How Do You Buy A Trolling Motor For Fishing?
When oars aren’t enough, but an outboard motor is too much, or not allowed, an electric trolling motor is just the thing to move a small boat on a small lake or provide precise control of a larger boat around stumps and over underwater drop-offs for effective lure presentation. Here’s what to look for when buying a trolling motor. Step 1 Determine how much you can afford to spend on a trolling motor. Buy one rated for as many pounds of thrust as you can afford; you’ll need at least five pounds of thrust for every 350 pounds of weight moved, including the boat and everything in it. For a 12 foot boat, this means at least 30 pounds of thrust, while for a 20 foot boat, you’ll need at least 74. Step 2 Look for a dependable unit from a reputable manufacturer that will give you plenty of service. Minn-Kota and Motor Guide are two reputable manufacturers; some outboard motor manufacturers, such as Johnson and Mercury, also make trolling motors. Step 3 Plan to buy a separate battery for your t
