Pro Nav Angler

Does anyone have 1st hand knowledge of this product. It’s new and seems to be a potentially less expensive I pilot / link alternative.

I have a MinnKota Powerdrive V2 and a new 8″ android tablet with the Navionics app already… Seems like a tailor made alternative solution for plotting and running a course and spot lock functionality.

http://pronavmarine.com/

Thoughts, comments, concerns?

Looks like you can plot your track in the Navionics app and import the map to the ProNav app and that’s what the receiver on your trolling motor would use to navigate the previous created trail.

Pronav msrp-699
I-pilot addon msrp-449

Just sayin.

I like this, but it’s too expensive, when you add in the cost of the trolling motor you would probably be better off spending the extra 100 bucks or so and getting the xi5 w/gps or the terrova w/gps.

Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate it. The main feature I like about this product is that you can plot a route into Navionics and import that route into the Pro Nav app. and the Pro Nav hardware and software will guide you along that route, hands free of the operator. For my situation, this is a less expensive solution than the MinnKota/Humminbird I Pilot link route.

I already have a MinnKota PowerDrive V2 trolling motor, which currently is the only trolling motor this product will work with (MotorGuide to roll out soon as advertised on their site). I currently have a Humminbird 587ci HD with down imaging- which I’m pretty sure is not a compatible unit with the I Pilot link set up.

So, I could pay 699.00 for the Pro Nav or pay for the I Pilot link AND a Humminbird unit that communicates with the trolling motor. This option would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $1200.00 and up from there.

My primary fishing style:

Dam’d reservoir lake with some steep, tight contour breaks and some banks/shorelines with gradual breaks. I would like to plot a course that sticks to a certain depth (or narrow range of depths) for the purpose of trolling, cranks included. I like the idea that I can bring up my route on my Samsung android phone or 1 of my 2 Samsung android tablets (both in Otter cases and already had a Ram mount) that does not require additional purchase on my part and also not have to worry about navigating my route manually within a specific depth contour. Since I’m fishing in ND, each angler can fish 2 lines during open water, therefore I can give a majority of my attention to tending to my lines.

I have no affiliation at all with Pro Nav. I saw this about a month ago in In-Fisherman’s Gear Guide 2016 and have been doing homework on it ever since. I spoke with a Travis (Co-Creator) today from Pro Nav and asked his some specific questions which he kindly answered. I think this device will service my purpose. If I do pull the trigger on the unit, I will write up an unbiased product review.

Hi all – full disclosure, I am a regional sales rep for ProNav in central Wisconsin. That being said, my experience with the product began long before I was associated with the company. I met Travis White (ProNav Marine co-founder) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where he is a professional fishing guide. I was fortunate enough to spend some time on the water with Travis catching Trout and Salmon in Lake Superior, and this is where he first told me about the product the ProNav team was developing. I had the opportunity to be a “beta” user of the ProNav Angler, putting it to work on my boat in exchange for some real world feedback (from a recreational angler with a background in engineering and product development). I was impressed with this product from the first time I used it, and have watched the ProNav team turn it into a feature rich product that I wouldn’t go without. For a fraction of the price of an i-pilot link or MotorGuide gateway system, I have advanced GPS features that make boat control far easier and being on the water more fun. I use maps to create routes in target areas, and once a fish is on I’m fully engaged in the “catching” process, rather than multi-tasking to keep boat control in challenging conditions. The ProNav App and the partnership with Navionics gives me opportunities in the evenings or off-season to plan out and save routes and anchor points for future use. I believe this product offers features that almost any fisherman would be excited to use. If anybody has any questions about the ProNav Angler or wants to hear more about my experience with the product, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My contact info and more information can be found at http://www.pronavmarine.com/rob where you can also receive free shipping on the product.

I keep reading about it but have yet to find any video of it in action. Before I would consider it, I would need to try it before buying with something this new. For me…the proven success in the market from motor guide and minnkota give me some reassurance. If someone is investing that much money then why not go an extra 400-500 for ipilot link. If you cant do the extra $400-500 then you really need to evaluate you decision to spend $700 on this product.

I keep seeing this pop up everywhere. I do want to try it myself to see if it works as well as advertised. If I ever see a video or am able to try it out in a boat I would have trouble buying it. Any videos of actual use or demo locations set up this spring for people?

JAnderson wrote:

I keep reading about it but have yet to find any video of it in action. Before I would consider it, I would need to try it before buying with something this new. For me…the proven success in the market from motor guide and minnkota give me some reassurance. If someone is investing that much money then why not go an extra 400-500 for ipilot link.

because it’s $400.00-500.00 more than this option If you can save 40% and get similar functionality, why not?

If you can do the extra $400-500 the you really need to evaluate you decision to spend $700 on this product.

I’m not even sure what you mean by this statement. Do you mean you shouldn’t spend $700.00 on a feature if you can’t afford to spend $1100.00-$1200.00 on the same feature/functionality?? I’m not understanding that logic.

I keep seeing this pop up everywhere. I do want to try it myself to see if it works as well as advertised. If I ever see a video or am able to try it out in a boat I would have trouble buying it. Any videos of actual use or demo locations set up this spring for people?

As soon as I am back out on the water I will create some videos of the ProNav Angler in action. I will also be setting up some times for on-water demos in the Fox Valley / Green Bay area this spring. Dates are TBD. I would like to mention that the cost savings for the ProNav Angler is considerable when compared to an i-pilot link system. For the sake of simplicity let’s assume you already have a base model Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 that you would like to equip with an autopilot GPS system. Using MSRP, the ProNav Angler at $699 + Navionics Boating US and Canada at $14.99 for a total investment of $713.99. In comparison, an i-pilot link head is $799 and the least expensive compatible Humminbird chartplotter is $699 for a total of $1498. That’s a minimum savings of $784. Not to mention, if you want full capability from your link system you need a lake maps chip for your Humminbird which will run another $149. Pretty quickly you’re pushing a $1000 difference. If you want a high end Humminbird chartplotter maybe this is a fine option. If you already have a chartplotter, or don’t need one, or prefer to use Lowrance Sonar/Chartplotters with Minn Kota trolling motors (no way to connect autopilot) or Humminbird Sonar/Chartplotters with MotorGuide trolling motors (no way to connect autopilot), the ProNav Angler can be a great solution. Also, since an App can be easily updated, new features can be acquired with a quick download, rather than looking for new hardware. Once again, I’d be happy to answer any questions anybody might have. My contact info can be found in my link at http://www.pronavmarine.com/rob. We will definitely be looking for opportunities to show this product in action this spring!

Yes. I understand that it is a cheaper alternative. Whenever I have opted for the cheaper alternative I have ended up purchasing the real deal later on. The old say “you get what you pay for.” I hope that I am wrong but just have been finding it weird that I see advertising and screens shots without any actual video demos, etc. In the end, if this is a good product then maybe the price of all the systems will fall to a point where it will be more accessible.

The difference for me would be navionics vs lakemaster. Where I fish in the Minnesota and Wisconsin, lakemaster is far superior. That would tip the scales for me.

I can certainly respect and appreciate your hesitation. As with any new company or product it takes time to establish credibility within the marketplace and consumers are free to decide if/when they will adopt the new product/technology. I believe the ProNav Angler is a high quality product, and that over time reviews from recreational consumers and professionals alike will reflect this.

One last thing that I failed to mention – ProNav offers a satisfaction guarantee. Buy a ProNav Angler and use it for a season. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll buy it back.

rob hill wrote:

I can certainly respect and appreciate your hesitation. As with any new company or product it takes time to establish credibility within the marketplace and consumers are free to decide if/when they will adopt the new product/technology. I believe the ProNav Angler is a high quality product, and that over time reviews from recreational consumers and professionals alike will reflect this.

Rob, when might we see some actual video footage of this new system in action?

Denny O wrote:

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I can certainly respect and appreciate your hesitation. As with any new company or product it takes time to establish credibility within the marketplace and consumers are free to decide if/when they will adopt the new product/technology. I believe the ProNav Angler is a high quality product, and that over time reviews from recreational consumers and professionals alike will reflect this.

Rob, when might we see some actual video footage of this new system in action?

It would sell itself with proof it’s as good as it seems.

I have looked at it and find the product to be interesting. Count me as someone who would like to see some usage videos.

I think that this product sounds/looks amazing. No more worrying about expensive upgrades/electronics purchases/lake maps. A simple (good fish finder) a phone, an app and you are fishing. Seems like a great idea to me. Very interested in learning more and hope that this takes off.

I know it,s an old post,but i called ProNav to get some more info and from what they are telling me the GPS accuracy is right there with the newest spot lock Minn Kota has. Plus the other features , follow your track etc . Needless to say im very interested !