*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*

You have made the best video on youtube explaining the i pilot link features... thank you.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas. I'm glad you find it useful.

Thank you, super good video. Its Nice you take your time to explain it. Best video on the ultrex. I Will use this video many times to learn how to use my ultrex here in denmark and also when I fish in sweden. Your always welcome here in denmark , I will happily be your fishing guide

Love this trolling motor!!! Has more power than I expected. Hit a few tree limbs in the water and didn’t even put a scratch on it. Seems like it’s built very well

The best video of the explaining the functions of the hummingbird and the I pilot link!

EXCELLENT DEMONSTRATION VIDEO. WELL DONE!! Clear, concise, easy to follow, great camera angles. Excellent teaching. Thank you.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'll be doing a follow up soon.

Great video. I think I understand all the steps now. Others skipped steps assuming we all understood the products. I am 70 years old and just bought my one boat network boat system. I can't wait to get it in the water. Thank you. I am now a follower of yours.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Holler if you have any questions.

Thanks, brother for the video. Just bought a boat with the Ultrex. Your video was helpful in understanding the features and will certainly help me put fish in the boat! Your video probably saved many hours of trial and error.

@BassinBuntin

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.

Probably one of the best tutorial videos on the Ultrex I have seen. This helps me tremendously now that I'm in the market for a new bass boat. Nicely done and thank you!

@randallbeckett2366

3 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@cameronmanly2441

2 жыл бұрын

Helped me a lot! And sold me on buying a link and switching to humminbird

Just mounted a Ultrex and Helix 10 G4N +. Your tips are very clear. First time out tomorrow on Lake Ft Smith AR. Thank you

@BassinBuntin

11 ай бұрын

Tight lines!

Thanks so much for making this video. Straight to the point and spoken in plain English and not some engineers jargon. I’m getting my new boat with this system and this gives me a huge jump start on these features.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

You have helped me immensely. Can not wait to get out and try these tips!!

@BassinBuntin

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help.

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to explain and demonstrate all the I-pilot features.

just bought the exact same set up.,, cant wait to try it out,, ive been in the stone age with a cable steer trolling motor and a helix 5.

@BassinBuntin

7 ай бұрын

Good deal. Holler if you need help.

@randy1ization

7 ай бұрын

thanks man, for once in my life I called my electronics guy, and told him,, I want the best,, not last years bullshit, not old generation, I want the most up to date, best stuff you can get... I went fishing on a guys boat who had the technology, he let me run the boat,, and I caught fish that I would never have caught before, fighting the wind with my cable steer trolling motor.. I got the helix 10 with the latest lakemaster vx map card too.. the ultrex seems to be what the pros favor... I expect my catch rate to go up at least 30 percent.. and have alot more fun doing it., @@BassinBuntin

Great video, just ordered the ultrex I pilot link with mdi . Definitely made it much easier for me to understand how to use it all. Thank u

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful. Hit me up if you have any questions when you get on the watee.

Fantastic video on the important features of the I pilot system.. Thank you!

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I am getting ready to buy a ultrex and your video has a lot of good info to help me out. Thank you

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful.

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

@BassinBuntin

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Scott!

This answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks for making this video.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked John.

Great video. Best one I’ve found. Answered all my questions. Well done and thank you.

Outstanding bro. Excellent and well explained. Thank you!

Great video! All the information I was missing!

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Great! Holler anytime.

Just got my Ultrex Link. This video helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!!!

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you. I'm working on another one. It'll be out soon.

@flippindocks8183

5 жыл бұрын

@@BassinBuntin a few things the ultrex owner's manual doesn't cover: 1. How do you turn on the lanyard remote. 2. How do you turn the lanyard off. 3. How do you charge it? (Port location). Could you possible go over all the lanyard controls? Thanks.

Great video! Thanks! I am buying a new boat and was looking at the humminbird paired with the Terrova as I have a smaller lighter boat. This was very helpful and it looks to me like this system ciould be well worth the dollars.

Thanks. I have been searching for a tutorial on my Ultrex.

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you need any more info. I'd be glad to help.

Great video! Use caution when using Autopilot. I was using it to change location on a small lake. I was standing on the bow with my hands on my knees watching the side scan on the Helix when we hit a submerged tree. I dang near went head first over the bow and probably would have been run over and left behind if I hadn't grabbed my butt seat pole and hung on. I still use it but I make sure of my safe position on the boat.

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

The same thing has happened to me.

I agree, the best to the point explanation of ipilot. Thanks man

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you got some value out of it.

Excellent video, keep em up!

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

Awesome video !!!

@BassinBuntin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I own an Ultrex and HB units, and am pretty good at operating them. I will keep this video in my queue as a refresher. Very well done!

@lowelltaylor1314

4 жыл бұрын

mburke1211 I have a question when I push the go to button I don’t get an option for the contour can u give me any suggestions thanks in advance

@mburke1211

4 жыл бұрын

Lowell Taylor I assume you have a Lakemaster map card for the body of water you’re on? They are required for follow the contour. If so, do you have an Ultrex or Ulterra with iPilot Link? If you have both, it should work.

@lowelltaylor1314

4 жыл бұрын

mburke1211 yes I have lake master chip and I have the ultrex I’m guessing something is wrong with my unit no sure though

@mburke1211

4 жыл бұрын

Lowell Taylor Sorry if the question is repetitive, but you’re sure your Ultrex is the iPilot LINK version? If so, I agree you may have an issue.

@lowelltaylor1314

4 жыл бұрын

mburke1211 yes I’m sure but on my graph on the accessory test screen the I pilot shows not connected

Thank You that helps a lots!!!

I think you can control the trolling motor from the humminbird as well, as far a speed.

@BassinBuntin

7 ай бұрын

Yes, you can adjust speed, steer and spot lock from the Humminbird.

@randy1ization

7 ай бұрын

maybe u can make a vid on that, thanks @@BassinBuntin

Great video. Thanks!

@BassinBuntin

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard, glad you got something out of it.

Great info, thank you

Thank You for making it clear that an additional $170 - $350 purchase of lakemaster maps is required to link the Humminbird and Minn Kota together. Shame on them for hiding this fact in vague wording and almost impossible to find fine print. Does the directional capability (still) also require an external puck GPS sensor? I'm researching Helix 9 Si G3N Mega

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

All navigation features require the puck GPS sensor. It comes with the Ultrex.

@timtillfishing5906

4 жыл бұрын

Do you need one lake master chip or do you need one for front and one for console

@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911

4 жыл бұрын

To my understanding is with Autochart Live they can keep their Lakemaster maps as it serves only a couple lakes in my province anyways.

@randy1ization

7 ай бұрын

according to humminbird, everything will work without the puck except the jog feature on the newest ultrex with i pilot link,.., . except on the quest motors,, they dont need a puck..

I agree the best video on Ultrex.

Great video! Just learned a lot about these units! Does it matter if the Lake Master chips are plugged into the Helix unit on the bow or does it need to be plugged into the Helix at the console or does it not matter as long as they are networked together? I have a similar setup as you with the Wisconsin and Great Plains Lake Master Plus cards. I bought this boat with the Helix and Minn Kota Ultrex already set up and just trying to dial it in now. Thanks

@BassinBuntin

11 ай бұрын

If you use the Humminbird network it doesn't matter. All the features will be available from any unit in the network. However, if you do not use the network adapter you'll have to have the unit you want to utilize these features connected to the Ultrex. Hope this helps. Tight lines!

Just came upon your channel when I did a search. I love the explanations. I have a Ultrex i-Pilot and a HB Helix 12 G3N at the console. They are not networked. So the questions are Is updating from i-Pilot to I-Pilot Link worth the $860 from Minn kota? If I do update to a Link can my "network" be Bluetooth only or do I have to hardwire? Thanks!

@randy1ization

7 ай бұрын

as far as I know you still have to hardwire. there is an extra cable coming out of the head of the trolling motor that plugs into the helix.. via an adapter cable,, minn kota supplied it,, one for the helix 7 and a different one for all other 8 and above humminbird units.

Very informative video. Im planning on upgrading my graphs next year and eventually to an Ultrex. Your video gave me just what I have been wanting to know. Thanks for sharing

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Scott Sheffield thank you. Let me know if you have any questions.

@scottsheffield2594

5 жыл бұрын

Nitroman Z20 I do have a question. Does the Lake Master card work good around the Mobile Delta as far as showing most creeks? I currently have a cheaper graphic that uses the chart plotter and in some creeks it show like I’m on land. I have been waiting on buying a lake card to see which unit that I upgrade to.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottsheffield2594 no . The Lake Master chip doesn't show the contour detail very well in the creeks around Mobile. However, the Auto-Chart Live feature on the new Humminbirds allows you to scan and map the contour over time. You can store your personal maps in the unit's internal memory or an SD Card for future reference. It's really easy to use. Just enable it and drive. It will map while you're on pad at slow speeds.

@scottsheffield2594

5 жыл бұрын

Nitroman Z20 thanks for that information. You have been very helpful.

Awsome job my friend.

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Excellent tutorial!

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm hope it helps.

great video man, appreciate the work.

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice information

Awesome video! Very informative.

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Holler if I can help.

Great video. Thank you

Thank you for posting. You didn't mention the remote. Do you know if the remote would allow you to do everything the foot control does? I'm looking to use it in a trolling environment in a bowrider boat and don't want to have to be at the foot pedal to do anything. I'd rather be at the tending rods at the back of the boat and have my hummingbird fish finder at the consol. In spring fishing I usually have the cabin area enclosed so access to the bow is limited. Thanks again for your review :)

Hi! Thanks for sharing the video of your setup. I think it is great! Could you tell me approximately how much this is going to cost me to get my boat setup like this? The humminbirds, Ultrex trolling motor and to have it all installed and networked.Thanks again, Tony

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Ultrex $2400, Humminbird Helix 12 $2000, Humminbird Network Switch $250, Misc cables $150, Install $200. Total - $5000.

@TonyGruber2009

3 жыл бұрын

@@BassinBuntinall right, thank you for letting me know.

If you don’t have a Bird with the Ultrex you would be an idiot....great great video. This is why I stopped using Garmin when Minn Kota came out with Ultrex integrated with HB.

GREAT VIDEO !! THANKS

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad I could help.

This is outstanding information!! Thank you very much!!

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill! Holler if I can help.

@411sponge72

4 жыл бұрын

@@BassinBuntin Thank you!! I finally bit the bullet!! Just ordered one!!! Expect lots of questions! lol Tight lines my friend!

I would assume it works with a map that’s not tied to a lake. Something for saltwater .. any ideas ?

@BassinBuntin

Жыл бұрын

Any tracking features require the Humminbird Lakemaster map chips. The trolling motor definitely works independently of the map system and Humminbird unit, but certain features require it.

Great job on your video, I just bought this minn kota trolling motor and I already have same humminberg as you, Question, do I have to buy 2 lake master chip for each units to be linked? If you could let me know that would be greatly appreciated. Greg

@robertlawson5510

5 жыл бұрын

The only units that share lakemaster maps are the Solix Units.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

I believe the Solix series shares map chips. I'm not sure though.

@kccatfishing4929

4 жыл бұрын

Couldnt you couple the units together with a dongle for each unit and an Ethernet cable...so they share the same mapping

for your motor and depth finder, with this video do you have the mega side image or the mega down image? thank you

@BassinBuntin

Жыл бұрын

MDI

If you are following a contour in autopilot... and the trolling motor is tracking along and then lets say you get a snag while fishing. Does/can the ipilot/humminibird have a quick "go back" feature so the boat will track back to where you were so you can get your snag released? Could the "go to" "back track" option be used for this?

Best i-Pilot Link video that I’ve seen. I just bought a Minn Kota Ulterra with Link and have it connected to my Helix 10 SI GPS. I’ll be using the Lakemaster SD card Ontario as well as Great Plains this year. The Autochart Live Zero Lines Card will help me perform all of those features on the unmapped lakes too. Nice work & tight lines!

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim!

@warddan2002

3 жыл бұрын

Tim Suchan Tim, maybe you could help me with a question. I live on the Wisconsin Michigan border and there are several lakes which my lake master chip does not have in high def. I was under the impression I could auto chart live those few lakes that aren't mapped. Are you saying you need a separate special chip to do so? Any help would be appreciated. Thx

@golfishuntim

3 жыл бұрын

warddan2002 Yes. You would need the Humminbird AutoChart Zero Lines SD card to map uncharted waters.

@warddan2002

3 жыл бұрын

Tim Suchan thx Tim

@lrwilliams3160

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched several video’s and this is the simplest to the point best explanation yet. Thanks How do I network my hummingbirds together?

I'm a new Subscriber, outstanding video!! One of the very best I've seen to date! My question ,1.) Have you noticed any significant increase in battery power loss / run time when using spot lock or other features? I am running the Minn Kota Maxxum 70lb 24v 52" shaft on my 195TX . I definitely want to upgrade to the ULTREX, and I know I'd be using the spot lock and contour follow feature ALOT!! just curious about your battery power.. Thank you! Great Job!

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rodney! No, I have not seen significant battery discharge when using any of the features. I still go all day without issue.

@rodneyhanbaum697

5 жыл бұрын

@@BassinBuntin Thank You very much!

If you are dealing with a strong crosswind, how does the motor correct for that when you tell it to go to a waypoint?

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

It set's a vector toward the waypoint and autopilot corrects for wind and current. It works for you while you fish or tend to other needs in the boat.

can you set a point, save it, then come back and spot lock onto it next time you fish the lake??

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

My three month old Ultrex just quit working. You would think for $3200 Minn Kota would make them last longer than three months. Yes it is under warranty but Minn Kota told me it would be 4 to 6 weeks to get the parts. I should have purchased a Motorguide

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

That sucks. I've never had any trouble. I've had two different ones.

Thanks! Great info....Just bought a Vexus with two birds and Ultrex...How do you know if the two units are networked??

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

You can check the Network tab to see if they're networked.

What is the spot lock feature in the go to used for? Could i find a hump on lakemaster 30ft away, hit spot lock feature and it will move me over the hump and hold me there?

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Go To Waypoint and spot lock or circle waypoint.

@jamesduncan8956

4 жыл бұрын

So i can click on that waypoint and it will automatically take me to the waypoint and auto engaged the spot lock or will i have to hit the spot lock button when i arrive?

@warddan2002

3 жыл бұрын

James Duncan if you hit spot lock and you are within one quarter of a mile from the spot lock location, it will navigate you there and then hold you there.

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesduncan8956 yes. It will navigate to the waypoint and spot lock, all while you focus on other tasks.

So which functions can’t you do without the lake maps card? Just the follow the contour?

Nice duckett rods up there

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

This was from a year ago. I use FX Custom Rods exclusively now. Have you heard of FX?

What Humminbird do you recommend that’s cost less then the helix 10? Just bought a ultrex and I don’t have the money for a expensive fish finder. Thanks!

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Any of the Helix models are great! Look arty ones that fit your budget.

@corycollins1290

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video, would like to see one using remote

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

I'll work on that soon.

Do all Minn Kota i pilot have contour tracking? 12v to 36v? I need a 12v system for my kayak. Contour tracking is a must.

@BassinBuntin

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but you need iPilot link and Humminbird Unit with Lakemaster map chip.

@anythingadrenaline4515

3 жыл бұрын

@@BassinBuntin Time to break out the debit card. Thanks!

Wish you could make one on installment, networking

Do you pair yours, every outing?

@BassinBuntin

Ай бұрын

@@outdoorsman9384 Once I paid it, it stays paired.

Do you need a map card for both bow and console control heads for all the functions? Thank you!

@johnstinson7495

5 жыл бұрын

Did we get an answer for this?

@CallUrDrop

5 жыл бұрын

John Stinson no but I figured it out on my own. Bought two solix graphs, only need one card.

Will the contour track feature work with AutoChart live maps or does it have to be with the Lakemaster card only?

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it'll work with your AutoChart maps.

very nice video, what type of stand is on your hummingbird, I like the height of it

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

It's a Dek-It Mount.

Can you deploy ultrex with remote control when launching boat

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

Not the Ultrex but the Ulterra you can.

Do you use the remote?

@BassinBuntin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It has some great features you don't get with the foot controller. The main one being the jog function when spot locked.

Do you know if this will work with minnkota Trevor ipilot also

@quentonsmith6085

5 жыл бұрын

Samuel Barnett what

@BassinBuntin

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure.

You mean 45"? They come in 45, 52, and 60.

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

Yes Danny. I misspoke. It's a 45". Thanks for watching. Did you get anything out of it?

I subscribed brother. When you get a chance return the favor! 9 Toes Fishing @ youtube! Looking forward to more of your stuff man

@BassinBuntin

5 жыл бұрын

9 Toes Fishing favor returned.

@9ToesFishing

5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it bud!