So you have the trolling motor, now you just need the battery to go with it. It’s one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. After all, a good trolling motor battery will let you fish all day ...

One of the prerequisites of a good day of fishing is positioning yourself where the fish are biting. But once a boat’s motor is turned off, fine-tuning position is next to impossible. Enter the ...

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 2024 ICAST fishing trade show in Orlando, Florida, delivered big news for boating anglers. Both Lowrance and Simrad debuted bow-mounted, electric-steer brushless trolling motors designed for salt ...

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 ...

We knew our engine hacks theme would come down to an argument over the difference between “a motor” and “an engine” so after much deliberation, name calling, restraining orders, and a duel we’re happy ...