I fish from my kayak on a river so there is always a current -I keep a rope to tie up to a tree off the bank to keep from drifting off or use a small anchor.
Ha! Don’t let my age fool ya! Leaving the boat, flipped over, tied to a tree up off river bank! Will carry motor and battery to boat when I use it. May use dolly to transport. Will keep motor, battery, paddle, life jacket in locked store room when not in use.
Yep, I thought about that. Those batteries are heavier than I thought! As is the motor.
Of course! Used paddle already when I borrowed a neighbor’s VERY old trolling motor that died before I went full circle to test it out!!!
Second battery- good idea! Didn’t think of that!
Some women go buy clothes when they are needing a little lift- I went and bought a boat! Much to my husbands dismay. It’s perfect for me (62 yr old female) It’s 10’ flat bottom aluminum- nothing fancy- just a boat I can finally go fishing in. Am I wrong to buy a trolling motor only for getting around. Just slow fishing speed- I’m not looking to go fast! I want to keep boat on the river bank and just slide it in and go. If I get a big motor I’ll need trailer to take to boat launch, etc etc. Would a mini Kota 50 lb thrust work? I would not go when current is strong or when windy.
I have the worst luck of any fisherman I know but I’m also the most persistent! A watermelon lizard works more than anything I’ve tried, and I’ve tried it all !
Well I’ve been begging and begging for a fishing boat. Nothing fancy, Jon boat w trolling moter is all I want. I mean, who lives on a river and doesn’t own a boat. Husband is a golfer, so he sees no need for a boat. If I show him this - I’ll never get a boat!!!! What a hoot!
“Apiers” that’s what I am then! 😊
Thanks! I don’t even want to eat them, I just want to catch them! I’ll try your recommendation!
I moved to alabama 4 years ago and bought a house on the AL River in Millbrook. Have a great pier and kayak and fish as often as possible. I’ve probably have caught 5 fish. Yet serious fishermen all hover at my pier and say it’s a “sweet spot” I’m trying to catch bass but would be happy w anything. I’ve tried all live and “fake”bait. Best luck hands down for me is a watermelon lizzard. I welcome advice.