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Trolling motor

How to fish a trolling motor for Trolling, Spinning.

Characteristics

  • Habitats

    Freshwater, Saltwater

  • Methods

    Trolling, Spinning

Trolling motor

Head

Houses the motor controls and steering tiller for maneuvering.

Shaft

Long composite tube connects the top controls to the submerged motor.

Prop

Multibladed propeller generates thrust to propel the fishing boat quietly.

What is a trolling motor used for?

A trolling motor is a quiet electric for holding, creeping, and spotting on lakes and inshore water.

How is a trolling motor different from similar gear?

Auxiliary electric, not the outboard. Used for trolling and spinning approaches.

When should you use a trolling motor?

Use it to hold on a spot, follow a creek channel, or sneak a shoreline without firing the big engine.

What problems does a trolling motor solve?

It keeps the boat in the strike zone without a noisy, drifting outboard.