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  1. 12-18-2012, 04:56 PM #1
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    Default Trolling Motor Speed


    I have a new boat with a 75lbl Minn Kota 24 volt motor. I am finding that even on lowest setting I an still to fast for spider rigging, thought about changing the pitch on the prop. Any other suggestions?
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    aka drift sock, or chains, or 5 gal buckets. Drift socks don't scratch up boats tho, but cost more.
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    I meant to behave, but there were just way too many other options available at the time.
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    What you consider too fast? I usally run .5 or.6 in earlly spring and ,8 to .9 when water warms.



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    I run .2 to .5 when I spider rig
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    According to my gps 1.2 plus depending. Have a tough time keeping bait down.
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    Are you saying that a 75 lb. TM pushes your boat at 1.2 mph on the lowest setting?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ytownmonroe View Post
    According to my gps 1.2 plus depending. Have a tough time keeping bait down.
    If your running that fast on the lowest setting......something is wrong with your speed switch on your trolling motor
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    Quote Originally Posted by "G" View Post
    If your running that fast on the lowest setting......something is wrong with your speed switch on your trolling motor
    Maybe not if it's a 5 speed motor then that would be 20% of max. Sounds about right to me. With my old TM I found an old
    Maximizer but you can not find them easy any more.
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