trolling motor vs trolling plate?

[jacksonlaker]

I use a trolling plate and 2 drift socks. I also have a I/O. I can adjust speed by using 1,2 or no drift socks. Way easier to use than a bucket. I would love to get a kicker motor, but you are talking around $2,000 for a new one. Then you will need to attach it to the main motor, then you will need a troll master to adjust speed. And theres a gas tank sitting in your boat for it, and its harder to net fish right behind the boat because now there is an extra motor back there !! Its added weight when towing, its added maintenence when it breaks. All that being said, my next boat will have one !!
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