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Location: Tomahawk, WI | I have a "tiller" trolling motor on my boat, but it's mounted on the bow. I took the screw out and turned the handle around and made a plywood/2x4 mount that bolts to the bow. I set the speed and can control the direction with my knee. I use what I have.
Having said this, I'm starting to look into foot controlled bow mount trolling motors. On windy days it can be a pain, if you want to change speeds you have to take one hand off of the rod which means it's hard to do it mid retrieve because I might have a fish following and a pause can deter a musky.
I did try it mounted as a tiller but I find it takes more battery to push the boat than to pull it and doesn't control the boat as well.
My $0.2! |
