This sometimes requires some ingenuity, DIY to it’s max, and/or watching a lot of Youtube videos. Most bow mounted trolling motors are made to go on the deck of a boat where you can stand, apply your foot the stow and deploy pedal, and manually lift and lower the motor when you are ready to use it. I ended up adding the gps unit, very easy to install, and brought out the true benefits of having this on my kayak. If you choose this option, you should have a rudder of some sort, or plan on micro adjusting with your remote the entire time you have the motor deployed, or use your paddle for course corrections. *Lesson number two: The base model of trolling motors do not come with gps. Also got the quick release bracket, you do not want to travel with the motor attached to your kayak!
I first went with MotorGuide Xi3 kayak, which is the 36 inch shaft. Which Bow Mounted Trolling Motor should I get for my kayak? I ended up having to put a couple wedges on the deck, but that plate was not made for that kayak, “it’ll ride!” I ended up comparing similar bows of other kayaks, just by looking at photos of them online, that had mounting plates available.
*This will be the first lesson learned: Unless you have the engineering prowess to design and build your own bow mounting plate, look for a model of kayak that already has third party bow mounts available. How do you attach a trolling motor to a kayak? I managed to find OG Cammo Big Tuna for sale, already wired with an anchor trolly and fish finder, screaming deal. I can put that on a kayak?Īt the time I was building my fleet of kayaks for my new guide service, and I was not about to start drilling holes and wiring up my brand new 2021 Jackson Big Tuna. I recalled the ease of fishing on a guided trip the year prior, on a gorgeous bass boat equipped with a foot pedal controlled trolling motor, two screens, and the constant back and forth movement of that electrified monstrous piece of hardware. When I first started looking at accessories for my Jackson Kayak, I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw the option of mounting accessories for a trolling motor made for the bow of a kayak. Whether you just want to have a basic remote controlled option after pedaling or paddling all day, add or bow mounted option to your already stern mounted motor, or fully automate your track and speed while integrated with your fish finder.
#TROLLING MOTOR FOR KAYAK HOW TO#
How to add a Bow Mounted Trolling Motor to your KayakĪdding a bow mounted trolling motor to your Jackson Kayak can enhance the kayak fishing experience immensely.
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