I recently acquired a Minnow Fin from Uncle Norm’s Marine Products in Pasco.  I know a couple of people that have this device that attaches to a Minn Kota motor, and they rave about it.  I had to try it myself.  First of all, I found the Minnow Fin very easy to install.  It attaches with two hose clamps that are provided and you need is screwdriver to strap the unit onto your motor.  It is very light and does not interfere with the launching or stowing of the motor.  The first thing I noticed when I used the Minnow Fin is that it dramatically decreased the cycling of the motor when on auto pilot.  I was constantly adjusting the direction of the motor before, but now it tracks much, much better.  This will also result in longer battery life.  Steering was more responsive, too, as the Minnow Fin has ten times the rudder area than the skag on the motor.  The steering control and turn rate was also highly improved.  I also noticed that when the wind came up my bow wasn’t bouncing up and down nearly as much as without the Minnow Finn.  It really dampened the effect of the wind.  I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about how the Minnow Fin was supposed to perform, but I immediately saw dramatic improvement in reduced cycling, and much better steering control.  I have a Minn Kota Ulterra, but the Minnow Fin works on all their models, and I would highly recommend that you add one to your motor.  You’ll be glad you did.  To learn more about the Minnow Fin or even order one, go to www.unclenormsmarineproducts.com, or call them at 509-735-2106.