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    Default Boat control for long-lining


    I watched a episode on the crappie connection on you tube. Terry Stewart had 2 trolling motors on the back for boat control for spider rigging. I had a old hand control at the barn so I thought I would give it a try long-lining. I was able to keep my speed down with the wind to my back. I’m going to try it a couple more times and if I still like it I’m going to get a motor guide xi 3 with remote control to put back there. YouTube YouTube


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    Good idea


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    Sounds like a plan.

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    i troll into the wend or use a 5 gallon bucket or wend sock .you can also drag a piece of log chain. the more you let out the more you slow the boat .
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    I have friends who use these Access Denied

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    Sorry about url but was the Happy trolling plates that kick up or down for need


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    those are for gas power trolling.
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    Yes, they have abandoned electric in favor of 4 strokes with trolling plates. Some even claim the turbulence from the plate helps the specs bite. I like the electric trolling. Just many options as mentioned.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bronco View Post
    Yes, they have abandoned electric in favor of 4 strokes with trolling plates. Some even claim the turbulence from the plate helps the specs bite. I like the electric trolling. Just many options as mentioned.


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    I use my troller plate with motor off
    For spider rigging instead of my drift socks


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    I have a 1720 Key West with a manual motor up front. For trolling out back I’m using a 40# thrust manual i also use on a smaller boat, mounted on an auxiliary motor bracket.
    I do use a handle extension, but even on the lower settings it moves the boat at the right speeds.

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