Thread: Electronics

It wont start kicking in until 15 feet. If you got a spot you want to stay on you need to throw out a marker. I usually use mine to stay close so that I don't drift off when taking off fish or changing tackle.

I had read somewhere that the Ilink helped the spot lock. 15 feet works okay except at Rend Lake near the bridges where bumper boats seems to be the rule.

I have an Lowrance HDS 8 gen 1 on the console and a Lowrance hds7 gen1 (which I bought used) on the bow. I can say I've been pleased with what I have. I have never had the opportunnity to to
see or use a Bird. So I can't compare the two. But like I said I've been pleased with my Lowrance units. Side scan I would definitely get( Lets you see things off on the side of the boat) Invaluable for
spotting brush piles and things like stake beds. Downscan is great for seeing fish in brush piles once you learn how to read and adjust your unit. This cuts down on fishing unproductive areas. If you
want to compare some pictures of the two brands go the web site Bass Boat Central, Go to forums. Then scroll down the page and they will have Lowrance and Hummingbird actual pictures
( screen shots) hope that helps. Roach

Ipilot 36volt and HD12's. First Ipilot and will never go back to anything else for crappie/walleye fishing. Minnkota have this year a universal bracket to switch back between fortrex and ipilot. Have the bracket on order and will be installed first week of Feb. Now they are really thinking....switch back n forth between crappie and bass fishing.

Spot lock is not 5ft based on my time on the water. Agree pending wind and current more like 20ft. Even in calm water is a stretch to say 5ft but that is based only on my personal time on water.

Originally Posted by bubbabeck

I looked at boat show in Collinsville on Friday for the ipilot link. I wanted it bad but couldn't pull the trigger. I am selling my 25 hp motor and when that is done plan to upgrade. Does the spot lock work better with the ipilot link. The spot lock on mine is the only thing I was disappointed in. Minn Kota advertises within 5 feet but mine is more like 20 feet with wind and current.

They came out with some updates when the Link first came out that helped spot lock a lot according to some of the other forums I watch. I don't have one now, but wish I did.

I've got an 1197 and and 1198 and bought my terrova I-pilot before the link came out.

If you really want to spend some money.....look at the 360 too.

Originally Posted by BobB

They came out with some updates when the Link first came out that helped spot lock a lot according to some of the other forums I watch. I don't have one now, but wish I did.

I've got an 1197 and and 1198 and bought my terrova I-pilot before the link came out.

If you really want to spend some money.....look at the 360 too.

It helped with the speed ramp up but not the spot lock distance

I run 2 HB898's that are networked together. Like the system a lot.

I just installed a 999 back and 859 front hummingbird. Haven't used em yet but sure look pretty