Trolling motor question.

[Skillet]

I was wondering if anyone has a Minn Kota that has the Spot-Lock feature.

If so, how do you like it? Does it hold ok in semi rough water or wind?

[Robhuntandfish]

27 minutes ago, Skillet said:

I was wondering if anyone has a Minn Kota that has the Spot-Lock feature.

If so, how do you like it? Does it hold ok in semi rough water or wind?

It sure does. Will hold you within a very close distance, usually within a couple feet. If the waves are real bad it will be a bit more but for the most part holds you right there in the same area. The higher the pound thrust and weight of the boat make a difference. But it works very well. Guys that sonar fish on Oneida swear by it. 

If you get one with spot lock get one with the hand remote and one that you can set a waypoint for. It's the best thing for trolling ever.  I can fish and just keep an eye on where we are going without having to drive and adjust the boat all the time. We slow troll worm harness spinners and it's so much easier.  

[The_Real_TCIII]

I have one without it, and it is my greatest shame

[Robhuntandfish]

My buddy Corey has a perfectly good trolling motor on the front of his Tracker that he is replacing with a new one that can have those options this spring.  It works that well for us. 

[The_Real_TCIII]

Its amazing, seriously. I can upgrade mine to it for $600, I intend to

[Wormser]

Game changer if you fish open water and trying to stay on a school of fish.  I also use it when we are out for fun and want to jump in and swim....the boat just sits there and everyone knows not to swim around the front.