Brent Doornenbal
Member
I have done a bit of searching on the internet and there is very little I can find on the topic so Ill ask for opinions around the site.
I have a 2025 Kingfisher Discovery that I use as a dual purpose salt/fresh water boat. I have been currently been removing my Minn kota bow mount when I head to the ocean but Im wondering why I should. The bow mount has its own 2 batteries so using it will not affect my main motor or battery management in any way. They say that these are not "rated" for salt water like the rip tide version so lets leave that out of the discussion as many people say there is no issues with salt, especially with my limited use.
As for fishing styles, last year we did a pile of drift jigging for ling-cod along rock faces and kelp beds, we had to keep the big motor going and kick it in/out of gear to stay on the line. I was thinking of using my bow mount I could basically follow the drop/edge, just like I do walleye fishing. I also has auto pilot and cruise control, this would defiantly give me more fishing time and less steering time. Plus the remote is huge.
Then that takes me to anchoring for halibut/rock fish. This bow mount has "spotlock" once activated it will hold me, on a GPS coordinate. I've used it in some pretty big winds and it does just fine. Do I think this will work in all instances, likely not as i don't want to be spinning in circles and getting lines tangled, but when winds and tides allow it I feel it will be slick. It will also allow you to easily adjust things like dept as you can just bump the boat ahead or sideways. I would always have the anchor in the nose and can easily go back to the traditional method.
Would I go buy one specifically for this, likely not, but I already own one and its set up. I also know there is options for wireless stuff for my kicker but Id rather just use what I have.
Yes I accept the fact that people will look at me funny but it will be no different than when I have my radar and arch on the boat fishing lakes. (Radar and arch is being installed as we speak, and it can be removed)
Basically Im looking for a safety/fishing reason why I shouldn't do it, or input from people that have used them.
Thoughts?????
(The boat looks full because were were headed out camping/fishing)
I have a 2025 Kingfisher Discovery that I use as a dual purpose salt/fresh water boat. I have been currently been removing my Minn kota bow mount when I head to the ocean but Im wondering why I should. The bow mount has its own 2 batteries so using it will not affect my main motor or battery management in any way. They say that these are not "rated" for salt water like the rip tide version so lets leave that out of the discussion as many people say there is no issues with salt, especially with my limited use.
As for fishing styles, last year we did a pile of drift jigging for ling-cod along rock faces and kelp beds, we had to keep the big motor going and kick it in/out of gear to stay on the line. I was thinking of using my bow mount I could basically follow the drop/edge, just like I do walleye fishing. I also has auto pilot and cruise control, this would defiantly give me more fishing time and less steering time. Plus the remote is huge.
Then that takes me to anchoring for halibut/rock fish. This bow mount has "spotlock" once activated it will hold me, on a GPS coordinate. I've used it in some pretty big winds and it does just fine. Do I think this will work in all instances, likely not as i don't want to be spinning in circles and getting lines tangled, but when winds and tides allow it I feel it will be slick. It will also allow you to easily adjust things like dept as you can just bump the boat ahead or sideways. I would always have the anchor in the nose and can easily go back to the traditional method.
Would I go buy one specifically for this, likely not, but I already own one and its set up. I also know there is options for wireless stuff for my kicker but Id rather just use what I have.
Yes I accept the fact that people will look at me funny but it will be no different than when I have my radar and arch on the boat fishing lakes. (Radar and arch is being installed as we speak, and it can be removed)
Basically Im looking for a safety/fishing reason why I shouldn't do it, or input from people that have used them.
Thoughts?????
(The boat looks full because were were headed out camping/fishing)