Can you use a trolling plate with a hydrofoil?
For boat that regularly employ a hydrofoil, the EasyTroller’s option hydrofoil fins can be bolted on to increase lift, allowing the angler the benefits of both a hydrofoil and a trolling plate. Designed for 30 HP and up outboard and I/O motors, the EasyTroller will help slowboats to their ideal trolling speeds.
How much will a trolling plate slow you down?
Once locked into place the trolling plate will block some of the prop thrust and slow the boat to a 1 to 2 mph trolling speed while allowing the angler to maintain steering control.
How do you use the trolling plate on easy troll?
Using EasyTroller
- Tie off the release cord with enough slack for plate to go down and prop to turn.
- Pull the cord and the plate will move into the down trolling position.
- The plate will lock into place when properly seated, slowing the boat’s trolling speed.
How do I slow my boat down for trolling?
Shut Down Your Boat’s Engine(s) With triple outboards, for example, shutting down the center engine (or leaving it in neutral) will help you troll slower. If that’s not slow enough, use just the center outboard and turn off the two outside motors. With quad outboards, try running just two motors.
Does slow trolling hurt big engines?
Extended trolling at low speeds with this motor won’t hurt anything, other than maybe using a little more fuel than a small kicker would. If it was a 2 cycle motor with a Carburetor, then you waould have to worry about loading up after extended periods of idling. Keep trolling and don’t worry about it!
Can you troll with a 4 stroke outboard?
You use a four-stroke outboard, either your primary motor or a kicker, for trolling. You usually troll for many uninterrupted hours.
How do you install Happy Troller trolling plate?
It’s the wide flange directly above the propeller. Mount the Happy Troller on the underside when pos- sible, but with some designs it must go on top. exhaust flap on older Volvos has clearance to fully open with the Troller locked in the down position. attempt to modify your anti-cavitation plate.
What is the best speed for trolling?
The best trolling speed depends on several factors including the type of fish, water conditions and lure choice. In general, trolling speeds between 1.5 and 2.5 mph, as measured by GPS, are a good starting place for most species like walleye, trout and salmon.
Can you troll with a 115 hp?
My prior boat had a 115 hp. And it would go down to 2.2 mph without bags. However, on the higher end 1,000 rpm’s in 2-3 ft waves head on you would have to bump it out of Troll Control and use the shifter around 1,150 or 1,200 rpm’s at the worst case.
Can you troll with a 40 hp?
40 Yamaha yes. I troll quite effectively with my 60 Yamaha on a 16 Hewes and a couple of sea anchors for Springers and in estuaries. I like to troll slow for chinook and it gets down slow enough.
Do I need a kicker motor to troll?
The truth is not at all, but it will be less enticing to prospective buyers hurting your resale value. If you’re not planning on selling it, then really there is no problem with trolling hours. A kicker motor can get your trolling speed slower than main engines.
What does a happy troller do?
A significant invention in the sport of troll fishing, Happy Troller® mounts on the anti-cavitation plate to allow fine control of trolling speed. At cruising speed, your boat’s stability is enhanced. Reduces troll speed in “down” position. Acts as a stabilizer in “up” position.
Can you troll with gas motor?
Yes you can use a small motor for trolling. If you also have a large outboard they make linkage kits to connect the large motor with your kicker thereby letting you steer the kicker with your helm steering.
Can you troll with a 150hp motor?
Trolling bags work very well! I typically need one for to get to 2.2 mph with my 150 hp. They stabilize the boat in wind and waves very well when trolling. If I need to get to 2.0 mph I will put out a second bag.
How fast can a 200 hp boat go?
A typical 26 feet pontoon with 200 hp motor easily reach speeds up to 40 mph. Even under full load conditions, you can go to 30 mph.