Target Lock

[Pelican]

Anyone trying the new Target Lock?

[22RangerZ520R]

[Wayne P.]

[Phoenix Jim]

Think I’ll pass for now anyway as that is a lot of equipment hanging off the front

[Brent Shimanek]

Think I’ll pass for now anyway as that is a lot of equipment hanging off the front

They need to update the TM and add an assist to deploy and stow.

[woppercatcher]

Would rather have a new and improved Ethernet box right now

[akaslyguy]

I like the idea all its features and benefits. I have been thinking about adding a motorized pole for a while. I'm just not sure about dropping $1,500, plus $200 (360 adapter) plus, in my case, I would need to add a 2nd ethernet box. Ouch!!... but still tempted.

[OSP]

I like the idea all its features and benefits. I have been thinking about adding a motorized pole for a while. I'm just not sure about dropping $1,500, plus $200 (360 adapter) plus, in my case, I would need to add a 2nd ethernet box. Ouch!!... but still tempted.

it doesn’t need additional Ethernet.
you plug your live into the target lock.
So it’s no extra connections

[Wayne P.]

it doesn’t need additional Ethernet.
you plug your live into the target lock.
So it’s no extra connections

Yep, page 32-----MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock Installation Guide (widen.net)

[shooter66]

Pros and cons......you wont be able to use the trolling motor to search while you fish your going to have to use the remote or foot pedal. And its one more thing hanging there to grab grass and pads. But it will be nice for the guys who fish deeper or crappie fish alot.

[akaslyguy]

Thank yall for that info... I missed that when reading the install instructions last night. It's sounding better and better

[akaslyguy]

Pros and cons......you wont be able to use the trolling motor to search while you fish your going to have to use the remote or foot pedal.

The ad mentions "minn Kota steer" allowing control of BOTH the target lock and trolling motor at the same time. Sounds like you can use it to search with just the trolling motor pedal if you so choose to run it like that. If I'm interrupting it right.

[BBG Marine Electronics]

MEGA Live TargetLock - Ultrex 45"- 52" - Includes MEGA Live Transducer

MEGA Live TargetLock™ is independently mounted from the trolling motor shaft and provides full use of the trolling motor, including Spot-Lock®, without sacrificing the sonar view. The TargetLock feature allows anglers to lock the MEGA Live beam in the direction of the structure, so even when the boat moves, the MEGA Live view stays fixed in that direction. MEGA Live Imaging™ provides the most impressive live sonar on the water, allowing the angler to watch fish and structure in real-time, in their choice of views; Down, Forward, and Landscape Modes. Engineered specifically for Minn Kota® Ultrex™ Trolling Motors to unlock exclusive features of the One-Boat Network® like TargetLock, MEGA Live Sweep (requires a source for Heading), and Minn Kota Steer (requires motor with i-Pilot Link).

Features:

MEGA Live TargetLock is mounted independently of the trolling motor steering, which allows anglers full use of their trolling motor, including Spot-Lock while having dedicated control of MEGA Live Imaging.

The TargetLock feature allows anglers to set a directional lock of the live sonar and it will keep itself oriented, so anglers never lose sight of the structure, even while the boat moves in the water.

MEGA Live TargetLock can be controlled, from the included MEGA LIVE foot pedal, the trolling motor foot pedal using the Minn Kota Steer feature (requires motor with i-Pilot Link), the Humminbird fish finder, or from an optional accessory hand remote.

The MEGA Live Sweep provides a constant 120-degree sweep out in front of the boat to help identify structure and fish while maintaining control of the trolling motor. (Requires AS GPS HS or Minn Kota Heading Sensor with Ultrex trolling Motor with the i-Pilot link)

MEGA Live Imaging allows fish and structure to be seen in real-time, with no gaps in sonar coverage, powered by the unmatched detail and clarity of MEGA Imaging® throughout the entire sonar view.

Choose from multiple viewing modes; Forward Mode for partial coverage below the boat and out away from the boat, Down Mode for a full view below, and Landscape Mode for a wide, top-down view looking out and around the boat.

Connect MEGA Live Imaging to compatible Humminbird models via the included Ethernet cable. There is no external sonar box required for installation, allowing for the connection of optional sonar source like MEGA 360 Imaging® or Built-in MEGA Imaging® to the same control head.

Compatible Humminbird control heads: All APEX™ models, All SOLIX® models, and HELIX® 8-12 G3N & HELIX 7-15 G4N models (Must be MEGA Side Imaging or MEGA Down Imaging model).

MEGA Live TargetLock is exclusively compatible with Minn Kota® Ultrex™ 45”& 52” trolling motors.

2-Year Limited Warranty

*Trolling motor not included.

What's Included?

MEGA Live Imaging Transducer
MEGA Live Steering Assembly
Wireless Foot Pedal
Ultrex Mounting Kit and Hardware
20' Ethernet Cable
10' Power Cable

[Wayne P.]

The ad mentions "minn Kota steer" allowing control of BOTH the target lock and trolling motor at the same time. Sounds like you can use it to search with just the trolling motor pedal if you so choose to run it like that. If I'm interrupting it right.

Yep, that is covered in paragraph 3 of the Features and also iPilot LINK.

[TNReb]

There will be people that like, and people that don't.

I don't use Mega Live Imaging, and this wouldn't get me to switch - but kudos to HB for doing something new. I'm sure there will be quite a few people who will like this.

[pluggedtheboat]

Well if not using a Apex you do need a ethernet box if you want the FULL capabilities of the unit.... As the Minn Kota Steer features requires connection with Link trolling motor.. so you need 2 ports which helix and Apex dont provide.. However if you are just adding the "Mount" to an already establish boat with a network your set.. If you looking to build a network or add Mega Live using this new part.. you kind of SOL for time being.. with the lack of ethernet boxes.

[Wayne P.]

Carl Jocumsen shows how it's done with MEGA 360 and Target Lock/LIVE

[Sirius Rich]

I believe this is Lee Livesay’s boat with Target Lock.

[bobcoy]

I got an email from HB. Several nice videos as well as this one. Bob

[fishnfireman]

Wonder how long a wait to get one ?