Kayak fishing has seen a boon in popularity over the past few years. Less expensive than a conventional boat, these one-person fishing platforms allow anglers to make their way into the skinny water ...

The first timeI saw a kayak rigged with an electric outboard in the stern and trolling motor in the bow, I immediately imagined the places I could go and the fish I could catch. With the possibilities ...

If your perception of a kayak is a sun-faded, sit-inside piece of plastic with an aluminum paddle, you’re about to go from black-and-white to high-definition LED. Today, kayak fishing rigs resemble ...

O.G. Schmidt invented the electric trolling motor in 1934 when he attached the starter motor from a Model A Ford to a flexible shaft with a propeller on the end. A fanatical angler, Schmidt used the ...

A few weeks ago I was at a boat ramp before dawn, just about to help a friend launch his boat. Then we discovered his trolling motor didn’t work and all our fishing plans went up in smoke. It ended up ...

Whether you’re sneaking around shallow flats or anchoring on an offshore reef, saltwater trolling motors can get you where you need. Unlike their gas-powered counterparts, trolling motors run off of ...

Kayak motors can turn a boat that excels in shallow water into a vessel capable of handling open water conditions, wind, and more. The beauty of kayaks is they are easy to transport, can be launched ...

The latest generation of saltwater trolling motors are made to endure abuse. From sealed electronic boards to corrosion-resistant finishes and hardware, they are designed for extended service. Sea ...

FISHO today got a chance to have a quick play with the new Xi5 electric motor from MotorGuide. This motor – which comes in 55lb 12 volt, 80lb 24 volt and 105lb 36 volt configurations – is being pushed ...

Two new electric trolling motors from MotorGuide – the Xi5 and X3 – are now available and people will be able to see them for the first time at the Melbourne Boat Show on the Mercury Stand. The result ...