Fishing

Do you need a trolling motor for your next fishing trip?

Do you need a trolling motor for your next fishing trip?

The answer to this question depends on how you plan to fish. It's possible to fish without a trolling motor on your boat. However, if you plan to do some inshore fishing, you might want a trolling motor.

If you're new to trolling motors, you might have several questions. Let's look at a few of the common questions with trolling motors so you can better decide if you need one for your next fishing trip.

3 Tips for Operating your Boat’s Trolling Motor

When you're ready to head out on the water, you will need to know how to operate your boat's trolling motor. This motor is used to maneuver your fishing boat throughout the water. You might also find a trolling motor on a flatboat or another type of boat.

Trolling motors are powered by electricity and controlled by a foot pedal, manually, or with a hand control. Before you start out on your day of fishing or fun on the water, use these three tips to better operate your trolling motor.