsman in Florida and he had the longer one. Thanks for watching!!!
Thanks so much for watching Fred!!! I added two dedicated deep cycle batteries and a dedicated battery charger just for the trolling motor. So I have one cranking/deep cycle for the engine/lights/livewell and two for the trolling motor
@@reaperfishingnj8623 thank you for that info brother! I have 3 batteries already and a charger, so I'd have to figure out how to make room for more haha. Keep up the videos brother, we love the way you explain everything in detail like how to rig and how to use new lures etc. Thank you!!
Nice video as always Chris! I was on the fence about getting the Minn Kota trolling motor for my 22’ Grady....I’d seen video of it in freshwater but I may actually pull the trigger after seeing how it performed in the saltwater. In your opinion, do you think that with a full Bimini, the spot lock would hold a 22’ Grady White over a wreck??? Obviously with somewhat calm conditions...let me know what you think. Thanks man. Keep up the great work.
When you start snagging tog in the chins its telling you that they are laying on your bait so another one won't take it from them. Freaking weird fish in the way thet bite from day to day. Great video.
thanks so much Jon. I did not know that. I will say though i do feel them laying on it from time to time and I swear I can feel them swimming on top of it from time to time.
A. Thanks so much for watching!! B. That rig is how I was taught. I have since added a small leader to the dropper loop and started using a 2 hook slider rig as well. The 2 hook slider rig accounted for a 7 and 8 pounder this fall. C. That's the way theyre supposed to be mounted. Actually far off the centerline and overhanging off either side.
@@reaperfishingnj8623 ok i allways made a droper loop for the sinkor,then tied a snelled hook with 12 inch leader 4 inch above the sinkor,i allways liked the bait below the sinkor, but thats real old school
I own a Robalo Cayman 246. I have never taken it in the salt water but I'd like to. My question is, is that salt water super bad for my outboard? I heard the salt will kill my motor in a matter of three years if I keep using it in salt water. Maybe if I flush it out after every use, it'll last longer. I cannot afford to buy $30,000.00 engines every three years.
Engine will be fine in salt water. Just flush it with muffs after every use. The people telling you you get 3 years from a motor in saltwater have no clue what they’re talking about.
The only issue would be with self deploy. It’s know. To constantly be in the shop. although covered under warranty it’s a pain to have downtime all the time from trolling motor. Once you have a spot lock you will never fish without it again. Go with a terrova though instead of Ulterra.
Hi Gerald. Thanks so much for watching. The conditions were perfect this day and we had a light current so I was using 2-4 oz. And even a 1.5 oz jig. On occasion we will use up to 8 oz if the current is running.
*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
I've echoed your comments about buying a trolling motor with a GPS in it many times. It's the best money I've ever spent to improve my fishing success. I appreciate the informative videos you produce, keep em coming. Hope to fish with you this season, fair seas and tight lines!
Thanks for watching Tom., Appreciate it!!
Any chance you could recommend a salesman/company/installer in S. Jersey area? Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Awesome video. Glad the season is here. Stripers are around. Good luck this season.
Thanks for watching. Great tuna action video coming soon!!!
Another great video! Lots of good information. The trolling motor is soo cool!
Fish Awn....thanks for the video👌👍
Thanks so much for watching Evan!
Awesome to watch a channel fishing our area! Keep making the videos! Gona try ac wreck tomorrow. Last trip before tog closes. NE 15, not gona look as nice as this day tho lol.
Thanks for watching. Much more coming!!
Great video 📹
Thanks!
Nice video Capt..
THanks so much for watching.
Man I have the same boat. It’s an 18’ Maycraft skiff. I have a minn Kota gps locked also mounted on the opposite side.
got that secret spot that you cover the coordinates..
For sure!!!
nice boat
Thanks dude
good video.
I really enjoyed watching your video, It kinda give me chill :D
Thanks so much for watching Kee!!
I read that your motor was a 60". Were you happy with that length or do you feel a 72 would have been better? Looking for the best choice for my 1900 MayCraft
Yeah that was perfect for that boat!
If you can’t find/buy crabs. Would clams work?
Wonder if I can find tog up here in Gloucester MA
Yes they do work especially in the spring. But you'll get more dogfish. Should be asian shore crabs up by you I'd imagine.
@@reaperfishingnj8623 thanks for the reply. enjoyed your video. yes i have seen them around. i guess im too lazy haha
Wondering if you still have the ulterra? If so have you experienced any issues? I'm thinking of getting the same setup but read some negative reviews on the interwebs. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
yes i still have it. FUnny you should ask. Literally just a few hours ago I had my first hiccup. remote isn't working. Touch screen wont work and when i use the manual keys they're just jumping all over. I'll call them in the next few days and see what the issue is.
Do you need a specific kind or brand of fish finder/ GPS for spot lock to work? Can it work if you did not have a fish finder / GPS unit ? Or if your unit was off?
The spot lock does not need a specific FF/GPS. As far as I know though it only links to Humminbird products. And that enables I pilot Link it's called. This allows you to map out contours, map out drift, save waypoints to use trolling motor to go between. So many nuances that I haven't even taken advantage of. I think for the freshwater guy the sky is the limit. I really just use spot lock and spot lock/jog, autopilot, and just manual.
Nice video can you do a video on how to use the hummingbird helix 7
thanks for watching Joseph. I'll try and do one next spring. I honestly have yet to master the Helix 7 yet. It has so many features. I'm always out tuna fishing the other boat!!!
So this was an all around great video! But I need some more info on the trolling motor. Who installed it? I need one for my center console but I want some professional advice. I have seen them on larger center consoles with a lower bow flare so I think I am good but just not certain.
The specs on the trolling motor are in the description. I installed it myself. It was actually pretty easy. Only hard part was running all the cables. In retrospect I wish I had gotten the 72" shaft. Although I fished again today and it was kinda snotty....prop never really came out of the water. From what I recall Rhodan makes one with an even longer shaft. I fished on a 25 Sportsman in Florida and he had the longer one. Thanks for watching!!!
Awesome content man!
Thanks so much!!
Do you think 4 55lb thrust troling motors will move a 10 x 24 homemade pontoon boat made of 55 gallon barrels
Hi, can you do more vid anchor on spot reef/wreck using the trolling motor.
Thanks so much for watching Dinnie!!! If the weather cooperates this fall we will be doing some more tog fishing.
Excellent video! How many batteries did you have to add to let this ulterra run?
Thanks so much for watching Fred!!! I added two dedicated deep cycle batteries and a dedicated battery charger just for the trolling motor. So I have one cranking/deep cycle for the engine/lights/livewell and two for the trolling motor
@@reaperfishingnj8623 thank you for that info brother! I have 3 batteries already and a charger, so I'd have to figure out how to make room for more haha. Keep up the videos brother, we love the way you explain everything in detail like how to rig and how to use new lures etc. Thank you!!
Nice video as always Chris! I was on the fence about getting the Minn Kota trolling motor for my 22’ Grady....I’d seen video of it in freshwater but I may actually pull the trigger after seeing how it performed in the saltwater. In your opinion, do you think that with a full Bimini, the spot lock would hold a 22’ Grady White over a wreck??? Obviously with somewhat calm conditions...let me know what you think. Thanks man. Keep up the great work.
thanks so much for watching!! It will absolutely hold you !!!!
@@reaperfishingnj8623 Awesome. Thanks Chris.
When you start snagging tog in the chins its telling you that they are laying on your bait so another one won't take it from them. Freaking weird fish in the way thet bite from day to day. Great video.
thanks so much Jon. I did not know that. I will say though i do feel them laying on it from time to time and I swear I can feel them swimming on top of it from time to time.
What type of boat and what size?
18 Maycraft
that rig was weird, its like a porgy rig,and why did you mount the trolling motor so rar away from the centerline
A. Thanks so much for watching!!
B. That rig is how I was taught. I have since added a small leader to the dropper loop and started using a 2 hook slider rig as well. The 2 hook slider rig accounted for a 7 and 8 pounder this fall.
C. That's the way theyre supposed to be mounted. Actually far off the centerline and overhanging off either side.
@@reaperfishingnj8623 ok i allways made a droper loop for the sinkor,then tied a snelled hook with 12 inch leader 4 inch above the sinkor,i allways liked the bait below the sinkor, but thats real old school
Whats the length of your shaft on the minn kota ?
24 V 60" shaft
I own a Robalo Cayman 246. I have never taken it in the salt water but I'd like to. My question is, is that salt water super bad for my outboard? I heard the salt will kill my motor in a matter of three years if I keep using it in salt water. Maybe if I flush it out after every use, it'll last longer. I cannot afford to buy $30,000.00 engines every three years.
Engine will be fine in salt water. Just flush it with muffs after every use. The people telling you you get 3 years from a motor in saltwater have no clue what they’re talking about.
Now that you have had this motor a while, what sort of issues have you had? I've been hearing issues with these.
The only issue would be with self deploy. It’s know. To constantly be in the shop. although covered under warranty it’s a pain to have downtime all the time from trolling motor. Once you have a spot lock you will never fish without it again. Go with a terrova though instead of Ulterra.
Is that an Atlantic custom rod?
Peter this is a custom rod from JPR rods. Tog rod. jprrods.com
Reaper Fishing NJ ah from Paul. Got it
What’s the size and length of the minn Kota
Minn Kota Riptide Ulterra. 80lb thrust. 60" shaft. 24 V. I think I paid $2399. worth every penny
What is the size of the boat you are fishing on?
18 footer
Any problem with Ulterra
My one remote died on me. But I dropped it a million times and once . right into a bunch of saltwater.. SO likely operator error.
Depot bay
How much weight are you using to hold bottom ?
Hi Gerald. Thanks so much for watching. The conditions were perfect this day and we had a light current so I was using 2-4 oz. And even a 1.5 oz jig. On occasion we will use up to 8 oz if the current is running.
How long do your batteries last holding anchor like that
typically 6-8 hours.
Are we talkin?
We loved our ulterra only for one use tho cus thats all we got out of it. Its a giant piece of shit. We went to the terrova instead.
Out of interest why don’t you dispatch the fish before cutting the gills?
we have been trying to do so now. Pith to the brain....then bleed.