Summer 2024
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named Paul Bird, creator, and inventor of RevolutionSonar. com.
Paul was probably the first to develop a motorized pole mount in the year 2018 but realized there had to be a better solution to catch bass on deep ledges in Kentucky Lake. Using his skills as a former race car enthusiast, self-taught machinist and welder, computer engineer, and life-long fisherman, Paul developed a precision motorized pole that essentially became an integral part of the trolling motor shaft.
The revolution came by attaching a rail close to the lower trolling motor shaft not unlike attaching a gun scope with rings. And, like a rail mounting system on a rifle, multiple transducers and other accessories can be attached, along with an integral cable management system to keep all neat and tidy. And the entire package weighs under 3.5 pounds.
Realizing his creation would take FFS to a whole new level, Paul installed (in his shop) a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 21,000-pound milling machine used to produce fifteen aircraft grade aluminum parts. Paul designed and programmed his own circuit board to provide precision control over the fastest (almost 15 rpm) motor that rotates an FFS transducer 540-degrees.
Probably the best part of his design is the rotary foot control. Steering is quick and precise with a .01-degree accurate sensor. And, unlike any other on the market, instead of stomp buttons for directional movements Paul’s design is a flat profile “wheel” your foot rotates any direction with instantaneous response and a full-color LED ring showing heading. He machines his foot control wheel from bullet-proof grade polycarbonate that is almost one-inch thick and capable of supporting 2,000 pounds. Two buttons are housed in billet aluminum for controlling multiple motorized programs that include Compass Lock Track, programmable Sweep, Trolling Motor Sync, and Manual Mode.
Longtime readers know that my articles don’t cover new items without discussing how this translates into putting more fish in the boat. Certainly, a strong, integral pole system results in more fish simply by being efficient. And having multiple programs aid in scanning an area to find fish. Revolution Sonar does all of this, but what can put more bass in your boat is its ability to precisely locate the edges of structure and cover, and precisely improve viewing of your lure. Rapid and precise transducer movement helps you quickly find the edge of a weed bed, or brush pile, and lock onto it. Then your cast can feather the edge and allow
you to study the reaction to your lure by the bass
in the area. Locating bass with FFS is basic level
usage; observing their movements and reactions
to your presence and your lure is advanced FFS
use. It is revolutionary, taking FFS to a higher
level. Ciao! •
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