Reply With QuoteJets are typically used by people who fish shallow rocky rivers. Performance wise, a prop motor is best. Just my opinion.
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Jet motor or not????
Guys I need some help. I am looking to buy my first boat. I have been looking for awhile now and have seen a lot of boats. The question I have is what is better to have, a jet motor or propeller motor? I will be fishing a lot of creeks and also spider rigging, pushing cranks and long lining. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Jets are typically used by people who fish shallow rocky rivers. Performance wise, a prop motor is best. Just my opinion.
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I would rather have a prop motor with a stainless steel prop.
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If you fish shallow with a jet prop motor, the jet picks up the small gravel and sends them through the motor - thus requiring a trip to the mechanic with a large down payment on new parts. 2 stroke out board prop motors are near bullet proof.
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I have a jet drive, and it's great for shallow rivers, but you lose about 30% of your power through the pump. I change my jet for a prop drive if I'm going to be fishing lakes mostly.
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that was another question i had. is it a pain to change a jet drive over to a prop?Originally Posted by rockmike
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Spider rigging and Jets are not a good combo. Jets are designed for shallow running in rocky areas. Believe me, that is not an area for spider rigging.
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If you do a lot of trolling or spider rigging I do not think you will like it. Without a prop in the water the back end of the baot blows around with any wind.
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I run a jet and love it. Its a necessity on some of the rivers I fish. The worse part is the 30% power loss but if you gotta have it then there is no question a jet is the way to go. If you can manage without a jet, then definitely go with a prop.
There are some good fishing spots that I could never fish without a jet. I can think of several times having a jet meant catching fish versus getting skunked due to allowing me to fish a lot more water.
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