Big boats are great. There’s nothing like the feeling of running across the water at 70+mph on a crisp, clear morning headed out to your favorite fishing spot. But let’s face it, speed doesn’t catch ...

If you want to make the time aboard your boat more enjoyable and catch more fish while you’re at it, a trolling motor is well worth the investment. It takes the work out of maneuvering a boat, lets ...

If you’re going to mount the trolling motor to the bow, take that into consideration when building the deck. Michael R. Shea The carp spawn is almost here. And we all have more time on our hands now.

In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

Whether you’re sneaking around shallow flats or anchoring on an offshore reef, saltwater trolling motors can get you where you need. Unlike their gas-powered counterparts, trolling motors run off of ...

O.G. Schmidt invented the electric trolling motor in 1934 when he attached the starter motor from a Model A Ford to a flexible shaft with a propeller on the end. A fanatical angler, Schmidt used the ...

The Watersnake Venom 34/30 Saltwater Transom Trolling Motor is now just $98 at Walmart, a 47% savings compared to its full price of $188. This unit is easy to operate and even easier to install. It's ...

New bow-mount electric trolling motors for boating anglers continue to push the envelope of technology, efficiency, stealth, corrosion resistance and integration with onboard electronics. In July 2023 ...

When on the hunt for certain types of fish, having a trolling motor that allows you to move at a consistent, slow speed across the water gives the bait or lure just the right action. You can ...