Ghostcrab

Hi May Be NOT, Yeah, I agree, the concept sounds good! As the trol-a-matic automatically lifts up when you increase your speed, I'd like to know at what reduced speed it drops back down to slow you down, and can you stop it from dropping down if you don't need to use it? The price seems to be around $150, and is available thru Freshwater Fisherman Magazine and Solas. Check the site below for more info or contact the mag. http://www.solas.com.au/troll.asp Regards Ghostcrab

Thanks for that pogo. Good point! They're the sorts of problems one usually finds out after buying something without checking it out. I like your Drouge idea for starters. I'll check that asap. From what you've indicated it should meet my needs totally. Thanks Ghostcrab

Many thanks, pogo,Jocool,Matrix,patl and gabzirulz (thanks for the welcome). Your advice re this matter is much appreciated. A fellow member advised me if I wanted an answer to this question, all I needed to do was post it on Fishraider. He wasn't kidding!! It appears there are a number of options available to get my speed down. Maybe I should start with a Drouge and work up from that, if required. Has anybody tried the engine mounted Mincota? I'm getting a bit too old and clumbsy to climb onto the bow everytime I want to use the electric! If I go electric, this would be the way I would need to go, but I've never seen one on the water. Regards Ghostcrab

Hi all, I'm having trouble slow trolling (down to 1-1.5knots) with my 60hp Yammy 4 stroke EFI on a 4.5m Lazeabout. The best I'm getting is 4knots at 700rpm. I'm looking to slow troll Flatfish, flies and Crawdads on the lakes and I need the slower speeds. I'm aware of electric motors and trolling a Drouge, but I'm interested in any info or user comments on the Trol-A-matic. I've also been advised I can obtain these slower speeds by buying a different prop! I'm currently using the prop as supplied with the motor. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks. Ghostcrab