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Are you having trouble with weeds hampering the functionality of your trolling motor? Or maybe you want to make sure you know how to avoid weeds before they become a major problem. Your reason for learning about weed guards doesn’t matter. We are glad you are here! We have a lot to offer when it …

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The MotorGuide X3 is a powerful little trolling motor with all the options an angler could ask for. It comes in a variety of sizes and power options so that you can find one that will work on any boat. Choose between freshwater and saltwater MotorGuide X3s and choose one with enough thrust for your …

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If you’re someone who likes cruising on kayaks or inflatable boats for fishing, you might’ve wondered whether or not two trolling motors will make your boat run faster. Speeding up your boat will allow you to reach from one fishing spot to the next much faster! In this article, we’ll cover: Whether it’s worth running …

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If you’ve been boating for any length of time, you probably have a pretty good idea of how trolling motors work. You know that if they’re too deep in the water, they may scrape the bottom of a shallow body of water or be damaged by other obstacles. But if they’re not deep enough under …

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Unfortunately, owning an electric trolling motor means that eventually, problems could arise. If you notice your trolling motor slowing down, it’s best to first understand why it’s happening. It could be something easy to fix, such as a fishing line caught in your propellor. Or it can be something more serious that requires an expert …

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Did you turn on your trolling motor only to find that the propeller is spinning in the wrong direction? If your trolling motor is running backward, you won’t be able to go very far. Don’t let a trolling motor that is running backward ruin your day. It’s usually an easy problem to fix. Then you …

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Some anglers are surprised to find that you can reverse the head on a trolling motor. This gives you more flexibility when it comes to where you mount your motor and how you use it. If this process feels intimidating to you or you don’t know where to start, keep reading! We’ll answer all of …

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Do you have a hand-controlled trolling motor that you would like to be able to control with your foot? Or maybe you want to have the option to control your trolling motor with either your hands or your feet. While this may seem like a pipe dream or something you can only do if you’re …

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