| Whether it is the primary or secondary form of | | | | Available on certain Terrova and Riptide models, it has |
| propulsion on an angler's boat, a trolling motor is a | | | | cruise control and a feature that allows fishermen to |
| self-contained unit that can be lifted up out of the | | | | record a fishing track of up to two miles and store it in |
| water when not in use. There are times when it is | | | | memory so that it can be precisely retraced on a later |
| connected to the bow - and sometimes to the stern. It | | | | fishing trip. |
| has various uses . When used as a secondary form | | | | The Riptide series of trolling motors are saltwater |
| of propulsion, it's used for trolling for game fish and | | | | trolling motors made for the harsh conditions of |
| usually mounted on the transom next to the primary | | | | saltwater immersion. Any metal-on-metal interfaces |
| motor. It allows for more precise positioning of the boat | | | | feature composite bushings for isolation, which reduces |
| so that the person fishing can cast the bait where the | | | | wear and makes the motor very quiet. The tiller |
| fish are located | | | | steering system is customizable in terms of tilt angle |
| Trolling motors are generally designed with a DC | | | | and length. And they offer the Lift-Assist gas-charged |
| electric motor that uses 12-volt deep cycle batteries | | | | spring which is built-in with the bow mount, which |
| for power. The motors are sealed into a watertight | | | | makes it easier to lift the motor in and out of the |
| box at the end of a shaft and are submerged when | | | | water. |
| operating . Tiller steering is most common, with speed | | | | The Traxxis is a transom-mounted freshwater trolling |
| control normally located on the top of the unit. Trolling | | | | motor from Minn Kota, with features designed to |
| motors controlled by hand attach to the boat with | | | | assist in deploying, stowing, steering, and depth |
| clamps. | | | | adjustment. Transom motors have somewhat of a |
| For smaller watercraft like canoes and kayaks, trolling | | | | reputation for being difficult to operate, but the Traxxis |
| motors may be used as a primary source of | | | | is designed for one-hand stowing with no push buttons |
| automatic propulsion. Minn Kota, a company based in | | | | or release levers. Like the Riptide versions , the tiller |
| Racine, Wisconsin, is one brand of trolling motors. The | | | | steering is adjustable in terms of handle angle and |
| company makes both fresh water and salt water | | | | length. It also has a cam lock depth adjustment which |
| motors in over a dozen different models, all of which | | | | is unlike the more typical tension knob depth control. It |
| have engine shafts made of composite materials | | | | features the Traxxis' depth to be precisely fixed , |
| designed for long wear. Minn Kota trolling motors for | | | | without slipping. |
| salt water are made with materials that resist salt | | | | A high quality trolling motor like those produced by Minn |
| water corrosion. | | | | Kota can make the difference between a successful |
| Minn Kota also makes the i-Pilot, which is a | | | | day on the water and a disappointing one. By allowing |
| GPS-based control system for some of its trolling | | | | fishermen to accurately and quietly maneuver to |
| motors. It utilizes GPS technology for navigation and | | | | where the fish are, the motors make angling a more |
| locating that does not require hands-on operation. | | | | precise and enjoyable pastime. |