Sarah Hood

If you know anything about how motors work, you may be wondering whether trolling motors are brushed or brushless. The truth is, it depends on the trolling motor. Most trolling motors are still brushed, but some are beginning to make use of the newer brushless technology. So which type of trolling motor is better? What …

Looking for a trolling motor for your bass boat? You’ve come to the right place! Most bass boats are a little too large and bulky to paddle, but small enough that they may not need a full-size outboard motor. On the other hand, maybe you’d prefer to use your outboard motor for getting around, then …

Looking for a trolling motor battery that will fit in your kayak? You’ve come to the right place! Having a trolling motor for your kayak saves you from having to paddle hour after hour. In turn, you get to conserve your arm strength for the things that matter, such as casting and reeling in your …

If you have a larger boat, or you like to fish in more challenging waters, then you need a more powerful trolling motor. Many trolling motors are 12-volt, meaning they operate off of one 12-volt battery. Other trolling motors are 24-volt, and still others are 36-volt. There are a number of benefits of using a …

If you have a jon boat, you probably have some experience with paddling it around your favorite lake using handheld oars or pulling it through the water with a pole. While these methods work fine for small, shallow bodies of water, they are a lot of work, and they don’t get you anywhere very quickly. …

When it comes to powering your trolling motor, chances are, you’ve run into one or both of the following problems. Perhaps you have a 24- or 36-volt trolling motor but can only find 12-volt marine batteries. Or maybe your 12-volt battery is sufficient for your trolling motor but simply doesn’t last through the day on …

A trolling motor or power pole: which one is best for your boat? That’s the question we’re going to attempt to answer today. But perhaps you’re still relatively new to the world of fishing, and you’re wondering what the two terms mean. What is a trolling motor? What is a power pole? What is each …

If you’ve been boating for any length of time, you probably know that there are several different kinds of motors that are used with different boats. Today, we’ll take a look at two of them: trolling motors and kicker motors. Are you wondering about the differences between the two? What is each type of motor, …

So, it’s time to buy a new trolling motor. There are two basic types of trolling motors: cable steer and electric steer. Maybe this is your first time purchasing a trolling motor and you’re wondering which type is the best. Or maybe you’ve been using one type for years and are curious about switching to …

So you just bought yourself a new trolling motor and you’re anxious to get out there and test it on the water. But before you can do that, you need to decide on a battery to power that trolling motor. You may have heard about some of the different types of batteries available: lithium, AGM, …

If you’re in the market for an inflatable boat, you’ve probably heard lots of seemingly interchangeable terms getting thrown around. Specifically, you may have heard of inflatable boats and inflatable kayaks. Are they the same thing? Yes and no. Inflatable kayaks are a specific type of inflatable boat. The term “inflatable boat” is a more …

There are many different types of inflatable boats, but most of them can be divided into two broad categories: air floor and rigid (or aluminum) floor. What’s the difference between them? The main difference is that air floor inflatables have soft, air-filled floors while aluminum floor inflatables have hard, rigid floors. But there are other …

Is it time to replace your boat (or maybe add to your collection)? Maybe you’re thinking about getting a canoe or an inflatable boat, but you’re curious about the differences and benefits of each type of boat. Maybe you’ve heard of inflatable canoes and want to find out more. How can you decide which boat …

If you’re new to boating, you may be wondering about all the different types of boats out there. With so many different options, how can you know which boat would be best for you? Chances are, you want to start with something small, inexpensive, and versatile. Both inflatable boats and jon boats fit that bill. …

If you spend a lot of time on the water in your inflatable boat, it may start to look a little, well, used. Exposure to the sun, wind, and water undoubtedly cause your inflatable boat to weather and fade over time. If your boat has reached that stage of its life, but is still functioning …

With any boat, it’s important to balance the weight on the boat so that it floats easily. This is especially true of inflatable boats. Most larger boats are already somewhat balanced in the way they are designed. But inflatable boats are generally small, lightweight, and have relatively low weight capacities. For this reason, it is …

If you’ve got an inflatable boat, you’ve probably operated it in deep water before. Maybe you’ve taken it out on the lake or even just offshore in the ocean. You’ve tested it in deep water, but have you ever wondered about shallow water? How shallow can the water be to safely operate an inflatable boat? …

Fish finders are awesome tools that make it easier for you to find where the fish are congregating. Perhaps you’ve had such good luck with your fish finder in the past that you want to try it for ice fishing. Or maybe you ice fish on a regular basis and you’re wondering how it would …

You’ve no doubt seen them on the water: one or two seats and a trolling motor, suspended by a pair of floating tubes. Otherwise known as an inflatable pontoon boat. These boats are great for anglers that go out alone or in pairs. Perhaps you’re considering buying one yourself. But before you do, you have …

For some, there’s nothing better than a day out on the water. Maybe you take your inflatable boat out to your local lake on a regular basis, and you’re wanting to try something a little different now. What would it be like to go out on a wide river, a great lake or a sea? …