Seven Accessories to Maximize Your Trolling Motor
Multiple accessories help your trolling motor perform better,
Trolling motors aren’t just for trolling anymore. These electric powerplants are used for position-keeping, controlling drifts, and mounting transducers for forward-facing sonar. Today, a trolling motor is an essential bit of fishing kit for many anglers.
If you’re seeking to optimize or personalize your trolling motor, consider these seven accessories.
Railblaza Straight ShooterThis high-visibility arrow will mount to most trolling-motor shafts. It provides a visual aid to make more-accurate casts at targets—er, fish—that the forward-facing transducer shows on the fish-finder screen. Easy installation. $29.99; railblaza.com
The Smart Battery Box is a fully functioning power and charging station.
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Newport Vessels Smart Battery Box
If you have a smaller or simpler fishing boat, this smart battery box from Newport Vessels gives you a fully functioning power and charging station. It offers quick and clean hookup of your trolling motor’s power cables to the smart box’s terminals. Comes with two accessory connection ports and a battery meter, and it’s compatible with Group 24 and 27 AGM batteries. (Not for lithium batteries.) $65.00; newportvessels.com
An upgraded prop nut makes for a quieter trolling motor.
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G-Force Eliminator Prop Nut
Providing a larger contact area than standard prop nuts, this anodized-aluminum upgrade makes for a quieter trolling motor that exhibits less vibration. It also works as a heat sink, increasing battery life and thus fishing time. Looks cool in your choice of four colors. For Minn Kota Maxxum and Terrova models with Weedless Wedge props. $79.99; basspro.com
Reduce deck clutter with this recessed foot control tray.
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Panther MarineTech Foot Control Tray
Install this accessory in your boat’s deck and your trolling-motor foot pedal will be recessed and out of the way. It not only reduces line-snagging deck clutter, but it also is said to improve posture and reduce leg fatigue. Comes with mounting screws, drain tube and drain fitting. $72.99; cabelas.com
Coolfoot Pedal PadWhether it’s taking the heat off hot, black pedals in summer or adding traction while fishing in boots during the cold of winter, a self-adhesive Coolfoot pad does the job. Available in many colors and patterns, it also adds some dazzle to your pedal. Available for most trolling-motor pedal controls. $29.99; centralcoastbassfishing.com
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Bob’s Machine DecksaverIf you’ve installed a bounce preventer or stabilizer for your trolling motor, finish the job right by adding this stabilizer plate on your boat’s deck. It prevents the ugly holes that can wear into your carpet or deck over time. At 1 inch in diameter, it’s made from aircraft-grade aluminum. $23.99; amazon.com
The 10-watt LED shines with 1000 lumens.
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T-H Marine Trolling-Motor Headlight
Light up predawn activities with this easily installed headlight. Its 10-watt single LED produces 1,000 lumens and 50,000 hours of life. You won’t always need it, but when you do, this light does the job. Installs directly on the trolling-motor mount. $103.99; amazon.com
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