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| I've been reading posts here alot, trying to pick up tips for putting more in the boat. I have been trying the past few years but not very successful. I have a 15 hp Honda that will only go down to 2 mph. I have a 55 PD Minnkota on the bow. That will get us down to the 1 mph range. I have Co-Pilot remote for it and use the fob exclusively. Not much for the foot pedal. Tried to hover into the wind using jigs and minnows the other day. Not much luck. Now I am thinking about back trolling for more control. Is backtrolling more for going into the wind to slow down, more for those who dont have an electric??? and I've got tp get splash guards if I get serious about this......Thanks. |
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| Back trolling is for control,you can shift in and out on a drop off or a weed line.Stopping the boat when going into the wind.Also your 15 will go slower even going with the wind.Hope that helped. |
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| The ONLY one we got last spring was at 1030 at night going 1.3 mph gps with the MinnKota. I can get that slow with the Honda. Will walleyes feed at 2 1/2 mph, cause that is the slowest I can go with the 15, short of adding a trolling plate. And I just looked at Cabelas and found only one that is for use with a motor under 50 hp, their small model. Thanks. |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | Bruce:
2.5 mph does work at some times of the year but you need to be more versatile and able to slow down for spring and fall fishing. I’d suggest getting 2 drift socks instead of that trolling plate. Probably about the same cost but gives you more uses and options |
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| Ditto on the drift socks. I have 2 ea. in two sizes. I usually run two 25" socks off each forward cleat. That will slow me down quite a bit when the wind is blowing and I am pulling harnesses. If those aren't enough, I may toss out the 40's instead, or maybe toss one out the back in conjuction with the two up front. I've only had to do that once or twice.
Another option would be to run an engine mount electric. These things are great for controlling speed when pulling harnesses. If you are going too fast, you can put it in reverse, and slow the boat that way. Dial in the exact speed you want, and be stealthy, too.
ALl the above is for trolling. After rereading your post, the 25" socks should be enough to slow you fro any forward trolling you need to do.
As for position fishing, or what is commonly called backtrolling, as described, use the gear selector to keep the boat on, or moving about, a piece of structure, while keeping the back of the boat facing into the waves and wind. I don't do this much any more. I used to be pretty good at it, too. And I miss it. Maybe I'll do more this year.
Edited by Shep 5/5/2008 8:35 AM
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