... A trolling motor is used to slowly and quietly hold position, troll along weed beds, or slow the drift against wind and currents. They come in bow and transom mount. There are several things to consider when shopping for a trolling motor. Do you want bow or stern mount? Generally speaking, a boat is easier to pull than push through the water. It is also easier to move the bow than the stern due to the difference in size and weight. These factors make a bow mounted trolling motor the most popular type. A bow mounted unit gives greater control, faster response, and easier positioning. The next item to research is the type of controller you would like to use. You can select a hand tiller, foot switch, or laser wireless. The foot switch controller is the most popular. It connects through an electrical cord and leaves both hands free for fishing A trolling motor is rated by the amount of thrust it exerts. Thrust is what counts the most. While motor output in terms of horsepower will have an impact on trust, propeller shape, pitch and dimensions, and the motor speed in RPM work together to create the thrust rating. The propeller is especially important and is designed to achieve maximum acceleration and immediate response. Next up for consideration is the battery. You don’t want to skimp in this area. It’s very frustrating to have a trolling motor stop due to a dead battery. For example, a trolling motor that takes 40 amps is purchased ...