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Trolling Plates
Darrell		08/05/2005 23:49

Brookie
Posts: 22

Could someone recommend a good trolling plate? I have a io six cyls.

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Re:Trolling Plates
WingNut		08/07/2005 16:46

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Posts: 910

Darrell
I know that this isn't what you asked but trolling bags have all of the benefits of a plate without the drawbacks. Not only will a set of bags slow you way down, they will also take out a noticeable amount of the pitch and roll you experience when your boat gets sideways to the waves. I've never met a trolling plate I liked. They make it very difficult to control your boat unless it is flat out there.

Bob and Caroline Bell at Big Papa Sportsfishing make a high quality bag for a fair price and you can even have them monogram your boat name on them to show off.
http://www.bigpapasportfishing.com/trolling_bags.htm

Jim...I Fish Therefore I Am

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Beaver-Trol
syonker	Port: White Lake, MI	08/12/2005 09:35

Brown
Posts: 42

Darrell-

I have an outboard, but if I owned an I/O I'd investigate a trolling plate product called Beaver-Trol.

For more info, go to:

http://members.aol.com/ifedorko/BeaverTrol_Web/Page_1x.html

Steve Yonker
a.k.a.Limp Bait

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Re:Beaver-Trol
puckstop	Port: Manistee, MI	08/12/2005 09:49

King
Posts: 374

Darrell,

I second Jim's comments on the trolling bags. They are a tremendous benefit in rougher seas.

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Re:Beaver-Trol
steelheader159bm		08/14/2005 22:14

Brown
Posts: 45

I have two trolling bags on my boat. I can throw one or two out to slow the boat down so we can land fish easier instead of using the throttle. That way I don't have to try to find that exact speed I was doing to catch the fish. Just pull the bags and I'm back there. Sometimes, when we get desperate on Lake Huron we'll even use the bags to slow down for Lake Trout. Both bags cost me less than $100.00 and I have had them for 15 years. I think that is pretty cost effective.

Denis

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Re:Beaver-Trol
Medic	Port: Manistee, MI	08/16/2005 13:17

King
Posts: 413

I agree completely with Winger's comments on Big Papa's bags. This is the first season I've used them and they're absolutely great!! I can't believe what a difference they make in the pitch and roll of the boat as well as the ability to fine tune your speed. I don't know how I lived without them. Never again!!

Bill Brock

Bill Brock
Semper FIsh Sportfishing Team
Boat.. Just Right

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Re:Beaver-Trol
salmonhead	Port: Muskegon, South Haven	08/16/2005 15:46

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Posts: 824

ditto on the bags. I have four for those really windy days. Most of the time I only use 2 when they are needed. 4 gets me down to walleye speed though unless there is a bad wind.

www.salmonheadcharters.com

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Re:Beaver-Trol
Darrell		08/29/2005 07:44

Brookie
Posts: 22

I think I am going to give the trolling bags a try. I have a 22' Starcraft Islander. What size should I get?

Thanks for all your comments, I could have made a bad decision here with the trolling plate.

Darrell

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Re:Beaver-Trol
Darrell		08/29/2005 08:44

Brookie
Posts: 22

What size bags should I get, I am thinking two of the 25" bags.

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Re:Beaver-Trol
puckstop	Port: Manistee, MI	08/29/2005 12:26

King
Posts: 374

Contact whomever you plan on buying from. They can select the proper bags for you.

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Re:Beaver-Trol
t3pt6k	Port: Grand Haven, MI	08/29/2005 12:32

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http://www.amishoutfitters.com/buggybag.htm - Amish Outfitters has some general sizing guidelines - I would suggest getting two smaller bags than using one larger bag. With one bag the boat will tend to pivot around the bag whichever side you have it on. Plus two bags will tend to stabilize your boat better on rough days.

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Re:Beaver-Trol
WingNut		08/29/2005 16:46

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Two 25" bags should be just right. You'll be able to crawl that Islander down good. I think that you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much less bouncing around you'll do compared to without the bags.

Jim...I Fish Therefore I Am

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Re:Beaver-Trol
Darrell		08/29/2005 18:18

Brookie
Posts: 22

Thanks wingnut! I think I am going to give them a shot.

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Re:Beaver-Trol
WingNut		08/29/2005 18:54

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Posts: 910

A word of caution. Not all bags are created equal. Some are meant for slowing down a drifting boat and some are just for sea anchors and they will not hold up to the rigors of trolling. Make sure you are buying a quality bag that is specifically for trolling. They cost more but it is better to bite the bullet now than to go through a few failed attempts at cheaper bags which cost more in the long run.

Jim...I Fish Therefore I Am

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Re:Beaver-Trol
Medic	Port: Manistee, MI	08/30/2005 09:30

King
Posts: 413

Darrell,
I purchased two 25 in bags from Big Papa and they work excellent at slowing down my 22 ft Trophy. I couldn't believe how much of the rock they remove in a cross sea. Absolutely awesome. I don't know how I ever lived without them.

Bill Brock

Bill Brock
Semper FIsh Sportfishing Team
Boat.. Just Right

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