If you’re going to mount the trolling motor to the bow, take that into consideration when building the deck. Michael R. Shea The carp spawn is almost here. And we all have more time on our hands now.

O.G. Schmidt invented the electric trolling motor in 1934 when he attached the starter motor from a Model A Ford to a flexible shaft with a propeller on the end. A fanatical angler, Schmidt used the ...

If you want to make the time aboard your boat more enjoyable and catch more fish while you’re at it, a trolling motor is well worth the investment. It takes the work out of maneuvering a boat, lets ...