Thread: What to do first

Originally Posted by kwbybee

When it comes time to purchase fish finder and trolling motor, which of these do y’all consider more important? Good finder with side imaging or minnkota trolling motor with spot lock feature.

Got to have a trolling motor. In certain conditions a finder ain't needed but it will definitely help. Once you know a lake you should know where the good fishing spots are. Standing timber, bridge pillars, rip rap, brush piles, etc.

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Love the FFs but wouldn't even go out without a TM. But that might depend on what kind of fishing you enjoy.

Let me clarify a little, I currently have a trolling motor and a small FF, but was looking at upgrading and curious as to which had more relevance, TM with GPS/spot lock, or FF with side imaging. I appreciate the input

Like the others said
"Trolling motor"
A trolling motor with i-Link capabilities not just built in GPS / Spot lock but get the I-Link function now it's far less expensive than upgrading it later when you want the integration with the fish finders

I was in the same boat you were in a few years back and bought a fish finder first. I immediately knew I had made a mistake the first time I hit the water and the wind was blowing like crazy. Do the Trolling Motor first.


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Originally Posted by KJINTF

Like the others said
"Trolling motor"
A trolling motor with i-Link capabilities not just built in GPS / Spot lock but get the I-Link function now it's far less expensive than upgrading it later when you want the integration with the fish finders

I just went through this. Bought the tm first with spot lock and I-Link, then bought a Garmin Live Scope System. The tm is on the boat and working, the Live Scope System will be in Monday if the weather permits shipment.

Trolling motor by a long shot . I had no problem using a flasher for years . Do I want to go back ? Nope ,but a 24 volt trolling motor now is a requirement for me .

Thank you everyone for your input.