Pro Tip: Stowing Your Trolling Motor

Nuts & Bolts of Fishing

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Trolling motors are a necessary addition to most fishing boats these days. They offer stealth, and the ability to hold your position while fishing a given spot. There can be times when we get in a hurry and forget to fully lock down the motor on its mount, and if you've ever had a trolling motor deploy while you're on plane, it can be a scary situation... and potentially dangerous. Capt. Cefus McRae shares this Pro Tip on stowing your trolling motor so it can't deploy while you are underway.

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