Trolling plate
ARmuskyaddict
Posted 1/13/2022 8:17 PM (#1000379)
Subject: Trolling plate





Posts: 2014


Does anyone have experience with the EasyTroller Trolling plate? I have a Yamaha 115, and slowest it goes just in gear is 2.8 mph. I have a drift sock, but that's not always feasible for some of the fishing I do.

Thanks
Backtroller
Posted 1/15/2022 7:01 PM (#1000435 - in reply to #1000379)
Subject: Re: Trolling plate




Posts: 94


Location: Pewaukee
Have you ever tried with the trolling motor down to add drag? I’ve never tried it myself, but I intend to try it this year after seeing a post about it. I’m not sure that I want a kicker.
RyanJoz
Posted 1/15/2022 7:07 PM (#1000436 - in reply to #1000435)
Subject: Re: Trolling plate




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Location: Mt. Zion, IL
I lose 0.5 mph with 4 or 5 baits out at idle. 0.6 with 6
ARmuskyaddict
Posted 1/17/2022 7:45 PM (#1001486 - in reply to #1000379)
Subject: Re: Trolling plate





Posts: 2014


So, 0.1 mph lost per bait? That would almost work for my open water striper spread down here in AR.

Backtroller, I haven't heard of that. I doubt I could lose the .8 mph needed for lead-coring walleyes though. Where did you see that thread?

Backtroller
Posted 1/18/2022 1:06 PM (#1001508 - in reply to #1000379)
Subject: Re: Trolling plate




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Location: Pewaukee
https://fishingminnesota.com/forums/topic/95840-how-to-slow-down-tro...
ARmuskyaddict
Posted 1/18/2022 4:53 PM (#1001514 - in reply to #1000379)
Subject: Re: Trolling plate





Posts: 2014


Thanks. Probably just stick with drift socks. I don't want to lose any speed of the top end anyway.