Imagine this: You’re on a serene lake, the sun is rising, the birds are singing and the fish are biting. You’ve got rod holders, your bait and a cooler full of the day’s catch… and most importantly your Minn Kota trolling motor with Advanced GPS. Life’s good. You’re not drifting, aimless, or barely treading water. Nope. You’re catching fish with the skill of an angler — and you really didn’t have to make all that much effort.
But just what is Minn Kota Advanced GPS, and why are anglers so amped up about it?
Let’s deconstruct it.
🎯 What is Minn Kota Advanced GPS?
Minn Kota’s Advanced GPS is a smart brain for your trolling motor. This “brain” commands satellites far above the Earth to guide the movement of your boat way down on the water. This helps you to do cool things like:
Spot-lock: Hold in one precise location even in wind or current.
Record and ReTract your favourite fishing spots. Care to return to that lucky bend in the river? No problem.
Automatic jump to saved locations. Set it and forget it.
Change the direction and speed with surgical precision.
In brief: It’s GPS for your boat … with fishing superpowers.
💡 Why It’s a Big Deal for Anglers
Fishing is about more than just casting a line and crossing your fingers. It is strategy, it is positioning, it is about control. And that's precisely what Advanced GPS gets you.
This is how it helps make your fishing outings smarter and smoother:
🧲 Spot-Lock: Keeps your boat in one spot, now down to the foot, even on windy days, or the most rugged water terrain. It’s sort of like being shackled to an invisible anchor.
🧭 AutoPilot: Pick a direction and the motor holds you on course without constant steering.
🎥 Route Recordings: Literally record your route and play it back whenever you like. Like a fishing time machine!
📍 Go-To Function: Touch a saved spot and send your engine in that direction, like it’s your own water-based Uber.
👨🔬 Who Makes It?
For over 85 years, Minn Kota has led the way in product innovation and cutting edge technology. From Mankato, Minnesota (yes, the name actually does come from there!) This brand is trusted by the pros, weekend warriors, and pretty much anyone who wants clean, tangle free lines. Their motors are made to last and are easy to use, and they contain plenty of smart tech—like Advanced GPS.
✅ Trusted, Tested, and True 👍
Minn Kota’s GPS tech isn’t just a fancy gimmick — it’s used by pros in the automost extreme conditions. Whether you’re competing in an intense bass tournament, or relaxing on the back of the boat, you need a graph that won’t quit with Advanced GPS. It’s why it’s trusted across the board — from beginners to world champions.
⚖️ Comparing: i-Pilot vs i-Pilot Link vs Advanced GPS
Let’s compare Minn Kota’s GPS systems like we’re choosing between superheroes:
|
Feature |
i-Pilot |
i-Pilot Link |
Advanced GPS (built-in) |
|
Spot-Lock |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
|
AutoPilot |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Record Routes |
✅ |
✅ |
✅ |
|
Touchscreen Remote |
❌ |
✅ (Colour touchscreen) |
❌ |
|
App Control |
✅ (Bluetooth) |
✅ (With deeper control) |
✅ (depends on motor model) |
|
Integration with Fish Finder |
❌ |
✅ (Humminbird Link) |
❌ |
|
Map-Based Control |
❌ |
✅ |
❌ |
|
Ease of Use |
Super Simple |
More Powerful, Slightly Complex |
Simple, streamlined |
|
Who It’s For |
Casual to intermediate anglers |
Tech-savvy or tournament pros |
Everyday anglers who want GPS without extra gear |
✅ TL;DR:
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i-Pilot is great for most anglers.
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i-Pilot Link adds touchscreen, map control, and fish finder sync—perfect for pros.
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Advanced GPS is built into some motors and gives core GPS features without the frills.
🎣 Final Cast
If you love fishing but hate fighting the wind, drifting off course, or constantly fiddling with your motor, Minn Kota’s Advanced GPS is your new best friend. It’s smart, simple, and seriously fun.
So next time you're on the water, just sit back, hit Spot-Lock, and let Minn Kota do the hard work—so you can focus on reeling in that monster catch.
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From boat decks to bush trails, ScreenShield keeps your screen safe—so you can focus on the adventure ahead.
