Sarah Hood

If you’re new to fishing a particular body of water, having a fish finder will make your job a lot easier. Fish finders are excellent tools for scouting out the water and picking out areas where the fish tend to congregate. But what if your fishing boat of choice is an inflatable? Is it possible …

Pontoon boats are boats that skim across the water using floats, or pontoons. In many large pontoon boats, the pontoons have hard shells; however, in some smaller one- or two-person boats, the pontoons may be inflatable. If you’ve recently purchased one of these small pontoon boats, you may be wondering how to inflate the pontoons. …

Many rigid inflatable boats come with a transom made of marine plywood or aluminum. You can use this transom for mounting trolling motors or rod holders as well as for strapping gear down. You can also use them to hold onto while your boat is speeding through the water. But what if the transom breaks? …

Inflatable boats are made to be durable, but no product is perfect. Sometimes, these boats may develop air leaks. You may notice that one of the air chambers won’t stay inflated, or you may notice that the boat slowly loses air over the course of a few days. Perhaps you scraped the boat in a …

So you just bought yourself a brand new inflatable boat, and you can’t wait to take it out on the water. The only problem is, you’re not sure how to actually get it into the water. If you’ve never launched an inflatable boat before, you may be worried about how to do it without damaging …

You’ve probably heard that you need to install a fuse or circuit breaker on your trolling motor. Both fuses and circuit breakers work to prevent the electrical system from overheating and damaging the wires or other components. But what if you already have a circuit breaker on your motor? Do you need to install a …

Picture this: You’re out in the middle of a lake, enjoying a day of fishing or relaxing in the sun. Suddenly, your trolling motor dies. After a quick inspection, you determine that the motor itself is fine, but the battery is dead. It’s not uncommon for trolling motor batteries to lose their charge before the …

Losing power to your trolling motor can be confusing and even frightening. Say you’re out in the middle of a large lake or several miles off-shore in the ocean, enjoying a day of fishing or exploring, when suddenly, your motor dies. Even if you have a spare set of oars on board, you may be …

You’ve used small electric trolling motors before, but now you’re ready for an upgrade. Perhaps you recently got a bigger boat, so you need a powerful, heavy-duty motor to keep you moving through the water. Or perhaps you simply want a trolling motor that’s bigger, better, and more sophisticated than the one you have now. …

If you’ve been shopping around for a new trolling motor, you’re probably familiar with brands such as Minn Kota and Newport Vessels. But what about Watersnake? The Watersnake brand was established in 2006 by an Australian company called Jarvis Walker. Despite being relatively new to the industry, the brand has grown rapidly and is sold …

If you’re fishing in the ocean, a large lake, or a river, your best bet may be to troll your line. Trolling allows you to cover a greater area of the water by paddling up to several miles, dragging your hook and lure behind the boat. But can you troll a lure from a kayak? …

Bodies of water are not consistently uniform. They may have deep holes, shallow areas, sandbars, and other unseen obstacles. Not to mention, if you’re a fisher, it can be difficult to find where the fish are hiding out. That’s where a transducer comes in. If you’re tired of spending all your time searching for fish …

Minn Kota is one of the top brands for trolling motors. Not only are Minn Kotas well built and durable, they also cost more than most other trolling motor brands. So if the propellers on your Minn Kota trolling motor suddenly stop working, you may be worried about the cost of repairing it or, worse, …

Jon boats are lightweight, versatile, and a popular choice for everything from a relaxing day of fishing to a hard day of paddling. Do you want to make your jon boat even more versatile? Why not add a trolling motor? Though jon boats are light enough to paddle or pole easily, adding a trolling motor …

Trolling rod holders are a must-have for anyone who does a lot of boat fishing. Because they keep you from having to hold your fishing rods the entire time, they free you up to paddle or control the boat’s motors, take a break without reeling in your line, or enjoy doing other things on the …

Many boaters prefer bow mount trolling motors because they are more efficient and often have more control options than transom mount motors. The nice thing about transom mount motors is they can often just be clamped onto the transom, or onto a mounting rack attached to the transom. With bow mount motors, the process is …

So you’re thinking about buying a trolling motor for your boat. Maybe you’ve never owned one before, and you’re wondering what kind of features they have. Specifically, do trolling motors typically have a reverse function? And if so, what are some of the best trolling motors that can go in reverse? Keep reading. In this …

Have you ever noticed that your boat is trolling in one direction, but the arrow on the motor is pointing in a different direction? You probably have a misaligned directional arrow on your trolling motor. So what does that mean for you? What causes the arrow to become misaligned? How do you fix it so …

So you just bought a new boat, only to discover that your trolling motor is too long or short to use with the boat. What do you do? Of course, you could just spend the money to buy a new trolling motor. But before you do that, you may be wondering if there’s a way …

If you enjoy river fishing and boating, chances are, you’ve spent a fair amount of time paddling upstream. It’s taxing, tiring work, especially after a long day on the water. Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way to get upstream? Maybe you’ve considered using a trolling motor, but you’re not sure whether it …