Minn Kota Powered by Humminbird Imaging for a Seamless System

The next big step for Minn Kota and Humminbird is here. After decades of partnership helping anglers find fish and stay on them with precise boat control, they are going to become one seamless fishing system. From here on out, both companies will now be integrated into one company and live on as just Minn Kota. This isn’t the end of Humminbird, though, as the name will live on through Minn Kota as Humminbird Imaging. Bringing the trusted sonar and imaging technology of Humminbird to power new Minn Kota fish finders and full-boat fishing systems. So whatever the new Minn Kota fish finders see, its trolling motors will do. Combining sonar and mapping information with intuitive navigation and precision boat positioning. So that together anglers can have a more enjoyable and intuitive time on the water.

“By bringing together two of the most trusted names in fishing, we are delivering one integrated system that makes technology simpler and the on-water experience better so anglers can stay focused on what matters: fishing. We are a fishing company, and as we move our business forward, every decision is made with anglers in mind.” – Khalaf M. Khalaf, Sr. Group Vice President, Fishing, at Johnson Outdoors

Additionally, anglers with Humminbird products shouldn’t fret about this big change, as existing products will continue to be supported by the new Minn Kota. Anglers with compatible current-generation products, including Humminbird XPLORE, APEX, and SOLIX G3 fish finders, can receive software updates that bring new Minn Kota system capabilities to their existing equipment.

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Focusing on the Fun – Minn Kota Powered by Humminbird Imaging for a Seamless System

As fishing tech has become more advanced and powerful over the years, it has grown more complex and has made the learning curve steeper. To fight back against this trend, the new Minn Kota plans to make the whole experience more intuitive again. With new powerful technology that is easier to see, use, and trust. As they have always operated as a “Fishing-First” company, these new products and innovations will focus on the angler and aim to make sure they can focus on fishing instead of fighting their graph and trolling motor.

“Anglers get on the water to catch fish, spend time with family and friends, challenge themselves, and have a great time – not to manage technology. By building a simpler, more seamless system, we’re making our technology more intuitive, so anglers can focus less on managing their gear and more on fishing.” – Betsy Radue, Director, Fishing Brand Management at Johnson Outdoors

Each of the new products and innovations that the new Minn Kota is bringing to market is designed to simplify the boat and enhance performance so anglers have a better time fishing.

New Products and Innovations Available Now – Minn Kota Powered by Humminbird Imaging for a Seamless System

• Minn Kota X Series Fish Finders and Navigation – These new fish finders will be offered in 7-, 9-, 10-, 12-, and 16-inch models.
• A New Generation of Minn Kota trolling motors – This includes the Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova, Riptide Terrova, Riptide Instinct, PowerDrive, and Riptide PowerDrive.
• Minn Kota Maps – Using the trusted data of LakeMaster, Minn Kota Maps helps anglers better understand the water, plan trips smarter, navigate confidently, and stay on fish.
• Minn Kota Fishing App – A new app that replaces the One-Boat Network App. It provides control of trolling motors, fish finders, shallow water anchors, and mapping on and off the water.

New Integrated-System Capabilities

• Draw & Navigate – Plotting your course at your fingertips, draw a line with your finger on a Minn Kota fish finder, and the trolling motor will automatically follow.
• Wireless integration – Compatible Minn Kota fish finders and trolling motors will be able to communicate without an Ethernet cable.
• Intelligent Depth Control – The system actively monitors changing depth conditions to help keep the boat and equipment out of harm’s way.
• Improved Spot-Lock – New enhancements provide up to a 50% tighter hold on compatible trolling motors, compared to previous Minn Kota trolling motor models.
• Instant-Response Steering – Compatible electric-steer brushless motors provide a faster, more familiar, and more responsive steering experience, with a new foot pedal.
• Integrated Shallow Water Anchor Control – Minn Kota shallow water anchors can be controlled by anglers using the new Minn Kota trolling motors, fish finders, or the Minn Kota Fishing App.
• System command through the Minn Kota Fishing App – The management of Minn Kota trolling motors, fish finders, shallow water anchors, maps, and waypoints is right at an angler’s fingertips. Eliminating unnecessary steps between seeing information and taking action with that info. Anglers can draw a route, respond to depth changes, and coordinate boat positioning through this one seamlessly integrated fishing system.

Innovations Available Beginning Early 2027 – Minn Kota Powered by Humminbird Imaging for a Seamless System

New fishing systems will be added in January and beyond; additional products to launch in 2027 include:

• Minn Kota A Series Fish Finders
• Minn Kota Terrova QUEST and Riptide Terrova QUEST Trolling Motors
• Minn Kota Live Sonar
• Minn Kota 360 Imaging

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