100% absolutely yes! If I remember correctly, your boat is a 188. I have an Ultrex on mine and I would never want to be without one. Paired with Livescope…..wow! You won’t be disappointed!
Ultrex on an aluminum boat
It it worth the cost putting an Ultrex on an aluminum boat? I have an 18ft Ranger Aluminum. I have found that with very little wind, by the time I catch a crappie, get it off the hook and in the livewell, I am a long ways off my spot. I have been considering an Ultrex for the spot lock feature, but is that really worth the extra cost on an aluminum boat? For you tin rig crappie fisherman, is it worth it?
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I have a Terrova on my Alumacraft and wouldn't want to fish without it. If I am working a shoreline for bass or walleye and I hit a hot spot, putting the electric in anchor-lock keeps me in the zone even on windy days. If I am jigging on points or flats, the anchor-lock will keep me on the fish for as long as they are under the boat. Most spot-lock or anchor-lock electrics aren't precise enough to keep you right on the brush pile but will certainly keep you within 8 or so feet from it.
Cheers.....
Cheers.....
Yes-especially if you are in an aluminum boat.
Not an Ultrex, but I’ve got a Terrova on an aluminum center console. I use spotlock every time I go out. I mostly bass fish. Being able to sit in one spot without putting out an anchor is a game changer. I’ve had bunches of times that I’ve caught a fish on a point or rock pile, hit spotlock, then sat in one place and caught 20+ bass. Sometimes I wonder how many bass I passed right by before I had a spotlock when I was constantly moving. Now if I catch a fish I’ll sit there for a while. The last time I went out I caught 28 bass in 4 hours without moving more than about 30 yards. Once you get a trolling motor with spotlock you’ll wonder how you ever fished without it.
Be sure you show these recommendations to your wife @Hēlim Father’s Day is coming up, you know! 😉
Hate them...I want to control my Trolling motors...
I take folks Fishing for a Retirement Job...
Can catch Twice the fish with my Motorguide than Their Minn kota With Spot lock..
The spot lock Spooks Fish , Turning off an on..
Took folks Fishing from Wisconsin and North Dakota..
Where I had been catching limits of Kentucky, SmallMouth and Walleye....Took their Boat we caught one fish a piece...That was on Friday..
Using their boat and Spot lock..
Went back Saturday took my Boat.No spot lock.we all caught our limit..
I use the ol time orange marker buoys...
Boat position,Boat position,Boat position!
Got Fiberglass and Aluminum Boats..No Spotlock for me .
My Opinion....
I take folks Fishing for a Retirement Job...
Can catch Twice the fish with my Motorguide than Their Minn kota With Spot lock..
The spot lock Spooks Fish , Turning off an on..
Took folks Fishing from Wisconsin and North Dakota..
Where I had been catching limits of Kentucky, SmallMouth and Walleye....Took their Boat we caught one fish a piece...That was on Friday..
Using their boat and Spot lock..
Went back Saturday took my Boat.No spot lock.we all caught our limit..
I use the ol time orange marker buoys...
Boat position,Boat position,Boat position!
Got Fiberglass and Aluminum Boats..No Spotlock for me .
My Opinion....
Ultrex is the best purchase I ever made. I have a 19 fry Xpress and it works great. 80 lb
Well you are entitled to it. But you’re wrongHate them...I want to control my Trolling motors...
I take folks Fishing for a Retirement Job...
Can catch Twice the fish with my Motorguide than Their Minn kota With Spot lock..
The spot lock Spooks Fish , Turning off an on..
Took folks Fishing from Wisconsin and North Dakota..
Where I had been catching limits of Kentucky, SmallMouth and Walleye....Took their Boat we caught one fish a piece...That was on Friday..
Using their boat and Spot lock..
Went back Saturday took my Boat.No spot lock.we all caught our limit..
I use the ol time orange marker buoys...
Boat position,Boat position,Boat position!
Got Fiberglass and Aluminum Boats..No Spotlock for me .
My Opinion....
You gotta do you and I gotta do me..Well you are entitled to it. But you’re wrong
Why we have a Choice...
Pay attention to your livescope when the Spotlock turns on and off..Tell me what you see..
Dingy water might not matter on This Clear water it's does...
Don't matter just leaves more fish for me to catch...
Keep what you can use , Release the rest .
Good Fishing..
Shoot I have an ultrex on my 15ft duck boat. I think it’s 100% worth every penny
Have it on my lowe stringer 195. Love it
How far were you from the brushpile when you spot locked? We spot locked today and they didn’t run from it….You gotta do you and I gotta do me..
Why we have a Choice...
Pay attention to your livescope when the Spotlock turns on and off..Tell me what you see..
Dingy water might not matter on This Clear water it's does...
Don't matter just leaves more fish for me to catch...
Keep what you can use , Release the rest .
Good Fishing..
About 10 yards,One good Cast..Into the Wind..
Clear water,Dingy water,How Deep?..How far were you from the brushpile when you spot locked? We spot locked today and they didn’t run from it….
We were fishing 20' can see a Jig 10'
If you are spooking fish from 30 ft into the wind, I’d say that’s probably user error. Turn that sucker down.
I'm sure Their Advantages to them for sure..
I'm not a Fan...But I'm the minority...I like Motorguide...Not a Minn kota fan either minority in the Minority..Lol 😂😆
Catch enough fish already...
Give me Spotlock and Livescope wouldn't be any left...
Do what you can Afford....
Aluminum Boats set higher in the water .... better have good Batteries....
Good Fishing , Carry on..
Poster lets us know how it works out for you..
I'm not a Fan...But I'm the minority...I like Motorguide...Not a Minn kota fan either minority in the Minority..Lol 😂😆
Catch enough fish already...
Give me Spotlock and Livescope wouldn't be any left...
Do what you can Afford....
Aluminum Boats set higher in the water .... better have good Batteries....
Good Fishing , Carry on..
Poster lets us know how it works out for you..
Yhal Half to Show me...Come on up to Greer's and Show me How... Or we'll Go to an easier spot yours.... 😂
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