In my opinion, you need to get the yak out and used to it before adding another 50+ lbs with battery and motor. They tend to be a bit cramped as it it..I personally dont think I'd like a battery in the cockpit with me. Just my opinion
I’m new to kayak fishing. A buddy from work gave me a trolling motor. Was just wondering how many of you use one and the pros and cons?
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In my opinion, you need to get the yak out and used to it before adding another 50+ lbs with battery and motor. They tend to be a bit cramped as it it..I personally dont think I'd like a battery in the cockpit with me. Just my opinion
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I’m thinking I agree. I was just wondering what you experienced guys thought.
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Alabama too
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Hey slabby. I I turn there at kampis and go to Catoma is there anywhere to put a kayak in ?
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I would not think about putting a trolling motor on my kayak. One of the reasons I like the kayak it is the exercise and the trolling motor and extra battery weight would make it too heavy.
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I really didn’t think I’d do it just wondered opinions. But when I saw I’d have to register it that completely ended any thoughts of it. Lol
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I have one on mine . I use it to go up river , then fish back. Saves a lot of paddling against the current. I modified mine to mount on the rear and rigged up a foot steering system like you see on the commercial ones .I put the battery behind the seat and have had no problems with it. I only use the motor on the river, anywhere else , its just as easy to paddle without the extra weight of the motor etc.
Like anything else its all in what you want to accomplish.
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I’ve used a trolling motor in my yak for 4 years,before that I paddled.I Fish with trolling motor while facing the wind,drift and steer with the paddle while coming back.As far as a battery in the yak,I would assume one would realize the small pleasure crafts like those sold at wallyworld perhaps aren’t built for a battery and motor.
There are multitudes of kayakers that use an electric motor in conjunction with a paddle.If your kayak is capable of handling a motor,and you are also capable of handling one,I would suggest you go for it.Wind is often a deal breaker in a kayak,but with a motor you can move into position,and anchor off,in good spots.
I promise you,when you’ve paddled all day,and you end up on the wrong side of a stiff gale,you will appreciate a motor,especially if your on the down hill side of life.
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