Thread: Ulterra & Livescope

Looking back I probably should have gone with the Ultrex rather than the Ulterra. But, I am in too deep money wise to change out. I have had issues with the Ulterra but found it to be more my fault than the motors. My boat has round stainless steel railing in the front on each side. Guess I will have to go with a pole and look for a way to attach it to the railing. I spider rig mostly and I am finding I sure am getting a little cramped for space with the rod holders, trolling motor, minnow bucket, and now a pole to have to bring in and out when I want to move or travel.

Originally Posted by ultraslab

No sir they still have cables. Just installed a brand new one on my boat. Again the main concern is what type of fishing you primarily do. I mostly snipe for open water crappie and having the degree of maneuverability allowed by the ultrex is a big deal. If you only spotlock and throw to a spot not as important but with the ultrex you have the option to do both. Scott

To each his own. I can't stand cable steer.

Originally Posted by Hanr3

To each his own. I can't stand cable steer.

I personally like cable steer but after running my Terrova a few times don’t have a problem with it.

I have an Ulterra and advise against attaching anything to it unless you are ready for a repair bill. Mine was $250.

Thanks for the warning. I appreciate it.

My Ultera has a sensor, if it detects anything out of the ordinary like a bump or additional weight on the shaft when it is stowing or deploying it throws a fault and stops immediately, it can be a bit tricky to do a reset to clear the fault code but mine is an older unit, newer units have a built in reset button. I don't think I could run a transducer connected to the motor or shaft even with some of the creative wiring that I have seen out there due to the additional weight it would trip the sensor.

I despise my terrova foot control. Its junk compared to others as far as feel goes