Ha, I've been living on my home lake for a bit since I just moved back to Michigan, and fishing standing up in a paddleboat. And catching good ones! Jig skipping docks, using navionics to deep crank and jerk offshore some. It's a mixture of stealth and obnoxious water churning. Some days everything goes perfect, but all it takes is one thing to go wrong and paddleboat bassin exponentially becomes a nightmare. I'm just grateful to be able to fish every day, I don't care what I'm floating on. Give me the big floating rainbow unicorn
*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
Randy......you have appitified the art of running the trolling motor. The speed, the angle, the light angle, ALL have an effect on how one can get the fish bite when one approaches structure. Great advice! THIS is why I'm a subscriber!
As an amateur diver I can testify about the noise issue. What randy missed however is the noise produced by the heading motor, direction changes so to speak on ultrex. It is louder and somehow spook the fish more than just the prop. I noticed if you change your heading very gently with your foot it makes almost no noise at all but if you do fast changes it’s super loud and the fish spook big time.
This topic is so important. I would say 90% of the guys I fish around have no idea about this. I am so surprised how guys run their trolling motors, the word stealth is not in their vocabulary. Like you said Randy if guys would practice this advice it will add up to more fish.
The main thing that has really helped me control my boat while using the trolling motor is to trim my main motor down into the water. I fish a lot of reservoirs and see a lot of guys out there with their motor up. With the motor down, it keeps the back of the boat from waggling around. I can put my trolling motor on 9 and straight and steer my boat across the reservoir with the steering wheel using my main motor as a rudder.
GREAT comment. Absolutely NO ONE talks about what to do with the main engine. I keep mine up because of all the hydrilla I'm fishing around...I don't want the vegetation wrapping around the prop. love Randy, and I believe most things can be taught off the water with bass fishing. But, you can't have a "monologue' or a discussion, and learn this. I had NO.....IDEA how difficult this was, and how much anticipation was involved. That's one part of bass fishing I completely took for granted when I got my boat.
I just realized I’m running my trolling motor too fast. And, I had the wrong mindset about the trolling motor and off shore fishing. Thanks Randy! Really good advice!
I got a 55lb thrust xi3 on my kayak with remote control. The spot lock is nice if you are making long casts but like you said that thing makes a lot of disturbance in the water turning off and on to hold you place. When my brother and I used to shore fish it seemed like boats running up down the bank would not catch near as many fish as us. I realize now that its because we were quiet. Thanks Randy. Good info as always.
I'm a kayak bass fisherman and just added a Motorguide xi3. I was hesitant to upgrade to a trolling motor for the fact that I would loose the stealthiness of kayak fishing. Thanks for the tips... couldn't have been more helpful or timely! 👍
Randy I sincerely appreciate you and your insight on fishing tips. I am not a good bass angler yet, but will some day reach that status. I appreciate the intricate details you illuminate on your channel, something like “how to become a better trolling motor guide” this really helps people anglers like myself that never really thought about this. Great info!! Thanks God bless
Finally one of these I 100% agree with! This is my biggest issue I have when I fish with other guys in their boats. Makes team tournament fishing tough if both guys aren't aware of this major concept. Great way to set yourself up for a boat positioning video. Into the wind!
Way to many below weekend warriors with their 95000$ bass boat but can't even back it down the ramp right and just so sloppy on the water . I learned the hard way one day i was fishing in the wind i hade my motor on close to the highest setting I got on that pedal next thing I know I am in the lake .
Quite a few guys in my club bought Ultrex’s thinking that’ll make them better fishermen. Gotta know how to operate your equipment! Thanks for the video!!
@@garywest2250 different era, there were no Ultrex motors so there was no comparison then. The hand control...easy on your back, both feet flat on the deck, set the speed and direction moving along nice and steady, dependable. Simple times less gadgets.
@@garywest2250 ultrex and live scope or not, if you see a dude show up to a tournament with a hand till trolling motor, you better be on your a game, coz they fixing to wear you out!!!!! You can control a boat with hand till trolling motor better then foot control in my opinion. They just don't make em with all the fancy bells and whistles.
Thank you for clarifying some of my suspicions on the jumpy on and off quick burst of high power trolling motor operation. A neighbor of mine who I fish with alot has this bad habit of exactly what you explained spooks fish. He has it turned up high and bounces on and off the pedal constantly as we work up banks. Its hard to say anything to someone who has fished 50+ years tho. He is almost 80 years old and has so much experience it would be disrespectful to criticize his technique. You know?? But when I fish solo believe me, this video will help to encourage my stealthiness Lol 😂!!! Thanks for info dear Sir..! I definitely agree with your perspective btw.
Man I love running my trollingmotor.. It's nothing new 80 pound thrust maxim maxim at least 10 years old.. And the cool thing is you gotta have the feel for it While operating at night... To turn The T.motor 180ﾟ and pushed the boat straight backwards.. And you have to worry about the wind and decent size waves... And your partner in the back giving him adequate fishing capabilities... And casting at the same time it's an art form.
I am an on-and-offer, but it is such a lifelong habit. I'm aware of it sometimes, but slide back into the old habit. Maybe seeing this video will inspire me.
When I'm flipping down a stretch of bank I always move in the direction of the wind to let it push me and only use the TM on a low setting to make sure I don't get blown too close. You can also use this with moving baits by casting behind you, into the wind, so that your bait is still moving with the current. Helps to save battery too!
I believe this is one of the factors that makes the difference between a professional angler and a weekend angler. Of course it is more than this but it is one of the more important pieces to the puzzle. Yet there are plenty of weekend anglers who can control a boat, I don't mean to say there isn't just one of the things in general that make the difference.
You should do a on the water with the trolling motor preferably on a windy day or when current is stronger and positron your boat. Lot of guys have trouble especially in shallow water flipping/pitching keeping the boat stable while the current and waves from other boats or wind play into it. That's a big deal
I've alway run the troller as slow as possible for the conditions, just makes sense. Adding a troll perfect helps reduce the need to get one and off the button.
Thank you for the video! I really needed this video and had been searching RUclips for a guide on tips to use one. It has always been frustrating fishing in any wind trying to control the boat to place it to get a good bait presentation. Thank you
This is some great information, learn your equipment! I have heard that same thing, run your troll motor at lower speeds and stay consistent like you said!! Thank you for sharing this!! :)
People don't realize how difficult it is controlling your trolling motor and boat positioning while fishing up front. It looks easy viewing from the outside but when you step on it, boy it's not easy. Having to deal with current and wind is hard.
Great video and subject. Idea for future video, fishing the wind current from behind points and islands casting upwind and working back with the current. River fishing technique in the lake.
i agree with you i seen guys use push poles on tour i dont know if they do now anymore but he was sure on top alot doing that.when i was growing up we took turns with the paddle to be silent an we caught 100 a day.i fished all around the world i paid a guy to use a paddle all day so i just bust fish them people was like how is this guy catching so many big fish.you just like me you catch your biggest fish at the end of the cast
i run my trolling motor that will keep the boat straight down the bank but fishing off shore with spot loc i have no control of it.but i keep it on the whole time going down a bank i dont stop fishing the bank cause that is junk fishing so i cover water
Thanks for the info Randy! I have stopped waiting other people except for you ( shallow water) Jonny ( off shore). Too many different opinions make it too difficult to learn more techniques. 👍👍
Thanks Randy... Another good tip.... I would always try to look ahead to next 2 or 3 spots.. If I can pull in from an angle where I can easily go the next spot without much movement or fish two spots from one area if possible.. Just my opinion.. The Frye Guy..
I still remember the first time I ran a foot controlled trolling motor. I was 16 fishing a club tournament. The boater I paired with was the best in the club. He was limited out pretty early and told me get up front it's your boat... I learned a lot that day fishing with him....
How come every question I have about bass boats/ fishing..no matter what the subject is .your channel comes up almost first..that's awesome 👌
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another great job explaining trolling motors.
I really appreciate the way you handle your channel. It's like hanging with my buddies in their back yard
A topic nobody really talks about, but is super important. Thanks, Randy!
Ha, I've been living on my home lake for a bit since I just moved back to Michigan, and fishing standing up in a paddleboat. And catching good ones! Jig skipping docks, using navionics to deep crank and jerk offshore some. It's a mixture of stealth and obnoxious water churning. Some days everything goes perfect, but all it takes is one thing to go wrong and paddleboat bassin exponentially becomes a nightmare. I'm just grateful to be able to fish every day, I don't care what I'm floating on. Give me the big floating rainbow unicorn
I began this comment intending to say something relevant
*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*
Thanks for the info!
Randy......you have appitified the art of running the trolling motor. The speed, the angle, the light angle, ALL have an effect on how one can get the fish bite when one approaches structure. Great advice! THIS is why I'm a subscriber!
I definitely need to work on that.
As an amateur diver I can testify about the noise issue. What randy missed however is the noise produced by the heading motor, direction changes so to speak on ultrex. It is louder and somehow spook the fish more than just the prop. I noticed if you change your heading very gently with your foot it makes almost no noise at all but if you do fast changes it’s super loud and the fish spook big time.
Excellent
Good info.!!!!
This topic is so important. I would say 90% of the guys I fish around have no idea about this. I am so surprised how guys run their trolling motors, the word stealth is not in their vocabulary. Like you said Randy if guys would practice this advice it will add up to more fish.
The main thing that has really helped me control my boat while using the trolling motor is to trim my main motor down into the water. I fish a lot of reservoirs and see a lot of guys out there with their motor up. With the motor down, it keeps the back of the boat from waggling around. I can put my trolling motor on 9 and straight and steer my boat across the reservoir with the steering wheel using my main motor as a rudder.
GREAT comment. Absolutely NO ONE talks about what to do with the main engine. I keep mine up because of all the hydrilla I'm fishing around...I don't want the vegetation wrapping around the prop. love Randy, and I believe most things can be taught off the water with bass fishing. But, you can't have a "monologue' or a discussion, and learn this. I had NO.....IDEA how difficult this was, and how much anticipation was involved. That's one part of bass fishing I completely took for granted when I got my boat.
I just realized I’m running my trolling motor too fast. And, I had the wrong mindset about the trolling motor and off shore fishing. Thanks Randy! Really good advice!
I run mine too fast. I've been forcing myself to run on 3 or 4 max. But mine only goes to 5 so your barely moving on 3. I have been blowing by fish.
good stuff.🤔👍👍👍👍
I got a 55lb thrust xi3 on my kayak with remote control. The spot lock is nice if you are making long casts but like you said that thing makes a lot of disturbance in the water turning off and on to hold you place. When my brother and I used to shore fish it seemed like boats running up down the bank would not catch near as many fish as us. I realize now that its because we were quiet. Thanks Randy. Good info as always.
I'm a kayak bass fisherman and just added a Motorguide xi3. I was hesitant to upgrade to a trolling motor for the fact that I would loose the stealthiness of kayak fishing. Thanks for the tips... couldn't have been more helpful or timely! 👍
Randy I sincerely appreciate you and your insight on fishing tips. I am not a good bass angler yet, but will some day reach that status. I appreciate the intricate details you illuminate on your channel, something like “how to become a better trolling motor guide” this really helps people anglers like myself that never really thought about this. Great info!!
Thanks God bless
Finally one of these I 100% agree with! This is my biggest issue I have when I fish with other guys in their boats. Makes team tournament fishing tough if both guys aren't aware of this major concept. Great way to set yourself up for a boat positioning video. Into the wind!
Really glad you did this have one needed the help thanks !!!!!
My favorite point was about positioning yourself with your next move in mind. Using stealth, though, should be common sense to anyone who hunts.
Way to many below weekend warriors with their 95000$ bass boat but can't even back it down the ramp right and just so sloppy on the water . I learned the hard way one day i was fishing in the wind i hade my motor on close to the highest setting I got on that pedal next thing I know I am in the lake .
The real truth ,wind and boat setup casting angles far more important then any artificial baits .great day Randy .
You are so right on this and it is something a lot of fisherman don't get. Good job.
I like to creep around at 25 out of 100 on my Minnesota Edge 25 volt. I think it's really an advantage for bigger bass.
I hate spell check.
When someone ask me what it takes to be a good Bass fisherman I always say #1 boat control.
Just got my first bow mount this summer thanks for the video
Quite a few guys in my club bought Ultrex’s thinking that’ll make them better fishermen. Gotta know how to operate your equipment! Thanks for the video!!
I miss my old Johnson hand control trolling motors. Many of us older guys used them 👍😎 Great advice Randy.
yeeeesh, how can you compare that to an ultrex?
@@garywest2250 different era, there were no Ultrex motors so there was no comparison then. The hand control...easy on your back, both feet flat on the deck, set the speed and direction moving along nice and steady, dependable. Simple times less gadgets.
@@garywest2250 ultrex and live scope or not, if you see a dude show up to a tournament with a hand till trolling motor, you better be on your a game, coz they fixing to wear you out!!!!! You can control a boat with hand till trolling motor better then foot control in my opinion. They just don't make em with all the fancy bells and whistles.
Thank you for clarifying some of my suspicions on the jumpy on and off quick burst of high power trolling motor operation. A neighbor of mine who I fish with alot has this bad habit of exactly what you explained spooks fish. He has it turned up high and bounces on and off the pedal constantly as we work up banks. Its hard to say anything to someone who has fished 50+ years tho. He is almost 80 years old and has so much experience it would be disrespectful to criticize his technique. You know?? But when I fish solo believe me, this video will help to encourage my stealthiness Lol 😂!!! Thanks for info dear Sir..! I definitely agree with your perspective btw.
Man I love running my trollingmotor.. It's nothing new 80 pound thrust maxim maxim at least 10 years old.. And the cool thing is you gotta have the feel for it While operating at night... To turn The T.motor 180ﾟ and pushed the boat straight backwards.. And you have to worry about the wind and decent size waves... And your partner in the back giving him adequate fishing capabilities... And casting at the same time it's an art form.
I am an on-and-offer, but it is such a lifelong habit. I'm aware of it sometimes, but slide back into the old habit.
Maybe seeing this video will inspire me.
When I'm flipping down a stretch of bank I always move in the direction of the wind to let it push me and only use the TM on a low setting to make sure I don't get blown too close. You can also use this with moving baits by casting behind you, into the wind, so that your bait is still moving with the current. Helps to save battery too!
I do this as well. I almost always fish with the wind.
Great info. Finally, I'm doing something pretty much correctly.
Amazing info here. Have never seen a video covering this topic and I've never really considered this aspect before.
I believe this is one of the factors that makes the difference between a professional angler and a weekend angler. Of course it is more than this but it is one of the more important pieces to the puzzle. Yet there are plenty of weekend anglers who can control a boat, I don't mean to say there isn't just one of the things in general that make the difference.
Loving the hat!!! The over look part of bass fishing😁
He did a video on that, too!
You should do a on the water with the trolling motor preferably on a windy day or when current is stronger and positron your boat. Lot of guys have trouble especially in shallow water flipping/pitching keeping the boat stable while the current and waves from other boats or wind play into it. That's a big deal
This was extremely helpful, Randy. Thanks!!
If you are skipping docks, how you run the trolling motor going up to them is as much of a factor as the proper bait presentation.
You rock Randy! Oh my!
I've alway run the troller as slow as possible for the conditions, just makes sense. Adding a troll perfect helps reduce the need to get one and off the button.
Thank you for the video! I really needed this video and had been searching RUclips for a guide on tips to use one. It has always been frustrating fishing in any wind trying to control the boat to place it to get a good bait presentation. Thank you
Great tips! I will definitely try them on my next trip.
Great incite.
This is some great information, learn your equipment! I have heard that same thing, run your troll motor at lower speeds and stay consistent like you said!! Thank you for sharing this!! :)
Ever got your line in trolling motor and mistaken it for a fish for a momment?
Great tips
trolling motor is everything in fishing.
I guess I've been a real animal. You made me realize I need to apply a little finesse to my trolling motor also.
People don't realize how difficult it is controlling your trolling motor and boat positioning while fishing up front. It looks easy viewing from the outside but when you step on it, boy it's not easy. Having to deal with current and wind is hard.
Good topic, good info, good job.
This would have been good on the water. Showing how you move between docks, around isolated cover etc…. Good vid. Thanks Randy
God Bless you Randy and everyone watching
Can you do a video about fishing river current with a non spot lock trolling motor. Up current, or down current. What techniques do you recommended.
Great video and subject. Idea for future video, fishing the wind current from behind points and islands casting upwind and working back with the current. River fishing technique in the lake.
Great tips. Thanks again Randy.
i agree with you i seen guys use push poles on tour i dont know if they do now anymore but he was sure on top alot doing that.when i was growing up we took turns with the paddle to be silent an we caught 100 a day.i fished all around the world i paid a guy to use a paddle all day so i just bust fish them people was like how is this guy catching so many big fish.you just like me you catch your biggest fish at the end of the cast
i run my trolling motor that will keep the boat straight down the bank but fishing off shore with spot loc i have no control of it.but i keep it on the whole time going down a bank i dont stop fishing the bank cause that is junk fishing so i cover water
Get a bump seat. Your trolling motor control will be a lot better. No doubt about it.
Thanks for the info Randy! I have stopped waiting other people except for you ( shallow water) Jonny ( off shore). Too many different opinions make it too difficult to learn more techniques. 👍👍
Great advice 👍
Thanks Randy... Another good tip.... I would always try to look ahead to next 2 or 3 spots.. If I can pull in from an angle where I can easily go the next spot without much movement or fish two spots from one area if possible.. Just my opinion.. The Frye Guy..
Great stuff Randy, what are your thoughts on dropping power poles when flipping? Do you feel the noise from the pumps is a factor?
Thanks randy for all you do for us. Not a lot of people are willing to share their knowledge like you do!
Thx Mike!
Man the sun is really bothering my eyes. Can't even see my trolling motor.
I still remember the first time I ran a foot controlled trolling motor. I was 16 fishing a club tournament. The boater I paired with was the best in the club. He was limited out pretty early and told me get up front it's your boat... I learned a lot that day fishing with him....
I have question you fish big tournments or you allowed to use someone to prefish for you ? i know i will throw fuel in a fire with this
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Talk is cheap
I want to see you do it
Buy a spot lock done ene of story