US Patent 9394040 Watercraft automation and aquatic effort data utilization

Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are utilized for fishing and network communication. In one aspect, a control mechanism for a trolling device has an interface for establishing a network connection between the control mechanism and an electronic GPS mapping computer having an electronic display for displaying data. In an aspect, the control mechanism is configured to receive control instructions from the electronic GPS mapping computer to execute speed or direction.