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Location: Cedarburg, Wisconsin | The old boat was a great compromise trailerable rig for trolling/casting salmon, walleyes, and musky in bigger water, or at least as good as I could afford back in 1991. When I got away from fishing the big lake for salmon there was no need for a "dancehall" in the back for working downriggers and netting fish. A big front deck and lower profile were premium items so hence the new rig. No I haven't changed the kicker to starboard, yet. I'm fighting that idea tooth and nail and will try everything I can to avoid it unless it is inevitable. Got the big motor dropped down a notch and still need to get out and run it like that first to see the effect. Unfortunately, that'll take some time.
I prefer the kicker port side if possible but if it has to change, so be it. I might have learned my lesson though, from now on I have the tiller folded up half way when the motor is trimmed up. One knuckle-mash against the glass was enough I hope. Some one once said the older you get the slower you learn, so it might take a refresher.
I like running the motor with my left hand and holding the rod in my right hand. Don't know why, it's just what I like. I suppose I could learn to do it the other way but then the locator in the back corner would be useless. I think the trolling motor extension handle idea is a winner. I'll be getting one of those for sure. If I can sit more in the middle of the boat then I can run my rod more dead center and the other guys can have a better spread to the sides. |
