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 ...

Whether you’re sneaking around shallow flats or anchoring on an offshore reef, saltwater trolling motors can get you where you need. Unlike their gas-powered counterparts, trolling motors run off of ...

The best trolling motors today compare to those of a generation ago like a modern sports car compare to the horse-drawn carriage. In fact, the distinction may be even greater, as you wouldn’t want to ...

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 ...

Here’s a quick look at a couple bow mount trolling motor accessories that will improve ease of use and underwater stealth.

The first timeI saw a kayak rigged with an electric outboard in the stern and trolling motor in the bow, I immediately imagined the places I could go and the fish I could catch. With the possibilities ...

Installing an electric outboard on the stern of my Bonafide PWR129 required a screwdriver and four screws. To add a trolling motor to the bow, I spent 15 minutes turning a half dozen bolts. Attaching ...