Drag racing trolling motors doesn't mean squat, it's all about the quietness. From reading the literature the ghost is not that quiet . The literature I read involves sound testing the Ghost against the Motorguide and Garmin Force during operations. Something to consider. Go to this website to see an actual sound test by BassResource: www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/MotorGuide-Lowrance-Garmin-trolling.html?JULYnews& This video didn't show the Ultrex in the comparison but it did show a Motoguide and a Garmin Force going up against the Ghost and guess who was the loudest. They didn't test spotlock capabilities or stow-ability, all things to take in consideration when purchasing a Trolling motor. Also if you're getting a hydronut for your trolling motor you may want to think twice about it. Again see this weblink: th-cam.com/video/i0CDIKs1qk8/w-d-xo.html. Just a recommendation when you purchase anything for your boat research it first and ensure it follows the follow: fit, form, and function. Just because it looks cool and everyone else has it doesn't mean it's functional. You will be surprised how many people don't truly research a piece of equipment and rely on someone for advise who also didn't research it and then go out and buy it to find out it isn't fitting the bill. Take the time and do your research.
I'm left handed and I use right hand for cranking on both baitcasters and spinning, it is how I learned and I've stuck to it. I've also practiced side arm casting with my right to get into areas easier than with the left.
The coolest feature on the ghost, is u can either run it on 24v or 36v. Say u have a battery go bad u can push a button and have it run off jus 24 volts. Imo the ghost has a slight edge but I still run ultrex 🤣
Ken Smith that I’m not so sure of. I would assume that kind of technology would be able to detect voltage from each battery cuz I know it also has a volt reader on it as well to show power of your batteries
I am disappointed that you have bought into a popular modern misappropriation of a term. You talked about "flipping" initially in your video, but you were clearly describing PITCHING. When you did the on the water part, you interchanged the two terms. I never saw you flip - everthing you were doing was PITCHING. Flipping is a different technique.
@@KenSmithFishing the difference is a bit hard to explain it in words, I will leverage a video by Roland Martin that compares the two. When I learned to flip in the 80s, the more forceful technique of "pitching" had not yet been developed. Flipping only uses the spool as a reservoir of line, where as pitching actively peels line off the spool rapidly much the same as an overhand cast does. Flipping feeds line to the lure for the drop from holding line in your off hand out to the side, then moving your hand to the rod. Here's the video that shows more, jump to 2:40: th-cam.com/video/iQhXPpu6zfw/w-d-xo.html
Ken txman201 is correct. When flipping started 50 years+ ago the reels we had wouldn’t allow us to pitch like you were in the video. The reels weren’t smooth or precision bearings like they are today. But you could peel off line and manage a 7.5 rod and 10 to 15 foot of 20 lb stren. I won’t ever forget when pitching started, I had to save up money to buy me one of them Japanese reels, cause you couldn’t pitch with a 5500c with out backlash. But that old 5500 and especially a narrow spool 4500 could be used for flipping until you could afford a reel with a flipping button. The came the day I got me a SMOOTH Japanese reel, and I became a pitcher on the outside of the bushes. Heaven when your fishing out of the back of the boat with a bush spinnerbait guy. But if I’m IN the bushes fishing, I’m going back to flipping. I can absolutely cross his eyes when flipping. So txman201 you are correct.
I run the ghost. It's super efficient on voltage. The lift assist is awesome, you can drop it and it wont slam. The head is different, but its also stationary. The one thing i have found that I dislike, is the magnetic directional arrow, sometimes delayed behind the direction of the foot pedal. Which in turn makes the prop auto correct itself. Lowrance needs to fine tune that. But the brushless motor is super quiet, and as you found out, pretty darn fast.
You probably meant to say it's super efficient on amperage - as the voltage remains constant as it runs. In reality, it's efficiency would be in power, which is measured in watts. Watts = voltage (constant at either 24V or 36V) x amps (current flow). The motor may deliver a given thrust at a lower amperage draw, making the battery last longer before it's discharged.
Very impressive, thanks for the comparison.
Drag racing trolling motors doesn't mean squat, it's all about the quietness. From reading the literature the ghost is not that quiet . The literature I read involves sound testing the Ghost against the Motorguide and Garmin Force during operations. Something to consider. Go to this website to see an actual sound test by BassResource: www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-videos/MotorGuide-Lowrance-Garmin-trolling.html?JULYnews& This video didn't show the Ultrex in the comparison but it did show a Motoguide and a Garmin Force going up against the Ghost and guess who was the loudest. They didn't test spotlock capabilities or stow-ability, all things to take in consideration when purchasing a Trolling motor. Also if you're getting a hydronut for your trolling motor you may want to think twice about it. Again see this weblink: th-cam.com/video/i0CDIKs1qk8/w-d-xo.html. Just a recommendation when you purchase anything for your boat research it first and ensure it follows the follow: fit, form, and function. Just because it looks cool and everyone else has it doesn't mean it's functional. You will be surprised how many people don't truly research a piece of equipment and rely on someone for advise who also didn't research it and then go out and buy it to find out it isn't fitting the bill. Take the time and do your research.
Thanks for the tips!
That drag race was fun to watch.
from behind!!!!
Yes, flipping and pitching are different techniques
I'm left handed and I use right hand for cranking on both baitcasters and spinning, it is how I learned and I've stuck to it. I've also practiced side arm casting with my right to get into areas easier than with the left.
Good stuff thanks
Good stuff Ken!
Im right handed but cast left handed
I'm right handed and taught myself to pitch and cast left handed to be faster and more efficient
Great race and great advice😁. Old guys rule👍
Use left handed reels! So much easier than trying to cast with your weak hand.
Ken Is practicing “Lean Manufacturing” while flipping.... “It’s all about the numbers”
The coolest feature on the ghost, is u can either run it on 24v or 36v. Say u have a battery go bad u can push a button and have it run off jus 24 volts. Imo the ghost has a slight edge but I still run ultrex 🤣
I didn't know that, wonder how you know which two batteries it will pull off of?
Ken Smith that I’m not so sure of. I would assume that kind of technology would be able to detect voltage from each battery cuz I know it also has a volt reader on it as well to show power of your batteries
You wouldn’t have to unhook the 36 volt setup and hook it up 24 volt with two batteries. Even with one battery dead it’s still a 36 volt system
Don't let Holice catch you messing with his tackle! :-)
Shoebox.... Looks like a GoBot
If you haven't been in a Garmin Troll motor yet, do so. A lot quieter than Lowrance!
Looking forward to trying one
I am disappointed that you have bought into a popular modern misappropriation of a term. You talked about "flipping" initially in your video, but you were clearly describing PITCHING. When you did the on the water part, you interchanged the two terms. I never saw you flip - everthing you were doing was PITCHING. Flipping is a different technique.
How so?
@@KenSmithFishing the difference is a bit hard to explain it in words, I will leverage a video by Roland Martin that compares the two. When I learned to flip in the 80s, the more forceful technique of "pitching" had not yet been developed. Flipping only uses the spool as a reservoir of line, where as pitching actively peels line off the spool rapidly much the same as an overhand cast does. Flipping feeds line to the lure for the drop from holding line in your off hand out to the side, then moving your hand to the rod. Here's the video that shows more, jump to 2:40: th-cam.com/video/iQhXPpu6zfw/w-d-xo.html
Ken txman201 is correct. When flipping started 50 years+ ago the reels we had wouldn’t allow us to pitch like you were in the video. The reels weren’t smooth or precision bearings like they are today. But you could peel off line and manage a 7.5 rod and 10 to 15 foot of 20 lb stren. I won’t ever forget when pitching started, I had to save up money to buy me one of them Japanese reels, cause you couldn’t pitch with a 5500c with out backlash. But that old 5500 and especially a narrow spool 4500 could be used for flipping until you could afford a reel with a flipping button. The came the day I got me a SMOOTH Japanese reel, and I became a pitcher on the outside of the bushes. Heaven when your fishing out of the back of the boat with a bush spinnerbait guy. But if I’m IN the bushes fishing, I’m going back to flipping. I can absolutely cross his eyes when flipping. So txman201 you are correct.
I run the ghost. It's super efficient on voltage. The lift assist is awesome, you can drop it and it wont slam. The head is different, but its also stationary. The one thing i have found that I dislike, is the magnetic directional arrow, sometimes delayed behind the direction of the foot pedal. Which in turn makes the prop auto correct itself. Lowrance needs to fine tune that. But the brushless motor is super quiet, and as you found out, pretty darn fast.
You probably meant to say it's super efficient on amperage - as the voltage remains constant as it runs. In reality, it's efficiency would be in power, which is measured in watts. Watts = voltage (constant at either 24V or 36V) x amps (current flow). The motor may deliver a given thrust at a lower amperage draw, making the battery last longer before it's discharged.
txman201 yeah that’s what I meant to say... thanks for the clarification