Ultrex owners I need some info

[Mark Perry]

Have not noticed it at all affecting the fish.

[DustyD26]

Ive not had any issue catching shallow fish since ive had my Ultrex.

[smp005]

I haven't noticed any difference from the fortrex..

[C0MRAD]

It is noisy. Mine also vibrates, how much depends on rpms. My old Motorguide was much quieter and had no vibration... I still prefer my Ultrex. Spotlock more than makes up for the negatives. The fish don't seem bothered by it.

[e-tec]

If the noise bothers you it is going to effect your fishing confidence regardless of whether it spooks the fish or not.

[Bstandiford]

I’ve been using the Ultrex going on my 3rd season and haven’t noticed any difference in spooking fish. I fish 3 reservoirs total. 1 gets more pressure and the fish aren’t spooked as easy. I can fish at blast off area during a tournament and Hook up before all boats have passed. On the least pressured of the 3 you definitely have to keep farther out and make longer casts. Sometimes it’s just the Fish!

[contium]

The noise of the electric steer is insignificant compared to the vibration put off by the prop. They can find a threadfin shad in muddy water. They know you are there regardless.

[DMart1]

Haven't noticed any differences, I've caught fish off beds with it moving.

[opaleski]

I sometimes think I spook fish when they see me!!!

[slt200mph]

No problems using my Ultrex fishing in shallow water. As was mentioned earlier the steering noise is upstairs.

[rat0502]

No problems using my Ultrex fishing in shallow water. As was mentioned earlier the steering noise is upstairs.

So many comments along these lines that make me think: The drivetrain is above water, but it's connected to a conductor that is IN the water. Wouldn't the sounds transmit through the shaft into the water? Have you ever dove in while music was playing INSIDE a boat? It sounds pretty clear underwater.......
That said, I haven't noticed any negatives so far, but not sure how I would tell if I am scaring fish away. Sure, I catch fish shallow with my ultrex running, but did I scare any off? Only live sonar would be able to tell that........