Attaching the Dogbone Stabilizer

The dogbone stabilizer provides another connection point between the trolling motor shaft and Spy™ pole to reinforce the stability of the Spy™ pole when multiple devices are attached.

  1. Locate the front and back half of the trolling motor locking collar, as well as the hex screws to connect the halves.

    Installing the dogbone stabilizer shaft collar on the Spy Pole
    The collar is labeled Trolling Motor.
  2. Hold the halves together around the trolling motor shaft.
  3. Using the included bolts, secure the two halves together around the trolling motor shaft, and tighten them using the included 3 mm hex wrench.
  4. Locate the front and back half of the Spy™ pole locking collar.
    The collar is labeled Spy Pole.
  5. Hold the halves together around the Spy™ pole shaft at the same height as the other collar.
  6. Using the included bolts, secure the halves together around the Spy™ pole, and tighten them using the included 3 mm hex wrench.
  7. Unlatch each end of the dogbone stabilizer.
  8. Place the dogbone stabilizer around both collars, and latch the clasps.
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March 2026