NO Pro ANGLER will be This HONEST About the LOWRANCE Ghost Trolling Motor

As you know I put a Lowrance Ghost trolling motor on my bass boat a few weeks ago and one thing that frustrates me is no pro angler will be honest in reviewing positives and negatives of a product. In this video we review the Lowrance Ghost - taking a look at the spot lock feature, sonar and graph integration, some of the creature boat comforts it offers, as well as some of the quirks that stand out. Overall, I love the trolling motor but there are a few things that need a little TLC or aftermarket tweaks to take full advantage of. I'm no pro angler but I hope this honest review will help you get a better idea of what the Ghost has to offer.
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[@ccooke70]

Programming your buttons : NEMA network has to be installed, hooked to TM, and powered on. IE usually powered on through your switch at your console (START). Once there, go to settings and go to autopilot and you will see a menu to configure trolling motor keys.

[@DaveDangles]

Christopher Cooke that’s a definite negative then. NEMA is expensive and sloppy, especially when Ethernet shares what people need; sonar, maps, and waypoints.

[@brianczarnecki386]

@@DaveDangles Q10

[@josephlassiter1412]

Take a shot everytime he touches his sunglasses

[@freshwaterfiend6268]

You'd have to pause the video to make a trip to the store because IDK if you have that much liquor in the house.

[@ne.laser_jon]

Lmfao! I just got some Maui Jim’s and they’re sticky. Hopefully that stays true in the summer when I’m sweating. I didn’t like my costas

[@tnbackroads]

You’re not kidding. I don’t know if I can trust a review from someone that doesn’t even know how to fit a pair of sunglasses to their face.

[@ruffrize]

I’ll be dead 💀 lol

[@Techangler65]

I am drunk all ready

[@cheetoz6902]

Brother I appreciate all of your true honesty and great videos. I'm 50 years old and appreciate all you do for the real bass fisherman. Keep the vis coming brother . Your doing a phenomenal job with them. 10 outta 10 imo

[@russellmorris8485]

Support real fishing. You are a real one Mikey. Appreciate you being so upfront and honest with us. It makes a world of difference. You are not just trying to sell us a product to support your sponsors. I do not know anything about trolling motors or even ever fished on a bass boat but I just appreciate how you give your honest opinion and you make it clear that is your opinion. Thanks for showing them how to be real on this platform.

[@travisnunya4641]

You need to do a review on them damn glasses that keep falling off on your face.

[@erniesanders3724]

Great evaluation Mickey. Just put a Ghost on my bass boat and absolutely love it. Lowrance spent years designing and testing their new entry and it shows. Amazing engineering and attention to detail. Built like a tank. I couldn't be happier. Not cheap but you get what you pay for. Still waiting for the 3 in 1 transducer to be shipped for this unit. Back ordered for months.

[@anglerspursuit1a2a]

I love when dealers will bend over backwards to help a pro but treat me like shit because I'm telling the truth about crappy products. Probably the same coast to coast.

[@BretReidFishing]

Awesome review, Mikey! I have been trying to save my money for a Ghost also. Can't wait to get one so I can integrate my HDS Carbons!! Always honest!!!! Great work, man!

[@matthobbs2954]

That’s why I love your channel you tell it like it is. One ☝️ of the best Chanel out there thanks bud keep up with the good content

[@derekp6636]

Thanks mikey! Just got mine installed from Cabelas and heading out to the lake to calibrate it.

[@ronnieayers6956]

Very good video and info! With a new trolling motor prop and raise big prop nearly out but leave a little skag in water for steering you might bump 5 mph. Thanks for your time. STAY SAFE and God bless.

[@lupefernandez6332]

Ran mine thru the grass on the Cali delta yesterday for hours. Zero issues. Only had to clear the weeds twice. It chewed thru everything, it was impressive. Quiet enough to Cruise over fish without spooking them. I’m sold

[@SuperScoopydoopy]

How well does spot lock work in the current ? The remote have good range?

[@CD19755]

I'm no engineer by any means. That being said, I'm sure you're right about reducing thrust. I believe it's for more stealth. Less water displacement at lower settings, and when running shallower, it *should* provide more oscillation. It could possibly mimick bait fish schools, but that's reaching! LoL love your videos! Gonna watch the wish challenge next, as I've been very curious myself!!

[@duanemccarron9549]

Great review . . . as real as it gets! Thank you!

[@derekp6636]

Ok you may have just sold me on this...... been looking to upgrade/replace my basic trolling motor for awhile and was miffed that the mina kota didn't work with my lowrance hds. THANK YOU!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! Ur such an inspiration ...You taught me all about fishing and even got me to start my own KZbin channel!!!

[@mikeybalzz]

awesome bro!!! got you subbed!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

mikeybalzz fishing thanks bro!!!

[@mulletman49]

Awesome vid and review. No bull or hype just straight forward and to the point. I still don’t know why u don’t have a 100K subs. What bass fisherman or pro would not want to sub to this channel. I just don’t get it. It’s the knowledge man. Keep it up and Stay safe.

[@jimmiecampbell4357]

Helpful/ I just put 1 on my 19ft Xpress. I think I'll love it after I get use to it. BTW, use the notch in the head to deploy. Put the cable in the notch. Works great & easier to deploy. Like the adjustment knob, simple, but effective & easier. I loved my Fortex, but I think I'll like this one better. I'll watch for after market props. Post if you find a good one.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

Awesome review Mikey,and congratulations on the investment 🤙🤙

[@sobifishing]

Awesome honest in-depth review thanks for this 👊🏻

[@ggentile146]

Bro that’s a hog of a bass

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Great real world review. No after market props? Keep up the great work, thank you

[@billreid4597]

Great job MB! Appreciate the honesty

[@GamblerLures]

Solid straight review!

[@JosephSmith72]

Too bad Lowrance doesn't offer the Ghost for us offshore guys, I like this much better than the other two that is offered to us. Good review man.

[@ultraspinacle]

My take is that he loves the unit, no major complaints. How can you not love that trolling motor? That little RoboCop noise, that’s really cool. The headline is just Clickbait folks, it’s a very very nice unit apparently.

[@brianstone6548]

The trolling motor is great had mine over a yr now that all the calibrations are done. I do not have any issues with it. One issue i did have is do not use standard flooded cell batteries. Use a min of a AGM battery with the trolling motor. The buttons must have the NEMA 2000 network hooked up, or the new ethernet system installed. Also the auto pilot (navigation) only works with the nema installed. You can plot routes and as long as no one gets in your route you can sit back and it drives itself around the route. The prop is weedless from the factory. I have run thru weeds with no issues. I troll for crappie and bass in the winter, and crappie in the spring. The course lock and auto pilot selections are awesome. At 24 VDC the thrust is 96 LBs at 36 VDC its 135 LBs thrust. On my tracker 175 on max thrust i can cruise thru the water with full live wells and gas tank. With all the equipment on the boat and reach a speed of 4.3 MPH at max thrust on 24VDC. The set up with lowrance elite 7 Ti2 graphs is awesome. With the new elite FS and HDS live systems its even better. Saw one at the lake a few days ago. I will probably upgrade to the elite 9 FS system just for the active target ing that can be added to it, and the engine integration for the engine read outs. I have been using my set up for a yr now. and I love it. Especially since i used the AGM batteries. On the batteries, after much research. I found that the best bang for the buck are the ones you can get at oreillys auto parts. They make a fleet AGM marine battery that has an actual amp/hr rating on it. Its 92 amp/hr at a 20 amp an hr draw. The ghost at full thrust on 24 vdc pulls 16 amps. My fastest troll it 1.4 mph so i am only drawing 6.4 amps. I can troll none stop for 12 hrs, and the battery meter still reads high. This is where the brushless dc motor is so efficient. The motor is actually a brushless dc servo motor. These motor as anyone that has worked industrial maintenance knows. Are the most efficient torqueing motors available. This makes the Ghost Trolling motor the top of the line in my view. I love mine. The spot is awesome to, it auto adjust the thrust to hold the position in most any windy conditions. My boat has been out in 25 mph winds and the spot lock does hold the position , now my boat loaded down is only 1778 lbs i know the heavy fiberglass boats will do even better in the windy conditions. I do not know if this adds to the pros and cons. the only flaw i have found with the ghost are its kind of bulky on the front of the boat, and you have to have the min of the AGM batteries for it to have full potential. a side from the calibrations must be done for you to get the best performance as well. With that said. i love mine and will not trade it out. very low maintenance trolling motors, and very powerful and quiet.

[@rossmcclure8578]

I fish deep alot in the Ohio river. I love the motorguide 3 blade props. Super smooth, and faster than the 2 blades. I hate minn kota 2 blades for my style of fishing. Love your hat BTW, and thanks for the best review I've found on the ghost!

[@HellaBass]

Solid Review, honestly, not sure you can go wrong with any of the new spot lock TMs

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Nice review man you're always honest so I know I can trust it 💯. I've been looking at the new Garmin since I run Garmin graphs. I'm Still undecided.

[@amals51]

I Watched a comparison review video on all three top units, ghost, ultrex and Garmin. The biggest difference between the ghost an Garmin apples to apples was price. The are comparable in standard pricing but you have to add on options to the ghost to get some of the features that are standard on the Garmin unit. One major one being side imaging on the ghost. It’s an extra, you have to buy a different nose come. The other is a remote I believe, Garmin comes with one, Lowrance you have to buy it... I went with the ghost and added on only because I use Lowrance graphs.

[@cheezyridr]

i really like all the cool fishin stuff, but i love your dog. he is the coolest!

[@markwalton16]

Mikey your 3 batteries cost as much as the Ghost Trolling motor. I love the reviews keep em coming.

[@derekp6636]

man I just checked em, those are some pricey batteries!

[@jimjoyce7607]

Thanks Mikey.....good job!

[@marksmith4539]

Mike, this is why I am subscribed to your channel and watch all your videos. I don't watch some "Pro" just sitting there telling me about how great his sponsors products are until they drop him and then his new sponsor has the best products, it's all lies. I want to hear the damn truth about products, the good and the bad and seeing you do that and using these to catch fish is why I am here. I understand everyone needs to sell their sponsors products to make sales for them, but they need to keep it real like you do. Thanks for another great review..

[@captainstevespatafora4185]

Hey Mikey , great video as always, check with Aquatech Marine in Palm Bay , the owner has designed a new prop and dampener hub . I’m waiting on mine . They say it’s a huge improvement!

[@cdub5738]

What up BOGG? Thanks dude!

[@sladojt0537]

Absolutely love your videos I’m your biggest fan

[@bakervinci163]

Hope ur having better luck than I’m having with my two forces

[@TNRVG]

Do you know if it would hold up in current for 30+ minutes on spot lock? I like using my Ulterra as an anchor in current. MK says not to go over setting 9 for any extended period.

[@JustFishingTV]

I was so excited when I saw this motor. Thanks for the details on the workings and your perspectives.

[@tdawg341998]

Seibold, gotta love it

[@jameslovelace8958]

I’m in the process of changing my entire system to Lowrance. I have to buy one piece at a time. The Ghost is my last item to get. Being a disabled veteran on SSD it takes time to save up $3500. And that’s not counting the nose cone change out and adding another battery and upgrading my battery charging system.

[@samroot]

Good stuff Mikey 👍

[@jondoe7528]

Great review thanks like the glasses. Look like Costa jose??

[@peoriaos6627]

Great review, however i think the reviews that compare the remote functionality have a more favorable review of the Garmin.

[@bigc8018]

Good video and review. Redemption for you wiring video.

[@troydunn04]

Be careful putting a bigger or steeper prop on it. You can burn the brushless motor or speed control up by over propping it. Brushless motors are wound at a specific speed . Overpropping it can cause the motor to work too hard to keep that speed and too many amps to go through your speed controller.

[@familyfins737]

Love the hat bro!!

[@nathaniellarson8]

I got my 1775 Lund Pro V up to 3mph today using my Fortrex 80, so a little smaller boat, but pushing more water. Must be the prop.

[@TheBlindkiller85407]

You’ll be just fine getting used to the pedal. Took me two trips to adjust from a cable to my Terrova. Not having spot lock from now on is a complete deal breaker now.

[@mikeantes9597]

Congrats!!!! Don't the motor guides also integrate with lowrance also?

[@montysmadness6104]

Dude I seen you at mcfarland park today. Bog was just chillin in the driver's seat when you were loading your boat up

[@mikeybalzz]

Hahahhhaaj yeah I wish that dude could drive. Would make putting in the boat and pulling it out a lot easier LOL 🐕

[@charlesronk2989]

More curious as to why you like the Lowrance over the Humming bird. I plan to update my trolling motor and locator. I know I will love whatever I end up with but seen some videos where the noise of the minn kota steering seems loud. I like the Humming bird locator though. As only a recreational fisherman price is a main factor.

[@grandviewguy18]

How accurate is the anchor spot lock? Some people say the Minn Kota wanders too much (10ft or more) and that the MotorGuide Xi5 holds a very tight spot (within 5ft). I need to upgrade from my MK Edge 45lbs motor.

[@benjimolina6959]

I have an Alumacraft 185 Competitor. Just wondering how it would work given that my floor is lower from the mounting position of a bass boat. Would the post reach the floor for stability when stowed? I don't want to have the motor banging around.

[@07swbxrunner]

My everstartts last 5+ years. On my 3rd set now. Cranking is 7 years old, still going lol

[@RSI77]

The gloves, neck gator, the whole get up, you’re like a caricature of a KZbin fisherman. Checkin all the boxes.

[@shane31wells]

I've never understood the "fishing gloves"? I mean is it to keep your hands warm or what?

[@peterkennedy5596]

Shane Wells I use them to keep the sun off my skin. I burn ez.

[@caesar7153]

Most KZbin fishermen and young KZbin followers will tell you they wear the girl scarfs and Michael Jackson gloves to protect themselves from the sun but we all know they are just trying to look the part.

[@BVDsGoneFishing]

@@caesar7153 Because skin cancer is cool.

[@jamesmilloy2411]

Currently the most honest fishermen on KZbin

[@bigwaterbassin4961]

Fishermen never tell a lie.

[@MyLexie2010]

I just got a new Ranger with the Lowrance Ghost electric motor. On my fourth trip out, the blue power button wasn't working. I reset all the relays and kept trying it but it just wouldn't power on. What was interesting was if I held the button down the lights would blink on and off, so I know the unit was getting power. I tried everything and finally called a mechanic I know and he said to check the wires to see if they're loose. Everything seemed tight, no give anywhere, but I jiggled them anyway. Then suddenly it worked. I pressed the blue button and the power came on. Just curious if you've had any problem with turning it on.

[@nickfountain8420]

How's it been for you fishing the Big G since that's where your at! I've been catching one 4 1/2 lb'er everytime I've gone in the past two weeks. Been tough out there for me.

[@konerri]

They need one with just spot lock and no other options so the price can come down. Us jon boat guys want this too

[@Tcjbassin]

I'm a total Minn kota guy but for the price, the new motorguide tour pro is the way to go.

[@ditchfishing9148]

Enjoyed dude

[@okiefreemen]

dam bro the picture quality on your video at 1080p is outstanding, what camera you using?

[@pensnut08]

I saw this at Bass Pro when I looked at this motor: "At this time this product is prohibited for sale in the state of Louisiana"... Why? Thanks.

[@thestcroixkid]

pray to God they introduce a more Terrova/Ulterra-like one...im impressed...

[@BVDsGoneFishing]

Should check underwater footage of the Lowrance, it's the loudest motor even though it's brushless. It's not the turning of the head, it's the motor turning the prop that's loud.

[@MrFishhook]

Just saw this video ! Do you still use your ghost trolling motor ? If so, has it been good ? Reliable? Any issues since this video 3 years ago? Appreciate all good and bad about the Ghost . Thanks

[@texasvet7241]

That thing makes my Ultrex sound like a stump grinder. The accidental button pushes on the foot pedal is my only real concern. I fish at night a lot and I can see me going swimming pretty easily.

[@lilzelli3]

You could change the button layout or if it is a real often occurrence just set the first pre set button as blank.

[@60hmariner]

So after using the both ghost and the ultrex, which of the two would you buy again if you were in the market to have to buy a new TM.

[@kevinflabouyfishing5739]

He used a fortrex not ultrex

[@pj3p488]

Drop a crankbait out the back when you are going 3.4mph. I know a Kipawa on a Minn Kota adds about 10% speed so 3.4 to 3.8 or so. Doesn't sound like much but it is very noticeable.

[@jessecooper9795]

Ballz deep, bruh! 🎣💪

[@johnbaker4847]

Nice review, wife would kill me if I got one for my $300 kayak. 😱 lol

[@jeffyoung6231]

Spot lock minn Kota has wire cable standard.

[@ScooterBlia2]

Wish Lowrance would release a Ghost that does not have the link to unit feature to price point it a little cheaper. Not everyone wants, or has the mean, to drop 3k on a trolling motor and then also another 2-5k on units. The feature is useless for those of us who are still running older units, Gen 2, Gen 3. Could save us a little dough. Part of the reason I went with another Ultrex.

[@TheFishinAddict]

Glad to see my costas are not the only pair falling apart…

[@mikeybalzz]

😂

[@gregheyns1503]

I only know of 1 person who has one of these. They hit a stump which the Minn Kota takes all the time. The shaft on the Ghost broke. Buyer be ware. I would suggest waiting and seeing if this becomes a problem.

[@kamiloles8537]

headline suggest review, that is going to be very critic about that particular motor, that pros sponsored by lowrance wouldnt say,but it is just honest review what you like and what not,overall another advert ,i did buy minnkota terrova 80lb and looking forward to try it

[@scottd8753]

What can I do with the troller tie down strap while I am fishing on the bow with troller deployed? My strap flops around and hits my Graph screen.

[@trevorelliottfishing6262]

The ultrex has a braided wire pull cord also has the same height adjustable screw. The ultrex is also back by cables so if the control board does fail it can be unplugged and ran like a Fortrex. The ultrex also comes with a remote unlike the ghost or force.

[@ericyokley334]

And is also loud af. And are notorious for the foot filling up w water and burning the motor up..

[@mmcnamara3408]

Hybrid Dual Imaging Similar Terms: HDI Hybrid Dual Imaging combines two of Lowrance's award-winning technologies - >Broadband Sounder and DownScan Imaging - to provide the best possible view of the water column in the one display.

[@texasbasstours]

Which length shaft did you go with and have you had issues with the prop coming out of the water on windy/rough water trips?

[@mikeybalzz]

i got the 47" and haven't had any issues. it came out a bit when we had some 3' waves but i never lost my lock on the spot.l

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

Thanks Mikey now i want it even more,..BUT my bank account isn’t Cooperating. Still it’s an awesome Review

[@Basshole51]

try your fortrex prop on your ghost...I know the weedless wedge 2 fits on the Garmin Force....

[@johnyako1608]

Hey brotha saw your video on that trolly motor install! I just installed mine and my spot lock has my going in circles in the water.. any idea what it is?

[@mikeybalzz]

I'd recalibrate it man should fix it

[@markthilenius5533]

Minnkota ultrex comes with stainless steel cable also not rope

[@warren6172]

Isn’t that wire rope?

[@jordanbertram9926]

My costa sunglasses are doing the same thing!

[@travisnunya4641]

Because they are made in China junk

[@mrjp2149]

The battle borns are pretty serious batteries!

[@ViskeyTV]

What size battleborns are you running?

[@terryclowers4433]

Very nice👍

[@raularce63]

so if it was up to you would you choose the minkota or the ghost

[@BVDsGoneFishing]

I need a review of that undercut mullet over everything.

[@mikeybalzz]

😂 that's some homemade $#it right there.

[@NoBody-ij9dj]

Great review, now who's going to buy me one?

[@deejayevansfishing]

do you have any problems with the anchor lock over compensating in calm weather

[@mikeybalzz]

not particularly. have you tried recalibrating again?

[@trevorelliottfishing6262]

Is your boat aluminum?

[@johnyako1608]

Trevor Elliott I have an aluminum boat and having spot lock issues.. any idea why?

[@claytoncampbell3777]

I just got three battle born’s for mine!

[@mikeybalzz]

Awesome they're sweet!

[@timmccoig4469]

Thanks!

[@mikeybalzz]

Hey much appreciated Tim 👊

[@greyhunter9287]

I saw a review and in it, though the Lowrance was quiet on top it was noisy underwater. However this was when they first came out. Did Lowrance do anything to change that or is there an aftermarket item that you can buy if that is still the case. Hopefully it's not and Lowrance took care of it as I like the concept of their system. Would sure be nice not to have my wires twisted up in my trolling motor like on the Terrova.

[@niklasheikinheimo2324]

Greyhunter all noise is from the propp under water, without the prop u can only hear the axel moving on full power.

[@Glide114]

From what I can tell the noise it makes when turning is a thousand times quieter than my ultrex is

[@Reelbassin]

You really didn’t do homework before this 😂😂😂

[@thefishtankhobbyist]

Does auto pilot and constant on shut off as soon as you make a minor adjustment on the foot pedal?

[@mikeybalzz]

Constant on does not sure about the autopilot

[@markwalton16]

I’d like to hear what the noise volume is underwater. Cause it doesn’t matter what we hear but it does matter what the fish are hearing.

[@andymaatman7555]

How is the motor in the weeds? Does it keep up with the fortrex?

[@mikeybalzz]

Pretty good - but it comes back to the prop, needs a more Minn Kota like prop to be perfect in the grass.