Pulling cranks ??

Couple of questions on pulling, pushing, cranks. Do any of you guys pull with the outboard or trolling motor only. Also when you hook a fish do you stop to reel him in, or continue pulling. Thanks for any info.

Continue pulling and sometimes some speed up, you can pull with either motor.

I used to pull with a 115 four stroke outboard....I had to put a trolling plate on the motor to go slow enough.....you need to run about 1.6 to 1.8 mph

I have a trolling plate for my 75 but only use it when wind and battery life are going to be an issue. Most of the time I use the Terrova and never stop for fish or hang-ups

I use my electric for 1 to 1.4. I stop for a snag but rock on for fish. I use a plug knocker to free any snagged baits that reversing direction doesn't free. I'm just cheap and hate to lose em. You'll stumble around for a trip or two but figure it out like I did. It's fun when it's hoppin.

Where can I find a plug knocker?

Thanks

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I pull with the electric motor only, a Minn Kota iPilot, at speeds from 1.2 to 1.5. I will sometimes stop if it looks like a fish is barely hooked, but you have to be careful not to pause too long or you may end up with tangled lines. Either way, it is best to keep steady pressure on the fish to prevent losing one that is hooked.