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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishyfish on January 05, 2015, 01:08:29 PM

Title: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: fishyfish on January 05, 2015, 01:08:29 PM

Hello,

 Trying to decide between a Shakespeare 55 pound thrust or Minn kota endura max 45 pound? Basically the  same price. Leaning toward the Minn kota but would love some advice. Also what is the best battery to get in your opinion? Thank you in advance.

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: Humpy on January 05, 2015, 03:24:15 PM

I was in the same boat a while ago and decided to go with the Minn Kota after reading reviews. It has served me well, I would recommend the Minn Kota.

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: milo on January 05, 2015, 03:53:30 PM

Quote from: fishyfish on January 05, 2015, 01:08:29 PM

Also what is the best battery to get in your opinion?

Deep cycle marine grade. Heavy, but will keep you going for two days without needing recharging.
Trojan makes excellent ones. Got 7 years out of mine and still going.

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: fishyfish on January 05, 2015, 04:10:02 PM

Thank you both. I know Humpy I agree the reviews just seem that much better for Minn kota. Do you guys have your batteries hooked up to a trickle charger all year or only charge it periodically through the year?I  will only be using it between March and May. Thank you in advance. 

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: jeff on January 05, 2015, 05:10:09 PM

I leave my battery hooked up to my trickle charger all year round.

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: fishyfish on January 05, 2015, 05:11:29 PM

How often do you use the battery Jeff? What brand of trickle charger do you have? Where did you buy it?

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: firstlight on January 06, 2015, 11:02:02 PM

Mikes reel repair also repairs MinnKotas.
Not sure if they fix other brands.
Have never had a problem with any of the Minnkotas ive owned.
Most reliable part of my fishing day. :)

Dear Mr. MinnKotta
Please send cheque to..... ;) ::)

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: bald_seagull on January 07, 2015, 04:42:45 PM

Quote from: firstlight on January 06, 2015, 11:02:02 PM

Mikes reel repair also repairs MinnKotas.
Not sure if they fix other brands.
Have never had a problem with any of the Minnkotas ive owned.
Most reliable part of my fishing day. :)

Dear Mr. MinnKotta
Please send cheque to..... ;) ::)

x2 on minnkota also owned a moterguide wireless 72lb thrust that was a beautiful lil motor just didnt like the beeping when i pressed the foot pedal
 

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: RainbowMan on January 08, 2015, 10:23:22 AM

Anyone has used Haswing Osapian trolling motors before? How good are they? They obviously sell and service here in the BC LML:

http://www.bcimport.com/electric-trolling-motors.html

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: Damien on January 09, 2015, 09:55:43 AM

Nope, never heard of it.

I've had two Minn Kotas over the course of 25 years. 

A 20lb that I bought 25 years ago, which is still going strong since I passed it on to a family friend.

And I currently run a 50lb Maximizer that I got about 6 years ago. 

Neither has even had the slightest glitch or any issue whatsoever.  I wouldn't even consider changing brands at this point, I am officially brand loyal based on personal experience and the same experience of those in my 'fishing circle'.

Title: Re: Shakespeare or Minn kota?
Post by: Noahs Arc on January 09, 2015, 04:48:38 PM

Damien's last paragraph pretty much sums it up for me as well.