Minnkota Forgot Something and some Crank Pulling for first time
Minn Kota forgot something when they designed the Ulterra. I went night fishing last night and I can tell you that the Ulterra isn't made for night fishing. No arrow light like my Maxxum had. So you have to guess which direction you are going. Plus the green power on light is very, very bright. It will blind you. I put my hat over it every time I stopped. I don't night fish but a couple of times a year. It sure wasn't as good as it used to be. Also, can you imagine how the electric motor sounds on a no wind quiet night? The Ulterra isn't very quiet going in and out of the water. Everyone in that cove was probably saying what the heck was that. LOL
On the good side. I pulled crankbaits for a few of hours before it got dark and caught 6 keeper crappie, a 3lb drum, 2 hybrids, 5 stripe white bass and a 4-5lb catfish. I learned a lot! For one, the Ulterra was awesome at pulling cranks and I need some better rods. That drum and catfish almost broke my rods! Pretty violent strikes going 1.8mph and then reeling them in 100 feet was interesting. lol I now know what I need. Better rods, better reels, better rod holders and get that braid off my poles until I get the hang of this. I had 3 or 4 messes and the braid made it 100 times worse! It was a good learning trip day and night.
